Ordinance 38-06OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 38 - 06
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 25 (HISTORIC PRESERVATION) OF THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO PROVIDE FOR INDIVIDUAL
DESIGNATION OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES
Whereas, the Historic Preservation Commission has the power and duty to
conduct an ongoing survey to identify historically, archaeologically and architecturally
significant properties, structures and areas that exemplify the cultural, social, economic,
political, archeological or architectural history of the nation, state or city; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has established goals and programs for the
conservation, preservation, and revitalization of historic resources in the community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Chapter 25 (Historic Preservation) of the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances is hereby amended as follows:
Sec. 25-1. Purpose And Intent:
The purpose of this chapter is to:
(1) Promote the educational, cultural, economic and general welfare of the public
through the protection, enhancement and perpetuation of districts, individually
designated historic properties, landmarks, and landmark sites of prehistoric, historic,
architectural, archeological and cultural significance;
(2) Safeguard the city's prehistoric, historic, aesthetic, architectural, archeological and
cultural heritage by preserving historic properties, districts, landmarks, and landmark
sites of historical, architectural and cultural significance;
(3) Stabilize and improve property values;
(4) Foster civic pride in the legacy of beauty and achievements of the past;
(5) Protect and enhance the city's attractions to tourists and visitors and the support
and stimulus to business thereby provided;
(6) Strengthen the economy of the city; and
(7) Promote the use of properties, districts, landmarks, and landmark sites of
prehistoric, historic, architectural, archeological and cultural significance as sites for
the education, pleasure and welfare of the people of the city.
Sec. 25-2. Definitions:
For the purpose of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the
meanings ascribed to them below:
Alteration: Any act or process which changes the exterior architectural appearance of a
structure, site or area, including, but not limited to, the erection, construction,
reconstruction, restoration, removal or demolition of any structure or part thereof,
excavation, or the addition of an improvement.
Archeological Significance: A determination based on the following criteria:
(1) The site is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to,
and are identified with, or that outstandingly represent, the broad cultural patterns of
U.S. history and from which an understanding and appreciation of those patterns
may be gained; or
(2) The site is associated importantly with the lives of persons nationally significant
in U.S. history; or
(3) The site represents some great idea or ideal of the American people; or
(4) The site embodies the distinguishing characteristics of an architectural type or
specimen exceptionally valuable for a study of a period, style or method of
construction, or that represents a significant, distinctive and exceptional entity
whose components may lack individual distinction; or
(5) The site is composed of integral parts of the environment not sufficiently
significant by reason of historical association or artistic merit to warrant individual
recognition, but collectively compose an entity of exceptionally historical or artistic
significance, or outstandingly commemorate or illustrate a way of life or culture; or
(6) The site has yielded or may be likely to yield information of major scientific
importance by revealing new cultures, or by shedding light upon periods of
occupation over large areas of the U.S. Such sites are those which have yielded, or
which may reasonably be expected to yield data affecting theories, concepts and
ideas to a major degree.
Architectural Significance: A determination based on the following criteria:
(1) The structure(s) is (are) the work of, or associated with, a nationally or locally
noted architect, architectural firm, engineer, builder or craftsman; or
(2) The structure(s) is (are) an example of a particular period of architecture or
architectural style in terms of detail, material, method of construction or
workmanship, with no or negligible irreversible alterations to the original structure; or
(3) The structure(s) is (are) one of the few remaining examples of a particular
architectural style; or
(4) The structure(s) is (are) one of a contiguous group of structures which have a
sense of cohesiveness which is expressed through a similarity of characteristics, a
similarity of a style, a similarity of period, a similarity of method of construction or
which accent the architectural significance of the area.
Building: Any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or
occupancy, typically for any form of human activity. A building also may refer to an
historically and functionally related unit, such as a courthouse and jail or a house and
barn. Examples of buildings include: carriage house, church, garage, hotel, house,
library, school, shed, store or theater.
Certificate Of Appropriateness: A document issued by the historic preservation
commission indicating its approval of plans for an alteration or activity which will:
(1) Create a material change in appearance, or the removal or demolition, of a
landmark, landmark site or of a structure within an historic district; and
(2) Require a regulated permit.
Certificate Of Economic Nonviability: A document issued by the historic preservation
commission which acknowledges an exception as herein defined and which authorizes
an alteration or activity:
(1) Which creates a material change in appearance, or the removal or demolition, of
a landmark, landmark site or of a structure within an historic district;
(2) Which requires a regulated permit; and
(3) For which a certificate of appropriateness has been or would be denied;
however, a certificate of economic nonviability shall be issued only upon a showing
that the property owner will be deprived of any reasonable economic return on the
property if not allowed to proceed with the requested alteration or activity.
Commission: The Dubuque historic preservation commission, as established by this
chapter.
Demolition: Any act or process which destroys in part or in whole a landmark or a
structure.
Design Guideline: A standard of acceptable activity which will preserve the prehistoric,
historic, architectural, archeological and cultural character of a building, district,
landmark, site or structure.
Determination Of No Material Effect: A document issued by the city manager or the city
manager's designee indicating approval for any normal "repair" or act of maintenance
as defined by this chapter, which:
(1) Is not an "alteration", construction, removal, "demolition" or "excavation" as
defined by this chapter;
(2) Does not create a material change in the exterior architectural appearance or
exterior features of a structure or site; and
(3) Nonetheless does require a regulated permit.
District: A definable geographic area that can be distinguished from surrounding
properties, and which possesses a significant concentration, linkage, or continuity of
sites, buildings, structures or objects united historically or aesthetically by plan or
physical development.
Excavation: The digging out or removal of earth, soil.
Exterior Architectural Appearance: The architectural style and character and the
general composition and arrangement of the exterior of a building or structure.
Exterior Features: The architectural style and the general design and arrangement of
the exterior of a structure, including, but not limited to, the kind and texture of the
building material(s), and the type, style and arrangement of all windows, doors, light
fixtures, signs and other appurtenant elements, or the natural features of a landmark,
landmark site or structure. In the case of outdoor advertising signs, "exterior feature"
includes the style, material, size and location of the sign.
Historic District: An area designated by ordinances of the city council which:
(1) Has defined geographic boundaries;
(2) Contains contiguous pieces of property under diverse ownership; and
(3) Is one or more of the following:
a. Significant to American history, architecture, prehistoric or historic archaeology
or culture; or
b. Possesses integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feel
and association; or
c. Associated with events that have been a significant contribution to the broad
patterns of our prehistory or history; or
d. Associated with the lives of persons significant with our past; or
e. Embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type, period, or method of
construction; or
f. Represents the work of a master; or
g. Possesses high artistic values; or
h. Represents a significant and distinguishable entity whose components may
lack individual distinction; or
i. Has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important to prehistory and
history.
Historic Significance: A determination based on the following criteria:
(1) The structure(s) or site(s) has (have) a strong association with the life or
activities of a person or persons who have contributed to or participated in the
historic events of the nation, state or community; or
(2) The structure(s) or site(s) is (are) associated with an association or group
(whether formal or informal) which has contributed to or participated in historic
events of the nation, state or community; or
(3) The structure(s) or site(s) or object(s) is (are) associated with an antiquated use
due to technological or social changes in the nation, state or community, such as,
but not limited to, a blacksmith's shop or railroad trestle; or
(4) The site(s) or object(s) is (are) a monument to or a cemetery of historic
personages.
Improvement: Any building, structure, parking facility, fence, gate, wall, work of art or
other object constituting a physical betterment of real property, or part of such
betterment.
Individually Designated Historic Properties: historical designation offered for individual
properties determined to have prehistoric, historic, architectural, archeological and
cultural significance and which are not of a landmark status or located within a historic
district.
Integrity: The original, unaltered or historically altered appearance of a structure, site or
area when taken as a whole.
Landmark: A property or structure designated by ordinance of the city council pursuant
to procedures described herein, that is worthy of preservation, rehabilitation or
restoration because of its prehistoric, historic, architectural, archeological or cultural
significance to the city, the state or nation.
Landmark Site: Any parcel of land of prehistoric or historic archeological significance, or
historic significance due to its substantial value in tracing the prehistory or history of
Native Americans, or upon which an historic event has occurred, and which has been
designated as a landmark site under this section, or an improvement parcel, or part
thereof, on which is situated a landmark and any abutting improvement parcel, or part
thereof, used as and constituting part of the premises on which the landmark is
situated.
Material Change Of Appearance: Any change, alteration or modification of the external
architectural appearance or exterior features of a building, improvement, structure or
property which is visible from the public way and for which a regulated permit is
required for compliance with applicable local codes, including, but not limited to:
(1) Changes in the exterior size, configuration, fenestration or other structural
features of the property; or
(2) Construction or reconstruction; or
(3) Demolition; or
(4) Any alteration in the size, location or appearance of any sign on the property; or
(5) Any excavation on property or the deposit of any waste, fill or other material on
property.
(6) For individual historic districts, the definition of "material change in appearance"
may be expanded to include additional activities for which a certificate of
appropriateness is required. Such additional activities shall be delineated in the
ordinance designating an individual district or by amending the district designating
ordinance, in the case of a district that has been previously designated.
Object: As distinguished from buildings and structures, objects are those constructions
that are primarily artistic in nature or are relatively small in scale and simply
constructed. Although it may be, by nature or design, movable, an object is associated
with a specific setting or environment. Examples of objects include: fountain, milepost,
monument, sculpture or statuary.
Owner Of Record: Any person, firm, corporation or other legal entity listed as owner on
the records of the county recorder of Dubuque County.
Preservation Alternatives: Financial incentives and restoration alternatives sufficient for
the property owner to earn a reasonable economic return. Financial incentives include,
but are not limited to, financing, tax credits, tax abatements, preservation grants or
other similar incentives. Restoration alternatives include, but are not limited to, different
materials, techniques or methods for rehabilitation of historic buildings and structures,
or archeological sites.
Regulated Permit: An official document or certificate issued by the building official, city
engineer or other official of the city pursuant to provisions of the building code or other
ordinance or regulation, and which authorized the performance of a specified activity.
Repair: Any change which does not require a building permit, and which is not
construction, removal or demolition.
Scale: In a building or structure, the relationship of the vertical, horizontal and volume
measurements; the relationship of the parts to one another within a building, or
structure or in comparison to other buildings or structures within that vicinity.
Site: The location of a significant event, a prehistoric or historic occupation or activity, or
a building or structure, whether standing, ruined, or vanished, where the location itself
possesses historic, cultural, or archeological value regardless of the value of any
existing structure. Examples of sites include: cemetery, designed landscape, habitation
site, natural feature having cultural significance, rock carving, rock shelter, ruins, trail or
village site.
Structure: Anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires a permanent or
temporary location on or in the ground, including, but not limited to, the following:
earthwork, fences, gazebos, advertising signs, billboards, backstops for tennis courts,
radio and television antennas, including supporting towers, and swimming pools. As
distinguished from buildings, structures are those functional constructions made usually
for purposes other than creating human shelter.
Sec. 25-3. Historic Preservation Commission Established; Membership; Term Of Office;
Vacancies In Office:
(a) The historic preservation commission is hereby established and shall consist of nine
(9) members who shall be residents of the city.
(b) Members of the commission shall be appointed by the city council as follows: one
resident from each designated historic preservation district, including the districts
hereinafter established; and four (4) at large members. Each member shall possess
qualifications evidencing expertise or interest in architecture, history, archeology,
law, construction or building rehabilitation, city planning or conservation in general.
One commission member shall be a licensed architect.
(c) Members shall serve three (3) year terms.
(d) Vacancies occurring in the commission, other than through expiration of term of
office, shall be only for the unexpired portion of the term of the member replaced.
Each member shall serve until the appointment of a successor.
(e) Members may serve for more than one term.
(f) Vacancies shall be filled by the city council in accordance with the requirements set
forth above.
(g) Members shall serve without compensation.
Sec. 25-4. Election Of Officers; Organization; Rules And Bylaws; Conduct Of Meetings;
Record Of Actions; Attendance At Meetings:
(a) The commission shall elect from its membership a chairperson and vice
chairperson, whose terms of office shall be fixed by bylaws adopted by the
commission. The chairperson shall preside over meetings of the commission and
shall have the right to vote. The vice chairperson shall, in cases of absence or
disability of the chairperson, perform the duties of the chairperson.
(b) The city manager shall designate a person to serve as secretary to the commission.
The secretary shall keep a record of all resolutions, proceedings and actions of the
commission.
(c) The commission shall adopt rules or bylaws for the transaction of its business. The
bylaws shall provide for, but not be limited to, the time and place of holding regular
meetings, the procedure for the calling of special meetings by the chairperson or by
at least three (3) members of the commission and quorum requirements.
(d) All meetings of the commission shall be subject to Iowa Code chapter 21, the Iowa
open meetings act.
(e) The commission shall keep a record of its resolutions, proceedings and actions. The
records shall be subject to Iowa Code chapter 22, the Iowa public records act.
(f) A quorum of the commission shall be required in order to transact business.
(g) The affirmative vote of a majority of commission members present at a meeting
shall be required for the approval of plans or the adoption of any resolution, motion
or other action of the commission.
(h) The vote of each member of the commission shall be recorded.
(i) A member of the commission shall attend at least two-thirds (2/3) of all scheduled
meetings within any consecutive twelve (12) month period. If any member does not
attend such prescribed number of meetings it shall constitute grounds for the
commission to recommend to the city council that said member be replaced.
Attendance of all members shall be entered on the minutes.
(j) The commission shall file with the city council a copy of the minutes of each regular
and special meeting of the commission within ten (10) working days after each
meeting.
Sec. 25-5. Powers And Duties Generally; Procedures For Operations:
(a) The general duties and powers of the commission shall be as follows:
(1) To promote and conduct educational and interpretive programs on historic
properties within its jurisdiction;
(2) To develop and adopt specific standards for review and design guidelines, in
addition to those set forth in subsection 25-10(a) of this chapter, for the alteration of
landmarks, landmark sites, individually designated historic properties and property
and structures within historic districts;
(3) To adopt its own bylaws;
(4) To identify, evaluate, register, manage and protect significant prehistoric and
historic archeological sites;
(5) To conduct an ongoing survey to identify historically, archaeologically and
architecturally significant properties, structures and areas that exemplify the cultural,
social, economic, political, archeological or architectural history of the nation, state
or city;
(6) To research and recommend to the city council the adoption of ordinances
designating areas as having historic, architectural, archeological or cultural value or
significance as "historic districts";
(7) To research and recommend to the city council the adoption of ordinances
designating properties or structures having historic, architectural, archeological or
cultural value or significance as "landmarks" or "landmark sites";
(8) To research and recommend to the city council the adoption of ordinances
designating properties as having historic, architectural, archeological or cultural
value or significance as " Individually Designated Historic Properties";
(9) To maintain a register of all properties and structures which have been
designated as landmarks, landmark sites or historic districts, including all
information required for each designation;
(10) To assist and encourage the nomination of landmarks, landmark sites and
historic districts to the national register of historic places, and review and comment
at a public hearing on any national register nomination submitted to the commission
upon the request of the mayor, city council or the state bureau of historic
preservation;
(11) To confer recognition upon the owners of landmarks, individually designated
historic properties or of property or structures within historic districts;
(12) To review in -progress or completed work to determine compliance with specific
certificates of appropriateness or certificates of economic nonviability; and
(13) To serve as an advisory design review body to the city council for review of
public works projects which have historic preservation implications in historic
districts, individually designated historic properties, or for alteration of landmarks,
landmark sites or structures, that would result in a material change in appearance or
be visible from the public way.
(b) The commission shall be governed by the administrative, personnel, accounting,
budgetary and procurement policies of the city.
Sec. 25-6. Identification And Designation Of Landmarks, Landmark Sites, Individually
Designated Historic Properties And Historic Districts:
(a) Generally: The commission may conduct studies for the identification and
nomination of landmarks, landmark sites, individually designated historic properties
and historic districts, as defined by this chapter. The commission may proceed on its
own initiative or upon a petition from any person, group or association.
(b) Nomination:
(1) Landmarks And Landmark Sites: The nomination of landmarks and landmark
sites shall be initiated by an application submitted to the commission by the property
owner on a form supplied by the commission.
(2) Historic Districts: The designation of historic districts shall be initiated by a
nomination for such designation. A nomination shall be made to the commission on
a form prepared by it and may be submitted by a member of the commission, the
owner of record of property within a proposed historic district, the city council, or any
other person or organization. When a commissioner, as a private citizen, nominates
an historic district for designation, the nominating commissioner shall abstain from
voting on the designation. This provision shall not extend to a designation motion
presented by a commissioner as part of commission proceedings.
(3) Individually Designated Historic Properties: The nomination of individually
designated historic properties shall be initiated by an application submitted to the
commission by the property owner on a form supplied by the commission.
(c) Criteria For Consideration OfA Nomination: The commission shall, upon such
investigation as it deems necessary, make a determination as to the following:
(1) The nominated property, structure, object, site or area:
a. Is of "architectural significance", as defined by this chapter; or
b. Is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad
patterns of the history of the city of Dubuque, Dubuque County, the state of Iowa
or the nation; or
c. Is associated with the lives of persons significant in the past of the city of
Dubuque, Dubuque County, the state of Iowa or the nation; or
d. Has yielded, or may be likely to yield, information important in prehistory or
history; and
(2) The structure, property, object, site or area has sufficient integrity of location,
design, materials and workmanship to make it worthy of preservation or restoration;
and
(3) The structure, property, object, site or area is at least fifty (50) years old, unless
the commission determines that it has achieved significance within the past fifty (50)
years and is of exceptional importance.
(d) Notification of Nomination: Within sixty (60) days after receipt of a completed
nomination in proper form, the commission shall hold a public hearing. Notice that a
nomination for designation is being considered and the date, time, place and
purpose of the public hearing shall be sent by certified mail, at least fourteen (14)
days prior to the date of the hearing, to the owner(s) of record of the nominated
landmark or landmark site, nominated individually designated historic property, or
property within the nominated historic district and to the nominator(s). Notice shall
also be published in a newspaper having general circulation in the city. The notice
shall state the street address and legal description of a nominated landmark or
landmark site or the boundaries of a nominated district.
(e) Public Hearing: Oral or written testimony concerning the significance of the
nominated landmark, landmark site or historic district shall be taken at the public
hearing from any interested person. The commission may request expert testimony,
consider staff reports or present its own evidence regarding the compliance of the
nominated landmark, landmark site, individually designated historic property or
historic district with the criteria set forth in subsection (c) of this section. The owner
of any nominated landmark, landmark site, individually designated historic property
or of any property within a nominated historic district shall be allowed a reasonable
opportunity to present evidence regarding the nomination, shall be afforded the right
of representation by counsel and shall be given reasonable opportunity to cross-
examine expert witnesses. The hearing shall be closed upon completion of
testimony.
(f) Determination By The Commission, Recommendation And Report: Within thirty (30)
days following the close of the public hearing, the commission shall make a
determination upon the evidence as to whether the nominated landmark, landmark
site, individually designated historic property or historic district does or does not
meet the criteria for designation. Such determination shall be made in an open
meeting by resolution of the commission, shall be reduced to writing in the form of a
recommendation and shall be supported by a written report in support of the
nomination. The commission's recommendation on the nomination of a landmark,
landmark site, individually designated historic property or historic district, and its
supporting report, shall be filed with the long-range planning advisory commission,
and shall include a proposed ordinance or amendment establishing such landmark,
landmark site, individually designated historic property or historic district and
describing its location and boundaries by address and legal description.
Action By Long -Range Planning Advisory Commission: Within sixty (60) days after
receipt of the commission's recommendation, report and proposed ordinance or
amendment, the Tong -range planning advisory commission shall report to the city
council with respect to the relation of the nomination to the general development
plan, zoning ordinance, proposed public improvements and any plans for the
renewal of the area involved. Upon submission of the report of the long-range
planning advisory commission, or upon the expiration of the sixty (60) day period,
the matter shall be transmitted to the city council.
(g)
(h) Action By City Council:
(1) The city council shall submit the proposed ordinance or amendment to the
bureau of historic preservation of the state historical society of Iowa for review and
recommendations at least forty five (45) days prior to the date of any public hearing
conducted by the city council. Any recommendations made by the bureau of historic
preservation shall be made available by the city to the public for viewing during
normal working hours at a city government place of public access.
(2) Upon receipt of the recommendation and report of the historic preservation
commission and the report of the long-range planning advisory commission, and
after having received a recommendation from the bureau of historic preservation or
if the forty five (45) day waiting period has lapsed since submission of the request
for such recommendation, the city council shall conduct a public hearing on the
ordinance or amendment establishing the proposed landmark, landmark site,
individually designated historic property or historic preservation district. After public
hearing, the city council shall approve or disapprove the ordinance or amendment,
or refer the nomination back to the historic preservation commission for
modification. A modified nomination shall require compliance with the same
procedure for designation as set forth above.
(3) City council approval of the ordinance or amendment shall constitute designation
of the landmark, landmark site, individually designated historic property or historic
district.
(1) Amendment And Rescission Of Designation: A designation may be amended or
rescinded upon petition to the commission and compliance with the same procedure
and according to the same criteria as set forth above for designation.
Sec. 25-6.1. Langworthy Historic Preservation District:
The properties hereinafter described are hereby designated as an historic preservation
district, according to the provisions of this chapter:
All of Lots 1 through 3, inclusive; all of Lot 4 excepting the northerly ten (10) feet
thereof, all of the south half of Lot 6; all of Lots 12 through 16, inclusive; and all of
Lots 12A through 16A, inclusive; all being in Pauling Langworthy's Addition. The
west fifteen (15) feet of lot 4; all of Lot 5, and Lot 6; all being in McCoy Subdivision.
All of Lots 1 through 6, inclusively, of Lot 2 and Lot 3; all of Lot 4; and all of Lots 5
through 8, inclusive, excepting the northerly twelve (12) feet of all of them; all being
in Mrs. L. A. Langworthy's Addition. All of Lots 1 through 12, inclusive; all of Lots 17
through 21, inclusive; and all of Lots 9 through 53, inclusive; all being in Julia
Langworthy's Addition. Lots 1 through 4, inclusive; Lot 1 of Lot 6; Lots 28 through
32, inclusive; Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 1 of Lot 33; and Lot 1 of Lot 2 of Lot 2 of Lot 33;
all being in T. S. Nairn's Dubuque Addition.
Sec. 25-6.2. Old Main Historic Preservation District:
The properties hereinafter described are hereby designated as an historic preservation
district, according to the provisions of this chapter:
All of city Lots 1 through 12, inclusive; all of city Lots 69 through 80, inclusive; and
the south sixty-four (64) feet of Lot 1 Block XV of Dubuque Downtown Plaza.
Sec. 25-6.3. Jackson Park Historic Preservation District:
The properties hereinafter described are hereby designated as an historic preservation
district, according to the provisions of this chapter:
Beginning at the intersection of West 17th and Heeb Streets, north along Heeb
Street to the south line of M. A. Rebman's Sub.; west along said line and the south
line of Duncan's Sub. to the west line of Lot 4-C.L. six hundred seventy-four (674)
feet; south along said line to the south line of Lot 2-5-C.L. 674; west along said line
and along the south line of Lot 1-5-C.L. 674 to Main Street; west across Main Street
and Madison Avenue to the north line of Lot 5-2-C.L. 673; continuing west along
said line to the west line of said lot; south along said line to Dorgan Place; west
along Dorgan Place to the east line of Lot 1-1A-Dorgan's Sub.; southwest along said
line and along the east line of Lot 1-1-Dorgan's Sub. and its extension of West 17th
Street; first south then in a counterclockwise manner along the westerly line of D.N.
Cooley's Sub. and its southerly extension to the north line of Lot 1-1-C.L. 667; east
along said line to the east line of said lot; south along said line and the east line of
Lot 2-3-C.L. 667 to the south along said line of Lot 2-1-C.L. 667; east along said line
to Bluff Street; south along Bluff Street to the south line of A.L. Brown's Sub.; west
along said line to the east line of Lot 769B of A. McDaniel's Sub.; south along said
line and the east right-of-way line of Grove Terrace and the east line of Corkery's
Sub. to the north line of Lorimer's Sub.; east along said line to the east line of Lot 1-
1-1 and 11 of Lorimer's Sub.; south along said line and its extension to West 9th
Street; east along West 9th Street to Locust Street; north along Locust Street to
West 10th Street; east along West 10th Street to the alley between Locust and Main
Streets; north along said alley to West 13th Street; east along West 13th Street to
Main Street; south along Main Street to the south line of the north 1/5-C.L. 465; east
along said line and its extension to the east line of the west 33 feet, north 1/5-C.L.
460; north along said line to West 13th Street; east along West 13th Street to Iowa
Street; north along Iowa Street to West 14th Street; east along West 14th Street to
the alley between Iowa Street and Central Avenue; north along said alley to West
17th Street; east along West 17th Street to Heeb Street, the point of beginning.
Sec. 25-6.4. Cathedral Historic Preservation District:
The properties hereinafter described are hereby designated as an historic preservation
district, according to provisions of this chapter:
Beginning at the intersection of Locust Street and West Seventh Street; southwest
along West Seventh Street to Bluff Street; northwest along Bluff Street to the
northwest line of Lot 5-C.L. 653A; southwest along said line to the southwest line of
said lot; southeast along said line to the northwest line of the north fifty (50) feet of
Lot 1-1-C.L. 653; southwest along said line to the northeast line of Coriell's Dubuque
Sub.; first southeast then in a clockwise manner along said line to West Fifth Street;
southeast along West Fifth Street; to the northwest line of the west one hundred
seven and five -tenths (107.5) feet -west one hundred seventy (170) feet-C.L. 624;
southwest along said line to the northeast line of Cooper Heights Sub; southeast
along said line and along the northeast line of Lot 1-1-1-1 C.L. 692 to the north right-
of-way line of West Fourth Street; southwest along said right-of-way line and along
the northwest line of Lot 2-1-1-1-C.L. 692 to Raymond Place; southeast along
Raymond Place to the northwest line of Fenelon Point Sub.; first northeast then in a
clockwise manner along said line to the southwest line of Lot 1-E. seventy-eight and
five -tenths (78.5) feet south one hundred (100) feet-C.L. 692; southeast along said
line to West Third Street to the southwest line of Saint Raphael's Add.; southwest
along said line to the northwest line of Lot 1-2-C.L. 694; first northeast then in a
clockwise manner along said line to the northwesterly most line of Pixler Place;
northeast along said line to the west right-of-way line of Bluff Street; southeast
across Bluff Street to the northeast line of C.L. 589A; continuing southeast along the
northeast line of C.L. 589A and the northeast line of C.L. 589 and the northeast line
of the north twenty-one (21) feet -north 1/2 C.L. 572 to Locust Street; northeast along
Locust Street to the southwest line of the south fifty (50) feet-C.L. 568; northwest
along said line to Bissell Lane; north along Bissell Lane to West Fourth Street;
northeast along West Fourth Street to Locust Street; northwest along Locust Street
to West Seventh Street, the place of beginning as described herein.
Sec. 25-6.5. West Eleventh Street Historic Preservation District:
The properties hereinafter described are hereby designated as an historic preservation
district, according to provisions of this chapter:
Beginning at the intersection of Loras Boulevard and Bluff Street; south along Bluff
Street to the south line of A.L. Brown's Sub.; west along said south line to the east
line of Lot 769B of A. McDaniel's Sub.; south along said east line and along the east
right-of-way line of Grove Terrace and along the east line of Corkery's Sub. to the
north line of Lorimer's Sub.; east along said north line to the east line of Lot 1-1-1-
11-Lorimer's Sub; south along said east line and its southerly extension to West 9th
Street; west along West 9th Street to the west line of Central Addition; north along
said west line to the south line of the east twenty-seven (27) feet -Lot 3-C.L. 703;
west along said south line to the west line of said lot; north along said west line to
the north line of the west one hundred thirty-nine (139) feet -Lot 3-C.L. 703; west
along said north line to the east line of Lot 2 -46A -Farley's Sub.; north along said
east line to Wilbur Street; west along Wilbur Street to the west line of Lot 2 -46A -
Farley's Sub.; south along said west line to the south line of Lot 1 -46 -Farley's Sub.;
west along said south line and along the south line of Lot 1 -45 -Farley's Sub. to the
west line of said Lot 1-45; north along said west line to Wilbur Street; west along
Wilbur Street to Spruce Street; south along Spruce Street to the south line of Lot 2-
43 -Farley's Sub.; west along said south line to the east line of the south eighty (80)
feet -Lot 37 -Farley's Sub.; north along said east line to the north line of said lot; west
along said north line to the east line of Lot 38 -Farley's Sub.; north along said east
line to Jefferson Street; west along Jefferson Street and along the south line of Lot
2-1-1-3-C.L. 738 to the west line of Lot 2-1-1-3-C.L. 738; north along said west line
and along the west line of Lot 1-1-1-3-C.L. 738 and along the west line of Lot 2-1-3-
C.L. 738 and along the west line of Lot 1-2-1-C.L. 738; to West Eleventh Street;
east along West Eleventh Street to the west line of Lot 12 of Cummin's Sub.; north
along the west lines of Lots 11, 10, 9 and 8 of Cummin's Sub.; north across Race
Street; north along the west line of Lot 6 of Cummin's Sub. to Chestnut Street; west
along Chestnut Street to the west property line of Lot 8 of Bissell's Dubuque; north
along the west property lines of Lots 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15 of Bissell's
Dubuque and the E. 150' of Lot 5 of C.L. 740; east along the north line of the E. 150'
of Lot 5 of C.L. 740 to Walnut Street; north along Walnut Street to Loras Boulevard;
east along Loras Boulevard to Henion Street; north along Henion Street to Pickett
Street; east along Pickett Street to the east line of Lot 2-7-C.L. 667; south along said
east line to the south line of Lot 1-4-C.L. 667; first east line then in a counter-
clockwise manner along the southerly lines of Lot 1-4-C.L. 667 and Lot 1-3-C.L. 667
to the west line of Lot 2-1-C.L. 667; south along said west line of the south line of
Lot 2-1-C.L. 667; east along said south line to Bluff Street; south along Bluff Street
to Loras Boulevard, the place of beginning.
Sec. 25-6.6. William M. Black Landmark:
The structure hereinafter described is hereby designated as a landmark, according to
the provisions of this chapter:
Sidewheeler Dredge William M. Black moored at Inner Levee of the Mississippi
River, commonly known as the Ice Harbor.
Sec. 25-6.7. Dubuque City Hall Landmark:
The property hereinafter described is hereby designated as a landmark, according to
the provisions of this chapter:
The building situated on the N 2/5 of City Lot 448 and the N 2/5 of City Lot 457,
commonly known as 50 West 13th Street.
Sec. 25-6.8. Dubuque County Courthouse Landmark:
The property hereinafter described is hereby designated as a landmark, according to
the provisions of this chapter:
The building situated on part of City Lot 286 and City Lots 287 to 288, commonly
known as 720 Central Avenue.
Sec. 25-6.9. Dubuque County Jail Landmark:
The property hereinafter described is hereby designated as a landmark, according to
the provisions of this chapter:
The building situated on City Lots 284 to 285 and part of City Lot 286, commonly
known as 36 West 8th Street.
Sec. 25-6.10. Julien Dubuque Monument Landmark:
The property hereinafter described is hereby designated as a landmark, according to
the provisions of this chapter:
The structure situated on Pt. Lot 1, Government Lots 1 and 2, located at terminus of
Monument Drive.
Sec. 25-6.11. Mathias Ham House Landmark:
The property hereinafter described is hereby designated as a landmark, according to
the provisions of this chapter:
The building situated on Lot 1 of Lot 531 Ham's Addition, commonly known as 2241
Lincoln Avenue.
Sec. 25-6.12. Shot Tower:
The property hereinafter described is hereby designated as a landmark, according to
the provisions of this chapter:
The Shot Tower structure situated on River Front Sub 1, located at terminus of
Commercial Street.
Sec. 25-6.13. Four Mounds Estate Historic District:
The property hereinafter described is hereby designated as a landmark, according to
the provisions of this chapter:
The buildings, structures, objects, sites, and property situated on Lot 1-1-2-1 & Lot
1-1-2-1-1 of SW -NW & Gov 1 & min Lot 331 & Lot 1 -7 -SW & Lot 2 -NW -NW all in
Sec 1 of T89N-R2E & Lot 1 & Lot 2-1-1-1 of Sub of 1-7 SW and SW of NW Sec 1
T89N-R2E & Gov Lot 1 a/k/a min Lot 331 & Lot 1-1-4, 2-2-4, 2-1-2-4, Lot 2 & 3 of
SW Sec 1 of T89N-R2E & Lot 1 Fountain Hill re -sub & Lot 16 John Deere Dub
Tractor Works & Lot 2-1-1-2-2 of SE 1/4 NE 1/4 Sec 2 of T89N-R2E 5th, commonly
known as 4900 Peru Road.
Sec. 25-7. Demolition Of Landmarks, Landmark Sites, Individually Designated Historic
Properties Or Structures In Historic Districts; Demolition By Neglect; Certificate Of
Economic Nonviability:
(a) Demolition Generally: Demolition of landmarks, landmark sites, individually
designated historic properties or structures within historic districts is prohibited
unless, upon application and after hearing, the commission issues a certificate of
appropriateness or a certificate of economic nonviability pursuant to subsection 25-
9(h) of this chapter.
(b) Demolition By Neglect Prohibited: The owner of real property in any historic district,
or of a landmark or landmark site, or individually designated historic property shall
preserve and keep from deterioration all buildings and structures located on such
real property. The owner shall repair the building or structure to correct any of the
following defects found by the city's designated enforcement officer:
(1) Parts which are improperly or inadequately attached so that they may fall and
injure persons or property;
(2) A deteriorated or inadequate foundation;
(3) Defective or deteriorated floor supports or floor supports that are insufficient to
carry the loads imposed;
(4) Walls, partitions or other vertical supports that split, lean, list or buckle due to
defect or deterioration or are insufficient to carry the load imposed;
(5) Ceilings, roofs, ceiling or roof supports, or other horizontal members which sag,
split, or buckle, due to defect or deterioration or are insufficient to support the load
imposed;
(6) Fireplaces and chimneys which list, bulge or settle due to defect or deterioration
or are of insufficient size or strength to carry the loads imposed;
(7) Deteriorated, crumbling or loose exterior stucco or mortar;
(8) Deteriorated or ineffective waterproofing of exterior walls, roofs, foundations or
floors, including broken windows and doors;
(9) Defective or lack of weather protection for exterior wall coverings, foundations or
floors, including broken windows and doors;
(10) Any default, defect or condition in the structure which renders it structurally
unsafe or not properly watertight;
(11) Accumulations of weeds, fallen trees or limbs, debris, abandoned vehicles, and
other refuse;
(12) Deterioration of any exterior feature so as to create a hazardous condition
which could make demolition necessary for the public safety; or
(13) Deterioration or removal after the effective date hereof of any unique
architectural feature which would detract from the original architectural style.
Sec. 25-8. Alteration Of Landmarks, Individually Designated Historic Properties,
Landmark Sites Or Structures In Historic Districts; Determination Of No Material Effect;
Certificate Of Appropriateness; Review Of Preservation Alternatives; Certificate Of
Economic Nonviability:
(a) After designation of a landmark, landmark site, individually designated historic
property or historic district by the city council, any proposed alteration or activity
which will affect a landmark, landmark site, individually designated historic property
or structure or site within any historic district, and for which a regulated permit or site
plan approval is required, shall be reviewed by the historic preservation commission;
however, nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent ordinary maintenance
or repair of any landmark, landmark site or structure or site within an historic district
where such maintenance or repair does not involve a material change of
appearance which necessitates issuance of a regulated permit or site plan approval
as herein defined.
(b) No regulated permit or site plan approval may be issued prior to review by the
commission.
(c) Upon review, the commission shall have the authority to take the following actions:
(1) Authorize The Proposed Project, Determination Of No Material Effect:
a. If an application submitted to the commission demonstrates compliance with
the "Secretary Of Interior's Standards And Guidelines For Archaeology And
Historic Preservation", the secretary of interior's "Standards And Guidelines For
The Treatment Of Historic Properties", and the "Secretary Of The Interior's
Standards For Rehabilitation And Guidelines For Rehabilitating Historic
Buildings", codified as 36 CFR 68, as amended, as established by this chapter
and, pursuant to the bylaws adopted by the commission, a determination may be
made that such work or activity would:
1. Not result in a material change in appearance; or
2. Not be visible from the public way.
b. The city manager or city manager's designee shall make such determination
and may issue a determination of no material effect, which shall authorize the
proposed work or activity to proceed without a public meeting of the commission.
(2) Approve The Proposed Project,. Certificate Of Appropriateness:
a. The commission shall issue a certificate of appropriateness if, upon application
and after conducting a review of the application, it finds:
1. That the property owner or the property owner's representative has
established that the proposed alteration or activity complies with the standards
for review set forth by this chapter and regulated by the commission and
conforms to the purpose and intent of this chapter; and
2. That creating, changing, destroying or affecting the exterior architectural
features of the structure, improvement or site upon which the work is to be done
will not have a substantial adverse effect on the aesthetic, historic or
architectural significance and value of either the property itself or of the
neighboring improvements in a district.
b. The issuance of a certificate of appropriateness shall enable the applicant to
obtain a regulated permit or site plan approval and to proceed with the proposed
alteration or activity.
(3) Disapprove The Proposed Project; Review Of Preservation Alternatives;
Certificate Of Appropriateness:
a. The commission shall issue a certificate of appropriateness, upon application
for and after conducting a review of preservation alternatives, it finds:
1. That the property owner or the property owner's representative has
established that the preservation alternatives for the proposed alteration or
activity comply with the standards for review set forth by this chapter and
regulated by the commission, and conform to the purpose and intent of this
chapter; and
2. That creating, changing, destroying or affecting the exterior architectural
features of the structure, improvement or site upon which the work is to be done
will not have a substantial adverse effect on the aesthetic, historic or
architectural significance and value of either the property itself or of the
neighboring improvements in a district.
b. The issuance of a certificate of appropriateness after a review of preservation
alternatives shall enable the applicant to obtain a regulated permit or site plan
approval and to proceed with the proposed alteration or activity.
(4) Disapprove The Proposed Project; Certificate Of Economic Nonviability: The
commission shall issue a certificate of economic nonviability, upon application or
upon its own motion, if:
a. A review of preservation alternatives has been conducted and a certificate of
appropriateness has been denied; and
b. The commission determines that disapproval of the proposed work or activity
would prevent the property owner from earning any reasonable economic return
from the property. In considering whether the property has been prevented from
earning any reasonable economic return, the commission shall deny the
certificate of nonviability where the inability to earn any reasonable economic
return has been created by the property owner's conduct including, but not limited
to, neglect of maintenance or absence of bona fide attempts to earn a reasonable
economic return.
(d) The building official, city engineer or other local authorities shall not issue a
regulated permit or site plan approval until there has been a determination of no
material effect or a certificate of appropriateness or a certificate of economic
nonviability issued.
(e) The transfer of a determination of no material effect, certificate of appropriateness
or certificate of economic nonviability from one structure, improvement or site to
another structure, improvement or site or from one person to another is prohibited.
(f) Each determination of no material effect, certificate of appropriateness or certificate
of economic nonviability issued under the provisions of this chapter shall expire and
become null and void if the alteration, construction, repair, removal, demolition or
excavation for which the determination of no material effect, certificate of
appropriateness or certificate of economic nonviability was issued is not initiated
within one year of its issuance.
Sec. 25-9. Procedure For The Review Of Plans; Application For Certificate Of
Appropriateness; Application For Review Of Preservation Alternatives; Application For
Certificate Of Economic Nonviability:
(a) Application for regulated permit shall be made to the appropriate city official. The
application shall state or the appropriate city official shall determine that the
proposed alteration, activity or demolition is to be done on a landmark, landmark
site, individually designated historic property or on a structure within an historic
district.
(b) Upon the filing of such permit application, the appropriate city official shall notify the
applicant that the matter must be reviewed by the historic preservation commission
before a regulated permit can be issued.
(c) If a permit application demonstrates compliance with the provisions for a
determination of no material effect as established by this chapter, then the city
manager or city manager's designee shall make such determination and may issue
a determination of no material effect, which shall authorize the proposed work or
activity to proceed without a public meeting of the commission. If a permit
application does not demonstrate compliance with the provisions for a determination
of no material effect as established by this chapter, then an application for design
review by the commission of the proposed work, activity or demolition must be made
by the applicant. Application for commission review shall be filed in the planning
services department.
(d) Unless otherwise mutually agreed upon by the applicant and the commission, the
commission shall meet within twenty one (21) days after the filing of the application
for commission review. The commission shall review the proposed project according
to the duties and powers specified in this chapter. In reviewing the proposed project,
the commission may confer with the applicant or the applicant's authorized
representative. The commission may require submission of such additional
drawings, sketches, photographs or other exhibits as it deems reasonably necessary
for consideration of the application.
(e) The commission shall approve or disapprove such plan.
(f) If the proposed project is approved, the commission shall issue a certificate of
appropriateness.
(g) If the commission disapproves such proposed project, it shall state its reasons and
shall transmit to the applicant a written record of its disapproval. The commission
may propose appropriate revisions of the applicant's proposal which, if adopted,
would cause the commission to reconsider its disapproval. The applicant may make
modifications to the proposed project and shall have the right to resubmit a modified
proposal at any time.
(h) Prior to filing an application for a certificate of economic nonviability, as provided for
in subsection (i) of this section, the applicant shall file an application for a review of
preservation alternatives. This application shall document the applicant's attempts to
evaluate and obtain "preservation alternatives" as defined herein, including, but not
limited to, financing, tax incentives, preservation grants, restoration alternatives and
other incentives sufficient to allow the applicant to earn a reasonable economic
return from the property.
(1) After a review of the preservation alternatives, the commission shall approve or
disapprove such plan.
(2) If the proposed project is approved, the commission shall issue a certificate of
appropriateness.
(3) If the commission disapproves such proposed project, it shall state its reasons
and shall transmit to the applicant a written record of its disapproval. The
commission may propose appropriate revisions of the applicant's proposal that, if
adopted, would cause the commission to reconsider its disapproval. The applicant
may make modifications to the proposed project and shall have the right to resubmit
a modified proposal at any time.
(i) If the commission disapproves such proposed project after a review of preservation
alternatives, it may, upon application or on its own motion, consider issuing a
certificate of economic nonviability.
(1) Certificate Of Economic Nonviability: Upon application or motion for a certificate
of economic nonviability, the commission shall schedule a public meeting on that
application or motion.
(2) Data To Be Provided By The Applicant: The commission may solicit expert
testimony or require that the applicant for a certificate of economic nonviability make
submissions concerning any or all of the following information before rendering its
decision:
a. Estimate of the cost of the proposed construction, alteration, demolition or
removal and an estimate of any additional cost that would be incurred to comply
with the recommendations of the historic preservation commission for changes
necessary for the issuance of a certificate of appropriateness;
b. A report from a licensed engineer or architect with experience in rehabilitation
as to the structural soundness of any structures and their suitability for
rehabilitation;
c. Estimated market value of the property in its current condition; after completion
of the proposed construction, alteration, demolition or removal; after any changes
recommended by the commission; and, in the case of a proposed demolition,
after renovation of the existing property for continued use;
d. In the case of a proposed demolition, an estimate from an architect, developer,
real estate consultant, appraiser or other real estate professional experienced in
rehabilitation, as to the economic feasibility of rehabilitation or reuse of the
existing structure on the property;
e. The amount paid for the property, the date of purchase and the person from
whom purchased, including a description of the relationship, if any, between the
owner of record or the applicant and the person from whom the property was
purchased, and any terms of financing between the seller and buyer;
f. If the property is income producing, the annual gross income from the property
for the previous two (2) years;
g. Itemized operating and maintenance expenses for the previous two (2) years;
and depreciation deduction and annual cash flow before and after debt service, if
any, during the same period;
h. The remaining balance on any mortgage or other financing secured by the
property and annual debt service, if any, for the previous two (2) years;
i. All appraisals obtained within the previous two (2) years by the owner or
applicant in connection with the purchase, financing or ownership of the property;
j. Any listing of the property for sale or rent, price asked and offers received, if
any, within the previous two (2) years;
k. The assessed value of the property according to the two (2) most recent
assessments;
I. The amount of real estate taxes for the previous two (2) years and whether or
not they have been paid;
m. The form of ownership or operation of the property, whether sole
proprietorship, for profit or not for profit corporation, limited partnership, joint
venture or other;
n. Any other information considered necessary by the commission to make a
determination as to whether the property does yield or may yield any reasonable
economic return to the property owner(s), including, but not limited to, the income
tax bracket of the owner(s) or applicant(s) or of the principal investor(s) in the
property;
o. Proof of the applicant's efforts to obtain financing, tax incentives, preservation
grants and other incentives sufficient to allow the applicant to earn a reasonable
and an economic return from the property; and
p. A showing of the applicant's efforts in ongoing maintenance and repair.
(3) Determination Of Economic Nonviability: The commission shall review all of the
evidence and information required of an applicant for a certificate of economic
nonviability; and
a. If the commission finds that disapproval of the proposed work would prevent
the property owner from earning any reasonable economic return from the
property, the commission shall:
1. Immediately issue a certificate of economic nonviability; or
2. At its discretion, postpone, for a period not to exceed one hundred eighty
(180) days, the issuance of a certificate of economic nonviability. During this
time, the commission shall investigate strategies which would allow the property
owner to earn a reasonable economic return from the property. No regulated
permit shall be issued during this time unless a certificate of appropriateness
has been secured. If, at the end of the one hundred eighty (180) day period, the
commission, after a public meeting, finds that the property owner still cannot
earn any reasonable economic return from the property, it shall issue a
certificate of economic nonviability.
b. If the commission finds, after initial review or after the one hundred eighty (180)
day period of postponement, that the property owner has, in fact, earned or is
able to earn a reasonable economic return from the property, then the
commission shall deny the application for a certificate of economic nonviability.
(j) No regulated permit shall be issued authorizing a material change in appearance of a
landmark, landmark site or of a structure or site within an historic district until there
is a determination of no material effect or a certificate of appropriateness or a
certificate of economic nonviability filed with the building official or the city official
authorized to issue the necessary regulated permit.
(k) In the event the commission disapproves of a proposed project, the notice of
disapproval shall be binding upon the building official, city engineer or other local
authority, and no permit shall be issued in such a case.
(I) The failure of the commission to approve or disapprove an application for a
certificate of appropriateness within sixty (60) days from the date of the filing of an
application, unless an extension is agreed upon mutually by the applicant and the
commission, shall be deemed to constitute approval, unless within such sixty (60)
days the commission has made a determination of economic nonviability and has
suspended its decision regarding a certificate of economic nonviability pursuant to
subsection (i)(3)a2 of this section.
Sec. 25-10. Standards For Review:
(a) The commission shall consider each design review on the merits of the individual
case, with due deliberation given to each proposed change(s) and its sympathetic
relationship to the specific historic setting, architectural or historic significance,
extent of previous alteration, use of original materials and quality of design of the
existing structure or site. Commission approval of a particular type of alteration or
activity shall not establish a binding precedent for future commission action, but may
constitute an additional factor to be considered in subsequent design reviews
involving the same type of alteration or activity.
(b) The "Secretary Of Interior's Standards And Guidelines For Archaeology And Historic
Preservation", the secretary of interior's "Standards And Guidelines For The
Treatment Of Historic Properties", and the "Secretary Of The Interior's Standards
For Rehabilitation And Guidelines For Rehabilitating Historic Buildings", codified as
36 CFR 68, as amended, shall provide the guidelines by which the commission shall
review an application for a certificate of appropriateness or certificate of economic
nonviability, and any subsequent revisions of these standards and guidelines by the
secretary of the interior shall be adopted by the commission.
(c) The commission shall also be guided by the "Architectural Guidelines For Historic
Structures In The Historic Districts Of The City Of Dubuque, Iowa"; the "Streetscape
And Landscape Guidelines For The Historic Districts Of The City Of Dubuque,
Iowa"; and any design standards specified in the ordinance or amendment
designating the landmark, landmark site or historic district.
Sec. 25-11. Appeals From Commission Action:
(a) An aggrieved party may appeal the commission's action to the city council by filing a
notice of appeal with the planning services department within thirty (30) days from
the date of notice of the commission's action.
(b) Upon filing of a notice of appeal, the planning services department shall immediately
transmit such notice and the record of the action before the commission to the city
clerk.
(c) On appeal, the city council shall consider only the record of the action before the
commission. No new matter may be considered.
(d) The city council shall consider whether the commission has exercised its powers
and followed the guidelines established by law and the historic preservation
ordinance (this chapter), and whether the commission's action was patently arbitrary
or capricious.
(e) The city council may affirm or reverse the commission's action, or may refer the
matter back to the commission for such further action as may be appropriate. The
city clerk shall give written notice of the city council's decision on appeal within
seven (7) days of the city council's decision to the appellant and the historic
preservation commission.
(f) An appellant who is not satisfied by the decision of the city council may appeal within
sixty (60) days of the city council's decision to the district court for Dubuque County,
pursuant to Iowa Code section 303.34.
Sec. 25-12. Inspection:
(a) After a certificate of appropriateness or certificate of economic nonviability has been
issued and a regulated permit granted to the applicant, the building official, city
engineer or other local authority may from time to time inspect the work authorized
and shall take such action as is necessary to enforce compliance with the approved
plans.
(b) Historic preservation commissioners may from time to time inspect, from the public
way, the work authorized and shall advise the building official or other enforcement
authority as necessary to enforce compliance with the approved plans.
Sec. 25-13. Violations; Penalties:
It shall be unlawful for any person to disobey, omit, neglect or refuse to comply with any
provision of this chapter, and such person shall be subject to the provisions of sections
1-8 and 1-15 through 1-17 of this code.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect upon publication, as provided by law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 5th day of June, 2006.
/s/Ann E. Michalski, Mayor Pro -Tem
Attest:
/s/Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald Newspaper the 9th day of June, 2006.
/s/Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
City Clerk
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