Ordinance 53-06OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 53-06
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11 (BUILDING REGULATIONS) OF THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 11-4
DEMOLITION PERMITS IN CONSERVATION DISTRICTS TO PROHIBIT
DEMOLITION BY NEGLECT
Whereas, the Historic Preservation Commission has recommended an
amendment to Chapter 11 (Building Regulations) of the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances regarding prohibition of demolition of neglect in conservation districts; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has established conservation districts to allow for
the City Council's review of demolition permits that might impact buildings of historic or
architectural significance in these districts; and
Whereas, the City Council has appointed a Historic Preservation Commission to
review demolition permits in conservation districts, and provide recommendations to the
City Council; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that the recommended amendments to Chapter
11 are consistent with the goals and objectives of the City's Comprehensive Plan and
the purpose and intent of the City's Code of Ordinances.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. Section 11-4 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is hereby
amended by adding the following new subsection (h) as follows:
(h) Demolition By Neglect Prohibited: The owner of real property in any conservation
district 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) Deteriorated or ineffective waterproofing of exterior walls, roofs, foundations or
floors, including broken windows and doors;
(2) Defective or lack of weather protection for exterior wall coverings, foundations or
floors, including broken windows and doors;
(3) Any default, defect or condition in the structure which renders it structurally unsafe
or not properly watertight; or
(4) Deterioration of any exterior feature so as to create a hazardous condition which
could make demolition necessary for the public safety.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication, as
provided by law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 5th day of July,2006.
/s/Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
/s/Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald Newspaper the 14th day of July, 2006.
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/s/Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC
City Clerk