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Administration
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2-10-1, Chapter 10, Safe Community Advisory
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TITLE 4:
Title 4, Business And License Regulations
4-2A-3, F. Keep, or allow to be kept, gambling
4-2B-6, approval by the city council, must give
4-5-1, Chapter 5, Door To Door Sales
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4-9-1, Chapter 9, Peddlers And Transient
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TITLE 6:
6-3-1, Chapter 3, Ambulances
6-4-2 Property: Includes both real
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TITLE 9:
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Title 11, Rights Of Way
Table Of Contents, Title 1, Administration
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2-6-1, Chapter 6, Environmental Stewardship
2-10-1, Chapter 10, Safe Community Advisory,
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Title 4, Business And License Regulations
4-2A-3, F. Keep, or allow to be kept, gambling
4-2B-6, approval by the city council, must give
4-5-1, Chapter 5, Solicitor's License
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6-4-2, Property: Includesboth real and
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9-14-321.735, 9-14-321.735: Residential
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TITLE 13:
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13-4-5, 13-4-5: SFU Rate, Charges; Utility
13-6A-4, D. Early Placement: All solid waste
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TITLE 14:
14-1A-1, Chapter 1, Article A. Building Code
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14-11-1, Chapter 1, Article I. Accessibility
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14-2-1, Chapter 2 Building Construction
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TITLE 16:
16-5-2, dwellings and related recreational
16-5-3, 16-5-3: R-2 Two -Family Residential
16-5-4, 16-5-4: R -2A Alternate Two -Family
16-5-5, 16-5-5: R-3 Moderate Density
16-5-6, 16-5-6: R-4 Multi -Family Residential
16-5-10-8, 16-5-10-8: Standards For
16-5-13-1, General office
16-5-16-7, (graphic), (Ord. 52-09, 10.19-2009)
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16-5-23, 16-5-23: POS Public Open Space
16-13-3-5-2, E. All electrical service lines
16-14-6, Land Use, Mobile or manufactured
1.6-14-6, Land Use, Slaughterhouse or
INDEX:
-B-, Building And Development (cont.)
-D-, Dangerous Animals
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-H-, Human Rights (cont:)
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-P-,Parks And Recreation (cont.)
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-U-, Unified Development..., Special Exceptions
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13-6A-4, D. Early Placement: All solidwaste
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14-1A-1, Chapter 1, Article A. Building Code
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14-11-1, Chapter 1, Article I. Accessibility
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14-2-1, Chapter 2, Building Construction
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16-5-2, dwellings and related recreational
16-5-3, 16-5-3: R-2 Two -Family Residential
16-5-4, 16-5-4: R -2A Alternate Two -Family
16-5-5, 16-5-5: R-3 Moderate Density
16-5-6, 16-5-6: R-4 Multi -Family Residential
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16-5-13-1, General office
16-5-16-7, (graphic), (Ord. 52-09',' 10-19-2009)
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16-13-3-5-2, E. All electrical service lines
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-B-, Building And Development (cont.)
-D-, Dangerous Animals
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-H-, Human Rights (cont.)
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-P-, Parks And Recreation (cont.)
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-U-, Unified Development..., Special Exceptions
PREFACE
This city code of the city of Dubuque, as supple-
mented, contains ordinances up to and including
ordinance 56-12, passed September 17, 2012.
Ordinances of the city adopted after said ordi-
nance supersede the provisions of this city code
to the extent that they are in conflict or
inconsistent therewith. Consult the city office in
order to ascertain whether any particular provision
of the code has been amended, superseded or
repealed.
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City of Dubuque
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE 1
Administration
Dubuque City Code 1
Saving Clause 2
Definitions 3
General Penalty 4
Charter 5
Mayor And City Council 6
Rules And Procedure 6A
City Officers And Employees 7
Elections, Precincts And Wards 8
Evidentiary Hearings By
City Council 9
Miscellaneous Administrative
Provisions 10
Emergency Succession During
Disaster 11
TITLE 2
Boards And Commissions
Hearings And Appeals 1
Civil Service Commission 2
Investment Oversight Advisory
Commission 3
Civic Center Advisory
Commission 4
Housing Agency And Community
Development Commissions 5
Municipal Housing Agency And
Governing Board (Rep. by Ord.
26-09, 6-1-2009) 5A
Housing Commission 5B
Community Development
Advisory Commission 5C
Trust Fund Advisory
Committee 5D
Environmental Stewardship
Advisory Commission 6
Board Of Library Trustees 7
Arts And Cultural Affairs
Advisory Commission 8
Sister City Relationships
Advisory Commission 9
Safe Community Advisory
Committee 10
Cable Television Commission 11
TITLE 3
Revenue And Taxation
Property Tax 1
Revitalization Areas 2
Hotel And Motel Tax 3
Economic Development 4
Industrial Projects 4A
Enterprise Zone Commission 4B
Speculative Shell Buildings
Of Community Development
Organizations And For Profit
Entities 4C
Residential Relocation Assis-
tance Program 4D
TITLE 4
Business And License Regulations
Business Licenses Generally 1
Liquor Control 2
Alcoholic Beverages 2A
Liquor, Beer And Wine
Licenses And Permits 2B
Excursion Boat Admission Fees 3
Central Market 4
Door To Door Sales 5
Junk And Secondhand Dealers
And Pawnbrokers 6
Vehicles For Hire And Public
Transportation 7
Nonmotorized Vehicles 7A
Motorized Vehicles For Hire 7B
Adult Entertainment Establish-
ments 8
Peddlers And Transient
Merchants 9
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TITLE 5
Transit System
Transit Advisory Board;
General Provisions
TITLE 6
Health, Housing, Sanitation
And Environment
1
Health And Safety Regulations 1
Food Establishments And Hotel
Sanitation 2
Ambulances 3
Nuisances 4
Noises 5
Housing Regulations 6
Hazardous Waste, Substances
And Conditions 7
Trees And Weeds 8
Fire Prevention Regulations 9
TITLE 7
Police, Fire And Public Safety
Police Department 1
Fire Department 2
Emergency Management 3
Alarm System Permits 4
Offenses 5
General Offenses 5A
Drug Paraphernalia 5B
Crime Property 5C
Parental Responsibility 5D
Social Host Responsibility 5E
Animal Control 6
Miscellaneous Provisions 6A
Dogs And Cats 6B
Rabies Control 6C
Dangerous Animals 6D
Potentially Vicious Dogs 6E
Bicycles 7
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TITLE 8
Human Rights
Definitions; General Provisions 1
Human Rights Commission 2
Unfair And Discriminatory
Practices 3
Disability Discrimination 3A
Enforcement Of Civil Rights 4
Fair Housing 5
TITLE 9
Motor Vehicles And Traffic
General Provisions 1
Registration, Certification Of
Title, And Proof Of Security
Against Financial Liability ..... 2
Special Antitheft Law 3
Drivers' Licenses 4
Obedience To And Effect Of
Traffic Laws 5
Powers Of Local Authorities 6
Operation 7
Pedestrians' Rights And Duties . 8
Special Stops Required 9
Miscellaneous Rules 10
School Buses 11
Equipment 12
Size, Weight And Load 13
Parking 14
Impoundment Of Vehicles 15
Miscellaneous City Provisions 16
TITLE 10
Public Ways And Property
Streets, Sidewalks And Other
Public Places
1
Excavations 2
City of Dubuque
TITLE 10 (cont.)
Encroachments On Public Places 3
Waste Collection Receptacles 3A
Newsracks 3B
Projecting Signs 3C
Other Encroachments 3D
Sidewalk Cafes 3E
Mailboxes 3F
Parades And Assemblies 4
Parks And Recreation 5
Administration 5A
Use Regulations 5B
Specific Parks 5C
Railroads 6
Boats, Boating And Waterfront
Structures
TITLE 11
Rights Of Way
Nonfranchised Communications
Systems
Cable Right Of Way Regulations
Cable Communications
Open Video Systems
Cable Television
Cable Franchise Agreement . .
Community Teleprogramming
Commission (Rep. by
Ord. 5-12, 2-6-2012) 3B
Cable Regulatory Commission
(Rep. by Ord. 5-12, 2-6-2012) 3C
Rates And General
Regulations 3D
Cable Services Customer
Service Standards
Gas Franchise
Electric Franchises
Interstate Power Company
Maquoketa Valley Electric
Cooperative
TITLE 12
Airport
Administration And Enforcement 1
General Regulations 2
Airport Zoning Regulations 3
TITLE 13
Public Utilities
Water Use And Service 1
Connections 1A
Water Meters 1B
7 Rates 10
Cross Connection Control 1D
Sewers And Sewage Disposal 2
Discharge Regulations 2A
Private Disposal Systems;
Private Haulers 2B
Rates 2C
Industrial Pretreatment
Program 2D
Gas Main Connections 3
1 Stormwater Management 4
2 Illicit Connections And
2A Discharges To Storm Sewer
2B System 5
3 Solid Waste 6
3A City Or Private Collection
Service 6A
TITLE 14
Building And Development
Building Codes 1
3E Building Code And Regulations . 1A
4 Residential Code 1B
5 Energy Conservation Code 10
5A Electrical Code 1D
Fire Code And Regulations 1E
5B Mechanical Code 1F
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TITLE 14 (cont.)
Fuel Gas Code 1G
Plumbing Code 1H
Accessibility Code For Readily
Achievable Changes 11
Building Construction, Demoli-
tion And Moving 2
Dangerous Buildings 3
Licensing Of Vacant And/Or
Abandoned Buildings 4
Historic Buildings 5
Historic Preservation (Rep. by
Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009) 6
Condominium Conversions And
Transfers To Multiple
Housing Cooperative 7
Exterior Storage Containers
And Storage Trailers 8
Swimming Pools 9
Signs (Rep. by Ord. 52-09,
10-19-2009) 10
Flood Areas 11
Erosion And Sediment Control . 12
Solar Thermal Licenses 13
Solar Thermal System Permits
And Inspections 14
TITLE 15
Planning And Zoning
Comprehensive Plan 1
Long Range Planning Advisory
Commission 2
TITLE 16
Unified Development Code
PART I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Title, Purpose And General
Provisions 1
Definitions 2
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PART II. LAND USE REGULATIONS
Land Use General Provisions 3
Nonconformities 4
Zoning Districts 5
Overlay Districts 6
Supplemental Use Regulations 7
Zoning Board Of Adjustment
Applications And Procedures 8
Zoning Advisory Commission
Applications And Procedures 9
Historic Preservation Commission
Applications And Procedures ... 10
PART III. LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS
Land Subdivision 11
Site Plans 12
Site Design Standards 13
Parking 14
Signs 15
INDEX
City of Dubuque
2-6-1 2-6-2
CHAPTER 6
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP ADVISORY COMMISSION
SECTION:
2-6-1: Commission Created; Composition
2-6-2: Application And Appointment Process
2-6-3: Term; Filling Of Vacancies; Compensation
2-6-4: Duties
2-6-5: Organization
2-6-6: Procedures For Operations
2-6-1: COMMISSION CREATED; COMPOSITION: There is hereby
created an environmental stewardship advisory commission,
which shall consist of seven (7) members, who shall all be residents of the
city, and shall include a member representing those who will inherit the
environment (a person between the ages of 16 and 20 at time of appoint-
ment), and six (6) members who shall include representation from diverse
segments of the city's population. It is desirable to select some members
who may have helpful backgrounds with environmental/biological science,
healthcare, business/industry, and environmental/civic groups. (2007 Code
§ 18.5-21)
2-6-2: APPLICATION AND APPOINTMENT PROCESS: The
appointment process to the commission by the city council
shall include at least the following:
A. An application form requesting basic information on the education,
training, experience, expectations and other qualifications of the
applicant;
B. Notice to and an opportunity for the general public to comment in
writing on the qualifications of each applicant; and
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C. A formal interview by the city council to determine the applicant's
qualifications and ability to effectively serve on the commission.
(2007 Code § 18.5-22)
2-6-3: TERM; FILLING OF VACANCIES; COMPENSATION:
A. Term: The term of office for a member of the commission, other than
the youth representative, shall be three (3) years, or until a
successor is duly appointed. The youth representative shall be for a
term of one year, expiring on June 1 of the following year.
B. Removal Of Members: A commission member may be removed at
any time with or without cause by a vote of two-thirds (2/3) of all
members of the city council.
C. Filling Of Vacancies: A vacancy on the commission caused by resig-
nation or otherwise shall be filled by appointment by the city council
for the remainder of the unexpired term.
D. Compensation: Members of the commission shall serve without
compensation except for actual expenses, which shall be subject to
approval by the city council.
E. Expiration Of Term: The term of office of a member shall expire
October 1. (2007 Code § 18.5-23)
2-6-4: DUTIES: The duties of the commission shall be as follows:
A. To develop, articulate and propose goals, objectives and policies for
the stewardship of the city's environment and its ecological systems
for present and future generations. An initial report to the city council
should be completed within a year and thenceforth periodically. It
shall also include sections on the current condition of the city's
natural environments and on the progress being made in achieving
the city's environmental quality goals.
B. To advise and inform the city council on environmental stewardship
issues, including the implementation of and compliance with,
legislation, regulations and policies.
C. To hold public forums on specific issues at the direction of the city
council.
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SECTION:
2-10- 1:
2-10- 2:
2-10- 3:
2-10- 4:
2-10- 5:
2-10- 6:
2-10- 7:
2-10- 8:
2-10- 9:
2-10-10:
2-10-11:
2-10-12:
2-10-13:
CHAPTER 10
SAFE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Committee Created
Mission
Internal Organization And Rules
Procedures For Operation
Membership
Terms
Vacancies
Officers/Organization
Meetings
Compensation
Removal
Powers
Sunset Of Safe Community Advisory Committee
2-10-1: COMMITTEE CREATED: There is hereby created the safe
community advisory committee to have such powers and
responsibilities as hereinafter provided. (Ord. 55-10, 10-4-2010)
2-10-2: MISSION: The mission of the committee shall be to monitor
the implementation and progress of the safe community task
force recommendations. (Ord. 55-10, 10-4-2010)
2-10-3: INTERNAL ORGANIZATION AND RULES: The committee
may adopt rules and regulations to govern its organizational
procedures as may be necessary and which are not in conflict with this
code or state code. (Ord. 55-10, 10-4-2010)
2-10-4: PROCEDURES FOR OPERATION: All administrative, person-
nel, accounting, budgetary, and procurement policies of the
city shall govern the committee in all its operations. (Ord. 55-10, 10-4-2010)
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2-10-5: MEMBERSHIP: The safe community advisory committee
shall consist of nine (9) residents of the city of Dubuque,
appointed by the city council. (Ord. 55-10, 10-4-2010)
2-10-6: TERMS: The term of office for members of the safe
community advisory committee begins on January 1, 2011,
and ends on December 31, 2012. (Ord. 55-11, 12-19-2011)
2-10-7: VACANCIES: Vacancies caused by death, resignation, or
otherwise shall be promptly filled by the city council for the
unexpired term of office. (Ord. 55-10, 10-4-2010)
2-10-8: OFFICERS/ORGANIZATION: The committee shall choose
annually, from its own membership, a chairperson and vice
chairperson. The chairperson shall appoint a secretary, who need not be a
member of the committee. The committee shall fill vacancies among its
officers for the remainder of the unexpired term. (Ord. 55-10, 10-4-2010)
2-10-9: MEETINGS:
A. Regular Meetings: The safe community advisory committee shall
meet quarterly.
B. Special Meetings: Special meetings may be called by the chair-
person or at the written request of three (3) members.
C. Open Meetings: All meetings shall be called and held in confor-
mance with the Iowa open meetings law.
D. Attendance:
1. In the event a member of the safe community advisory committee,
created by this chapter, has been absent for two (2) or more
consecutive meetings of the committee, without being excused by
the chairperson, it shall be grounds for the committee to recommend
to the city council that the position be declared vacant and a
replacement appointed.
2. Attendance shall be entered upon the minutes of all meetings.
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E. Minutes: A copy of the minutes of all regular and special meetings of
the committee shall be filed with the city council within ten (10)
working days after each meeting.
F. Quorum: Five (5) members of the committee shall constitute a
quorum for the transaction of business. The affirmative vote of at
least five (5) members shall be necessary for the adoption of any
resolution. (Ord. 55-10, 10-4-2010)
2-10-10: COMPENSATION: The members of the safe community
advisory committee created by this chapter shall serve with-
out compensation, provided that they may receive reimbursement for
necessary travel and other expenses while on official committee business
and such shall be within the limits established in the city budget. (Ord.
55-10, 10-4-2010)
2-10-11: REMOVAL: The city council may remove any member of any
board or committee which it has established. (Ord. 55-10,
10-4-2010)
2-10-12: POWERS: The safe community advisory committee shall have
the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:
A. Monitor the implementation and progress of the safe community task
force recommendations.
B. Serve as conduit for information to the city manager.
C. Provide reports to the city council as needed.
D. Research and tasks as assigned by the city council. (Ord. 55-10,
10-4-2010)
2-10-13: SUNSET OF SAFE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE:
The safe community advisory committee shall cease to exist
on December 31, 2012. (Ord. 55-11, 12-19-2011)
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TITLE 4
BUSINESS AND LICENSE REGULATIONS
Subject Chapter
Business Licenses Generally 1
Liquor Control 2
Alcoholic Beverages 2A
Liquor, Beer And Wine Licenses And Permits 2B
Excursion Boat Admission Fees 3
Central Market 4
Door To Door Sales 5
Junk And Secondhand Dealers And Pawnbrokers 6
Vehicles For Hire And Public Transportation 7
Nonmotorized Vehicles 7A
Motorized Vehicles For Hire 7B
Adult Entertainment Establishments 8
Peddlers And Transient Merchants 9
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F. Keep, or allow to be kept, gambling devices of any kind or
description on the premises of place of business of the licensee or
permit holder, contrary to law; (Ord. 10-09, 2-16-2009)
G. Keep on premises covered by a liquor control license any alcoholic
liquor in any container except the original package purchased from
the division and except mixed drinks or cocktails mixed on the
premises for immediate consumption. This prohibition does not apply
to common carriers holding a class D liquor control license;
H. Reuse for packaging alcoholic liquor or wine any container or
receptacle used originally for packaging alcoholic liquor or wine; or
adulterate, by the addition of any substances, the contents or
remaining contents of an original package of an alcoholic liquor or
wine; or knowingly possess any original package which has been so
reused or adulterated; or
Sell, give, or otherwise supply any alcoholic beverage, wine, or beer
to any person, knowing or failing to exercise reasonable care to
ascertain whether the person is under legal age, or permit any
person, knowing or failing to exercise reasonable care to ascertain
whether the person is under legal age, to consume any alcoholic
beverage, wine, or beer. Violation of this section is punishable as a
scheduled violation under Iowa Code section 805.8C(2). (Ord. 21-09,
4-20-2009)
4-2A-4: SUNDAY SALES: Any club, hotel, motel, or commercial
establishment holding a liquor control license, subject to
section 123.49, subsection 2, paragraph b of the code of Iowa, may apply
for and receive permission to sell and dispense alcoholic liquor and wine to
patrons on Sunday for consumption on the premises only, and beer for
consumption on or off the premises between the hours of eight o'clock
(8:00) A.M. on Sunday and two o'clock (2:00) A.M. on the following
Monday. A class D liquor control licensee may apply for and receive
permission to sell and dispense alcoholic beverages to patrons for
consumption on the premises only between the hours of eight o'clock (8:00)
A.M. on Sunday and two o'clock (2:00) A.M. on the following Monday. For
the privilege of selling beer, wine, and alcoholic liquor on the premises on
Sunday, the liquor control license fee of the applicant shall be increased by
twenty percent (20%) of the regular fee prescribed for the license pursuant
to this section, and the privilege shall be noted on the liquor control license.
(Ord. 10-09, 2-16-2009)
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4-2A-5: ADVERTISEMENT FOR ALCOHOL, LIQUOR, WINE OR
BEER: No signs or other matter advertising any brand of
alcoholic liquor, beer or wine shall be erected or placed upon the outside of
any premises occupied by a licensee or permittee authorized to sell liquor,
beer or wine at retail. This section does not prohibit the use of signs or
other matter inside a fence or similar enclosure which wholly or partially
surrounds the licensed premises. (Ord. 10-09, 2-16-2009)
4-2A-6: CONSUMPTION IN PUBLIC PLACES: It is unlawful for any
person to use or consume alcoholic liquors, wine or beer
upon the public streets or highways or alcoholic beverages in any public
place except premises covered by a liquor control license, or to possess or
consume alcoholic liquors, wine, or beer on any public school property or
while attending any public or private school related functions. As used in
this section, "school" means a school or that portion of a school which
provides teaching for any grade from kindergarten through grade 12. (Ord.
10-09, 2-16-2009)
4-2A-7: PERSONS UNDER LEGAL AGE:
A. Purchase Or Possession Prohibited:
1. A person or persons under legal age shall not purchase or attempt
to purchase or individually or jointly have alcoholic liquor, wine or
beer in their possession or control; except in the case of liquor, wine
or beer given or dispensed to a person under the legal age within a
private home and with the knowledge, presence, and consent of the
parent or guardian for beverage or medicinal purposes or
administered to the person by either a physician or dentist for
medicinal purposes and except to the extent that a person under the
legal age may handle alcoholic liquor, wine and beer during the
regular course of the person's employment by a liquor control
licensee, or wine or beer permittee under this subsection.
2. A person who is under legal age, other than a licensee or
permittee, who violates this subsection regarding the purchase of or
attempt to purchase alcoholic liquor, wine or beer, or possessing or
having control of alcoholic liquor, wine or beer commits a simple
misdemeanor punishable by a scheduled fine as established
pursuant to Iowa Code section 805.8c.
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approval by the city council, must give consent in writing on the
application that members of the fire, police, building and health
departments may enter upon the premises without warrant to inspect
for violations of the provisions of state law and of this chapter.
B. Requirements: In addition to any other requirements, the premises
for which a beer permit, wine permit, or liquor control license is
sought shall meet the following requirements:
1. No liquor control license, wine permit or beer permit shall be
approved for premises which do not conform to all applicable laws,
provisions of this code, and other ordinances, resolutions, and health
and fire regulations.
2. No licensee shall have or maintain any interior access to resi-
dential or sleeping quarters unless permission is granted by the
administrator in the form of a living quarters permit.
3. The premises for which a retail beer permit is sought shall be
located within a business district or an area now or hereafter zoned
to permit such business and shall conform to the zoning require-
ments of the city. However, no class B beer permit shall be issued
for premises located in local business A district classification unless
a public hearing is first held therefor and due notice of such public
hearing has first been given.
4. The premises of a retail beer permittee shall, at the time of the
application, continue to be equipped with sufficient tables and seats
to accommodate twenty five (25) people at one time. (Ord. 10-09,
2-16-2009)
4-2B-7: PROOF OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Each liquor
control licensee and retail beer permittee shall furnish proof of
financial responsibility either by the existence of a liability insurance policy
or by posting bond in such amount as shall be determined by the division.
(Ord. 10-09, 2-16-2009)
4-2B-8: FEES AND SURCHARGES: Fees and surcharges shall be
submitted with the respective application for a beer permit,
wine permit, or liquor control license in accordance with the requirements of
the code of Iowa. (Ord. 10-09, 2-16-2009)
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4-2B-9: ACTION BY COUNCIL; FORWARDING OF DOCUMENTS
TO STATE: Action taken by the city council shall be so
endorsed on the application and thereafter the application, necessary fee,
and bond, if required, shall be forwarded to the division for such further
action as is provided by law. (Ord. 10-09, 2-16-2009)
4-2B-10: NATURE AND SCOPE OF LICENSE OR PERMIT: A liquor
control license, or beer or wine permit shall be a purely
personal privilege and shall be revocable for cause; it shall not constitute
property nor be subject to attachment and execution, nor be alienable nor
assignable and, in any case, it shall cease upon the death of the permittee
or licensee; however, the director may, in the director's discretion, allow the
executor or administrator of a permittee or licensee to operate the business
of the decedent for a reasonable time, not to exceed the expiration date of
the permit or license. Each permit or license shall be issued in the name of
the applicant and no person holding a permit or license shall allow any
other person to use it. (Ord. 10-09, 2-16-2009)
4-2B-11: TRANSFERABILITY AS TO LOCATION: The city council
may, in its discretion, authorize a licensee or permittee under
this article to transfer the license or permit from one location to another
within the city; provided, that the premises to which the transfer is to be
made would have been eligible for a license or permit in the first instance
and the transfer will not result in the violation of any law, provisions of this
code, or other city ordinance. (Ord. 10-09, 2-16-2009)
4-2B-12: SURRENDER OF PERMIT OR LICENSE; REFUND OF FEE:
A. Voluntary Surrender: Any licensee or permittee under this article, or
any licensee's or permittee's executor, administrator, or any person
duly appointed by a court to take charge of and administer the
property or assets of the licensee or permittee for the benefit of the
licensee's or permittee's creditors may voluntarily surrender such
license or permit to the division, and when so surrendered, the
division shall notify the city.
B. Refund Of Fee: The division and the city, or the city by itself in the
case of a retail beer permit, shall refund to the person so
surrendering the license or permit a proportionate amount of the fee
paid for such license or permit as follows:
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CHAPTER 5
DOOR TO DOOR SALES
SECTION:
4-5-1: Definition
4-5-2: License Required
4-5-3: Exemptions
4-5-4: Application For License; Bond
4-5-5: Issuance Of License; Fee
4-5-6: Display Of License
4-5-7: Transferability Of License
4-5-8: Suspension Or Revocation Of License
4-5-1: DEFINITION: The term "door to door sales" shall mean
selling or offering to sell goods, merchandise or services from
door to door. (Ord. 71-08, 10-20-2008)
4-5-2: LICENSE REQUIRED: Any person engaging in door to door
sales in this city without first obtaining a license as provided
in this chapter shall be in violation of this chapter. (Ord. 71-08, 10-20-2008)
4-5-3: EXEMPTIONS: This chapter shall not apply to the following:
A. To vendors of goods, merchandise or services delivered or sold to
established customers;
B. To nonprofit organizations filed under or authorized by chapter 504
of the Iowa Code or authorized and organized under statutes or
regulations of the United States government, or approved by the
internal revenue service, where such organizations have a
permanent office in Dubuque County, Iowa;
C. To churches, public and private schools and colleges that have a
permanent office in Dubuque County, Iowa; or
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D. To nonprofit clubs and lodges not ordinarily conducted as a business
and which do not meet the requirements of chapter 504 of the Iowa
Code and that have a permanent office in Dubuque County, Iowa.
(Ord. 71-08, 10-20-2008)
4-5-4: APPLICATION FOR LICENSE; BOND:
A. Contents Of Application: Each person engaged in door to door sales
shall file an application for a license with the city clerk. Such
application shall set forth the applicant's name, permanent and local
address, business address, if any, and physical description. The
application also shall set forth the applicant's employer or sponsor, if
any, and the employer's or sponsor's address and telephone
number, the nature of the applicant's business, the last three (3)
places of such business, and the length of time sought to be covered
by the license. At the time of filing the application with the city clerk,
the applicant shall also provide two (2) forms of identification,
including one form with picture identification.
B. Bond: An applicant for a license shall also file with the city clerk a
surety bond in the amount of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00),
conditioned that the applicant shall comply fully with all ordinances
of the city and laws regulating door to door sales, and guaranteeing
to any resident of the city that all monies paid will be accounted for
and applied according to the representation of the licensee, said
bond to continue in force as to such surety for not Tess than one year
from the date of the license. Action on such bond may be brought by
any resident of the city. (Ord. 71-08, 10-20-2008)
4-5-5: ISSUANCE OF LICENSE; FEE: Within five (5) days of the
filing of a completed application, payment of the applicable
license fee and delivery of a valid surety bond, the city clerk shall issue a
license to the applicant valid for a period of sixty (60) days. A schedule of
the applicable license fees based upon the duration of the license shall be
established by the city clerk. (Ord. 71-08, 10-20-2008)
4-5-6: DISPLAY OF LICENSE: A door to door sales licensee shall,
at all times while doing business in this city, prominently
display the license so that it is clearly visible to anyone to whom the person
is selling or offering for sale goods, merchandise or services. The licensee
shall also, at the time of selling or offering for sale goods, merchandise or
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service, provide each prospective customer with a copy of the license to be
retained by the prospective customer. (Ord. 71-08, 10-20-2008)
4-5-7: TRANSFERABILITY OF LICENSE: No door to door sales
license shall be sold or transferred. (Ord. 71-08, 10-20-2008)
4-5-8: SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF LICENSE: Any license
issued pursuant to this chapter may be suspended or revoked
or its renewal denied for violation of this chapter or any other chapter of this
code. (Ord. 71-08, 10-20-2008)
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CHAPTER 6
JUNK AND SECONDHAND DEALERS AND PAWNBROKERS
SECTION:
4-6- 1: Definitions
4-6- 2: License Required
4-6- 3: Businesses Requiring Annual Licenses
4-6- 4: License Suspension Or Revocation
4-6- 5: Required Records
4-6- 6: Purchases From Minors Restricted
4-6- 7: Purchases, Security And Consignment Transactions
4-6- 8: Inspection For Stolen Property
4-6- 9: Screening Requirements For Junk And Salvage Operations
4-6-10: Moratorium On Issuance Of Licenses For Junk And
Secondhand Dealers And Pawnbrokers
4-6-1: DEFINITIONS: For the purposes of this chapter, the following
definitions shall apply:
AUTO SALVAGE
DEALER:
JUNK:
JUNK DEALER:
Any person who engages in the business of
buying motor vehicles, motorcycles, motorized
bicycles or parts thereof or tires for resale in
whole or in part as junk or as used parts.
Old or scrap copper, brass, wire, rope, rags,
batteries, paper, trash, rubber debris, waste, or
junked, dismantled, wrecked, or parts of, motor
vehicles, motorcycles, or motorized bicycles, or
iron, steel, or other old or scrap ferrous or
nonferrous material.
Any person who purchases junk for the purpose
of resale and who possesses a state of Iowa
retail sales tax permit.
PAWNBROKER: Any person who makes loans or advancements
upon pawn, pledge or deposit of personal
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SECONDHAND
DEALER:
property, or who receives actual possession of
personal property as security for a loan, with or
without a mortgage or bill of sale, or otherwise
holds themselves out as a pawnbroker.
Any person who purchases used goods or
materials, as set out in section 4-6-7 of this
chapter, for the purpose of resale and who
possesses a state of Iowa retail sales tax permit
or who, while not required to possess a state of
Iowa retail sales tax permit, advertises and
purchases antiques, used or scrapped jewelry
and precious metals. Nonprofit corporations and
businesses which are not primarily engaged in a
sale of secondhand goods are exempt from this
chapter. (2007 Code § 29-1)
4-6-2: LICENSE REQUIRED:
A. License Required; Application: No person shall engage in the busi-
ness of junk dealer, auto salvage dealer, pawnbroker or secondhand
dealer without first obtaining a license therefor. Applications for such
licenses shall be filed with the city clerk and issued by the city clerk.
B. License Authorization: The license shall serve as authorization for a
particular person to engage in business at a specific location. (2007
Code § 29-21)
4-6-3: BUSINESSES REQUIRING ANNUAL LICENSES:
A. Annual Renewal: The license shall be renewed annually for the
following businesses:
1. Junk dealers;
2. Auto salvage dealers;
3. Pawnbrokers; and
4. Secondhand dealers.
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B. Collection Of Nonrefundable Fee; License Term: A nonrefundable
fee established by the city manager shall be collected and all
licenses shall expire on February 1 of each year. (2007 Code
§ 29-22)
4-6-4: LICENSE SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION:
A. Reasons For Suspension Or Revocation: The city manager may,
upon good cause, suspend or revoke any license issued under this
chapter for a period not to exceed one year for any of the following:
1. Violations of any provision of this chapter;
2. Misrepresentation of any material fact in the application for a
license; and
3. Failure to cooperate with law enforcement.
B. Holding Other Licenses During License Suspension: Any licensee
whose license is suspended shall not during said suspension be
allowed to hold any other license under this chapter.
C. License Revocation; Time Period For Reapplication: Any licensee
whose license is revoked shall not be allowed to apply for any
license under this chapter for one year following the revocation.
D. Issuance To Relatives Or Financially Interested Persons During
License Suspension: No new license shall be issued to the spouse,
relative within the first degree of consanguinity as defined by the
Iowa Code or any person holding a financial interest in the licensed
premises during the period the license has been suspended.
E. Issuance To Relatives Or Financially Interested Persons Following
License Revocation: No new license under this chapter shall be
issued to the spouse or relative within the first degree of
consanguinity as defined by the Iowa Code or any person holding a
financial interest in the licensed premises for one year after
revocation.
F. Notice Of License Suspension Or Revocation: The city manager
shall cause to be issued a notice that said license is suspended or
revoked and therein set forth the reason(s) therefor. Said notice shall
be sent by certified United States mail to the registered business
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address on file with the city clerk or by personal service as provided
by Iowa law.
G. Appeal City Manager Decision To City Council: A written notice of
appeal to the city council from a decision of the city manager shall
be filed with the city clerk by the licensee within ten (10) days from
the receipt of the notice of suspension or revocation. (2007 Code
§ 29-23)
4-6-5: REQUIRED RECORDS:
A. Form For Recording Goods Received: When goods or materials
described in this chapter are received by purchase, as security or on
consignment, it shall be the duty of the person receiving the goods
or materials to permanently record on forms approved by the chief of
police. All forms printed, whether used or voided, shall be accounted
for by the licensee. The forms shall contain the following information:
1. Name and address of the person from whom it was received with
the means of identification used, i.e., driver's license, birth certifi-
cate, etc.;
2. Date, time and place of the transaction;
3. A detailed and accurate description of each article received
including serial numbers or identifying marks. In the case of junk, a
general description of the composition of aggregate purchase is
sufficient;
4. A record of whether the transaction was a purchase, a security or
consignment transaction;
5. A record of monies paid or loaned and which may be maintained
separately but which must be available for inspection in the course
of examination of individual transactions;
6. A record of name, address and how an article was disposed of, if
not redeemed. This subsection does not apply to disposition of junk;
All forms, whether used or not, shall be maintained in numerical
sequence.
B. Inspection By Police Officers: All receipts and records pertaining to
the receipt of goods and materials as described in this chapter shall
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be open to inspection during regular business hours by any police
officer acting in the course of official duty and under the direction of
the chief of police.
C. Maintenance On Electronic Database: The chief of police may
authorize the records required in this section be maintained in an
electronic database in lieu of printed forms. The chief of police shall
approve any database system prior to its being utilized by a
secondhand dealer or pawnbroker. (2007 Code § 29-2)
4-6-6: PURCHASES FROM MINORS RESTRICTED: No pawn-
broker, secondhand dealer or junk dealer and no clerk, agent
or employee thereof shall purchase or receive property from any person
under the age of eighteen (18) years without first obtaining and receiving
the written consent of the parent or guardian of such person. Such written
consent shall be made a part of the required records and subject to all
provisions of this chapter. (2007 Code § 29-3)
4-6-7: PURCHASES, SECURITY AND CONSIGNMENT TRANSAC-
TIONS:
A. Application Of Chapter To Certain Goods And Materials: The
purchase or receipt as security, or on consignment, of the following
listed goods or materials shall be governed by this chapter:
Bicycles.
CDs, DVDs, videos, tapes and other similar mediums of trans-
mitting images or sounds.
Collectibles.
Computers, software and computer accessories.
Electronic equipment.
Glassware.
Household appliances.
Household furniture.
Jewelry.
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Junk.
Lawn and garden tools, equipment and furnishings.
Motor vehicle parts and equipment.
Photographic/video parts and equipment.
Precious and semiprecious stones.
Precious metals and coins.
Radio equipment
Rare books.
Silver/silverware.
Sporting goods.
Stereo equipment.
Television equipment.
Tools.
Untitled motor vehicles.
Works of art.
B. Jewelry And Precious Metals: Antique, used or scrap jewelry and
precious metals shall be retained in the local place of business and it
shall be unlawful to change the form of said items by melting,
remounting, cutting up or otherwise changing the form of said items
for a period of one hundred twenty (120) hours from the time of said
transaction.
C. Exempt Items: The following listed items shall be exempt from the
provisions of this chapter: beverage containers and scrap paper.
(2007 Code § 29-4)
4-6-8: INSPECTION FOR STOLEN PROPERTY: Whenever any
police officer shall have reason to believe that any license
holder has in such license holder's possession or on such license holder's
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premises any stolen property, the police officer shall have the right and duty
to enter and inspect the licensed premises for the purpose of recovering
stolen property. (2007 Code § 29-5)
4-6-9: SCREENING REQUIREMENTS FOR JUNK AND SALVAGE
OPERATIONS:
A. Approval Of Screening Plan: An operator of a junkyard/salvage
operation shall submit to the city manager a screening plan which
shall be approved for each individual premises. The screening plan
shall integrate the screen with the natural surroundings and shall
consider and make provisions to assure reasonable access to the
screen for purposes of maintaining the screens.
B. Purpose Of Screening: The purpose of screening is to eliminate the
visual impact of the junkyard contents by obscuring it from view
outside the premises.
C. Materials For Use In Screening: Materials for use in screening of
junkyard shall generally consist of natural elements, plantings,
fences, or other appropriate means such as storage sheds, buildings
and other similar elements.
1. Natural elements shall be earthen berms, rock formations, wooded
areas, or other similar elements.
2. Plantings shall be shrubs and trees of such types as to provide
year round obscurement commensurate with local site conditions. All
plant material used for screening shall be of a size and quantity to
provide obscurement.
3. Screens shall be made of wood, metal or other materials
commonly used in the building trade, and shall be of such height and
type as necessary to provide obscurement. Screens shall be
designed to withstand a minimum wind load of twenty (20) pounds
per square foot and shall be of a permanent nature. All materials
used for finishing screens shall be a nonreflective material which will
blend with the natural surroundings. Screening shall not be placed in
any manner so that either the screen or the maintenance of screen
will create or contribute to the creation of a safety hazard or
endanger public safety, nor will it interfere with the public's use of
any right of way.
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D. Maintenance Requirements: Junkyard/salvage operators shall main-
tain the screening in a condition equal to the original installation of
the screening. Maintenance shall include, but not be limited to, the
following items:
1. Replacement of plant material which is dead or has been
damaged so that it no longer serves the intended purpose of screen-
ing the operation.
2. Screen maintenance shall include the renewal of the surface
treatment with stains, paints, or other appropriate materials when
needed and the replacement of panels, sections, members or
support structures of the screening when needed. (2007 Code
§ 29-6)
4-6-10: MORATORIUM ON ISSUANCE OF LICENSES FOR JUNK
AND SECONDHAND DEALERS AND PAWNBROKERS: The
city clerk may not issue a license for any new junk and secondhand dealer
or pawnbroker within the city of Dubuque for a period of six (6) months from
the date of this section except where a vested right to the issuance of such
permit accrued prior to the effective date hereof.
Any person, firm, or corporation aggrieved or adversely affected by the
building official's refusal to issue a permit pursuant to this moratorium may
appeal therefrom to the city council. The city council may direct the city
clerk to issue a license where the city council finds that the refusal to issue
a license would deprive the owner of the property of a vested right. (Ord.
40-12, 6-18-2012)
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CHAPTER 7
VEHICLES FOR HIRE AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
ARTICLE A. NONMOTORIZED VEHICLES
SECTION:
4-7A-1:
4-7A-2:
4-7A-3:
4-7A-4:
4-7A-5:
Definitions
Posting Of Rates
Operation Requirements
Business License Requirements; Fees; Insurance
Driver's License Requirements
4-7A-1: DEFINITIONS: The following words and phrases, when used
in this article, shall have the following meanings:
DRIVER:
HORSEDRAWN
CARRIAGE:
NONMOTORIZED
VEHICLE:
PEDICAB:
Any person who operates a nonmotorized
vehicle in the transportation of passengers and
who receives any compensation for such
service in wages or commissions or who is
otherwise paid, directly or indirectly.
A chauffeured nonmotorized vehicle pulled by
horses and engaged in the business of carrying
passengers.
Any conveyance designed to carry a driver and
passengers which is propelled by a means other
than a motor.
A chauffeured nonmotorized vehicle, propelled
by pedals, engaged in the business of carrying
passengers. (Ord. 11-09, 2-16-2009)
4-7A-2: POSTING OF RATES: No person shall operate a
nonmotorized vehicle without posting in clear view within the
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passenger compartment a printed rate card Targe enough to be read by the
passengers in the vehicle, showing the rates. (Ord. 11-09, 2-16-2009)
4-7A-3: OPERATION REQUIREMENTS: The operation of a
nonmotorized vehicle shall meet the following requirements:
A. Age Of Driver: The driver of a nonmotorized vehicle shall be a
person who is at least eighteen (18) years of age and holds a valid
motor vehicle operator's license.
B. Year Round Operation: The months of operation shall be year round
beginning April 1.
C. Routes: Nonmotorized vehicles shall be operated only on routes
within the Main Street district cultural corridor as established by the
city manager. The city manager may require such routes to be
changed at any time in the event of a sudden hazard, construction,
special event, or for such other reason as the city manager
determines to be necessary.
D. Parking: Nonmotorized vehicles shall be allowed to stop, stand, or
park at any nonrestricted meters in the Main Street district cultural
corridor.
E. Stopping For Picking Up Or Dropping Off: When collecting fees or
picking up or dropping off passengers, the driver shall stop, stand, or
park the vehicle only in approved locations or parallel to the curb,
taking care not to block traffic lanes, crosswalks, or intersections, or
to otherwise impede the flow of vehicular or pedestrian traffic.
F. Use Of Streets: Nonmotorized vehicles shall be operated only on city
streets and shall not be operated on sidewalks.
G. Conducting Business On Private Property: The driver of a
nonmotorized vehicle shall not conduct business on private property
without the prior consent of the property owner.
H. Use Of Passenger Compartment: Passengers shall be limited to the
passenger compartment of the vehicle and shall not board or exit the
vehicle while it is in motion or in a traffic lane or intersection.
Alcoholic Beverages Prohibited: No open alcoholic beverage
containers or consumption of alcoholic beverages shall be allowed in
a vehicle or in the possession of the driver or passengers.
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J. Posting Notices Of Charges And Routes: The operator of a business
providing nonmotorized vehicle transportation shall post notices in
each vehicle and in each waiting room or at each station owned or
used by the operator stating the charges and routes or methods of
operation.
K. Vehicle Equipment: Nonmotorized vehicles shall be equipped with
headlights, taillights, reflectors, and a slow moving vehicle sign.
L. Safe Condition Of Vehicle: The owner or driver of a nonmotorized
vehicle shall keep it in a safe and operating condition at all times.
The chief of police is hereby authorized, either on complaint of any
person or without such complaint, to inspect the nonmotorized
vehicle and upon discovery of any unsafe condition, to notify the
person operating the vehicle to cease operation. Thereupon said
nonmotorized vehicle shall be kept off the street until such unsafe
condition has been corrected. (Ord. 11-09, 2-16-2009)
4-7A-4: BUSINESS LICENSE REQUIREMENTS; FEES; INSURANCE:
A. Business License Required: No person shall operate a pedicab,
horsedrawn carriage, or other nonmotorized passenger transporta-
tion business for the purpose of public transportation, whether or not
passengers are charged for the service, without first obtaining an
annual license therefor as provided in this article.
B. Application For Business License:
1. An application for a nonmotorized transportation business license
shall be filed with the city manager on a form provided by the city
manager.
a. The application shall contain the following information:
(1) The name of the applicant.
(2) The name and address of each of the principal officers of
the business and the name and address of each partner,
trustee, owner, or other person with a financial interest in the
applicant.
(3) A description of the methods, procedures, hours of opera-
tion, and equipment to be used.
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(4) A map of the city showing the locations of proposed routes
or methods of operation, including proposed stations to stop,
stand, or park vehicles to pick up and drop off passengers
and proposed locations to store or keep vehicles, animals,
and equipment related to the operation.
(5) The identification, descriptive information, and photo-
graphs of each nonmotorized vehicle.
(6) The names, addresses, and dates of birth of all drivers of
nonmotorized vehicles. Such information shall be updated
with the city manager for each new driver before any driver
operates a nonmotorized vehicle for the purpose of public
transportation.
b. Falsification of information on an application shall be grounds
for denial or revocation of a license.
2. The city manager shall cause the chief of police to investigate
each application for a nonmotorized transportation business license
and a report of such investigation shall be submitted by the chief of
police to the city manager.
C. Consideration Of Application: The city manager shall, upon
consideration of the application and the information required herein,
approve or reject the application. If the application is rejected, the
applicant may file with the city clerk a written notice of appeal from
the city manager's decision.
D. Fees: At the time of filing the application, the applicant shall pay to
the city manager a nonrefundable application business fee estab-
lished by the city manager. At the time of issuance of a non -
motorized vehicle license, the applicant shall pay to the city manager
a nonmotorized vehicle license fee established by the city manager.
E. Insurance: Prior to the issuance of a license, the applicant shall
submit to the city manager proof of, and shall maintain at all times
during operation of the business, such insurance as the city manager
shall determine appropriate.
F. Renewals: All licenses under this article shall expire on March 31 of
each year.
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G. Display: The nonmotorized transportation license shall be fastened
upon the vehicle and shall not be removed until the expiration of the
license.
H. Suspension Or Revocation Of License:
1. A license may be revoked or suspended by the city manager for a
violation of any of the provisions of this article, any other ordinances
of the city, or laws of the United States or the state of Iowa which
demonstrate the lack of fitness of the licensee to offer public
transportation.
2. The licensee shall be given not less than ten (10) days' written
notice of the proposed action to be taken prior to suspension or
revocation. The licensee may file with the city clerk a written notice
of appeal to the city council from the suspension or revocation.
Transfer Restricted: No nonmotorized transportation business
license may be sold, assigned, mortgaged, or otherwise transferred.
(Ord. 11-09, 2-16-2009)
4-7A-5: DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
A. Driver's License Required: No person shall operate a nonmotorized
vehicle for hire upon the streets of the city and no person who owns
or controls such vehicle shall permit it to be so driven, and no such
vehicle shall be so driven at any time for hire, unless the driver of
such vehicle shall have first been issued a driver's license under the
provisions of this article.
B. Application For Driver's License:
1. An application for a driver's license shall be filed with the city
manager on a form provided by the city manager.
2. The city manager shall cause the chief of police to investigate
each applicant for a license and a report of such investigation shall
be submitted to the city manager. Such report shall state whether or
not the applicant has a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
C. Consideration Of Application: The city manager shall, upon
consideration of the application and the reports required by this
article, approve or reject the application.
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D. Issuance Of License; Duration; Annual Fee:
1. Upon approval of an application for a license, the city manager
shall issue a license to the applicant upon the payment of an annual
fee as determined by the city manager. Such license shall be in
effect for the remainder of the calendar year. The license shall be
renewed every calendar year thereafter upon the payment of an
annual fee unless the license for the preceding year is in suspension
or has been revoked.
2. The driver shall wear the license upon the clothing of the driver at
all times during the operation of the vehicle.
E. Failure To Comply With City, State And Federal Laws: A driver
licensed under this article shall comply with all applicable city, state,
and federal laws. (Ord. 11-09, 2-16-2009)
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CHAPTER 7
VEHICLES FOR HIRE AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
ARTICLE B. MOTORIZED VEHICLES FOR HIRE
SECTION:
4-7B-1:
4-7B-2:
4-7B-3:
4-7B-4:
4-7B-5:
4-7B-6:
4-7B-7:
4-7B-8:
4-7B-9:
4-7B-1:
Definitions
Exemptions
Taximeter Required
Posting Of Rates
Manifests
Open Stands
Vehicles, License And Maintenance
Operator's Permit Requirements; Insurance; Fees
Driver's License Requirements; Fee
DEFINITIONS: The following words and phrases, when used
in this article, shall have the following meanings:
CHARTER A vehicle furnished with a driver that carries
TRANSPORTATION: passengers for hire either on a fixed route in the
city or pursuant to a written contract with
reservations in advance of the service. The
vehicle shall operate without a meter installed
and charge for services on an hourly basis or
longer periods of time.
DRIVER:
Any person who operates a motor vehicle in the
transportation of persons and who receives any
compensation for such service in wages or
commissions or who is otherwise paid, directly
or indirectly.
EXTRA LUGGAGE: Luggage in excess of two (2) suitcases per
person.
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MANIFEST:
A daily record prepared by a taxicab driver of all
trips made by said driver showing time and
place of origin, destination, number of
passengers, and the amount of fare of each trip.
MOTORIZED VEHICLE: A machine which incorporates a motor, some-
times known as an engine, and which is used
for transportation.
NONPROFIT TAXICAB: A vehicle furnished with a driver that carries
passengers on a volunteer basis. The vehicle
shall operate without a meter installed and
charge for services per ride or on an hourly
basis or longer periods of time.
OPEN STAND:
OPERATOR OR
HOLDER:
RATE CARD:
RELATED GROUP:
TAXICAB:
TAXIMETER:
A public place alongside the curb of a street or
elsewhere in the city that has been designated
by the city manager as reserved exclusively for
the use of taxicabs.
A person to whom an operator permit has been
issued by the city.
A card issued by the operator for display in
each taxicab and that contains the rates of fare
then in force.
A single telephone call to the taxicab company
to pick up more than one person with no more
than two (2) suitcases per person from the
same point of origin to the same destination.
All vehicles furnished with a driver which carry
passengers for hire within the city. "Charter
transportation", as defined in this section,
nonprofit taxicabs, and vehicles owned or
operated by any governmental entity that
provide public transportation are not taxicabs.
A meter instrument or device attached to a
taxicab which measures electronically the
distance driven and the waiting time upon which
the fare is based.
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VEHICLE FOR HIRE:
WAITING TIME:
A vehicle providing shared transportation which
transports one or more passengers between
locations of the passengers' choice, or close to
it.
The time when a taxicab is not in motion from
the time of acceptance of a passenger or
passengers to the time of discharge, but does
not include any time that the taxicab is not in
motion if due to any cause other than the
request, act, or fault of a passenger or
passengers. (Ord. 11-09, 2-16-2009)
4-7B-2: EXEMPTIONS: Nonprofit taxicabs and charter transportation
shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter. (Ord.
11-09, 2-16-2009)
4-7B-3: TAXIMETER REQUIRED: No person shall operate a taxicab
without a taximeter fastened in front of the passengers, visible
to them at all times day and night, and after sundown the face of the
taximeter shall be illuminated. (Ord. 11-09, 2-16-2009)
4-7B-4: POSTING OF RATES: No person shall operate a taxicab
without posting in a conspicuous place, in clear view within
the passenger compartment, a printed rate card Targe enough to be read by
the passengers in the taxicab showing the rates. (Ord. 11-09, 2-16-2009)
4-7B-5: MANIFESTS:
A. Use Required: Every driver shall maintain a daily manifest upon
which are recorded all trips made each day, showing time and place
of origin and destination of each trip and amount of fare and all such
completed manifests shall be returned to the owner by the driver at
the conclusion of the tour of duty. The form for each manifest shall
be furnished to the driver by the .owner.
B. Preservation; Inspection: Every holder of an operator permit shall
retain and preserve all drivers' manifests in a safe place for at least
the calendar year and said manifests shall be open to inspection by
the police department. (Ord. 11-09, 2-16-2009)
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4-7B-6: OPEN STANDS:
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A. Areas Established: The city manager is hereby authorized and
empowered to establish open stands in such place or places upon
the streets of the city as deemed necessary for the use of taxicabs
operated in the city. The city manager shall prescribe the number of
cabs that shall occupy such open stands.
B. Use Of Stands: Open stands shall be used by the different drivers on
a first come, first serve basis. The driver shall pull onto the open
stand from the rear and shall advance forward as the cabs ahead
pull off. Drivers shall stay within five feet (5') of their cabs and shall
not engage in loud or boisterous talk while at an open stand. Nothing
in this article shall be construed as preventing a passenger from
boarding the cab of the passenger's choice that is parked at open
stands. (Ord. 11-09, 2-16-2009)
4-7B-7: VEHICLES, LICENSE AND MAINTENANCE:
A. State License: No person shall operate a vehicle used as a taxicab
unless it is licensed by the state.
B. Safe Condition; Authority To Inspect: The owner or driver of a
taxicab shall keep it in a safe and operating condition at all times.
The chief of police is hereby authorized, either on complaint of any
person or without such complaint, to inspect the vehicle and, upon
discovery of any unsafe condition, to notify the person operating said
taxicab to cease operation. Thereupon said taxicab shall be kept off
the street until the unsafe condition has been corrected. (Ord. 11-09,
2-16-2009)
4-7B-8: OPERATOR'S PERMIT REQUIREMENTS; INSURANCE;
FEES:
A. Operator's Permit Required: No person shall operate a taxicab
business without first having obtained a taxicab operator's permit
from the city manager.
B. Application For Operator's Permit:
1. An application for a taxicab operator permit shall be filed with the
city manager's office on a form provided by the city.
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2. The city manager shall cause the chief of police to investigate
each applicant for a taxicab operator permit and a report of such
investigation shall be attached to the application for consideration by
the city manager.
C. Consideration Of Application: The city manager shall, upon
consideration of the application and the reports required to be
attached thereto, approve or reject the application. If the application
is rejected, the applicant may appeal the city manager's decision to
the city council.
D. Insurance Prerequisite To Issuance, Continuance In Effect: The
taxicab operator shall provide insurance as required by the city
manager.
E. Fees: No taxicab operator permit shall be issued or renewed unless
the holder thereof has paid an annual permit fee established by the
city manager for the right to engage in the taxicab business and an
annual fee established by the city manager for each vehicle in such
taxicab business. Such fees shall be for one year commencing April
1.
F. Suspension Or Revocation Of Permit:
1. An operator permit may be revoked or suspended by the city
manager if the holder thereof has violated any of the provisions of
this article, discontinued operations for more than sixty (60) days, or
violated any ordinances of the city or laws of the United States or the
state, the violations of which demonstrate the lack of fitness of the
holder to offer public transportation.
2. Prior to suspension or revocation, the operator shall be given not
less than ten (10) days' written notice. The driver may file with the
city clerk a written notice of appeal to the city council from such
suspension or revocation.
G. Tag Fastened To Vehicle: The taxicab license tag or plate issued by
the city as evidence of an operator permit shall be fastened upon the
vehicle and shall not be removed until the expiration of the permit.
H. Transfer Restricted: No taxicab operator permit may be sold,
assigned, mortgaged, or otherwise transferred without the consent of
the city council. (Ord. 11-09, 2-16-2009)
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4-7B-9: DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENTS; FEE:
A. License Required: No person shall operate a taxicab for hire upon
the streets of the city and no person who owns or controls a taxicab
shall permit it to be so driven and no taxicab licensed by the city
shall be so driven at any time for hire, unless the driver of said
taxicab shall have first been issued a taxicab driver's license under
the provisions of this article.
B. Application For Driver's License:
1. An application for a taxicab driver's license shall be filed with the
city manager's office on a form provided by the city manager.
2. The city manager shall cause the chief of police to investigate
each applicant for a taxicab license and a report of such investiga-
tion shall be attached to the application for consideration by the city
manager. Such report shall state whether or not the applicant has a
valid Iowa driver's license.
C. Consideration Of Application: The city manager shall, upon
consideration of the application and the reports required to be
attached thereto, approve or reject the application.
D. Issuance Of License; Duration; Annual Fee:
1. Upon approval of an application for a taxicab driver's license, the
city manager shall issue a license to the applicant upon the payment
of the fee as established by the city manager. Such license shall be
in effect for the remainder of the calendar year. The license shall be
renewed every calendar year thereafter upon the payment of the fee
as established by the city manager unless the license for the
preceding year is in suspension or has been revoked.
2. The driver shall wear the license upon the clothing of the driver.
E. Compliance With City, State And Federal Laws: Every driver licensed
under this article shall comply with all city, state, and federal laws.
F. Suspension Or Revocation Of License: The city manager may
suspend or revoke a driver's license if a driver fails or refuses to
comply with the provisions of this article. The driver shall be given
not less than ten (10) days' written notice prior to the suspension or
revocation. The driver may file with the city clerk a written notice of
appeal to the city council from such suspension or revocation. (Ord.
11-09, 2-16-2009)
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CHAPTER 3
AMBULANCES
SECTION:
6-3-1: Ambulance Service Rates
6-3-2: Service Area
6-3-1: AMBULANCE SERVICE RATES:
A. Established: Rates for city ambulance service shall be established
from time to time by the city manager subject to the approval of the
city council. (2007 Code § 23-31)
B. Authority To Adjust: The city manager is hereby authorized and
empowered, in the city manager's discretion, to make adjustments in
the rates and charges to be fixed for city ambulance service in such
cases where the need for such ambulance service is required to
repeatedly transport a person of limited financial means. The city
manager shall have the authority to require proof of the financial
status of a person seeking the benefits of this section for such
service. (2007 Code § 23-33)
6-3-2: SERVICE AREA:
A. Service Area Limited: City ambulances shall make calls or provide
ambulance service only to points in Iowa within the county or to
points in Illinois or Wisconsin within five (5) miles of the city limits.
(2007 Code § 23-34)
B. Agreements For Service Outside City; Fees:
1. The city manager is hereby authorized and empowered to enter
into agreements with any authorized officials or governing body to
provide emergency ambulance service to any point in the states of
Wisconsin or Illinois within five (5) miles of the city limits, or to any
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point in the county. The agreement shall provide that such official or
governing body shall guarantee the payment of the fees established
in this chapter. All service authorized by Dubuque County officers
shall be paid by the Dubuque County sheriff's office. All service
authorized by the county welfare office shall be paid by the county
welfare office. All service authorized by the East Dubuque police
department shall be paid by the East Dubuque police department.
2. Fees for all other calls made in Dubuque County, Jo Daviess
County or Grant County shall be payable in advance by the person
receiving such service. (2007 Code § 23-35)
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PROPERTY: Includes both real and personal property.
RESPONSIBLE PARTY: Any person having ownership, possession, or
control of real or personal property, including,
but not limited to, any one or more of the
following:
SOLID WASTE:
YARD WASTE:
A. An agent;
B. An assignee or collector of rents;
C. A contract seller or contract purchaser;
D. The holder of a deed to the property;
E. A mortgagee or vendee in possession;
F. A receiver, executor, administrator or trustee;
G. Lessee and lessor; or
H. Any other person, firm, partnership, corpora-
tion or entity exercising control over the
property.
Any waste that is putrescible, nonputrescible,
combustible or noncombustible, including, but
not limited to, trash, garbage, material resulting
from the handling, processing, storage, prepara-
tion, serving and consumption of food,
vegetable or animal matter, offal, rubbish,
ashes, incinerator residue, street cleanings,
construction debris and solid industrial waste.
The accumulation of grass, leaves, tree
trimmings under three inches (3") in diameter,
brush and garden residue, which accumulation
is screened from the street view, is located in a
confined area, is no taller than four feet (4')
high and no larger than seventy five (75) square
feet in area, is located more than twenty feet
(20') from any habitable structure on adjoining
property, at least three feet (3') from a property
boundary line, is located more than five feet (5')
from any wood structure, excluding fences and
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compost containers, is not located in a natural
drainageway, is not located in the area between
any building and the street right of way, is
collected for reuse as a soil amendment, and is
maintained free of noxious odors. (2007 Code
§ 23-41)
6-4-3: PUBLIC NUISANCE DEFINED; PUBLIC NUISANCES
ENUMERATED: Whatever is injurious to the public health or
safety or an obstruction to the free use of property so as to interfere with
the comfortable enjoyment of life or property by the public shall be deemed
a "public nuisance". A "public nuisance" shall include, but not be limited to,
the following:
A. Accumulation Of Solid Waste And Noxious Substances: Any yard
waste, solid waste, vehicle parts, garbage, noxious substances or
hazardous wastes, junk, unused building materials, salvage material
or other offensive substances thrown, left or deposited in or upon
any street, avenue, alley, sidewalk, park, public square, public
enclosure, public or private lot, whether vacant or occupied, or upon
any pond or pool of water, except for:
1. Solid waste deposited and stored in accordance with provisions of
this code;
2. A compost pile located or maintained in compliance with this
chapter;
3. Yard waste located or maintained in compliance with this chapter;
4. Junk or salvage materials properly stored in a junk or salvage
yard permitted under this code;
5. The use of agricultural manure on crop producing agricultural land
or pasture; or
6. The safe accumulation of animal waste by commercial livestock
processing facilities.
B. Diseased Or Damaged Trees Or Plant Materials: Any dead, diseased
or damaged tree or plant material which may harbor serious insect or
disease pests or disease injurious to other trees or plant materials,
or any tree in such a state of deterioration that any part of such tree
is likely to fall and damage property or cause injury to persons.
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C. Ditch, Drain Or Stormwater Detention Basins: Any stormwater
detention basin not properly maintained as determined by the city
engineer.
D. Stagnant Water: Stagnant water standing on any property, including
any container or material kept in such a condition that water can
accumulate and stagnate.
E. Vermin And Pests:
1. Conditions which are conducive to the harborage or breeding of
vermin and pests; or
2. Infestations of vermin and pests, such as rats, mice, skunks,
snakes, bats, starlings, pigeons, and insects (except tended
honeybees).
F. Private Sewer Facilities:
1. Facilities for the storage or processing of sewage, such as privies,
outhouses, port -a -potties, vaults, sewers, private drains, septic
tanks, cesspools, drain fields or similar facilities, which have failed or
do not function properly or which are overflowing, leaking or
emanating odors.
2. Septic tanks, cisterns and cesspools which are abandoned or no
longer in use unless properly emptied and filled with clean fill.
3. Any vault, cesspool or septic tank which does not comply with
applicable health regulations.
G. Unoccupied, Dangerous Buildings:
1. Unoccupied buildings or unoccupied portions of buildings which
are unsecured;
2. Abandoned buildings; or
3. Dangerous buildings or structures.
H. Hazardous Conditions:
1. Generally: Any hazardous thing or condition on property which
may contribute to the injury of any person present on the property,
including, but not limited to, open holes, open foundations, excava-
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tions, open wells, dangerous trees or tree limbs, abandoned
refrigerators and trapping devices.
2. Fire Hazard: Any thing or condition on property creating a fire
hazard, as determined by the fire marshal.
3. Health Hazard: Any thing or condition on property creating an
imminent threat to human health or in violation of any health or
sanitation law.
Obstructing Public Ways And Property:
1. The obstructing or encumbering by fences, buildings, structures,
signs or otherwise of public streets, alleys, sidewalks and commons,
except as permitted by agreement, easement, or this code.
2. Any gathering of persons or vehicles upon a public street or
sidewalk or any use of property abutting a public street or sidewalk
which obstructs pedestrian or vehicular traffic or other lawful use of
streets or sidewalks, except as permitted by this code.
J. Depositing Mud, Dirt And Debris On Public Ways: The depositing or
allowing the depositing of mud, dirt, gravel or other debris on public
ways.
K. Unsanitary Accumulations: Failing to keep a building, dwelling, struc-
ture, or business and parts thereof clean and free of any unsanitary
accumulations of dirt, filth, rubbish, garbage, including the yards,
courts, passages, areas, or alleys connected with or belonging to the
same.
L. Unwholesome Food Or Drink: Whatever renders food or drink
unwholesome or detrimental as determined by the health officer.
M. Communicable Disease: The exposure of any person to any
communicable disease by unlawful act or practice.
N. Animals: Harboring or maintaining such number of dogs or cats or
other animals, or combination thereof, as to create unhealthy or
unsanitary conditions for the humans or animals occupying the
premises. (2007 Code § 23-42)
O. Clear And Present Danger To Others: A clear and present danger to
the health or safety of others on or within one thousand feet (1,000')
of a property includes, but is not limited to, the following activities of
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any person on the premises with the consent of the property owner,
resident, or occupant:
1. Physical assault or the threat of physical assault.
2. Illegal use of a firearm or other weapon, the threat to use a
firearm or other weapon illegally, or possession of an illegal firearm.
3. Possession of a controlled substance unless the controlled
substance was obtained directly from or pursuant to a valid prescrip-
tion or order by a licensed medical practitioner while acting in the
course of the practitioner's professional practice. This subsection
applies to any other person on the premises with the consent of the
tenant, but only if the tenant knew of the possession by the other
person of a controlled substance.
4. The above will not apply to a property owner, resident, or
occupant if the activities, as described in subsections 01, 02 and
03 of this section, are caused by a person on the premises who
does not reside at the premises and the property owner, resident, or
occupant takes at least one of the following measures against the
person conducting the activities:
a. The property owner, resident, or occupant seeks a protective
order, restraining order, order to vacate the homestead, or other
similar relief pursuant to Iowa Code, chapter 236, 598, 664A, or 915,
or any other applicable provision which would apply to the person
conducting the activities causing the clear and present danger.
b. The property owner, resident, or occupant reports the
activities causing the clear and present danger to a law enforcement
agency or the county attorney in an effort to initiate a criminal action
against the person conducting the activities.
c. The property owner, resident, or occupant writes a letter to
the person conducting the activities causing the clear and present
danger, telling the person not to return to the premises and that a
return to the premises may result in a trespass or other action
against the person, and the tenant sends a copy of the letter to a law
enforcement agency whose jurisdiction includes the premises. If the
tenant has previously written a letter to the person as provided in
this subsection, without taking an action specified in subsection 04a
or 04b of this section or filing a trespass or other action, and the
person to whom the letter was sent conducts further activities
causing a clear and present danger, the tenant must take one of the
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actions specified in subsection 04a or 04b of this section to be
exempt from proceedings pursuant to this subsection.
d. However, in order to fall within the exemptions provided within
this subsection, the property owner, tenant, or occupant must
provide written proof to the city of Dubuque, prior to the commence-
ment of a suit against the property owner, resident, or occupant, that
the property owner, resident, or occupant has taken one of the
measures specified in subsections 04a through 04c of this section.
P. Disorderly House:
1. "Disorderly house" means a building, dwelling, establishment,
curtilage, premises, or place where prohibited conduct occurs.
2. "Prohibited conduct" means activities in violation of statutes or
ordinances relating to any of the following:
a. Illegal gambling.
b. Prostitution, pandering, pimping, or indecent conduct.
c. Sale or possession of controlled substances, unless the
controlled substance was obtained directly from or pursuant to a
valid prescription or order by a licensed medical practitioner while
acting in the course of the practitioner's professional practice.
d. Unlawful liquor sales.
e. Unauthorized delivery or manufacture of a controlled
substance.
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f. Bootlegging.
g. Physical assault.
h. Threat of physical assault.
i. Illegal use and/or possession of firearms or other weapons.
j. The threat to use a firearm or weapon illegally.
k. Excessive noise.
I. Loitering.
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m. Disorderly conduct.
n. Possession of alcohol under the legal age (PAULA) by prop-
erty owner, tenant, or occupant.
o. Possession of drug paraphernalia.
p. Public intoxication.
q. Aiding and abetting. (Ord. 17-11, 3-7-2011)
6-4-4: PUBLIC NUISANCES PROHIBITED; AUTHORITY TO
ABATE:
A. Nuisances Prohibited: The creation, maintenance, or continuation of
a public nuisance is hereby declared unlawful and is prohibited.
B. Declaration Of Nuisance; Hearing; Abatement: Upon application of
the city manager for a declaration of a nuisance, the city council,
after notice to the property owner of the grounds therefor, shall hold
a hearing on the application as provided in title 1, chapter 9 of this
code. Upon declaration of a nuisance, the city council may direct the
city manager to abate or cause to be abated public nuisances in any
manner authorized by law. (Ord. 36-07, 6-18-2007)
6-4-5: ABATEMENT REMEDIES; PENALTIES:
A. Abatement Described: Abatement includes, but is not limited to,
repair, removal, cleaning, exterminating, cutting, mowing, grading,
sewer repairs, draining, securing, repairing a building or structure,
boarding unoccupied buildings, barricading or fencing, removing
dangerous portions of buildings or structures and demolition of
dangerous structures or abandoned buildings.
B. Abatement Costs: The costs of abatement may be assessed against
the property as provided by law. Abatement costs are all of the cost
of removing or eliminating the public nuisance, including the cost of
investigation, including title searches, inspection and testing, the
cost of notification, court costs and administrative costs. (2007 Code
§ 23-44)
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6-4-6: EMERGENCY ABATEMENT PROCEDURE: When the city
manager determines that a public nuisance exists and that
such public nuisance constitutes an imminent and compelling danger to the
health, safety or welfare of persons or property, the city manager is
authorized to abate or cause to be abated the public nuisance without prior
notice to the owner. The costs of such action may be assessed against the
property after notice to the property owner and hearing as required by law.
(2007 Code § 23-45)
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9-14-321.735: RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT DISTRICT C:
A. The following described area constitutes a residential parking permit
district designated as residential parking permit district C:
Clarke Drive from the east property line of 1687 Clarke Drive
to St. Ambrose Street.
Hoyt Street.
North Grandview Avenue, west side, from Rosedale Street to
the north property line of 2165 North Grandview Avenue, east
side, from Clarke Drive to the north property line of 2280
North Grandview Avenue.
Sunnyview Drive, from North Grandview Avenue to St.
Ambrose Street.
Ungs Street, south side.
B. No vehicles shall park curbside in residential parking permit district
C during the hours of seven thirty o'clock (7:30) A.M. to ten o'clock
(10:00) P.M. daily, except Sundays and holidays, without displaying
a valid parking permit issued by the city. (Ord. 44-08, 6-16-2008)
9-14-321.736: RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT DISTRICT D:
A. The following described area constitutes a residential parking permit
district designated as residential parking permit district D:
Amy Court, from Marjorie Circle to the northerly end.
Lucy Drive, from Pennsylvania Avenue to Welu Drive.
B. No vehicles shall park curbside in residential parking permit district
D during the hours of seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. and three o'clock
(3:00) P.M. daily, except Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, without
displaying a valid parking permit issued by the city. (Ord. 44-08,
6-16-2008)
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9-14-321.737: RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT DISTRICT E:
A. The following described area constitutes a residential parking permit
district designated as residential parking permit district E:
Algona Street, both sides, from North Grandview Avenue to
Green Street.
Avoca Street, both sides, from Rosedale Avenue to Green
Street.
Grandview Avenue, North, south side, from Avoca Street to
Auburn Street.
Rosedale Avenue, south side, from Avoca Street to the alley
west of Avoca Street.
Rosedale Avenue, north side, from Avoca Street to the west
property line of 2095 Rosedale Avenue.
B. No vehicles shall park curbside in residential parking permit district E
during the hours of seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. to two thirty o'clock
(2:30) P.M. daily, except Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays without
displaying a valid parking permit issued by the city. (Ord. 44-08,
6-16-2008)
9-14-321.738: RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT DISTRICT F:
A. The following described area constitutes a residential parking permit
district designated as residential parking permit F:
Rosemont Street, from Pennsylvania Avenue to Creston
Court.
B. No vehicles shall park curbside in residential parking permit district F
during the hours of seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. to three o'clock (3:00)
P.M., except Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, without displaying a
valid parking permit issued by the city. (Ord. 44-08, 6-16-2008)
9-14-321.739: RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT DISTRICT G:
A. The following described area constitutes a residential parking permit
district designated as residential parking permit G:
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Cornell Street.
Pickett Street.
West 15th Street from Cornell Street to Fairview Street.
West 16th Street from Catherine Street to Fairview Place.
B. No vehicles shall park curbside in residential parking permit district
G during the hours of six o'clock (6:00) A.M. to twelve o'clock
(12:00) midnight, except Sundays and holidays, without displaying a
valid parking permit issued by the city. (Ord. 44-08, 6-16-2008)
9-14-321.740: RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT DISTRICT H:
A. The following described area constitutes a residential parking permit
district designated as residential parking permit H:
Hansel Drive, between Keystone Drive and Keymont Drive.
Keymont Drive from Key Way Drive to its westerly terminus.
Phyllrich Drive, between Keystone Drive and Keymont Drive.
Vizaleea Drive from Pennsylvania Avenue to Keystone Drive.
B. No vehicles shall park curbside in residential parking permit district
H during the hours of seven o'clock (7:00) A.M. to three o'clock
(3:00) P.M., except Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, without
displaying a valid parking permit issued by the city. (Ord. 44-08,
6-16-2008)
9-14-321.741: HOME HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS: The city manager
may issue, without charge, to a business providing home
healthcare a special parking permit that allows an employee of such
business to park in a residential parking permit district. Such permit shall
only be valid while a home healthcare employee is at a residence within the
district and is actually engaged in providing care to a resident of the district.
The permit shall not be available to a self-employed home healthcare
provider. The permit may be revoked by the city manager for failure to
comply with the requirements of this section. (Ord. 44-08, 6-16-2008)
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TITLE 11
RIGHTS OF WAY
Subject Chapter
Nonfranchised Communications Systems 1
Cable Right Of Way Regulations 2
Cable Communications 2A
Open Video Systems 2B
Cable Television 3
Cable Franchise Agreement 3A
Community Teleprogramming Commission
(Rep. by Ord. 5-12, 2-6-2012) 3B
Cable Regulatory Commission (Rep. by
Ord. 5-12, 2-6-2012) 3C
Rates And General Regulations 3D
Cable Services Customer Service Standards .. 3E
Gas Franchise 4
Electric Franchises 5
Interstate Power Company 5A
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative 5B
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE 1
Administration
Dubuque City Code 1
Saving Clause 2
Definitions 3
General Penalty 4
Charter 5
Mayor And City Council 6
Rules And Procedure 6A
City Officers And Employees 7
Elections, Precincts And Wards 8
Evidentiary Hearings By
City Council 9
Miscellaneous Administrative
Provisions 10
Emergency Succession During
Disaster 11
TITLE 2
Boards And Commissions
Hearings And Appeals 1
Civil Service Commission 2
Investment Oversight Advisory
Commission 3
Civic Center Advisory
Commission 4
Housing Agency And Community
Development Commissions 5
Municipal Housing Agency And
Governing Board (Rep. by Ord.
26-09, 6-1-2009) 5A
Housing Commission 5B
Community Development
Advisory Commission 5C
Trust Fund Advisory
Committee 5D
Environmental Stewardship
Advisory Commission 6
Board Of Library Trustees 7
Arts And Cultural Affairs
Advisory Commission 8
Sister City Relationships
Advisory Commission 9
Safe Community Advisory
Committee 10
Cable Television Commission 11
TITLE 3
Revenue And Taxation
Property Tax 1
Revitalization Areas 2
Hotel And Motel Tax 3
Economic Development 4
Industrial Projects 4A
Enterprise Zone Commission 4B
Speculative Shell Buildings
Of Community Development
Organizations And For Profit
Entities 4C
Residential Relocation Assis-
tance Program 4D
TITLE 4
Business And License Regulations
Business Licenses Generally 1
Liquor Control 2
Alcoholic Beverages 2A
Liquor, Beer And Wine
Licenses And Permits 2B
Excursion Boat Admission Fees .. 3
Central Market 4
Door To Door Sales 5
Junk And Secondhand Dealers
And Pawnbrokers 6
Vehicles For Hire And Public
Transportation 7
Nonmotorized Vehicles 7A
Motorized Vehicles For Hire . 7B
Adult Entertainment Establish-
ments 8
Peddlers And Transient
Merchants 9
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Transit System
Transit Advisory Board;
General Provisions
TITLE 6
Health, Housing, Sanitation
And Environment
1
Health And Safety Regulations 1
Food Establishments And Hotel
Sanitation 2
Ambulances 3
Nuisances 4
Noises 5
Housing Regulations 6
Hazardous Waste, Substances
And Conditions 7
Trees And Weeds 8
Fire Prevention Regulations 9
TITLE 7
Police, Fire And Public Safety
Police Department 1
Fire Department 2
Emergency Management 3
Alarm System Permits 4
Offenses 5
General Offenses 5A
Drug Paraphernalia 5B
Crime Property 5C
Parental Responsibility 5D
Social Host Responsibility 5E
Animal Control 6
Miscellaneous Provisions 6A
Dogs And Cats 6B
Rabies Control 6C
Dangerous Animals 6D
Potentially Vicious Dogs 6E
Bicycles 7
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Human Rights
Definitions; General Provisions 1
Human Rights Commission 2
Unfair And Discriminatory
Practices 3
Disability Discrimination 3A
Enforcement Of Civil Rights 4
Fair Housing 5
TITLE 9
Motor Vehicles And Traffic
General Provisions 1
Registration, Certification Of
Title, And Proof Of Security
Against Financial Liability 2
Special Antitheft Law 3
Drivers' Licenses 4
Obedience To And Effect Of
Traffic Laws 5
Powers Of Local Authorities 6
Operation 7
Pedestrians' Rights And Duties 8
Special Stops Required 9
Miscellaneous Rules 10
School Buses 11
Equipment 12
Size, Weight And Load 13
Parking 14
Impoundment Of Vehicles 15
Miscellaneous City Provisions . 16
TITLE 10
Public Ways And Property
Streets, Sidewalks And Other
Public Places
1
Excavations 2
City of Dubuque
TITLE 10 (cont.)
Encroachments On Public Places . 3
Waste Collection Receptacles .. 3A
Newsracks
Projecting Signs
Other Encroachments
Sidewalk Cafes
Mailboxes
Parades And Assemblies
Parks And Recreation
Administration
Use Regulations
Specific Parks
Railroads
Boats, Boating And Waterfront
Structures
TITLE 11
Rights Of Way
TITLE 12
Airport
3B Administration And Enforcement 1
3C General Regulations 2
3D Airport Zoning Regulations 3
3E
3F
4 TITLE 13
5
5A Public Utilities
5B
5C Water Use And Service 1
6 Connections 1A
Water Meters 1B
7 Rates 1C
Cross Connection Control 1D
Sewers And Sewage Disposal 2
Discharge Regulations 2A
Private Disposal Systems;
Private Haulers 2B
Rates 2C
Industrial Pretreatment
Program 2D
Gas Main Connections 3
Stormwater Management 4
Illicit Connections And
Discharges To Storm Sewer
System 5
Solid Waste 6
City Or Private Collection
Service 6A
Nonfranchised Communications
Systems 1
Cable Right Of Way Regulations 2
Cable Communications 2A
Open Video Systems 2B
Cable Television 3
Cable Franchise Agreement ... 3A
Community Teleprogramming
Commission (Rep. by
Ord. 5-12, 2-6-2012) 3B
Cable Regulatory Commission
(Rep. by Ord. 5-12, 2-6-2012) 3C
Rates And General
Regulations 3D
Cable Services Customer
Service Standards 3E
Gas Franchise 4
Electric Franchises 5
Interstate Power Company .... 5A
Maquoketa Valley Electric
Cooperative 5B
TITLE 14
Building And Development
Building Codes 1
Building Code And Regulations 1A
Residential Code 1B
Energy Conservation Code ... 1C
Electrical Code 1D
Fire Code And Regulations ... 1 E
Mechanical Code 1F
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TITLE 14 (cont.)
Fuel Gas Code 1G
Plumbing Code 1H
Accessibility Code For Readily
Achievable Changes 11
Building Construction, Demoli-
tion And Moving 2
Dangerous Buildings 3
Licensing Of Vacant And/Or
Abandoned Buildings 4
Historic Buildings 5
Historic Preservation (Rep. by
Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009) 6
Condominium Conversions And
Transfers To Multiple
Housing Cooperative 7
Exterior Storage Containers
And Storage Trailers 8
Swimming Pools 9
Signs (Rep. by Ord. 52-09,
10-19-2009) 10
Flood Areas 11
Erosion And Sediment Control . 12
Solar Thermal Licenses 13
Solar Thermal System Permits
And Inspections 14
TITLE 15
Planning And Zoning
Comprehensive Plan
Long Range Planning Advisory
Commission
TITLE 16
Unified Development Code
PART I. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Title, Purpose And General
Provisions
Definitions
April 2012
1
2
1
2
PART II. LAND USE REGULATIONS
Land Use General Provisions 3
Nonconformities 4
Zoning Districts 5
Overlay Districts 6
Supplemental Use Regulations 7
Zoning Board Of Adjustment
Applications And Procedures . 8
Zoning Advisory Commission
Applications And Procedures . . . 9
Historic Preservation Commission
Applications And Procedures ... 10
PART III. LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS
Land Subdivision 11
Site Plans 12
Site Design Standards 13
Parking 14
Signs 15
INDEX
City of Dubuque
13-1C-1 13-1C-1
SECTION:
13-1C-1:
13-1C-2:
13-1C-3:
13-1C-4:
CHAPTER 1
WATER USE AND SERVICE
ARTICLE C. RATES
Residential, Commercial, Industrial And All Other Uses
Fire Sprinkler Service
Construction Use
Payment Of Bills
13-1C-1: RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND ALL
OTHER USES:
A. Rates Established: The rates to be charged for water for residential,
commercial, industrial and all other uses and purposes by any
person, firm or corporation within the city shall be based on units of
one hundred (100) cubic feet (748 gallons) or per gallon as follows:
Monthly Consumption
(In Hundreds Of Cubic Feet)
Charge Per Hundred
Cubic Feet
First 30
$2.66
Next 120
2.17
Next 350
2.01
Next 500
1.78
Next 1,000
1.58
Monthly Consumption
(In Gallons)
Charge Per Gallon
First 22,440
$0.00355
Next 89,760
0.00290
Next 261,800
0.00270
Next 374,000
0.00239
Next 748,000
0.00210
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Rates shall be subject to the following minimum monthly charge
according to the size of the meter:
Meter Size
(Inches)
Monthly
Consumption
(In Hundreds Of
Cubic Feet)
Monthly
Consumption
(In Gallons)
Minimum
Charge
5/8
2
1,496
$ 5.31
3/4
5
3,740
13.28
1
8
5,984
21.24
172
26
19,448
69.04
2
46
34,408
114.37
3
106
79,288
244.52
4
168
125,664
376.31
6
368
275,264
780.23
8
625
467,500
1,270.29
A property owner shall pay a fifty dollar ($50.00) disconnect fee for
water service that is disconnected by the city for a meter not in
service. When a tenant account is subject to disconnection due to
delinquency, the tenant shall pay the fifty dollar ($50.00) disconnect
fee.
A fifty dollar ($50.00) service call fee shall be charged to property
owners or tenant account for those service calls that are determined
to be related to customer negligence.
A five dollar ($5.00) minimum monthly charge shall be assessed for
meters not in service. (Ord. 24-12, 3-5-2012, eff. 7-1-2012)
B. Rates Outside City Limits: The rates to be charged for water
supplied by the city to residential, commercial, industrial and other
uses and purposes by any person outside the corporation limits of
the city, shall be at one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the rates set
forth in subsection A of this section.
C. Estimated Billings: For all meters in service, bills will be issued
monthly. When a meter is not read monthly for any reason, bills will
be issued on estimated consumption. For estimated billings, either
on alternate months or when readings are not obtainable for any
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13-1C-2
reason, consumption will be predicated on the monthly average of
past usage for the meter. For estimated bills issued for an account in
which historical data is not available, billing will be predicated on the
minimum charge and related consumption identified for the size of
the meter in service for the particular account.
D. Adjustments From Estimated Readings: Adjustments from estimated
readings will be made when an actual meter reading is obtained. The
adjustment will be reflected on the user's next regular bill. (2007
Code § 44-201)
13-1C-2: FIRE SPRINKLER SERVICE: Customers who have fire
sprinkler service shall be billed for this service on a monthly
basis. The monthly charge shall be as follows:
Number Of Heads Current
Monthly Charges
Up to 200 (minimum monthly charge)
$16.25
200 — 300
19.50
300 — 400
22.72
400 — 600
25.99
600 — 800
29.22
800 — 1,000
32.49
1,000 — 1,200
35.74
1,200 — 1,400
38.95
1,400 — 1,600
42.22
1,600 — 1,800
45.47
1,800 — 2,000
48.70
2,000 — 2,200
51.95
2,200 — 2,400
55.19
2,400 — 2,600
58.45
2,600 — 2,800
61.71
2,800 — 3,000
65.02
3,000 — 3,500
68.18
Over 3,500 (for each additional 500
heads or fraction thereof)
3.24
(Ord. 25-12, 3-5-2012, eff. 7-1-2012)
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13-1C-3: CONSTRUCTION USE:
13-1C-4
A. Application For Temporary Water Service; Deposit: When a tempo-
rary water service is desired for construction work, application shall
be made to the city manager. A deposit equal to the actual cost of
the meter and fittings shall be paid in advance. The applicant shall
guarantee payment of such water service charges and return said
meter in good condition.
B. Installation Of Meter: The applicant shall thereupon install a suitable
meter, furnished by the city, and shall pay for all water furnished in
accordance with the then prevailing water rates including minimum
monthly charges.
C. Payment Of Charge When Installation Of Meter Impractical: If it is
the opinion of the city manager that placement of a meter is
impractical, then the deposit for meter and fittings shall not be
required, but a charge, as determined by the city manager, after
official publication, shall be made, but under no circumstances shall
water be used for sprinkling lawns, wetting down yards or compact-
ing of soil unless a meter has been installed on the service, or
arrangements have been made for such usage.
D. Water Rate For Various Other Purposes: The rate for water charged
for other purposes not mentioned herein, such as for circuses,
carnivals, fairs, skating rinks, swimming pools, tank wagons and
filling cisterns will be made by the city manager when application is
made for the same at the water office. (2007 Code § 44-203)
13-1C-4: PAYMENT OF BILLS:
A. Locations For Payment Of Bills: Payment of bills may be made at
locations that have been designated by the city manager, after offi-
cial publication.
B. Due When Rendered: All utility bills are due when rendered. (Ord.
31-08, 5-5-2008)
C. Late Payments; Procedure Upon Delinquency:
1. If a bill remains unpaid twenty five (25) days following the billing
date, there will be added to the bill a penalty of five percent (5%) of
the total utility bill for late payment.
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13-2C-1 13-2C-2
SECTION:
13-2C-1:
13-2C-2:
13-2C-3:
13-2C-4:
13-2C-5:
13-2C-6:
CHAPTER 2
SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL
ARTICLE C. RATES
Purpose
Definitions
Rates Established
Areas Not Served By Public System
Lien For Failure To Pay
Cost Of Collection
13-2C-1: PURPOSE: It is hereby determined and declared to be
necessary and conducive to the protection of the public
health, safety, welfare and convenience of the city to levy and collect just
and equitable charges, rates or rentals upon all lots, parcels of real estate
and buildings that are connected directly or indirectly with the sanitary
sewage system of the city, the proceeds of such charges or rentals so
derived to be used for the purpose of constructing, operating, maintaining
and repairing such sewage treatment plant. (2007 Code § 44-82)
13-2C-2:
follows:
CONTRIBUTOR:
DEFINITIONS: The following words and terms, as used in
this article, shall be deemed to mean and be construed as
SEWAGE SERVICE
CHARGE:
Any person responsible for the production of
domestic, commercial or industrial waste which
is directly or indirectly discharged into the city's
sanitary sewer system.
Any and all rates, charges, fees or rentals
levied against and payable by the contributors,
including special contracts or agreements which
have been or may be negotiated by and
between the city, commercial establishments,
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SEWAGE
TREATMENT PLANT:
industries, manufacturing plants or corporations
for the purpose of collecting rates, charges,
fees or rentals.
Any and all units of the municipal sewage
treatment system owned and operated by the
city, including the interceptor sewer system, the
pumping stations delivering sewage to the plant
and the outfall sewer system.
WATER The city water department. (2007 Code § 44-81)
DEPARTMENT:
13-2C-3: RATES ESTABLISHED: Contributors whose property lies
within the corporate limits of the city, except as otherwise pro-
vided in this article, shall pay to the city at the same time payment for water
services is made, a sewer service charge computed on water consumption
on the following rates:
A. Basic Charges: The sewer rates and charges shall be based on the
quantity of water used on or in the property or premises. For all
customers utilizing sewer service, bills will be issued on estimated
consumption. For estimated billings, either on alternate months, or
when a reading on a water meter is not obtainable for any reason,
consumption will be predicated on the monthly average of the past
usage for the metered account. For estimated bills issued for an
account in which historical data is not available, billing will be
predicated on the minimum charge and related consumption
identified in subsection C7 of this section for the size of the water
meter in service for the particular account. (2007 Code § 44-83)
B. Schedule Of Rates:
1. Rate per each one hundred (100) cubic feet shall be three dollars
forty two cents ($3.42).
2. Rate per each gallon shall be $0.00456. (Ord. 22-12, 3-7-2012,
eff. 7-1-2012)
C. Service Charge:
1. When a parcel of real estate, property or building discharging
sanitary sewage, industrial wastes, water or other approved waste,
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either directly or indirectly into the city's sanitary sewer system, is
not a user of water supplied by the city water division and the water
used thereon or therein is not acceptable to the city, the amount of
water used shall be determined by the city in such a manner as the
city manager may elect to establish the rate of charge as provided in
this article, or the owner or other interested parties at their expense,
may install and maintain a meter acceptable to the city for said
purposes.
2. When a parcel of real estate, property or building discharging
sanitary sewerage, industrial wastes, water or other approved waste,
either directly or indirectly into the city's sanitary sewer system, is a
user of water supplied by the city water division and in addition uses
water from another source which is not measured by a water meter
or is measured by a water meter not acceptable to the city, the
amount of water used shall be determined by the city in such a
manner as the city manager may elect in order to establish the rate
of charge as provided in this article, or the owner or other interested
parties at their expense may install and maintain a meter acceptable
to the city for said purposes.
3. When a parcel of real estate, property or building discharging
sanitary sewage, industrial wastes, water or other approved waste,
either directly or indirectly into the city's sanitary sewer system, is
not a user of water supplied by the city water division, the amount of
sanitary sewage, industrial wastes, water or other approved waste
discharged into the sanitary sewer system shall be determined by
the city in such a manner as the city manager may elect in order to
establish the rate of charge as provided in this article, or the owner
or other interested parties at their expense, may install and maintain
a sewage meter acceptable to the city for said purposes.
4. The city council may, in its discretion, when applicable, permit
connection to the city sanitary sewer system of properties located
outside the corporate limits upon such terms and conditions as it
may establish; provided, however, that such terms shall not be more
favorable to such property than rates herein established for city
users.
5. In order that the rates and charges may be modestly and
equitably adjusted to the service rendered, the city shall have the
right to base its charges not only on volume, but also on the strength
and content of the sewage and wastes of the user. The city shall
have the right to measure and determine the strength and content of
all sewage and wastes discharged either directly or indirectly into the
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city's sanitary sewer system, in such manner and by such methods
as it may deem practicable in the light of the conditions and
circumstances of the case in order to determine the proper charge.
Extra charges will be applicable and negotiated with users on an
individual account basis when concentration of the sewage exceeds
three hundred milligrams per liter (300 mg/I) of biochemical oxygen
demand, three hundred fifty milligrams per liter (350 mg/I) of
suspended solids or two percent (2%) or more of the flow rate into
the sewage treatment plant.
6. The rates and charges may be billed the tenant and tenants
occupying the properties served, unless otherwise requested in
writing by the owners, but such billings shall in no way relieve the
owner from liability in the event payment is not made as required in
this article. (2007 Code § 44-83)
7. Where the quantity of water consumed is such that the minimum
of service is charged, the minimum sewer service charge, according
to the size of the meter, shall be as follows:
Meter Size
(Inches)
Minimum
Charge
Allowance
(Cubic Feet)
Allowance
(Gallons)
5/8
$ 6.85
200
1,496
3/4
17.08
500
3,740
1 or larger
27.34
800
5,984
(Ord. 22-12, 3-7-2012, eff. 7-1-2012)
13-2C-4: AREAS NOT SERVED BY PUBLIC SYSTEM: The rates,
service charges, rentals or fees as provided in this article
shall become effective at the time sewage from the contributors is first
directed to the sanitary sewer system. At the time sanitary sewers are
constructed in areas not now served by a sanitary sewer system, contribu-
tors shall be granted a reasonable time to make connection to the sewer.
The effective date of the sewage service charge and the reasonable time to
connect to the sanitary sewer system will be determined by the city
manager. (2007 Code § 44-84)
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13-2C-5: LIEN FOR FAILURE TO PAY:
A. Lien For Delinquent Rates And Charges: The city shall have a lien
upon the real property served by the sanitary system for all
delinquent rates and charges. Bills for sewage charges shall be
delinquent when the same are unpaid for a period of twenty five (25)
days following the billing date, and if not paid, a penalty of five
percent (5%) shall be added to the sewage bill. (Ord. 30-08,
5-5-2008)
B. Certification Of Charges: It is the duty of the finance director -city
treasurer to certify the actual rates and charges plus the costs of
administration to the county treasurer as provided in section 13-1C-4
of this title, and all such costs will then constitute a lien against said
property and be collected with and in the same manner as general
property taxes on said property. (Ord. 54-12, 9-17-2012)
13-2C-6: COST OF COLLECTION: The actual cost of collecting and
accounting for all sewer rentals or charges shall be a part of
the cost of operating the sewage treatment plant. The cost shall be paid
from the sewage funds to the collection agent upon the city manager's
certificate certifying to the amount. (2007 Code § 44-87)
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D. Early Placement: All solid waste shall be placed at the designated
collection location for city collection by six o'clock (6:00) A.M. on the
scheduled collection day.
E. Duty When Solid Waste Not Collected: Any solid waste not in
compliance with this chapter shall not be collected by the city and
shall be removed by the owner within twenty four (24) hours after the
scheduled collection day and stored in such a manner as not to
create a health, safety or fire hazard. (2007 Code § 40-34)
13-6A-5: OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS; UNAUTHORIZED COL-
LECTING PROHIBITED: From the time of placement for
collection as provided in section 13-6A-4 of this article, all solid waste and
recyclable materials and recycling containers which meet the requirements
of this chapter placed for collection by the city shall become and be the
property of the city and it shall be a violation of this section for any person
other than authorized personnel of the city to collect, pick up, or cause to
be collected or picked up, any such materials. (2007 Code § 40-35)
13-6A-6: RATES AND CHARGES ESTABLISHED; EXCEPTIONS:
A. Class I Premises: Except as qualified below, a fee of eleven dollars
sixty nine cents ($11.69) per dwelling unit per month shall be paid to
the city by the property owner of each class I premises for such
services. Said fee shall be in payment for collection and disposal of
one 35 -gallon can or one 35 -gallon trash bag of "solid waste" as
defined in this chapter. There is no limit on the number of bins
allowed to be collected containing acceptable "recyclable materials"
as defined in this chapter. Exceptions to the collection charges for
class I premises are as follows:
1. When a class I premises has been vacant for a period not less
than three (3) consecutive months, the owner may apply to the city
manager for a credit under procedures to be established by the city
manager. Such credit shall continue only so long as the class
premises is vacant.
2. Class I premises when the head of the household is sixty five (65)
years of age or older and has an annual income equal to or less
than the income standards used by HUD for its "section 8 housing
program" for one and two (2) person households may, upon applica-
tion to the city manager, be exempted from one-half (1/2) the
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established collection charge. After the initial application, annual
application shall be made by the head of household on July 1 of
each year to verify annual income and eligibility.
3. In cases of extreme financial hardship, the city manager may, and
is hereby authorized and empowered to, make adjustments in the
monthly collection charges as the city manager may deem appro-
priate. In such cases, the city manager shall have the authority to
require such proof of vacancy, financial status, age or extreme
hardship, as the city manager may deem necessary.
4. Class I premises when a family household of five (5) or more
persons has an annual income equal to or less than the income
standards used by HUD for its "section 8 housing program" for the
size of that household may, upon application to the city manager, be
exempted from one-half (1/2) the established collection charge. After
the initial application, annual application shall be made by the head
of household on July 1 of each year to verify annual income and
eligibility.
B. Class II Premises:
1. A fee of eleven dollars sixty nine cents ($11.69) per month shall
be paid to the city by the property owner of each class 11 premises
for such services. Said fee shall be in payment for collection and
disposal of one 35 -gallon can or one 35 -gallon trash bag of "solid
waste" as defined. There is no limit on the number of bins allowed to
be collected containing acceptable "recyclable materials" as defined.
2. The owner of a class II premises served by the city solid waste
collection may provide the city manager with not less than fourteen
(14) days' written notice of intent to terminate the service. Such
termination of service shall be effective at the beginning of the next
billing period after such fourteen (14) day notice period.
C. Class III Premises:
1. A fee of eleven dollars sixty nine cents ($11.69) per month shall
be paid to the city by the property owner of each class 111 premises
for such services. Said fee shall be in payment for collection and
disposal of one 35 -gallon can or one 35 -gallon trash bag of "solid
waste" as defined. There is no limit on the number of bins allowed to
be collected containing acceptable "recyclable materials" as defined.
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2. The owner of a class III premises served by city solid waste
collection may provide the city manager with not less than fourteen
(14) days' written notice of intent to terminate the service. Such
termination of service shall be effective at the beginning of the next
billing period after such fourteen (14) day notice period.
D. Unit Based Pricing: Collection options and charges under unit based
pricing for class I, II and III premises are as follows:
1. A yearly subscription for weekly collection of an additional
standard solid waste container, or containers, may be subscribed for
an additional five dollars sixty cents ($5.60) each per month. The
subscription ends each year on June 30. A subscription may not be
canceled before June 30.
2. A three (3) month subscription for weekly collection of an
additional standard solid waste container, or containers, may be
subscribed for an additional five dollars sixty cents ($5.60) each per
month. The four (4) subscription periods are: a) July, August and
September; b) October, November and December; c) January,
February and March; and d) April, May and June. A subscription may
not be canceled.
3. Oversize, nonstandard rigid solid waste containers of up to fifty
(50) gallons in capacity may be subscribed as the one container
covered under the base monthly solid waste fee for an additional two
dollars thirty cents ($2.30) per month. Such containers shall be
holders for standard trash bags for manual removal by city crews,
shall not contain any loose material, and shall not be lifted and
dumped by crews. Individual trash bags held in the oversized
container shall weigh no more than forty (40) pounds.
4. A yearly subscription for weekly collection of an additional
oversized solid waste container, or containers, may be subscribed
for an additional eight dollars ($8.00) each per month. The
subscription ends each year on June 30. A subscription may not be
canceled before June 30.
5. A three (3) month subscription for weekly collection of an
additional oversize solid waste container, or containers, may be
subscribed for an additional eight dollars ($8.00) each per month.
The four (4) subscription periods are: a) July, August and
September; b) October, November and December; c) January,
February and March; and d) April, May and June. A subscription may
not be canceled.
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6. Solid waste carts, owned by the city for semiautomated lifting,
may be subscribed by owners and/or property managers of class 1, 11
and III premises. The customer shall choose the number and size of
the cart. The fee for a sixty five (65) gallon city cart shall be twenty
one dollars ($21.00) each per month. The fee for a ninety five (95)
gallon city cart shall be thirty dollars ($30.00) each per month.
7. Official city of Dubuque single use stickers costing one dollar
thirty cents ($1.30) shall be applied to each additional standard solid
waste container or small bulky or bundled item in excess of the one
standard solid waste container collected under the base monthly
solid waste fee or any additional subscribed container(s).
8. Multiple -family dwellings of three (3), four (4), five (5), and six (6)
dwelling units as well as class 11 or class 111 premises sharing a
common set out location with other city solid waste customers shall
only use approved rigid solid waste containers with permanent
identification as to the specific premises. However, for the two (2)
weeks following Christmas, excess solid waste may be set out in
trash bags with applied city of Dubuque single use stickers.
9. In alleys where solid waste carts, owned by the city for semi -
automated lifting, are required to be subscribed by owners, tenants
and/or property managers of class 1, 11, and 111 premises where the
approved set out location is in an alley. The customer shall choose
the number and size of the cart(s). Such carts shall be subscribed
according to a fee schedule and program requirements as approved
by the city manager.
E. Special Collection: The charge for a special collection service for
large and bulky rubbish to each dwelling unit receiving such service
when requested by the owner shall be as follows:
1. A fee of eight dollars ($8.00) shall be paid by the owner for each
time the service is provided for up to the equivalent of three (3) cubic
yards of solid waste.
2. An additional fee of eight dollars ($8.00) shall be paid for each
additional three (3) cubic yards of solid waste.
3. An additional fee for tires, equal to the disposal fees charged at
the Dubuque metro landfill, shall be paid to the city by the owner for
each tire.
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4. An additional fee of twelve dollars fifty cents ($12.50) shall be
paid to the city by the owner for each appliance collected in the
service.
5. An additional fee of ten dollars ($10.00) shall be paid to the city
by the owner for each collection requested by the owner to be
scheduled for service on a day not receiving weekly collection at the
service address.
6. An additional fee of ten dollars ($10.00) shall be paid to the city
by the owner for each collection requested by the owner to be
scheduled for immediate service or whenever crews are sent back to
the service address to collect items that were not properly set out on
time as previously scheduled. (Ord. 23-12, 3-7-2012, eff. 7-1-2012)
13-6A-7: CHARGES; BILLING AND COLLECTION:
A. City Billing: The city manager is authorized to bill tenants upon the
written request of the property owner and according to a procedure
to be established by the city manager. The property owner in such
cases shall provide any information on each tenant's mailing address
to aid in the collection of fees for city services. In all cases, the
property owner shall remain liable for the payment of all charges
required by this chapter.
B. Monthly Billing: All accounts shall be billed monthly. The payment of
bills is subject to the terms of section 13-1C-4 of this title.
C. Unpaid Billing For Class I Premises: The collection of solid waste
provided class I premises and the maintenance of the availability of
such service, whether or not such service is used regularly or not at
all by the owner of such class I premises, is hereby declared a
benefit to said premises at least equal to the monthly charges speci-
fied, and in case of failure to pay the monthly charge when billed as
heretofore provided, then the monthly charge shall become a lien
against the property benefited or served and shall be collected in the
same manner as general property taxes. (Ord. 29-08, 5-5-2008)
D. Certify Delinquent Accounts To County Treasurer: It is the duty of
the finance director -city treasurer to certify the actual rates and fees
plus the costs of administration to the county treasurer as provided
in section 13-1C-4 of this title and all such costs will constitute a lien
against said property and be collected with and in the same manner
as general property taxes on said property. (Ord. 56-12, 9-17-2012)
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13-6A-8: YARD WASTE AND FOOD SCRAPS:
A. Separation Of Yard Waste: Yard waste shall be separated by the
owner of a premises from all other solid waste.
B. Composting: An owner may compost such person's own yard waste
and food scraps on such person's own premises, provided the same
is stored in such a manner as to not create a fire, health or safety
hazard. (Ord. 22-06, 3-2-2006, eff. 4-3-2006)
C. Collection Schedule For Yard Waste: Yard waste that has not been
composted shall be collected by the city not more than once each
week according to the collection schedule established by the city
manager. (Ord. 78-08, 12-1-2008)
D. Preparation Of Waste: Containerized yard waste collected by the city
shall be placed in degradable paper bags with an affixed single use
sticker or in rigid waste containers with an affixed single use tag or
in permanent waste containers with an affixed annual yard waste
decal or in a subscribed sixty five (65) gallon city owned yard waste
cart or be contained by tying devices approved by the city manager.
The charges for collection and disposal of "yard waste" as defined
shall be as follows:
1. The fee for tying devices approved by the city manager shall be
one dollar thirty cents ($1.30) each.
2. The fee paid to the city by a customer of record with the city for
an annual yard waste decal for a rigid waste container shall be thirty
dollars ($30.00) each through June 30 of each year. The fee shall be
reduced by one-half (1/2) on July 1 of each year and again by one-
half (1/2) on September 1 of each year. A decal shall only be used by
the customer of record with the city who purchased it.
3. The fee for single use stickers shall be one dollar thirty cents
($1.30) each.
4. The fee paid to the city for subscription to a sixty five (65) gallon
city owned yard waste cart shall be fourteen dollars fifty cents
($14.50) per month with a onetime nonrefundable start up fee of
twenty dollars ($20.00). (Ord. 31-10, 6-21-2010, eff. 7-1-2010)
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E. Food Scrap Collection Program Subscribers: Subscribers to the food
scrap collection program shall set out city owned carts containing
food scraps and other compostable materials.
1. Such carts shall be cocollected with yard waste.
2. Such carts shall be set out weekly to reduce potential nuisance
concerns. Failure to use, store or set out the cart properly shall
cause the subscription to be terminated. (Ord. 78-08, 12-1-2008)
F. Deposits In Public Rights Of Way Prohibited: No person shall deposit
any yard waste or food scraps in any public right of way. (Ord.
22-06, 3-2-2006, eff. 4-3-2006)
13-6A-9: PRIVATE COLLECTION SERVICE:
A. License Required: No person shall engage in the business of
removing or hauling solid waste from the premises of another person
without a license to do so from the city manager. The issuance of
such license shall be in the manner prescribed and subject to the
terms of title 4, chapter 1 of this code. (2007 Code § 40-46)
B. Application For License; Fee: Application for such license shall
specify the type of equipment and vehicles to be used, the routes to
be traveled, the places to be served and the name and residence of
the applicant. Such person shall pay, at the office of the city
treasurer, an annual license fee of twenty five dollars ($25.00) per
year for each vehicle engaged in such business. (2007 Code
§ 40-47)
C. Display Of License Number On Vehicle: No person shall operate a
vehicle licensed under this section unless the license number is
prominently displayed on the lower portion of the driver's side of the
windshield in clear view. Such license number shall be affixed to the
vehicle not less than five (5) days after the day of issue. (2007 Code
§ 40-48)
D. Separability Of Provisions: It is the intention of the city council that
each subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause and provision of this
section is separable, and if any provision is held unconstitutional or
invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the remainder of
this section nor any part thereof other than that affected by such
decision. (2007 Code § 40-50)
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CHAPTER 1
BUILDING CODES
ARTICLE A. BUILDING CODE AND REGULATIONS
SECTION:
14-1A-1:
14-1A-2:
14-1A-3:
14-1A-4:
14-1A-5:
International Building Code Adopted
International Building Code Amendments
Permit Issuance Prohibited During Consideration Of Zoning
Reclassification Or Zoning Or Subdivision Text Amendments
Demolition Permits In Conservation Districts
Exterior Security And Appearance Of Buildings
14-1A-1: INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE ADOPTED: Except as
hereinafter added to, deleted, modified, or amended, there is
hereby adopted by reference as the building code of the city that certain
building code known as the international building code, 2009 edition, and as
published by the International Code Council, Inc., and the provisions of
such building code shall be controlling in the construction of buildings and
other structures and in all matters covered by such building code within the
corporate limits of the city and shall be known as the "Dubuque building
code". A copy of the international building code, 2009 edition, as adopted,
shall be on file in the office of the city clerk for public inspection. (Ord.
41-10, 7-19-2010)
14-1A-2: INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE AMENDMENTS: The
following additions, deletions, modifications, or amendments
of the international building code, 2009 edition, adopted in section 14-1A-1
of this article read as follows:
Sec. 101.2. Scope.
The provisions of this code shall apply to the construction, alteration,
moving, demolition, repair, maintenance and use of any building or
structure within this jurisdiction, except work located primarily in a
public way, public utility towers and poles, mechanical equipment not
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specifically regulated in this code, and hydraulic flood control
structures.
For additions, alterations, moving and maintenance of buildings and
structures, see chapter 34 of the international building code. For
temporary buildings and structures, see section 3103 of the
international building code.
Historic Buildings. Repairs, alterations and additions necessary for
the preservation, restoration, rehabilitation, continued use or change
of use of a historic building may be made in compliance with the
provisions of the 1997 edition of the uniform code for building
conservation (UCBC) or title 14, chapter 5 of the city of Dubuque
code of ordinances.
Where, in any specific case, different sections of this code specify
different materials, methods of construction or other requirements,
the most restrictive shall govern. Where there is a conflict between a
general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific
requirement shall be applicable.
Wherever in this code reference is made to the appendix, the provi-
sions in the appendix shall not apply unless specifically adopted.
Sec. 101.4.4. Property Maintenance.
The provisions of the international property maintenance code,
excluding appendix A, shall apply to existing structures and
premises; equipment and facilities; light, ventilation, space heating,
sanitation, life, and fire safety hazards; responsibilities of owners,
operators, and occupants; and occupancy of existing premises and
structures.
Sec. 105.5. Expiration.
Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site
authorized by such permit is completed within one year after its
issuance, unless the building is part of a project which, because of
its complexity or proportions, will require more time, in which
instance the building official may grant permits for the project in
phases. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing and for
justifiable cause, a renewal of a permit for two (2) successive
periods of ninety (90) days, for a period not to exceed one -hundred
eighty (180) days; provided, that a fee is paid for each renewal as
set by the city manager.
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All city of Dubuque residential building permits issued prior to July
16, 2007 without an expiration date listed shall expire on October 1,
2010.
Sec. 113. Building Code And Advisory Appeals Board.
A. Board Created. There is hereby created a building code and
advisory appeals board.
B. Mission. The mission of the building code and advisory appeals
board shall be to determine the suitability of alternative building
materials and methods of building construction, to provide for
reasonable interpretation of the provisions of the building code, and
to advise the city council on all building construction regulations and
procedures.
C. Internal Organization And Rules. The board may adopt rules and
regulations to govern its organizational procedures as may be
necessary and which are not in conflict with city or state code.
D. Procedures For Operation. All administrative, personnel, account-
ing, budgetary, and procurement policies of the city shall govern the
board in all its operations.
E. Membership.
1. The building code advisory and appeals board shall consist of five
(5) residents of the city of Dubuque, appointed by the city council.
2. Special Qualifications.
a. One (1) member shall be an architect or engineer registered in the
state of Iowa;
b. One (1) member shall be a general building construction
contractor;
c. One (1) member shall be a journeyman carpenter; and,
d. Two (2) members shall be from the public at -large.
F. Terms. The term of office for members of the building code
advisory and appeals board shall be three (3) years. All officers shall
be eligible to serve successive terms of office.
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G. Vacancies. Vacancies caused by death, resignation, or otherwise
shall be promptly filled by the city council for the unexpired term of
office.
H. Officers/Organization. The board shall choose annually, from its
own membership, a chairperson and vice chairperson, each to serve
a term of one (1) year. The building official, or designee, shall be
secretary of the board. The board shall fill vacancies among its
officers for the remainder of the unexpired term.
I. Meetings.
1. Regular Meetings. The building code advisory and appeals board
shall meet upon call of the chairperson, secretary or city manager.
2. Special Meetings. Special meetings may be called by the
chairperson or at the written request of three (3) members by giving
at least twenty-four (24) hours notice to every other member of the
commission. The call for a special meeting shall include an agenda
and only matters included in that agenda may be acted on at the
meeting.
3. Open Meetings. All meetings shall be called and held in
conformance with the Iowa open meetings law.
4. Attendance.
a. In the event a member of the building code advisory and appeals
board, created by this chapter, has been absent for three (3) or more
consecutive meetings of the board, without being excused by the
chairperson, it shall be grounds for the board to recommend to the
city council that the position be declared vacant and a replacement
appointed.
b. Attendance shall be entered upon the minutes of all meetings.
5. Minutes. A copy of the minutes of all regular and special meetings
of the board shall be filed with the city council within ten (10) working
days after each meeting.
6. Quorum. Three (3) members of the board shall constitute a
quorum for the transaction of business. The affirmative vote of at
least three (3) members shall be necessary for the adoption of any
resolution.
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J. Compensation. The members of the building code advisory and
appeals board created by this chapter shall serve without compensa-
tion, provided that they may receive reimbursement for necessary
travel and other expenses while on official board business and such
shall be within the limits established in the city budget.
K. Removal. The city council may remove any member of any board
or commission which it has established.
L. Powers. The building code advisory and appeals board shall have
the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:
1. Any person who is aggrieved by a decision of the building official
on any requirements resulting from the enforcement of the building
code may appeal from such decision to the building code board and
said board shall serve as an appeal board. In case the aggrieved
party is a member of said board, said member shall be disqualified
as a member of the board acting as an appeal board, until the
person aggrieved has been heard and a decision rendered.
The appeal shall be made by the person aggrieved, giving written
notice of such appeal to the building official within seven (7) days of
receipt of decision from which the appeal is taken. The building code
board sitting as an appeal board shall meet within ten (10) working
days after receiving such notice and render a decision within five (5)
working days thereafter. Any interested party, including the building
official, shall have the right to present their case to the appeal board,
whose decision shall be final unless appealed to the district court as
provided by law.
The board of appeals may reverse or modify a decision of the
building official only on finding that:
a. The building official had incorrectly interpreted the provision of
this code; or,
b. The decision of the building official creates an unnecessary
hardship upon the appellant.
The board of appeals shall require that sufficient evidence or proof
be submitted to substantiate any claims made regarding the use of
alternates.
All appeal hearings shall be conducted in accordance with the proce-
dures specified in this code.
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On issues before the board involving the Americans with disabilities
act (ADA) the board may elect to seek input from ADA advocates in
the community. If the board elects to seek input from ADA advocates
in the community the board shall consult with a minimum of two (2)
individuals.
M. Limitations Of Authority. The board of appeals shall have no
authority relative to interpretation of the administrative provisions of
this code nor shall the board be empowered to waive requirements
of this code.
In so modifying or reversing such decision of the building official, the
board of appeals may authorize any alternate to the decision of the
building official and the provisions, provided it finds the proposed
material or method of construction is satisfactory for the use
intended and complies with the provisions of this code, and that the
material, method, or work offered is, for the purpose intended, at
least equivalent to that prescribed by this code in suitability,
strength, effectiveness, durability, fire resistance, and safety.
Sec. 114. Violations.
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect,
construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or
demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure or
cause or permit the same to be done in violation of this code.
The doing of any act, or the omission of any act, declared to be
unlawful by this code, or any code or ordinance herein adopted by
reference shall be deemed a separate offense for each and every
day or portion thereof during which any such unlawful act is
committed, continued or permitted and upon conviction shall be
punishable as provided in title 1 of the code of ordinances. The
penalty herein provided shall be cumulative with and in addition to
the revocation, cancellation or forfeiture of any license or permit
elsewhere in this code provided for violation thereof.
Sec. 116. Unsafe Structures And Equipment.
All buildings or structures regulated by this code which are
structurally unsafe or not provided with adequate egress, or which
constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise dangerous to human life
are, for the purpose of this section, unsafe. Any use of buildings or
structures constituting a hazard to safety, health or public welfare by
reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, obsolescence, fire
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hazard, disaster, damage or abandonment is, for the purpose of this
section, an unsafe use. Parapet walls, cornices, spires, towers,
tanks, statuary and other appendages or structural members which
are supported by, attached to, or a part of a building and which are
in deteriorated condition or otherwise unable to sustain the design
loads which are specified in this code are hereby designated as
unsafe building appendages.
All such unsafe buildings, structures or appendages are hereby
declared to be public nuisances and shall be abated by repair,
rehabilitation, demolition or removal in accordance with the
procedures set forth in title 14, chapter 3 of the code of ordinances.
(Ord. 41-10, 7-19-2010)
14-1A-3: PERMIT ISSUANCE PROHIBITED DURING CONSIDERA-
TION OF ZONING RECLASSIFICATION OR ZONING OR
SUBDIVISION TEXT AMENDMENTS: The building official of the city is
hereby prohibited from issuing a building permit for real property for which
action has been initiated for a change in the zoning classification of the
property or a text amendment of the zoning or subdivision ordinances. The
prohibition shall be from the date of the filing of the application with the
planning services department until the date of final action of the city council
upon such zoning reclassification or text amendment, including publication
as provided by law where the reclassification or amendment is adopted by
the city council. The city council may, by one or more resolutions, waive
this prohibition in whole or in part. (Ord. 36-06, 5-15-2006)
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SECTION:
14-11-1:
14-11-2:
14-11-3:
14-11-4:
CHAPTER 11
FLOOD AREAS
Designation; Posting
Entry Restricted
Entry, Permits
Vacation Of Dwellings
14-11-1: DESIGNATION; POSTING: Whenever the city manager shall
determine that any area of the city has been or is in imminent
danger of being inundated by floodwaters, the city manager may designate
the same a "flood area" and erect suitable barricades and signs giving
notice thereof. (2007 Code § 20-16)
14-11-2: ENTRY RESTRICTED: After signs have been erected giving
notice of the designation of an area as a flood area, no
person or vehicles shall enter such area without first having been
authorized to do so by the city manager. (2007 Code § 20-17)
14-11-3: ENTRY, PERMITS: The city manager is hereby empowered
to issue special permits to any persons or vehicles whose
presence in areas designated as flood areas pursuant to this chapter is
demanded by the public interest, which permits shall not be transferable
and shall be displayed in a prominent manner while in such area. (2007
Code § 20-18)
14-11-4: VACATION OF DWELLINGS: Whenever the imminent
danger of floodwaters shall make any habitation or dwelling
dangerous to health and unsuitable for human habitation, the occupants
thereof, upon demand of the city manager or the city manager's properly
authorized representative, shall vacate such dwelling and remove therefrom
and shall not return thereto until the city manager shall have determined
such danger no longer exists. (2007 Code § 20-19)
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CHAPTER 2
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, DEMOLITION AND MOVING
SECTION:
14-2-1:
14-2-2:
14-2-3:
14-2-4:
14-2-5:
14-2-6:
14-2-7:
14-2-8:
14-2-1:
Permit Required
Application For Permit
Permit Issuance; Generally
Moratorium For Construction Or Other Work On Certain
Streets, Areas Or Facilities
Fees
Special Provisions
Insurance Requirements
Special Requirements
PERMIT REQUIRED:
A. Activities Requiring A Permit: It shall be unlawful for any person, firm
or corporation to: 1) demolish a building or portion thereof; or
2) move a building from one location to another across private or
public property; or 3) use or occupy the streets or public property for
the purpose of erecting, constructing, enlarging, altering, repairing or
remodeling a building or structure; or 4) for storing or using
materials, machinery or equipment in relation thereto; or for
engaging in building construction, demolition or related operations on
adjacent streets or public property, within the city, unless such
person shall have obtained a permit therefor from the city manager
in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and of the building
code.
B. Definitions: For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms,
phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meaning given
hereto:
BUILDING:
Any structure of more than two hundred (200)
square feet used or intended for supporting or
sheltering any use or occupancy, including all
public or private garages, barns, sheds, resi-
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dential, commercial, educational, institutional or
industrial uses and any accessories thereto.
(Ord. 21-10, 3-15-2010)
14-2-2: APPLICATION FOR PERMIT:
A. Application: To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an
application therefor in writing on a form furnished by the building
services division. Every such application shall:
1. Identify and describe the work to be covered by the permit for
which application is made.
2. Describe the land on which the proposed work is to be done, by
legal description, street address or similar description that will readily
identify and definitely locate the proposed work.
3. Indicate the use or occupancy for which the proposed work is
intended.
4. Be accompanied by plans, diagrams, computations and specifica-
tions and other data as required in subsection B of this section.
5. Be signed by permittee, or the permittee's authorized agent who
may be required to submit evidence to indicate such authority.
6. Be accompanied by proof of insurance as required by this chapter
for the type of permit desired.
7. Give such other data and information as may be required by the
city manager.
B. Plans And Specifications: Plans, engineering calculations, diagrams
and other data shall be submitted in one or more sets with each
application for a permit. The city manager may require plans, compu-
tations, diagrams and specifications to be prepared and designed by
an architect or engineer licensed by the state to practice as such.
Exception: The city manager may waive the submission of plans,
calculations, etc., if the city manager finds that the nature of the
work applied for is such that reviewing of plans is not necessary to
obtain compliance with this chapter.
C. Information On Plans And Specifications: Plans, specifications and
diagrams shall be drawn to scale upon substantial paper or cloth and
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shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent
of the work proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the
provisions of this chapter and all relevant laws, ordinances, rules
and regulations.
D. Construction On Bluff Land Or Land Adjacent To Bluffs: The applica-
tion shall indicate whether the construction is on bluff land or land
adjacent to a bluff. If the construction is on bluff land or land
adjacent to a bluff, prior to the issuance of a permit, the city
manager may require the developer to fund an engineering study or
studies, to determine whether the bluff land, land adjacent to a bluff,
or adjacent bluff is sufficiently stable to allow for the construction or
use. If the city manager determines, based upon the engineering
study or studies, that the bluff land, land adjacent to a bluff, or
adjacent bluff is not sufficiently stable to allow for the construction or
use, the city manager may require as a condition of the issuance of
the permit such stabilization or other measures as the engineering
study or studies recommend to make the bluff land, land adjacent to
a bluff, or adjacent bluff sufficiently stable to allow for the
construction or use.
E. Notice To Adjacent Property Owners: The city manager shall direct
that the applicant send, not less than ten (10) days after the filing of
the application, a notice of the filing of the application by first class
mail to all owners of property adjacent to the property for which the
permit is issued, describing the demolition and the date when
demolition will commence. Prior to the issuance of the permit, the
city manager shall verify with the applicant that the required notice
was sent. (Ord. 21-10, 3-15-2010)
14-2-3: PERMIT ISSUANCE; GENERALLY:
A. Issuance:
1. The application, proof of insurance, plans, specifications,
diagrams and other data filed by an applicant for a permit shall be
reviewed by the city manager. Such plans shall also be reviewed by
other departments and divisions of the city to verify compliance with
any applicable laws or requirements under their jurisdiction. If the
city manager finds that the work described in an application for a
permit and the plans, specifications, diagrams and other data filed
therewith conform to the requirements of this chapter and other
pertinent laws and ordinances, and that the fees as established by
the city manager have been paid, the city manager shall issue the
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permit together with any special conditions which may be attached to
and made a part of the permit.
2. Approved plans, specifications and diagrams shall not be
changed, modified or altered without authorization from the city
manager, and all work shall be done in accordance with the
approved plans, specifications and diagrams.
B. Validity: The issuance or granting of a permit shall not be construed
to be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any of the
provisions of this chapter or of the Dubuque building code. No permit
presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this
chapter or code shall be valid, except insofar as the work or use
which it authorized is lawful.
C. Expiration:
1. Every permit issued by the city manager under the provisions of
this chapter shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the
moving or demolition of the building or structure, or the use of the
public property, is not accomplished during the period of time which
is stated on the permit. Such work or use of public property shall
cease upon expiration of the permit and shall not be recommenced
until a new permit has been obtained by revising or renewing the
original application and by payment of a new fee.
2. Every moving permit shall be valid only on the moving date or
dates written on the permit. In those instances wherein the moving
permittee was unable to move the building on the specified moving
date, the city manager is authorized to change said moving date;
provided, that the moving permittee shall obtain the approval of other
city officials in the same manner as required for the original moving
permit; and further provided, that a fee as established by the city
manager for changing the moving date has been paid to the building
department.
3. Every demolition permit shall expire thirty (30) days from the date
of issue, unless the building is part of a demolition project which,
because of its complexity or proportions, will require more time, in
which instance the original permit may be issued for the approved
term of the demolition schedule. Each demolition permit may be
renewed for successive additional periods of thirty (30) days;
provided, that a fee is paid for each renewal in the same amount as
the original demolition permit fee.
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4. Every permit for the use of streets or public property shall expire
on the last day for which the permit was issued, as described on
said permit, and shall be renewed upon the payment of an additional
fee to the building department, as established by the city manager.
Failure to renew the permit for the use of streets or public property
shall be considered as due cause for the city manager to order all
barricades or fences removed and the public property returned to
public availability and use.
D. Suspension Or Revocation: The city manager may, in writing, sus-
pend or revoke a permit issued under the provisions of this chapter
whenever the permit is issued in error, on the basis of incorrect
information supplied, failure to comply with permit conditions, or in
violation of any ordinance. (Ord. 21-10, 3-15-2010)
14-2-4: MORATORIUM FOR CONSTRUCTION OR OTHER WORK
ON CERTAIN STREETS, AREAS OR FACILITIES:
A. Southwest Arterial Corridor: The city manager may not issue any
permit for any new construction or substantial enlargement, altera-
tion, repair or remodeling of any structure, building, or sign in the
southwest arterial corridor but not to include demolition, as
delineated on drawings on file in the city clerk's office, from the
effective date hereof to July 1, 2013, except where a vested right to
the issuance of such permit accrued prior to the effective date
hereof.
B. East-West Corridor Study Area: The city manager may not issue any
permit for any new construction or substantial enlargement, altera-
tion, repair or remodeling of any structure, building, or sign in the
east -west corridor study area as shown on the map on file in the
office of the city clerk, but not to include demolition or emergency
repairs, without the approval of the city council, from the effective
date hereof to August 20, 2013, except where a vested right to the
issuance of such permit accrued prior to the effective date hereof.
(Ord. 36-12, 6-18-2012)
14-2-5: FEES:
A. Generally: A fee for each moving permit, demolition permit, or permit
for the use of streets or public property shall be paid to the city
manager, as established by the city manager.
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B. Starting Work Prior To Obtaining Permit: Where the moving of a
building, the demolition of a building or the use of public property for
which a permit is required by this chapter is started prior to obtaining
said permit, the fees above specified shall be doubled, but the
payment of such double fee shall not relieve any person from fully
complying with the requirements of this chapter and the building
code in the execution of the work nor from other fees or penalties.
(Ord. 21-10, 3-15-2010)
14-2-6: SPECIAL PROVISIONS:
A. Transfer Of Permits Prohibited: Each moving permit, demolition
permit or permit for use of public property shall not be transferable
from one building or building site to another building or building site
nor from one person to another.
B. Moving Buildings:
1. A building being moved shall follow the route prescribed on the
permit by the city manager. The mover shall coordinate the route
with the utility companies.
2. A police escort shall be required for all buildings moved from one
location to another within the jurisdictional limits of the city, or moved
out of or into the jurisdictional limits of the city, utilizing public streets
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dwellings and related recreational, religious and educational facilities. (Ord.
52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-2-1:
PRINCIPAL PERMITTED USES: The following uses are
permitted in the R-1 district:
Cemetery, mausoleum, or columbarium.
Place of religious exercise or assembly.
Public or private park, golf course, or similar natural recreation area.
Public, private or parochial school approved by the state of Iowa
(K — 12).
Railroad or public or quasi -public utility, including substation.
Single-family detached dwelling. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-2-2: CONDITIONAL USES: The following conditional uses may be
permitted in the R-1 district, subject to the provisions of
section 16-8-5 of this title:
Accessory dwelling unit.
Bed and breakfast home.
Keeping of hens.
Keeping of horses or ponies.
Licensed adult day services.
Licensed childcare center.
Mortuary, funeral home, or crematorium.
Off street parking.
Tour home.
Tourist home.
Wind energy conversion system. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
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16-5-2-3: ACCESSORY USES: The following uses are permitted as
accessory uses as provided in section 16-3-7 of this title:
Detached garage.
Fence.
Garage sale, provided that not more than three (3) such sales shall
be allowed per premises per calendar year and not more than three
(3) consecutive days per sale.
Home based business.
Noncommercial garden, greenhouse or nursery.
Off street parking and storage of vehicles.
Satellite receiving dish.
Solar collector.
Sport, recreation, or outdoor cooking equipment.
Storage building.
Tennis court, swimming pool or similar permanent facility.
Wind turbine (building mounted). (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-2-4: TEMPORARY USES: Temporary uses shall be regulated in
conformance with the provisions of section 16-3-19 of this
title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-2-5: PARKING: Minimum parking requirements shall be regulated
in conformance with the provisions of chapter 14 of this title.
(Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-2-6: SIGNS: Signs shall be regulated in conformance with the
provisions of chapter 15 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
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16-5-3: R-2 TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL: The R-2 district is
intended to provide residential areas characterized by single-
family and two-family dwellings. Increased densities and the introduction of
two-family housing types are intended to provide greater housing options
while maintaining the basic qualities of a low density residential
neighborhood. The principal use of land in this district is for low density
single- and two-family dwellings and related recreational, religious and
educational facilities. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-3-1: PRINCIPAL PERMITTED USES: The following uses are
permitted in the R-2 district:
Cemetery, mausoleum, or columbarium.
Place of religious exercise or assembly.
Public or private park, golf course, or similar natural recreation area.
Public, private, or parochial school, approved by the state of Iowa
(K — 12).
Railroad or public or quasi -public utility, including substation.
Single-family detached dwelling.
Townhouse (maximum 2 dwelling units).
Two-family dwelling (duplex). (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-3-2: CONDITIONAL USES: The following conditional uses may be
permitted in the R-2 district, subject to the provisions of
section 16-8-5 of this title:
Bed and breakfast home.
Hospice.
Keeping of hens.
Licensed adult day services.
Licensed childcare center.
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Mortuary, funeral home, or crematorium.
Off street parking.
Tour home.
Tourist home.
Wind energy conversion system. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-3-3: ACCESSORY USES: The following uses are permitted as
accessory uses as provided in section 16-3-7 of this title:
Detached garage.
Fence.
Garage sale, provided that not more than three (3) such sales shall
be allowed per premises per calendar year and not more than three
(3) consecutive days per sale.
Home based business.
Noncommercial garden, greenhouse or nursery.
Off street parking and storage of vehicles.
Satellite receiving dish.
Solar collector.
Sport, recreation, or outdoor cooking equipment.
Storage building.
Tennis court, swimming pool or similar permanent facility.
Wind turbine (building mounted). (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-3-4: TEMPORARY USES: Temporary uses shall be regulated in
conformance with the provisions of section 16-3-19 of this
title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
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16-5-4: R -2A ALTERNATE TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL: The R -2A
district is intended to provide for the protection of certain
older areas of the community developed principally as single-family and
two-family uses. Characteristics of the R -2A district are: smaller than
average lot widths and area, established building lines much closer to the
public right of way and required setback lines, and/or greater lot coverage
than allowed in the more recent developing areas where such requirements
can be provided. The R -2A district is intended to be located in those areas
displaying one or more of the above characteristics. The purpose of this
district is to stabilize and preserve the residential character of existing
areas through the establishment of bulk regulations in conformity with
existing conditions. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-4-1: PRINCIPAL PERMITTED USES: The following uses are
permitted in the R -2A district:
Cemetery, mausoleum, or columbarium.
Place of religious exercise or assembly.
Public or private park, golf course, or similar natural recreation area.
Public, private, or parochial school approved by state of Iowa
(K — 12).
Railroad or public or quasi -public utility, including substation.
Single-family detached dwelling.
Townhouse (maximum 2 dwelling units).
Two-family dwelling (duplex). (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-4-2: CONDITIONAL USES: The following conditional uses may be
permitted in the R -2A district, subject to the provisions of
section 16-8-5 of this title:
Bed and breakfast home.
Hospice.
Licensed adult day services.
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Licensed childcare center.
Off premises residential garage.
Off street parking.
Tour home.
Tourist home.
Wind energy conversion system. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-4-3: ACCESSORY USES: The following uses are permitted as
accessory uses as provided in section 16-3-7 of this title:
Detached garage.
Fence.
Garage sale, provided that not more than three (3) such sales shall
be allowed per premises per calendar year and not more than three
(3) consecutive days per sale.
Home based business.
Noncommercial garden, greenhouse or nursery.
Off street parking and storage of vehicles.
Satellite receiving dish.
Solar collector.
Sport, recreation, or outdoor cooking equipment.
Storage building.
Tennis court, swimming pool or similar permanent facility.
Wind turbine (building mounted). (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
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16-5-5: R-3 MODERATE DENSITY MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL:
The R-3 district is intended to provide locations for a variety
of dwelling types ranging from single-family to low rise multi -family
dwellings. The R-3 district also serves as a transition between residential
and nonresidential districts. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-5-1:
PRINCIPAL PERMITTED USES: The following uses are
permitted in the R-3 district:
Cemetery, mausoleum, or columbarium.
Multi -family dwelling (maximum 6 dwelling units).
Place of religious exercise or assembly.
Public or private park, golf course, or similar natural recreation area.
Public, private, or parochial school approved by state of Iowa
(K — 12).
Railroad or public or quasi -public utility, including substation.
Single-family detached dwelling.
Townhouse (maximum 6 dwelling units).
Two-family dwelling (duplex). (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-5-2: CONDITIONAL USES: The following conditional uses may be
permitted in the R-3 district, subject to the provisions of
section 16-8-5 of this title:
Bed and breakfast home.
Group home.
Hospice.
Housing for the elderly or persons with disabilities.
Individual zero lot line detached dwelling.
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Licensed adult day services.
Licensed childcare center.
Mortuary, funeral home, or crematorium.
Nursing or convalescent home.
Off premises residential garage.
Off street parking.
Rooming or boarding house.
Tour home.
Tourist home.
Wind energy conversion system. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-5-3: ACCESSORY USES: The following uses are permitted as
accessory uses as provided in section 16-3-7 of this title:
Detached garage.
Fence.
Garage sale, provided that not more than three (3) such sales shall
be allowed per premises per calendar year and not more than three
(3) consecutive days per sale.
Home based business.
Noncommercial garden, greenhouse or nursery.
Off street parking and storage of vehicles.
Satellite receiving dish.
Solar collector.
Sport, recreation, or outdoor cooking equipment.
Storage building.
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16-5-6: R-4 MULTI -FAMILY RESIDENTIAL: The R-4 district is
intended to provide residential areas of moderate to high
density developments located adjacent to a major street and serves as a
buffer or transition between commercial development, nonresidential uses,
or heavy automobile traffic and medium density residential development.
(Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-6-1:
PRINCIPAL PERMITTED USES: The following uses are
permitted in the R-4 district:
Cemetery, mausoleum, or columbarium.
Multi -family dwelling (3 to 12 units per buildings).
Place of religious exercise or assembly.
Public or private park, golf course, or similar natural recreation area.
Public, private, or parochial school approved by state of Iowa
(K — 12).
Railroad or public or quasi -public utility, including substation.
Single-family detached dwelling.
Townhouse (3 to 12 units laterally attached).
Two-family dwelling (duplex). (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-6-2: CONDITIONAL USES: The following conditional uses may be
permitted in the R-4 district, subject to the provisions of
section 16-8-5 of this title:
Bed and breakfast home.
Bed and breakfast inn.
Group home.
Hospice.
Housing for the elderly or persons with disabilities.
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Licensed adult day services.
Licensed childcare center.
Mortuary, funeral home, or crematorium.
Multi -family dwelling of thirteen (13) or more units.
Nursing or convalescent home.
Off premises residential garage.
Off street parking.
Rooming or boarding house.
Tour home.
Tourist home.
Wind conversion energy system. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-6-3: ACCESSORY USES: The following uses are permitted as
accessory uses as provided in section 16-3-7 of this title:
Detached garage.
Fence.
Garage sale, provided that not more than three (3) such sales shall
be allowed per premises per calendar year and not more than three
(3) consecutive days per sale.
Home based business.
Noncommercial garden, greenhouse or nursery.
Off street parking and storage of vehicles.
Satellite receiving dish.
Solar collector.
Sport, recreation, or outdoor cooking equipment.
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16-5-10-8: STANDARDS FOR NONRESIDENTIAL USES: The following
standards shall apply to all nonresidential permitted and
conditional uses in the C-1 district:
A. The use shall be established in an existing structure that was
designed for public, quasi -public, commercial, office, institutional, or
industrial use.
B. The structure was never converted to a residential use after the
effective date hereof.
C. The use shall be conducted entirely within the structure.
D. There shall be no outdoor storage of equipment or materials on the
property or adjacent public right of way.
E. All vehicles in excess of two (2), used in conjunction with the use
shall be stored within a building when they remain on the property
overnight or during periods of nonuse, unless an alternate parking
location is provided in a properly zoned area.
(Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-11: C-2 NEIGHBORHOOD SHOPPING CENTER: The C-2 district
is intended to ensure that the size of the commercial center,
the nature of uses permitted and the locational characteristics are such that
the grouping of such uses will not adversely affect surrounding residences
and do not detract from the residential purpose and character of the
surrounding neighborhoods. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
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16-5-11-1: PRINCIPAL PERMITTED USES: The following uses are
permitted in the C-2 district:
Appliance sales or service.
Artist studio.
Automated gas station.
Bank, savings and loan, or credit union.
Barber or beauty shop.
Furniture or home furnishing sales.
Furniture upholstery or repair.
Gas station.
General office.
Indoor restaurant.
Laundry, dry cleaner, or Laundromat.
Medical office.
Neighborhood shopping center.
Photographic studio.
Place of religious exercise or assembly.
Public or private park, golf course, or similar natural recreation area.
Railroad or public or quasi -public utility, including substation.
Residential use above the first floor only.
Retail sales and service.
School of private instruction. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord.
54-10, 9-20-2010)
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General office.
Grocery store.
Hotel.
Indoor amusement arcade.
Indoor recreation facility.
Indoor restaurant.
Indoor theater.
Laundry, dry cleaner, or Laundromat.
Medical office.
Miniwarehouse.
Mobile or manufactured home sales or service.
Mortuary or funeral home.
Moving or storage facility.
Museum or library.
Neighborhood shopping center.
Parking structure.
Pet daycare or grooming.
Photographic studio.
Place of religious exercise or assembly.
Printing or publishing.
Private club.
Public or private park, golf course, or similar natural recreation area.
Railroad or public or quasi -public utility, including substation.
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Residential use above the first floor only.
Restaurant, drive-in or carryout.
Retail sales and service.
School of private instruction.
Service station.
Tattoo parlor.
Tour home.
Vehicle body shop.
Vehicle sales or rental.
Vehicle service or repair.
Vending or game machine sales or service.
Wholesale sales or distributor. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-13-2: CONDITIONAL USES: The following conditional uses may be
permitted in the C-3 district, subject to the provisions of
section 16-8-5 of this title:
Licensed adult day services.
Licensed childcare center.
Outdoor recreation or outdoor amusement center.
Passenger transfer facility.
Wind energy conversion system. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-13-3: ACCESSORY USES: The following uses are permitted as
accessory uses as provided in section 16-3-7 of this title:
Any use customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal use it
serves.
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16-5-17: CR COMMERCIAL RECREATION: The CR district is
intended to provide for commercial recreation facilities,
together with their supporting uses, which generally require large tracts of
land and/or generate substantial volumes of traffic. (Ord. 52-09,
10-19-2009)
16-5-17-1: PRINCIPAL PERMITTED USES: The following uses are
permitted in the CR district:
Art gallery, museum or library.
Athletic field, stadium or sport arena.
Auditorium or assembly hall.
Bowling alley.
Campground or recreational vehicle park.
Car wash, self-service.
Convention center.
Dog and horse racing or track operation.
Excursion boat or boat services.
Gambling facility licensed by the state of Iowa.
Health, sport, recreation or athletic club or organization.
Hotel.
Indoor amusement center.
Indoor recreation facility.
Indoor restaurant.
Indoor theater.
Laundry, dry cleaner or laundromat.
Marine vehicle body shop.
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Marine vehicle sales or rental.
Marine vehicle service or repair.
Off street parking lot.
Outdoor recreation.
Parking structure.
Passenger transfer facility.
Place of religious exercise or assembly.
Pleasure craft harbor.
Private club.
Public or private park, golf course, or similar natural recreation area.
Railroad or public or quasi -public utility, including substation.
Residential use above the first floor only.
Retail sales and service.
Tour home. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 49-10, 8-16-2010)
16-5-17-2: CONDITIONAL USES: The following conditional uses may be
permitted in the CR district, subject to the provisions of
section 16-8-5 of this title:
Bar or tavern.
Drive -up automated bank teller.
Gas station.
Licensed adult day services.
Licensed childcare center.
Restaurant, drive-in or carryout.
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Wind energy conversion system. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-17-3: ACCESSORY USES: The following uses are permitted as
accessory uses as provided in section 16-3-7 of this title:
Any use customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal use it
serves.
Wind turbine (building mounted). (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-17-4: TEMPORARY USES: The following uses shall be permitted
as temporary uses in the CR district in conformance with the
provisions of section 16-3-19 of this title:
Any use listed as a permitted use within the district. (Ord. 52-09,
10-19-2009)
16-5-17-5: PARKING: Minimum parking requirements shall be regulated
in conformance with the provisions of chapter 14 of this title.
(Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-17-6: SIGNS: Signs shall be regulated in conformance with the
provisions of chapter 15 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
(see following page)
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16-5-23: POS PUBLIC OPEN SPACE: The POS district is intended to
provide open space for passive recreation, to protect and
conserve natural, historic or cultural resources, to provide habitat for
wildlife, to prevent development in environmentally sensitive locations such
as bluffs, wetlands, floodplains and drainageways; to serve as a buffer
between differing land uses or to provide natural beauty in an urban
environment. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-23-1: PRINCIPAL PERMITTED USES: The following uses are
permitted in the POS district:
Public or private park, golf course, or similar natural recreation area.
Railroad and public or quasi -public utility, including substation, but
not including offices or storage. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-23-2: CONDITIONAL USES: The following conditional uses may be
permitted in the POS district, subject to the provisions of
section 16-8-5 of this title:
Recreational use. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-23-3: ACCESSORY USES: The following uses may be permitted as
accessory uses as provided in section 16-3-7 of this title:
Any use customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal use it
serves. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-23-4: TEMPORARY USES: The following uses may be permitted as
temporary uses in the POS district in conformance with the
provisions of section 16-3-19 of this title:
Uses of a recreational or amusement nature. (Ord. 52-09,
10-19-2009)
16-5-23-5: PARKING: Minimum parking requirements shall be regulated
in conformance with the provisions of chapter 14 of this title.
(Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
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16-5-23-6: SIGNS: Signs shall be regulated in conformance with the
provisions of chapter 15 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
(see following page)
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E. All electrical service lines to posts and fixtures shall be installed
underground and concealed inside the posts. (Ord. 52-09,
10-19-2009)
16-13-3-5-3: STANDARD PARKING SPACE DIMENSIONS:
A. The standard size parking stall should be at least nine feet (9') wide
and eighteen feet (18') long.
STANDARD SIZE CAR REQUIREMENTS (AASHTO STANDARD)
Degree
Of
Angle
Stall
Width
(A)
Curb
Length
(B)
Stall
Depth
(C)
Stall
Length
(D)
Aisle Width
One -Way/
Two -Way (E)
Island
Width
(F)
0°
8.5'
23'
n/a
n/a
13'/24'
n/a
45°
9'
12.7'
19.8'
19'
13'/13'
33.2'
60°
9'
10.4'
21'
19'
18'/18'
37.4'
90°
9'
9'
18'
18'
24'/24'
36'
B. If parking stalls for compact cars are allowed, the stall dimensions
should be at least seven feet six inches (7'6") wide and sixteen feet
(16') long.
STANDARD COMPACT CAR REQUIREMENTS
Degree
Of
Angle
Stall
Width
(A)
Curb
Length
(B)
Stall
Depth
(C)
Stall
Length
(D)
Aisle Width
One -Way/
Two -Way (E)
Island
Width
(F)
0°
7.5'
16'
n/a
n/a
13'/24'
n/a
45°
8'
11.3'
17'
16'
13'/13'
28.3'
60°
8'
9.2'
17.8'
16'
18'/18'
31.7'
90°
8'
8'
16'
16'
24'/24'
32'
(Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-13-3-6: SIDEWALKS AND WALKWAYS:
A. Continuous sidewalks a minimum of four feet (4') wide shall be
provided along all public street frontages.
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B. Clearly defined and lighted pedestrian walkways shall extend
between parking areas and all building entrances.
C. All sidewalks and walkways shall meet the ADA standards for
accessibility. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-13-4: LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:
16-13-4-1: INTENT: The landscaping and screening requirements of this
section 16-13-4 are intended to promote attractive and
harmonious growth of the city. Landscaping is a fundamental component of
property development. These provisions are intended to preserve and
enhance property values by ensuring that yards, open spaces, parking lots
and public rights of way are designed and maintained with respect to plants
and landscape materials. This section 16-13-4 also intends that property
development should respect land capability and constraints, minimize
erosion and destruction of natural amenities and reduce conflicts between
lands and uses. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-13-4-2: APPLICATION AND SCOPE: No new structure, building or
parking lot shall be constructed unless in compliance with the
landscape and screening standards of this section 16-13-4. (Ord. 52-09,
10-19-2009)
16-13-4-3: LANDSCAPE AREA REQUIREMENTS:
A. Single-family and two-family dwellings shall maintain a minimum of
twenty percent (20%) of lot area as a permeable and uncovered
surface that contains living material. Single-family and two-family
dwellings shall be exempt from other requirements of this section
16-13-4.
B. All other uses shall provide and maintain a landscaped area that
equals or exceeds the requirements of this section 16-13-4. (Ord.
52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-13-4-4: SITE LANDSCAPING:
A. Major site plans shall include a landscaping plan indicating how
existing topography, natural features, and vegetation will be
City of Dubuque
16-14-6
16-14-6
Land Use
Off Street Parking Spaces Required
Mobile or manufactured home sales
or service
1 per employee on maximum shift, plus 1
per 500 square feet of gross floor area of
indoor display area, plus 1 per 5,000
square feet of gross floor area of outdoor
display area
Mortuary or funeral home
1 per 50 square feet viewing area, plus 1
per employee on maximum shift
Multiple -family dwelling
1.5 per unit
Multiple -family dwelling (3 to 12
units)
1.5 per unit
Multiple -family dwelling (maximum 6
units)
1.5 per unit
Multiple -family dwelling (more than
12 units)
1.5 per unit
Museum or library
1 space for each 500 square feet of floor
area accessible to the general public
Neighborhood shopping center
1 per 250 square feet of gross floor area
accessible to the public
Nursing or convalescent home
0.25 per bed, plus 1 per employee on
maximum shift
Nursing or convalescent home for
institutional residents or affiliates
0.25 per bed, plus 1 per employee on
maximum shift
Office supply
1 space for each employee on maximum
shift, plus 1 space for each 250 square
feet of floor area accessible to the
general public
Offices for administrative personnel
or other institutional employees or
affiliates
1 per 4,500 square feet office floor area,
or 1 per employee on largest shift,
whichever is greater
Outdoor recreation or outdoor
amusement center:
Bowling alley
4 spaces for each lane
Excursion craft operation and
service
1 space for each 4 permanent seats on
the craft, plus 1 space for each employee
on the maximum shift
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Land Use
Off Street Parking Spaces Required
Golf course
50 spaces for each 9 holes
Gymnasium (with no seating
provided)
1 space for each 100 square feet of
athletic floor area
Miniature golf
15 spaces for each 9 holes
Pleasure craft harbor
1.5 spaces for each docking slip
Shooting/archery range
1 space for each firing point, plus 1
space for each employee on the
maximum shift
Swimming pool
1 space for each 30 square feet of gross
pool area
Tennis/handball/racquetball
courts
3 spaces for each court
Weight training/exercise room
1 space for each 100 square feet of floor
area devoted to such use
Outpatient care facility
1 per employee, not including doctors, on
maximum shift, plus 3.5 per doctor
Passenger transfer facility
1 space per employee on maximum shift,
plus 1 space for each 250 square feet of
floor area accessible to the general
public
Personnel services
1 space for each 400 square feet devoted
to office use, or 1 space for each
employee on maximum shift, whichever is
greater
Pet daycare
1 per employee on maximum shift
Photographic studio
1 per employee on maximum shift, plus 1
per 100 square feet of gross floor area
accessible to the public
Place of religious exercise or
religious assembly
1 per 4 seats
Pleasure craft harbor
1.5 per docking slip
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16-14-6
Land Use
Off Street Parking Spaces Required
Slaughterhouse or stockyard
1 space per employee on maximum shift,
plus 1 per company vehicle
Supermarket
1 space for each 250 square feet of floor
area accessible to the general public
Swimming pool
1 per 30 square feet of gross pool area
Tailor or alterations shop
2 spaces for each employee on maximum
shift
Tennis, handball or racquetball
courts
3 per court
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Tool, die, or pattern making
1 space per employee on maximum shift,
plus 1 per company vehicle
Tour home
As per zoning board of adjustment as
part of a conditional use permit
Tourist home
2 spaces per dwelling unit
Townhouse
2 per dwelling unit
Two-family dwelling (duplex)
2 per dwelling unit
Upholstery shop
1.5 spaces for each employee on the
maximum shift, plus 1 space for each
service bay and/or service vehicle
Vehicle body shop
1 per employee on maximum shift, plus 3
per service bay
Vehicle sales or rental
1 per employee on maximum shift, plus 1
per 500 square feet of gross floor area of
indoor display area, plus 1 per 2,000
square feet of gross floor area of outdoor
display area, plus 2 per service bay
Vehicle service or repair
1 per employee on maximum shift, plus 3
per service bay
Vending or game machine sales or
service
1 per employee on maximum shift, plus 1
per 250 square feet of gross floor area
accessible to the public
Vocational school:
Dormitories
1 space for each bed
Employees
0.75 space for each employee on the
maximum shift
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Land Use
Off Street Parking Spaces Required
Gymnasiums
1 space for each 6 permanent seats
Lecture halls
1 space for each 6 permanent seats
Warehousing, packaging,
distribution or storage facility
1 space per employee on maximum shift,
plus 1 per company vehicle
Welding services
1 space per employee on maximum shift,
plus 1 per company vehicle
Wholesale sales or distribution
1 per employee on maximum shift, plus 1
per service vehicle, plus 1 per 250
square feet of gross floor area accessible
to the public
Winery
As per zoning board of adjustment as
part of a conditional use permit
(Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-14-7: ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENTS: Accessi-
ble parking spaces shall be provided as required by state or
federal law. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-14-8: NONCONFORMING PARKING LOTS:
A. All parking lots lawfully existing on the effective date of this title may
be continued, although such parking lots do not conform to the
provisions hereof. Such lots shall be maintained in conformance with
this title and any other city regulations. Such nonconforming parking
lot may not be enlarged or extended, except as provided herein. In
the event that such parking lots are discontinued or the normal
operation thereof is stopped for a period of two (2) years, any
resumption of the use of said parking lot shall thereafter conform to
all of the requirements of this title.
B. The following provisions shall apply to extension and enlargement of
nonconforming parking Tots:
1. If an existing nonconforming parking lot having less than twenty
(20) spaces on the effective date of this title is expanded fifty
percent (50%) or more in area, the entire parking lot shall be
surfaced in conformance with the appropriate design standards.
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BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT (cont.)
Building Construction, Demolition And Moving 14-2
Condominium Conversions And Transfers To Multiple
Housing Cooperative 14-7
Dangerous Buildings 14-3
Erosion And Sediment Control 14-12
Exterior Storage Containers And Storage Trailers 14-8
Flood Areas 14-11
Historic Buildings 14-5
Historic Preservation 16-10
Licensing Of Vacant And/Or Abandoned Buildings
Definitions 14-4-1
Fees 14-4-4
Inspections 14-4-6
Registration 14-4-3
Relationship Of License To Other Codes 14-4-10
Renewal Licenses 14-4-7
Renewal, Penalty For Failure To Renew License 14-4-8
Revocation, Reinstatement Measures 14-4-9
Terms Of Licenses 14-4-5
Vacant And/Or Abandoned Building License 14-4-2
Signs 16-15
Solar Thermal Licenses 14-13
Solar Thermal System Permits And Inspections 14-14
Swimming Pools 14-9
BUILDING CODE AND REGULATIONS
Demolition Permits In Conservation Districts 14-1A-4
Exterior Security And Appearance Of Buildings 14-1A-5
International Building Code Adopted 14-1A-1
International Building Code Amendments 14-1A-2
Permit Issuance Prohibited During Consideration Of Zoning
Reclassification Or Zoning Or Subdivision Text
Amendments 14-1A-3
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, DEMOLITION AND MOVING
Application For Permit 14-2-2
Fees 14-2-5
Insurance Requirements 14-2-7
Moratorium For Construction Or Other Work On Certain
Streets, Areas Or Facilities 14-2-4
Permit Issuance; Generally 14-2-3
Permit Required 14-2-1
Special Provisions 14-2-6
Special Requirements 14-2-8
BURNING RESTRICTIONS 6-9-2
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BUSINESS AND LICENSE REGULATIONS
Adult Entertainment Establishments 4-8
Business Licenses Generally 4-1
Central Market 4-4
Door To Door Sales 4-5
Excursion Boat Admission Fees 4-3
Junk And Secondhand Dealers And Pawnbrokers 4-6
Liquor Control 4-2
Alcoholic Beverages 4-2A
Liquor, Beer And Wine Licenses And Permits 4-2B
Peddlers And Transient Merchants 4-9
Vehicles For Hire And Public Transportation 4-7
Motorized Vehicles For Hire 4-7B
Nonmotorized Vehicles 4-7A
BUSINESS LICENSES GENERALLY
Application For License 4-1-2
Effect Of Chapter 4-1-9
Issuance Of License 4-1-3
License Required 4-1-1
License Suspension Or Revocation 4-1-8
Proration Of License Fee 4-1-5
Record Of Licenses 4-1-4
Refund Of Fee Prohibited; Exception 4-1-6
Transferability; Changes In Location 4-1-7
C
CABLE RIGHT OF WAY REGULATIONS
Administration 11-2-16
Audits 11-2-17
Authority 11-2-6
Authorization Required 11-2-8
Bond Or Letter Of Credit 11-2-19
Business License 11-2-14
Cable Communications
Construction Standards 11-2A-8
Consumer Protection 11-2A-11
Definitions 11-2A-6
Delegation Of Powers 11-2A-5
Franchise Fee 11-2A-13
Further Findings And Purpose 11-2A-2
Goals 11-2A-3
Grant Of Franchise 11-2A-7
Insurance 11-2A-15
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D
DANGEROUS ANIMALS (See Also ANIMAL CONTROL) 7-6D
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
Appeal 14-3-6
Definitions 14-3-2
Enforcement 14-3-3
Enforcement Of Order Of Building Official Or Building Code
And Appeals Board 14-3-8
Notices And Orders Of Building Official 14-3-4
Performance Of Work Of Repair Or Demolition 14-3-9
Procedure For Conduct Of Hearing Appeals 14-3-7
Purpose And Scope 14-3-1
Recovery Of Cost Of Repair Or Demolition 14-3-10
Repair, Vacation And Demolition 14-3-5
DEFINITIONS, CITY CODE
Catchlines, Titles And Headings 1-3-2
Rules Of Construction 1-3-1
DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION (See Also HUMAN RIGHTS) 8-3-1
DOGS AND CATS (See Also ANIMAL CONTROL) 7-6B
DOOR TO DOOR SALES
Application For License; Bond 4-5-4
Definition 4-5-1
Display Of License 4-5-6
Exemptions 4-5-3
Issuance Of License; Fee 4-5-5
License Required 4-5-2
Suspension Or Revocation Of License 4-5-8
Transferability Of License 4-5-7
DRINKING IN PUBLIC PLACES 4-2A-6
DRUG PARAPHERNALIA (See Also OFFENSES) 7-5B
DUBUQUE CITY CODE
Altering Code 1-1-3
Amendments To Code; Effect Of New Ordinances 1-1-2
Definitions 1-3
General Penalty 1-4
How Code Designated And Cited 1-1-1
Saving Clause 1-2
E
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Enterprise Zone Commission
Commission Created 3-4B-1
Composition 3-4B-2
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (cont.)
Duties 3-4B-6
Organization 3-4B-4
Procedures For Operations 3-4B-5
Term; Filling Of Vacancies; Compensation 3-4B-3
Industrial Projects
Issuance Of Bonds; Investigation Fee 3-4A-1
Residential Relocation Assistance Program
Appeals 3-4D-8
Applicability Of Program 3-4D-4
Definitions 3-4D-3
Eligibility For Assistance 3-4D-5
Funding 3-4D-11
Procedure For Hearing Appeal 3-4D-9
Purpose 3-4D-2
Relocation Assistance 3-4D-7
Relocation Assistance Program Established 3-4D-1
Violation By Owner 3-4D-10
Written Notice Required 3-4D-6
Speculative Shell Buildings Of Community Development
Organizations And For Profit Entities
Application For Exemption By Property Owner 3-4C-3
Definitions 3-4C-1
Exemption Allowed 3-4C-2
ELECTIONS, PRECINCTS AND WARDS
City Divided Into Four Wards 1-8-24
City Divided Into Twenty Precincts 1-8-3
Correction Of Errors 1-8-2
Definitions And Rules Of Construction 1-8-1
Precinct 1 1-8-4
Precinct 2 1-8-5
Precinct 3 1-8-6
Precinct 4 1-8-7
Precinct 5 1-8-8
Precinct 6 1-8-9
Precinct 7 1-8-10
Precinct 8 1-8-11
Precinct 9 1-8-12
Precinct 10 1-8-13
Precinct 11 1-8-14
Precinct 12 1-8-15
Precinct 13 1-8-16
Precinct 14 1-8-17
Precinct 15 1-8-18
Precinct 16 1-8-19
Precinct 17 1-8-20
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ELECTRIC FRANCHISES (cont.)
Regulatory Review 11-5A-8
Relocation Of Service Lines 11-5A-5
Reports To City Council 11-5A-12
Representation Of Company 11-5A-7
Reservation Of Home Rule Powers 11-5A-21
Reserved Regulatory Rights 11-5A-9
Revival 11-5A-19
Severability 11-5A-18
Street Usage 11-5A-3
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative
Accessions To Franchise 11-5B-6
Acquisition At Expiration 11-5B-22
Adoption 11-5B-24
Company Rules 11-5B-13
Cure Of Defaults 11-5B-20
Definitions 11-5B-1
Excavations And Other Works 11-5B-4
Extension Of Service 11-5B-10
Forfeiture Of Franchise 11-5B-17
Franchise Fee 11-5B-23
Grant Of Franchise 11-5B-2
Indemnification; Insurance 11-5B-15
Maps Of Distribution System 11-5B-14
Meters 11-5B-8
Nonassignment 11-5B-16
Rates 11-5B-11
Relocation Of Service Lines 11-5B-5
Reports To City Council 11-5B-12
Representation Of Company 11-5B-7
Reservation Of Home Rule Powers 11-5B-21
Reserved Regulatory Rights 11-5B-9
Revival 11-5B-19
Severability 11-5B-18
Street Usage 11-5B-3
ELECTRICAL CODE
National Electrical Code Adopted 14-1D-1
National Electrical Code Amendments 14-1D-2
EMERGENCY LOCATION FOR CITY GOVERNMENT 1-10-3
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Comprehensive Citywide Disaster Plan 7-3-3
Obedience To Mayor's Emergency Proclamations 7-3-1
Office Of Local Coordinator 7-3-2
EMERGENCY SUCCESSION DURING DISASTER
Appointment 1-11-3
Definitions 1-11-2
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EMERGENCY SUCCESSION DURING DISASTER (cont.)
Purpose 1-11-1
Termination Of Authority By Council 1-11-4
ENCROACHMENTS ON PUBLIC PLACES
Hold Harmless 10-3-2
Insurance 10-3-3
Intent And Purpose 10-3-1
Newsracks
Abandonment 10-3B-6
Definitions 10-3B-1
Identification 10-3B-4
Location And Size 10-3B-2
Standards 10-3B-3
Violations 10-3B-5
Other Encroachments
Compliance With Historic Preservation Regulations 10-3D-3
Covenant Of Permit Holder 10-3D-5
Definition 10-3D-1
Maintenance 10-3D-4
Permit Requirements; Fees 10-3D-2
Projecting Signs
Compliance With Historic Preservation Regulations 10-3C-4
Compliance With Zoning Ordinance 10-3C-3
Definitions 10-3C-1
Exclusion 10-3C-6
Maintenance 10-3C-5
Permit Requirements; Fees 10-3C-2
Revocation Of Permit 10-3-4
Sidewalk Cafes
Authorization 10-3E-2
Days And Hours Of Operation 10-3E-5
Definition 10-3E-1
Designated Area 10-3E-4
Operation 10-3E-7
Permit Requirements; Fee 10-3E-3
Sound Equipment 10-3E-6
Waste Collection Receptacles
Definitions 10-3A-1
Exception 10-3A-5
Exclusion 10-3A-4
Maintenance 10-3A-3
Permit Requirements; Fees 10-3A-2
ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
International Energy Conservation Code Adopted 14-1C-1
International Energy Conservation Code Amendments 14-1C-2
ENTERPRISE ZONE COMMISSION 3-4B
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HUMAN RIGHTS (cont.)
Removal Of Members For Unexcused Absences 8-2-6
Rules 8-2-7
Subpoenas 8-2-14
Unfair And Discriminatory Practices
Accommodations Or Services 8-3-2
Credit 8-3-4
Disability Discrimination
Construction 8-3A-3
Defenses, Exemptions And Exclusions 8-3A-2
Employment Prohibited Practices 8-3A-1
Illegal Use Of Drugs And Alcohol 8-3A-4
New Construction And Alteration Of Public
Accommodations 8-3A-6
Public Accommodations; Prohibited Practices 8-3A-5
Education 8-3-5
Employment Practices 8-3-3
Generally 8-3-1
ILLICIT CONNECTIONS AND DISCHARGES TO STORM
SEWER SYSTEM (See Also PUBLIC UTILITIES) 13-5
INDUSTRIAL PROJECTS (See Also ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT) 3-4A
INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS 16-5-18, 16-5-19, 16-5-20
INFRACTION (See Also GENERAL PENALTY, CITY CODE) 1-4
INTERNATIONAL CODES ADOPTED
Building Codes 14-1A-1
Energy Conservation Code 14-1C-1
Fire Code 14-1E-1
Fuel Gas Code 14-1G-1
Mechanical Code 14-1F-1
Plumbing Code 14-1H-1
Residential Code 14-1B-2
INVESTMENT OVERSIGHT ADVISORY COMMISSION
Appointment; Composition; Terms 2-3-2
Commission Created 2-3-1
Meetings 2-3-6
Policies Applicable To Commission Operations 2-3-7
Powers And Duties 2-3-3
Reports Provided 2-3-4
Rules 2-3-5
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JUNK AND SECONDHAND DEALERS AND PAWNBROKERS
Businesses Requiring Annual Licenses 4-6-3
Definitions 4-6-1
Inspection For Stolen Property 4-6-8
License Required 4-6-2
License Suspension Or Revocation 4-6-4
Moratorium On Issuance Of Licenses For Junk And
Secondhand Dealers And Pawnbrokers 4-6-10
Purchases From Minors Restricted 4-6-6
Purchases, Security And Consignment Transactions 4-6-7
Required Records 4-6-5
Screening Requirements For Junk And Salvage Operations 4-6-9
K
L
LAND USE (See Also UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE) Title 16
LICENSE REGULATIONS (See Also BUSINESS AND LICENSE
REGULATIONS) Title 4
LICENSING OF VACANT AND/OR ABANDONED BUILDINGS
(See Also BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT) 14-4
LIQUOR CONTROL
Alcoholic Beverages
Advertisement For Alcohol, Liquor, Wine Or Beer 4-2A-5
Buffet Sales Prohibited 4-2A-9
Consumption In Public Places 4-2A-6
Definitions 4-2A-2
Notice Of Violation Upon Issuance Of Citation 4-2A-8
Persons Under Legal Age 4-2A-7
Prohibited In Adult Entertainment Establishments 4-8-16E
Prohibited Sales And Acts 4-2A-3
Purpose Of Chapter 4-2A-1
Sunday Sales 4-2A-4
Intoxicating Beverages In Parks 10-5B-2
Liquor, Beer And Wine Licenses And Permits
Action By Council; Forwarding Of Documents To State 4-2B-9
Application; Bond 4-2B-3
Application For Renewal 4-2B-14
Effect Of Revocation 4-2B-18
Fees And Surcharges 4-2B-8
Hearing 4-2B-17
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LIQUOR CONTROL (cont)
Investigation Of Applicant And Premises 4-2B-5
License Or Permit Required 4-2B-1
Nature And Scope Of License Or Permit 4-2B-10
Persons Eligible 4-2B-4
Proof Of Financial Responsibility 4-2B-7
Requirement For Premises 4-2B-6
Separate Permits Required For Separate Locations 4-2B-2
Surrender Of Permit Or License; Refund Of Fee 4-2B-12
Suspension And Revocation Generally; Grounds 4-2B-15
Suspension And Revocation; Notification; Specific
Terms 4-2B-16
Term Of License Or Permit; Seasonal Licenses And
Permits 4-2B-13
Transferability As To Location 4-2B-11
Open Containers In Motor Vehicles 9-7-321.284
Open Containers In Motor Vehicles; Passengers 9-7-321.284A
LITTERING 7-5A-5
LIVESTOCK (See Also ANIMAL CONTROL) 7-6
LONG RANGE PLANNING ADVISORY COMMISSION 15-2
M
MAILBOXES
General 10-3F-1
Nuisance 10-3F-4
Permit 10-3F-2
Placement And Design 10-3F-3
MANAGER, CITY 1-7-4
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
Compensation 1-6-2
Composition; Terms 1-6-1
Emergency Succession For Mayor And Council Members 1-6-4
Evidentiary Hearings By City Council 1-9
Mayor Pro Term 1-6-3
Rules And Procedure
Amendments To Motions 1-6A-8
Attendance Of Media At Council Meetings 1-6A-5
Chart Of Preference Of Motions 1-6A-9
Committees, Boards And Commissions Established 1-6A-13
General Rules 1-6A-2
Motions 1-6A-7
Motions For Special Purposes 1-6A-10
Order Of Business And Agenda 1-6A-11
Ordinances, Resolutions And Motions 1-6A-12
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MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL (cont)
Presiding Officer 1-6A-6
Purpose 1-6A-1
Records 1-6A-4
Rights Of Public 1-6A-14
Suspension Of Rules 1-6A-15
Types Of Meetings 1-6A-3
MECHANICAL CODE
Fees 14-1F-3
International Mechanical Code Adopted 14-1F-1
International Mechanical Code Amendments 14-1 F-2
MEETINGS
Arts And Cultural Affairs Advisory Commission 2-8-12
Cable Television Commission 2-11-10
City Council 1-6A-3
Civil Service Commission 2-4-12
Environmental Stewardship Advisory Commission 2-6-5B
Historic Preservation Commission 16-10-4
Housing Commission 2-5B-4
Investment Oversight Advisory Commission 2-3-6
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission 15-2-4B
Park And Recreation Advisory Commission 10-5A-2
Transit Advisory Board 5-1-4
Zoning Advisory Commission 16-9-3B
MINORS
Adult Entertainment Establishments, Minors Prohibited In 4-8-16F
Alcoholic Beverages, Regulations Regarding 4-2A-7
Child Restraints In Vehicles 9-12-321.446
Junk And Secondhand Dealers And Pawnbrokers,
Purchases From Minors Restricted 4-6-6
7-5D
7-5E
Parental Responsibility For
Social Host Responsibility
Tobacco Products To Underage Persons
Underage Persons Entering Gambling Facilities
MISDEMEANOR (See Also GENERAL PENALTY, CITY CODE)
MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Drivers' Licenses
Generally
Operation Of Motor Vehicle With Expired License
Operation Without Registration
Operator's License; Operation Of Commercial
Motor Vehicles 9-4-321.174
Restricted Licenses 9-4-321.193
Licensees And Nonoperators Identification Cards;
Violations
Employing Unlicensed Chauffeur 9-4-321.221
Inspection Of License Prior To Renting 9-4-321.223
7-5A-15
7-5A-14
1-4
9-4-321.174A
9-4-321.98
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PARKS AND RECREATION (cont.)
Sales Restricted 10-5B-11
Throwing Stones Or Other Missiles 10-5B'0
Unlawful Deposits 1O'6B-8
Use Of Spotlights, Searchlights 1O'5B-15
Waiking On Grass 10'5B'5
Washing Vehicles 1O'5B'10
PAWNBROKERS (See Also JUNK AND SECONDHAND
DEALERS AND PAWNBROKERS) 4-6
PEDDLERS AND TRANSIENT MERCHANTS
Application; Investigation Fee 4-9-3
Bond Required 4-9-4
Central Market 4-9'11
Definitions 4-9-1
Fees 4-9-6
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PEDDLERS AND TRANSIENT MERCHANTS (cont.)
Issuance Of License 4-9-5
License Required 4-9-2
Misrepresentation 4-9-7
Peddling From Temporary Stands Or Vehicles Restricted 4-9-12
Personal Nature; Transferability 4-9-9
Report To City Clerk Upon Loss Required 4-9-10
Revocation 4-9-8
PEDESTRIANS' RIGHTS AND DUTY 9-8-321.326 — 9-8-321.333
PENALTY, GENERAL (See Also GENERAL PENALTY, CITY
CODE) 1-4
PLANNING AND ZONING
Comprehensive Plan
Community Planning Defined 15-1-3
Comprehensive Plan Defined 15-1-1
Elements Of Comprehensive Plan 15-1-2
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission
Commission Created; Composition 15-2-1
Organization; Meetings 15-2-4
Powers 15-2-3
Procedures For Operations 15-2-5
Term Of Office 15-2-2
Unified Development Code Title 16
PLUMBING CODE
Backflow Prevention Requirements For
Existing Water Services 14-1H-5
New Residential Construction 14-1 H-4
Inspection Fees 14-1H-6
International Plumbing Code Adopted 14-1H-1
International Plumbing Code Amendments 14-1H-2
Licensure And Certification 14-1H-3
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Fees For Police Department Services 7-1-1
POLICE, FIRE AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Alarm System Permits 7-4
Animal Control 7-6
Dangerous Animals 7-6D
Dogs And Cats 7-6B
Miscellaneous Provisions 7-6A
Potentially Vicious Dogs 7-6E
Rabies Control 7-6C
Bicycles 7-7
Emergency Management 7-3
Fire Department 7-2
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POLICE, FIRE AND PUBLIC SAFETY (cont.)
Offenses 7-5
Crime Property 7-5C
Drug Paraphernalia 7-5B
General Offenses 7-5A
Parental Responsibility 7-5D
Police Department 7-1
PROPERTY TAX
Partial Exemption From Property Taxation 3-1-1
PUBLIC UTILITIES
Gas Main Connections
City Authority To Make Connection 13-3-3
City Authority To Require 13-3-1
Notice To Owners 13-3-2
Time Limit For Completion 13-3-4
Illicit Connections And Discharges To Storm Sewer System
Appeal Of Notice Of Violation 13-5-14
Applicability 13-5-2
Cost Of Abatement Of Violation 13-5-16
Definitions 13-5-1
Discharge Prohibitions 13-5-6
Enforcement 13-5-13
Enforcement Measures After Appeal 13-5-15
Industrial Or Construction Activity Discharges 13-5-8
Injunctive Relief 13-5-17
Monitoring Of Discharges 13-5-9
Notification Of Spills 13-5-12
Prevent, Control And Reduce Pollutants By Use Of
BMPs 13-5-10
Remedies Not Exclusive 13-5-19
Responsibility For Administration 13-5-3
Severability 13-5-4
Suspension Of MS4 Access 13-5-7
Ultimate Responsibility 13-5-5
Violations Deemed Public Nuisance 13-5-18
Watercourse Protection 13-5-11
Sewers And Sewage Disposal 13-2
Discharge Regulations 13-2A
Industrial Pretreatment Program 13-2D
Private Disposal Systems; Private Haulers 13-2B
Rates 13-2C
Solid Waste 13-6
City Or Private Collection Service 13-6A
Stormwater Management 13-4
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PUBLIC UTILITIES (cont.)
Water Use And Service 13-1
Connections 13-1A
Cross Connection Control 13-1D
Rates 13-1C
Water Meters 13-1B
PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY
Boats, Boating And Waterfront Structures 10-7
Encroachments On Public Places 10-3
Mailboxes 10-3F
Newsracks 10-3B
Other Encroachments 10-3D
Projecting Signs 10-3C
Sidewalk Cafes 10-3E
Waste Collection Receptacles 10-3A
Excavations 10-2
Parades And Assemblies 10-4
Parks And Recreation 10-5
Administration 10-5A
Specific Parks 10-5C
Use Regulations 10-5B
Railroads 10-6
Streets, Sidewalks And Other Public Places 10-1
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RABIES CONTROL (See Also ANIMAL CONTROL) 7-6C
RAILROADS
Maintenance Of Crossings, Rights Of Way 10-6-3
Parking Near Certain Streets Prohibited 10-6-5
Speed Restrictions 10-6-1
Unlawful Deposits 10-6-2
Use Of Certain Track As Team Track Restricted 10-6-4
RECKLESS DRIVING 9-7-321.277
RESIDENTIAL CODE
International Residential Code Adopted 14-1B-1
International Residential Code Amendments 14-1 B-2
RESIDENTIAL RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (See
Also ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) 3-4D
RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS 16-5-2 — 16-5-6
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RESOLUTIONS (See ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS)
REVENUE AND TAXATION
Economic Development
Enterprise Zone Commission 3-4B
Industrial Projects 3-4A
Residential Relocation Assistance Program 3-4D
Speculative Shell Buildings Of Community
Development Organizations And For Profit Entities 3-4C
Hotel And Motel Tax 3-3
Property Tax 3-1
Revitalization Areas 3-2
REVITALIZATION AREAS
Cathedral 3-2-9
Jackson Park 3-2-2
Langworthy 3-2-7
Old Main 3-2-8
Purpose 3-2-1
Stout Place 3-2-6
Upper Main 3-2-5
Washington Street 3-2-4
West Eleventh Street 3-2-3
RIGHTS OF WAY
Cable Right Of Way Regulations 11-2
Cable Communications 11-2A
Open Video Systems 11-28
Cable Television 11-3
Cable Franchise Agreement 11-3A
Cable Services Customer Service Standards 11-3E
Rates And General Regulations 11-3D
Electric Franchises 11-5
Interstate Power Company 11-5A
Maquoketa Valley Electric Cooperative 11-5B
Gas Franchise 11-4
Nonfranchised Communications Systems
Amendment To License 11-1-5
Application For License 11-1-3
Construction Of Chapter 11-1-16
Definitions 11-1-1
Failure To Secure, Renew Or Comply With License 11-1-11.
Granting Of License 11-1-4
Hold Harmless; Insurance; Bond 11-1-10
License Fees 11-1-8
License Required 11-1-2
Notice; Appeal 11-1-15
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RIGHTS OF WAY (cont.)
Police Regulations 11-1-17
Regulations 11-1-6
Reimbursement For City Cost Associated With
Construction Activities 11-1-9
Relocation Or Removal When Required By Public
Needs 11-1-7
Transfers And Assignments 11-1-12
Undergrounding 11-1-14
Use Of Poles 11-1-13
RUNNING AT LARGE, ANIMALS 7-6B-7
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SAFE COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Committee Created 2-10-1
Compensation 2-10-10
Internal Organization And Rules 2-10-3
Meetings 2-10-9
Membership 2-10-5
Mission 2-10-2
Officers/Organization 2-10-8
Powers 2-10-12
Procedures For Operation 2-10-4
Removal 2-10-11
Sunset Of Safe Community Advisory Committee 2-10-13
Terms 2-10-6
Vacancies 2-10-7
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SAFETY BELTS AND SAFETY HARNESSES IN VEHICLES
SALARIES (See COMPENSATION AND SALARIES)
SAVING CLAUSE, CITY CODE
Effect Of Repeals
1-2-2
Severability Of Parts Of Code 1-2-1
SEAL, CITY 1-10-4
SECONDHAND DEALERS (See Also JUNK AND SECONDHAND
DEALERS AND PAWNBROKERS) 4-6
SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL
Certain Disposal Methods Prohibited 13-2-2
Conformance With City Plumbing Rules And Regulations 13-2-5
Connection To Public Sewer 13-2-3
Connections Prior To Improving Streets 13-2-4
Construction, Maintenance And Operation Costs 13-2-6
Definitions 13-2-1
Destruction Of Sewage Works Property 13-2-8
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Discharge Regulations
Authority To Enter Easement Property For Sewage
Works Inspection And Repair 13-2A-10
Authority To Enter Properties For Testing Discharges 13-2A-9
Authority To Regulate Discharge Of Harmful
Substances 13-2A-4
Discharge Of Harmful Substances 13-2A-3
Discharge Of Objectionable Items 13-2A-2
Discharge Of Stormwater And Other Unpolluted
Drainage 13-2A-1
Manholes, Meters And Sampling Equipment 13-2A-7
Responsibilities Of Owners Of Treatment Or Flow
Equalizing Facilities 13-2A-6
Special Agreements Authorized 13-2A-5
Testing Standards 13-2A-8
Industrial Pretreatment Program
Abbreviations 13-2D-3
Accidental Discharge/Slug Control Plan 13-2D-8
Administration; Permit Requirements; Regulations 13-2D-11
Definitions 13-2D-2
Enforcement; Violation Notice; Hearing 13-2D-12
Excessive Discharge 13-2D-7
Federal Categorical Pretreatment Standards 13-2D-5
Fees And Charges 13-2D-10
General Discharge Prohibitions 13-2D-4
Notice Of Potential Problems Including Slug Loadings 13-2D-9
Penalty; Costs 13-2D-13
Purpose And Policy 13-2D-1
Specific Pollutant Limitations 13-2D-6
Notice Of Violation; Time Limit For Correction 13-2-9
Private Disposal Systems; Private Haulers
Abandonment Of Private Treatment And Disposal
System 13-2B-5
Appeals From Orders Of City Manager 13-2B-7
Connections To Private Treatment And Disposal
Systems 13-2B-3
Issuance Of Permit; Inspection; Completion Of
Installation 13-2B-2
Permit Required; Application, Form And Fee 13-2B-1
Private Disposal Facilities Not Expense To City 13-2B-4
Private Haulers 13-2B-8
Right Of Entry For Inspection And Testing 13-2B-6
Rates
Areas Not Served By Public System 13-2C-4
Cost Of Collection 13-2C-6
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Definitions 13-2C'2
Lien For Failure To Pay 13-2C-5
Purpose 13-2C-1
Rates Established 13'2C'3
Sanitary Sewer Connection Fees 13-2-7
SIDEWALKS (See AIso STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER
PUBLIC PLACES) 10-1
SIGNS (See Also UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE) 16-15
SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIPS ADVISORY COMMISSION
Commission Created 2-9-1
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Compensation 2'0'10
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Internal Organization And Rules 2-9-3
Meetings 2-9'9
Membership 2-9-5
Officers; Organization 2-9-8
Powers 2-9-12
Procedures For Operation 2-9-4
Purpose 2'9'2
Removal 2'9-11
Terms 2-9-6
Vacancies 2'9'7
SMOKING, CARRYING LIGHTED OBJECTS IN SPECIFIED
PLACES RESTRICTED 6-9-1
SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL FROM STREETS AND PUBLIC
WAYS 10'1'3
SOLAR THERMAL LICENSES
Application
Approval 14-13-5
Contents 14-13-4
Definition 14-13-1
Exemption 14-13-7
License
Application 14-13-3
Renewal 14-13-6
Licenses 14-13-2
SOLAR THERMAL SYSTEM PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS
Definition
14-14-1
Heat Transfer Fluid 14'14'0
Inspections Required 14-14-4
Liquid Systems 14'14'6
Monitoring 14-14-7
Permit
Application 14-14-3
Required 14-14-2
Rating 14'14'10
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SOLAR THERMAL SYSTEM PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS (cont)
Shading Of Solar Collectors 14-14-5
Use Of Wood In Solar Collection Systems 14-14-8
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SISTER CITY RELATIONSHIPS ADVISORY COMMISSION (cont.)
Powers 2-9-12
Procedures For Operation 2-9-4
Purpose 2-9-2
Removal 2-9-11
Terms 2-9-6
Vacancies 2-9-7
SMOKING, CARRYING LIGHTED OBJECTS IN SPECIFIED
PLACES RESTRICTED 6-9-1
SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL FROM STREETS AND PUBLIC
WAYS 10-1-3
SOLAR THERMAL LICENSES
Application
Approval 14-13-5
Contents 14-13-4
Definition 14-13-1
Exemption 14-13-7
License
Application 14-13-3
Renewal 14-13-6
Licenses 14-13-2
SOLAR THERMAL SYSTEM PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS
Definition 14-14-1
Heat Transfer Fluid 14-14-9
Inspections Required 14-14-4
Liquid Systems 14-14-6
Monitoring 14-14-7
Permit
Application 14-14-3
Required 14-14-2
Rating 14-14-10
Shading Of Solar Collectors 14-14-5
Use Of Wood In Solar Collection Systems 14-14-8
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UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE (cont.)
Special Exceptions 16-8-7
Application 16-8-7-1
Conditions And Restrictions Attached To Granting
Special Exception 16-8-7-4
Decisions And Records 16-8-7-5
Notice And Meeting Requirements 16-8-7-2
Requirements For Granting Special Exception 16-8-7-3
Variance Procedure 16-8-6
Application 16-8-6-1
Conditions And Restrictions Attached To Granting
Of Variance 16-8-6-4
Decisions And Records 16-8-6-5
Notice And Meeting Requirements 16-8-6-2
Requirements For Granting Of Variance 16-8-6-3
Zoning Board Of Adjustment 16-8-1
Zoning Districts
AG Agriculture 16-5-21
C-1 Neighborhood Commercial 16-5-10
C-2 Neighborhood Shopping Center 16-5-11
C -2A Mixed Use Neighborhood 16-5-12
C-3 General Commercial 16-5-13
C-4 Downtown Commercial 16-5-14
C-5 Central Business 16-5-15
CR Commercial Recreation 16-5-17
CS Commercial Service And Wholesale 16-5-16
Generally 16-5-1
Annexation Zoning Policy 16-5-1-5
Application Of Zoning District Regulations 16-5-1-1
Conformance To Code Required 16-5-1-6
Official Zoning Map 16-5-1-3
Zoning District Boundaries 16-5-1-2
Zoning Districts Established 16-5-1-4
HI Heavy Industrial 16-5-19
ID Institutional 16-5-22
LI Light Industrial 16-5-18
MHI Modified Heavy Industrial 16-5-20
OC Office Commercial 16-5-9
OR Office Residential 16-5-7
OS Office Service 16-5-8
POS Public Open Space 16-5-23
PUD Planned Unit Development 16-5-24
R-1 Single -Family Residential 16-5-2
R-2 Two -Family Residential 16-5-3
R -2A Alternate Two -Family Residential 16-5-4
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R-3 Moderate Density Multi -Family Residential 16-5-5
R-4 Multi -Family Residential 16-5-6
UTILITIES (See Also PUBLIC UTILITIES) Title 13
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VACANT AND/OR ABANDONED BUILDINGS, LICENSING OF 14-4
VEHICLES (See Also MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) Title 9
VEHICLES FOR HIRE AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Motorized Vehicles For Hire
Definitions 4-7B-1
Driver's License Requirements; Fee 4-7B-9
Exemptions 4-7B-2
Manifests 4-7B-5
Open Stands 4-7B-6
Operator's Permit Requirements; Insurance; Fees 4-7B-8
Posting Of Rates 4-7B-4
Taximeter Required 4-7B-3
Vehicles, License And Maintenance 4-7B-7
Nonmotorized Vehicles
Business License Requirements; Fees; Insurance 4-7A-4
Definitions 4-7A-1
Driver's License Requirements 4-7A-5
Operation Requirements 4-7A-3
Posting Of Rates 4-7A-2
VICIOUS DOGS (See Also ANIMAL CONTROL) 7-6E
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WATER USE AND SERVICE
Abandoned Service Pipes 13-1-3
Care Of Water Heaters During Service Shutoffs 13-1-5
City Not Responsible For Breaks In Lines 13-1-2
City's Right To Shut Off Service, Establish Fee 13-1-4
Closing Of Accounts 13-1-8
Connections
Alteration To Services 13-1A-8
Application For Service Connection 13-1A-2
Approval Before Backfilling 13-1A-7
Conditions For Service Taps By City 13-1A-4
Connecting City Lines To Private Systems Restricted 13-1A-13
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