HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 24-4940 - Zoning Code Amendment - Redemption Centers - PUBLISH 11-14-24Prepared by: Madison Conley, Associate Planner, 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5132
Ordinance No. 24-4940
Ordinance amending Title 14, Zoning Code, to allow redemption centers in
commercial and industrial zones. (REZ24-0007).
Whereas, the Iowa’s Beverage Containers Control Law was amended in June 2022 to allow
stores to opt out of redeeming containers if there is a redemption center nearby or if other criteria
are met; and
Whereas, there is interest from a local business that operates a redemption center to expand
services, improve collection processes, and provide better access to the community; and
Whereas, the Comprehensive Plan includes a goal that aims to increase and diversify the property
tax base by encouraging the retention and expansion of existing businesses that are compatible
with Iowa City’s economy and a strategy focused on creating an attractive economic environment
with streamlined, business-friendly culture by making regulatory and permitting processes clear;
and
Whereas, the Comprehensive Plan includes a goal that focuses on encouraging a healthy mix of
independent, locally-owned businesses and national businesses and a strategy focused on
retaining and encouraging the growth of existing locally-owned businesses; and
Whereas, the Comprehensive Plan includes a goal to raise awareness and expand opportunities
for waste reduction, energy efficiency, stormwater management and other environmental issues;
and
Whereas, the City Council adopted the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan in 2018 and declared
a Climate Crisis in 2019; and established a goal to reduce carbon emissions by 45% from 2010
levels by 2030; and
Whereas, the proposed amendments allow redemption centers to locate throughout the
community in commercial and industrial zones; and
Whereas, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the Title 14 Zoning
Code amendments at its meeting on September 18, 2024; and
Whereas, it is in the City’s best interest to adopt this ordinance.
Now, therefore, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa:
Section I. Iowa City Code Title 14 “Zoning Code” is hereby amended by deleting the strikethrough
text, adding the underlined text, and renumbering subsequent paragraphs accordingly:
A. Amend Table 2C-1: Principal Uses Allowed In Commercial Zones in Section 14-2C-2:
Commercial Zones, Land Uses Allowed, by adding the following underlined text:
Table 2C-1: Principal Uses Allowed in Commercial Zones
Use Categories Subgroups CO-1 CN-1 CH-1 CI-1 CC-2 CB-2 CB-5 CB-10 MU
Redemption Center PR PR P P PR PR PR PR PR
B. Amend Table 2D-1: Principal Uses Allowed In Industrial And Research Zones in Section 14-
2D-2: Industrial And Research Zones, Land Uses Allowed, by adding the following underlined
text:
Table 2D-1: Principal Uses Allowed in Industrial And Research Zones
Use Categories Subgroups I-1 I-2 RDP ORP
Redemption
Center
P P P P
C. Amend 14-4A-4: Commercial Use Categories, by adding the following underlined text and
deleting the following text with a strikethrough:
J. Redemption Center Uses:
1. Characteristics: An indoor facility that collects bottles and cans from consumers,
distributes payment of the refund value, and may utilize compressing machines.
2. Examples: Redemption center facilities.
3. Accessory Uses: Offices; off street parking.
4. Exceptions:
a. Recycling processing facilities are classified as waste related uses.
b. Establishments that offer beverages for sale are classified as either sales
oriented retail, alcohol sales oriented retail, eating establishment, or drinking
establishment.
JK. Surface Passenger Services:
…
KL. Vehicle Repair Uses:
…
D. Amend 14-4B-4B: Commercial Uses, by adding the following underlined text:
…
24. Redemption Center Uses in the CO-1, CN-1, CC-2, CB-2, CB-5, CB-10, And MU Zone:
a. Redemption center uses are limited to five thousand (5,000) square feet gross floor
area.
b. Outdoor storage of any materials is prohibited.
…
E. Amend Table 5A-2: Minimum Parking Requirements For All Zones, Except The CB-5, CB-10,
Riverfront Crossings Zones And Eastside Mixed Use District in Section 14-5A-4: Minimum
Parking Requirements, by adding the following underlined text:
Table 5A-2: Minimum Parking Requirements For All Zones, Except The CB-5, CB-10, Riverfront
Crossings Zones And Eastside Mixed Use District
Use Categories Subgroups Parking Requirement Bicycle Parking
… … … …
Commercial uses:
Quick vehicle
servicing
… … …
Redemption Center 1 space per 1,000 square feet of floor area None required
Retail … … …
… … … …
Section II. Repealer. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provision of this
Ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section III. Severability. If any section, provision or part of the Ordinance shall be adjudged to be
invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a
whole or any section, provision or part thereof no adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
Section IV. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval, and
publication, as provided by law.
Passed and approved this 4th day of November 2024.
s/Bruce Teague, Mayor
Attest:s/ Kellie Grace, City Clerk
*Submitted to publish on 11/18/2024