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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-11-03 OrdinanceItem Number: 10.b. CITY OF IOWA CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT November 3, 2025 Ordinance amending Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 5, entitled "Parking Meter Zones and Parking Lots," Section 6, entitled "Penalties; Parking Tickets," to provide for an updated and streamlined process to appeal parking tickets and Chapter 9, entitled "Towing and Impoundment Procedures," Section 4, entitled "Impoundment for Accumulated Parking Violations," to increase the amount of accumulated parking fines that result in adding a vehicle to the impound list from $50.00 to $150.00. (First Consideration) Prepared By: Reviewed By: Fiscal Impact: Staff Recommendation Commission Recommendations Attachments: Ordinance Curtis Brenton, Operations Supervisor Darian Nagle-Gamm, Director of Transportation Services Jennifer Schwickerath, Assistant City Attorney N/A Approval N/A Executive Summary: The proposed ordinance amendments are intended to update and streamline the process for the administrative review of parking violations. It is anticipated that the changes will increase the efficiency of the process. The proposal would decrease the time window for a customer to request administrative review from the City from 20 days to 7 days. Reviews of violations that cite one or more reasons published on the City's website will be conducted by Transportation Services staff, typically a customer service representative under management oversight. All other reviews will be handled by the City Manager or their designee, typically a Transportation Services supervisor. The proposal would introduce a 10-day window for customers unsuccessful in the City administrative review to appeal the matter in magistrate court as a simple misdemeanor. The proposal includes raising the threshold for unpaid parking tickets and ramp fees that result in a vehicle being added to the impound list from $50.00 to $150.00. Additionally, vehicle unlock fees would be removed, as these fees are no longer assessed. Background / Analysis: There is a significant backlog with the current process for administrative review of parking tickets, and it is anticipated that these changes will provide for a more efficient, staff and customer friendly process. The current process in 9-5-6 requires a three member panel to include the parking supervisor, a member of the police department, and one other City staff member to conduct the administrative review. Changing the process to allow for one Parking Department staff member to conduct the administrative review would improve response times to customers and decrease staff time. The administrative review of parking tickets submitted with the following explanations would be reviewed by Transportation Services Staff. • Lack of knowledge of parking regulations • Other vehicles were parked improperly and were not cited • Customer has never been cited before for similar offenses • Only parked illegally for a short period of time • Commercial vehicle with no signage shown • Class/appointment ran late • Ride share or delivery vehicle (e.g. Uber or DoorDash) • Inability to pay the amount of the citation issued • Inclement weather • Operation of vehicle by another person • Untimely (administrative review requested after 7 days from the issuance of the ticket) The administrative review of parking tickets submitted with an explanation not listed above would be reviewed by the City Manager or the City Manager's designee. Information on how to request an administrative review of a parking ticket would continue to be provided on the parking ticket and customers can request an administrative review through the online portal on the City's website or on a form downloaded from the City's website or picked up at the Parking Office. 16,6 Prepared by: J. Schwickemth, Asst. City Attorney, 410 E. Washington S4 Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-3565030 Ordinance No. Ordinance amending Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 5, entitled "Parking Meter Zones and Parking Lots," Section 6, entitled 'Penalties; Parking Tickets," to provide for an updated and streamlined process to appeal parking tickets and Chapter 9, entitled "Towing and Impoundment Procedures," Section 4, entitled "Impoundment for Accumulated Parking Violations," to increase the amount of accumulated parking fines that result in adding a vehicle to the impound list from $50.00 to $150.00. Whereas, the Iowa City Code section 9-5-6 provides the process for a driver or owner of a vehicle to appeal a parking violation; and Whereas, the current Iowa City Code section 9-5-6 outlines a process that is unsustainable and said provision should be amended to update and streamline the process to allow for a more efficient, staff and customer friendly process for administrative review of parking tickets; and Whereas, Iowa City Code section 9-9-4 provides that a vehicle may be impounded for accumulated parking violations of $50.00 or more; and Whereas, it is appropriate to increase the threshold for the impoundment of a vehicle for unpaid parking tickets from $50.00 to $150.00 or more; and Whereas, it is in the best interest of the City to adopt this ordinance. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa: Section I. Amendment. 1. Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 5, entitled "Parking Meter Zones and Parking Lots." Section 6, entitled 'Penalties; Parking Tickets," Subsection A., entitled "Parking Violations" is amended by deleting the strike - through text as follows: The penalties for violations of parking regulations shall be as provided in the schedule of fees, title 3, chapter 4 of this code. Parking violations may be charged on a notice of fine (ticket), and if the driver or owner charged admits the violation, payment of the scheduled penalty shall be paid to the department of finance. If the driver or owner charged desires to contest the violation, the violation may be appealed tq the Pa9k Ro V slat GA Faview paRel as provided in subsection B of this section or may be charged and filed with the district court on a standard traffic citation pursuant to the code of Iowa, as amended, as provided in subsection C of this section. 2. Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 5, entitled "Parking Meter Zones and Parking Lots," Section 6, entitled "Penalties; Parking Tickets," Subsection B., entitled "Administrative Review" is amended by adding the underlined text and deleting the strike -through text as follows: A driver or owner charged with a parking violation may request an administrative review within seven 7 twenty0) calendar days of the date the parking ticket was issued. The request shall be made through the online Portal accessed throuqh the Citv's website or on the form provided by the ON review panel shall consider the defenses or mitigating circumstances set forth on the review request terra and shall base its findings and determination thereon. The panel--raay—dismiss Any any notice of fine (ticket) may be dismissed for good cause, and upon dismissal, the City city shall refund the fine money paid by the appealing party, less any unpaid parking fines then owing by the driver or owner charged. 3. Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 5, entitled "Parking Meter Zones and Parking Lots," Section 6, entitled "Penalties; Parking Tickets," Subsection C., entitled "Violation Not Dismissed by Administrative Review is amended by adding the underlined text and deleting the strike -through text as follows: A driver or owner charged with a parking violation on a notice of fine (ticket) whose violation was reviewed but not dismissed by the administrative review panel may request that the violation be charged on a standard traffic citation and tried in magistrate court as a simple misdemeanor. This request must be made within ten (10) calendar days of the date the administrative review decision was issued. If the driver or owner is found not guilty or the charge is dismissed by the magistrate, the City eity shall refund any fine money paid for the violation. If found guilty, the driver or owner shall be credited with all fine money previously paid for the violation. 4. Title 9, entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Chapter 9, entitled "Towing and Impoundment Procedures," Section 4, entitled "Impoundment for Accumulated Parking Violations," Subsection A., entitled "Determination of Towing and Impoundment" is amended by adding the underlined text and deleting the strike -through text as follows: If any vehicle has accumulated a combination of parking violations, and/or ramp charges, , totaling one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) ($50.00) or more, such vehicle may be towed and impounded or may be impounded by use of a "Denver boot" or similar device, as hereafter provided. 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 not 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 day of 2025. Mayor Attest: City Clerk Approved by City AttomeyX Office (Jennifer Schwickerath — 10/29/2025) It was moved by and seconded by That the Ordinance as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Alter Bergus Harmsen Moe Salih Teague Weilein First Consideration November 3, 2025 Vote for passage: AYES: Alter, Bergus, Harmsen, Moe, Salih, Teague, Weilein NAYS: None ABSENT: None Second Consideration Vote for passage: Date Item Number: 10.c. CITY OF IOWA CITY COUNCIL ACTION REPORT November 3, 2025 Ordinance amending Titles 15, 16, and 18 of the City Code to adopt and incorporate the SUDAS Design Manual and Specifications, General Supplemental Design Standards and Specifications, and City of Iowa City Design Supplement and Specifications. (Second Consideration) Prepared By: Joe Welter, Senior Engineer Alexandra Bright, Asst. City Attorney Reviewed By: Ron Knoche, Public Works Director Jason Havel, City Engineer Eric Goers, City Attorney Geoff Fruin, City Manager Fiscal Impact: N/A Staff Recommendation: Approval Commission Recommendations: N/A Attachments: Ordinance Executive Summary: This is an ordinance amending Titles 15, 16, and 18 of the City Code to adopt and incorporate the SUDAS Design Manual and Specifications, General Supplemental Design Standards and Specifications, and City of Iowa City Design Supplement and Specifications. State law requires a public hearing when adopting a statewide code. A copy of the proposed ordinance and the SUDAS manual are available in the City Clerk's office. Background / Analysis: The City of Iowa City currently uses the Statewide Urban Design and Specifications (SUDAS) Standard Specifications, General Supplemental Specifications, and the City of Iowa City Supplemental Specifications as specifications for all public improvement projects, adopted by resolution on May 15, 2018. The City desires to align its design standards with the specifications and currently accepted practices in the engineering industry across the state by adopting the SUDAS Design Manual, General Supplemental Design Standards, and City of Iowa City Design Supplement as the City's new design standards for use in all public improvement projects and construction within the right-of-way, as well as any extraterritorial areas required to be built to City standards pursuant to any fringe area agreement. Prepared by: Alexandra Bnght, Asst. City Attorney 410 E. Washington Street, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-356-5030 Ordinance No. Ordinance amending Titles 15, 16, and 18 of the City Code to adopt and incorporate the SUDAS Design Manual and Specifications, General Supplemental Design Standards and Specifications, and City of Iowa City Design Supplement and Specifications Whereas, the City currently uses the Iowa City Interim Municipal Design Standards for the design of public improvements, adopted in March 1996; and Whereas, the City currently uses the Statewide Urban Design and Specifications (SUDAS) Standard Specifications, General Supplemental Specifications, and the City of Iowa City Supplemental Specifications as specifications for all public improvement projects, adopted by resolution on May 15, 2018; and Whereas, the City now desires to align its design standards with the specifications and currently accepted practices in the engineering industry across the state by adopting the SUDAS Design Manual (2024 Edition), General Supplemental Design Standards, and City of Iowa City Design Supplement as the City's new design standards for use in all public improvement projects and construction within the right-of-way, as well as any extraterritorial areas required to be built to City standards pursuant to any fringe area agreement; and Whereas, the City also desires to amend Title 16 to codify the specifications; and Whereas, these new design standards and specifications necessitate amendments to other provisions of the Code of Ordinances to incorporate necessary cross references and eliminate conflicting provisions, as well as eliminate duplicative definitions; and Whereas, Staff has reviewed the SUDAS Design Manual and prepared the City of Iowa City Design Supplement; and Whereas, the SUDAS Board of Directors periodically approves general supplemental design standards and specifications in response to innovations and changes in construction technologies, methods, and materials, which are then annually incorporated into its Design Manual and Specifications; and Whereas, Staff recommends amendments to Title 15 "Land Subdivisions", Title 16 "Public Works", and Title 18 "Site Plan Review" of the City Code to adopt, incorporate and align the code with these design standards and specifications. Now, therefore, be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Iowa City, Iowa that the Iowa City Code of Ordinances shall be amended as follows: Section 1. Delete Table 15-1 Standards for Street Rights -of -Way. Section 2. Delete Section 15-3-12 Specifications; Section 16-IA-4 Prohibited Surface Materials in Certain Areas; Section 16-3G-7 Dry and Wet Bottom Storm Water Management Facilities, and indicate such sections are reserved. Ordinance No. Page 2 Section 3. Amend Sections 16-1G-3; 16-2A-4; 16-2A-5; 16-3C-2; 16-3010; 16-3E-6; and 16-3G- 9 by replacing "director of public works, or designee; "director or designee; "director of public works; and "public works director" with "Director." Section 4. Amend the following sections of Title 15 "Land Subdivisions" by inserting the underlined words and deleting those stricken through, renumbering remaining provisions as necessary: a. 15-1-8(A) Modifications of Requirements, paragraph (1): Upon recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission or on its own motion, the City Council may vary, modify or waive the requirements of chapter 3, "Subdivision Design Standards Provisions and Required Public Improvements", of this title, provided one of the following qualifying circumstances are met: b. 15-2-2 Preliminary Plat, B. Plat Specifications and Accompanying Information: e. Contours at five two foot QV) intervals or less. c. 15-2-3 Final Plat, A. Submission Required, paragraph 2: d. Construction plans according to the Design Standards set forth in Title 16, Chapter 4. spas fiGat 9R6 ef the aity ang nee . d. 15-2-3 Final Plat, C. Accompanying Documents: 6. Construction Plans: A complete set of construction plans for all public improvements, meeting Design Standards set forth in Title 16, Chapter 4sity specifieatie%, must be submitted to the city engineer's office. e. 15-3: Subdivision Design Standards Provisions and Required Public Improvements, Section 1: General Requirements: A. Design of the subdivision shall comply with the staadards-ef this chapter, provide for the orderly growth and development of the city, demonstrate consistency with the Iowa City comprehensive plan and any specific adopted district plans, and take into consideration the natural features of the site and patterns of adjacent development. C. "Public improvements", as defined in this title, shall be constructed and installed according to the Specifications and Design Standards set forth in Title 16, Chapter 4. D. Construction plans and specifications, including clans for subdivision erosion control measures, shall be submitted to and approved by the city engineer for approval prior to construction. E. Prior to acceptance of public improvements, record of construction drawings must be submitted to the city engineer in hard copy and digital form. f. 15-3-2: Streets and Circulation: Ordinance No. Page 3 A. Connectivity of Streets, Sidewalks, And Trails: Subdivisions shall provide for continuation and extension of arterial, collector and local streets, sidewalks and trails in accordance with the following standards: C. Street Types: 1. Table 16 1, "StandaFels FOF Street R ghts Gf Way", Of th 6 Best OR pmvidss-a Public street rights -of -way shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the Specifications and Design Standards set forth in Title 16 Chapter 4, except for those subdivisions regulated by Article 14-2H (Form- Based Zones And Standards). When designing a subdivision, street types should be chosen based on the intended function of the street and anticipated level of traffic. The city will review the proposed streets and determine the appropriate street type based on the factors set forth in this section. E. Wag-rements-and Construction Standards: 1. All right of way improvements must be designed and constructed according with the design and GonstFyGt on standaFds e6tabi shad by the G ty. Said standards pecifications and Design Standards set forth in Title 16, Chapter 4. 23. ' . In residential areas, center medians for cul-de-sacs and loop streets are required to be landscaped to at least the S1 standard as described in title 14, chapter 5, article F, "Screening and Buffering Standards", of this code. The subdivider's agreement shall designate and set forth procedures for property owners or a homeowners' association to maintain the landscaped area within the center median of loop streets and cul-de-sacs. Said instrument shall provide that if said services are not provided as required therein, the city shall have the right to perform said services, and the cost thereof shall be a lien and charge against all of the subject lots. Ordinance No. Page 4 to city spesifisat GFr.. K. Cost Sharing For Street Upgrades: 1. At the discretion of the City, subdivisions may be approved that access existing public streets that do not meet the G tystandards Specifications and Design Standards set forth in Title 16, Chapter 4 ("city standards"), provided the subdivider contributes toward the future reconstruction cost of bringing the segment of the subject street that abuts the subject property to City standards. When determining whether such an approval will be granted, the City will evaluate the street based on factors such as roadway surface, sight distance, anticipated traffic levels, and pedestrian/bicycle facilities. If the City permits a development to access a street that does not meet City standards, the subdivider shall contribute to the cost as follows: g. 15-3-3 Sidewalks, Trails and Pedestrian Connections: Public sidewalks, trails, and pedestrian connections shall be constructed in the public right of way according to the following standards: A. Sidewalks, trails, and pedestrian connections shall be constructed according to . to the Specifications and Design Standards set forth in Title 16 Chapter 4 101111111111�- . When an eight -ten foot (108') sidewalk is required, the city, at its discretion, will either pay for the excess pavement required for the developer to install as eight -ten foot (10@') sidewalk rather than a five foot (6) sidewalk, or collect the estimated cost of the five foot (5') sidewalk from the developer and apply said cost to construction of an eight -ten foot (109') sidewalk by the city. Any payment of excess pavement costs by the city shall be pursuant to state law. Ordinance No. Page 5 G. In residential subdivisions, blocks longer than six hundred feet (600') must have midblock pedestrian connections between adjacent streets, unless said connection is deemed to be unnecessary and is waived by the city. At the time of subdivision, these connections must be platted as minimum fifteen foot (15') wide easements; if the connecting sidewalk is greater than five feet (6) in width, the easement must be at least twenty feet (20') wide. The area and sidewalk within the pedestrian easement must be maintained by adjacent property owners according to the subdivi 194 easement agreement in a manner similar to maintenance requirements for public sidewalks. h. 15-3-14 Off -site bests-fer Public Improvements: B. Off -site public improvements shall be designed and constructed according to the Specifications and Design Standards set forth in Title 16, Chapter j7pWns-and and shall be of sufficient size and capacity to serve the full area capable of being served by the type of improvement so that the City will not be required to construct parallel or duplicate facilities. If said infrastructure is greater in size than that needed to service the subdivision itself, the City, at its discretion, may share in the expense thereof. When ssuch cost sharing shall be BGGGFd Fig te the PF8G8dUFe set feFth by the G ly manage is required, the payment of excess costs by the City shall be pursuant to state law. Section 5. Amend the following sections of Title 16 "Public Works" by inserting the underlined words and deleting those stricken through, renumbering remaining provisions as necessary: a. 16-1A-1 Definitions DIRECTOR: Director of Public Works, or designe . b. 16-1A-2: Protection of Public Right -of -Way Generally: The Ddirector Oi$ubAc-Works shall be responsible for construction, management and maintenance of public right of way. c. 16-1A-5: Debris on Public Right -of -Way: C. Summary Removal By City: In addition to the provisions of this section, whenever, in the judgment of the Director ofpub! is -works or the police chief, an emergency exists creating a health or safety hazard which requires immediate removal of debris from the public right of way, the City may remove the debris and assess the removal cost against the property from which the debris was removed, for collection in the same manner as a property tax, as provided by state law. d. 16-1C-3: Construction and Repair: A. Sidewalks must be constructed, reconstructed and repaired in accordance with the Specifications and Design Standards set forth in Title 16 Chapter 4.43wa-£ify Ordinance No. Page 6 e. 16-1D-1: Definitions: DIRECTOR: The 9 ty manageF of the city or designee. BFdgeGonstrwGti , partment of transportation, Amer, Iowa. UTILITY: Any public utility regulated by the Iowa Utilities Board semmerse Gomm Asian or its successor and/or persons holding a franchise or other agreement with the city or other entities. f. 16-1D-7: Backfilling: A. Backfilling Under o9r Near Within -Two -Feet -6f Paved Surfaces: The Ttrenches feFaN-substrastures under or near paved surfaces and -traveled -ways ec+vithin-twe shall be backfilled as required by the Design Standards set forth in Title 16, Chapter 4A96 9R GWREwds established by the Gity, asappreved B. Backfilling Of Unpaved Areas And Parkways: Excavated soil from unpaved and untraveled ways shall be placed in accordance with the Specifications and Design Standards set forth in Title 16, Chapter 4. g. 16-1 D-8: Repairs of Surfaces: rcuri�rs-rrtrnra�-.r.�rr.�rn.:n� h. 16-3A-2: DEFINITIONS As used in this article Chaptef, the following definitions shall apply: . garbage, refuse, rubbish, and other similar discarded solid or semisolid materials, including but not limited to such materials L 16-3A-3: MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS: A. Connections: Ordinance No. Page 7 1. Before the permanent improvements of any street, highway, avenue, alley, public ground or place whereon city utilities are located, provision for utility connection therefrom to the curb lines of adjacent property shall be made according to the Design Standards set forth in Title 16, Chapter 4. of the -city -engineer, including inspections. All buildings and properties used for, or intended to be used for, human occupancy and/or employment are required, at their expense, to install suitable connections with city utilities. Each separate building shall be provided with a separate connection to the city utility, except as otherwise provided in this chapter. 3. Construction materials for city utility connections shall be as set forth in the Design Standards set forth in Title 16, Chapter 4. in the des gR 6tandaFd j. 16-3C-3: CONNECTION TO DISTRIBUTION WATER MAIN: B. Service Lines: 2. New Lines: The size of all new service lines shall be as set forth in the Specifications and Design Standards set forth in Title 16, Chapter 4. 3. Separate Connections: There shall be separate service lines from the distribution water main to each building service. Such service lines shall be installed according to the Specifications and Design Standards set forth in Title 16, Chapter 4. k. 16-3C-4: WATER METERS: A. Metered Water Required: 1. Requirements For Installation Of Water Meters a. All water furnished by the city shall be metered unless otherwise provided in this article. The owner shall provide a suitable location and plumbing system for the water meter. The owner shall be responsible for obtaining the meter from the city and also for the installation of each meter. On new construction, the water meter(s) shall be installed prior to or coincident with installation of plumbing fixtures. The water meter(s) shall be installed in accordance with the Specifications and Design Standards set forth in Title 16, Chapter 4. 2. Requirements For Single Purpose Water Meters: b. A single purpose water meter shall be installed according to the Specifications and Design Standards set forth in Title 16, Chapter 4. standards. I. 16-3C-6: FIRE PROTECTION: A. All fire hydrants external to a building shall be installed and maintained according to Specifications and Design Standards set forth in Title 16, Chapter Ordinance No. Page 8 m. 16-3D-2: DEFINITIONS: n. 16-3D-3: PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEMS: D. Design, Construction, Operation And Maintenance Of System: Design, construction, operation and maintenance of private sanitary sewer disposal systems shall comply with , this Article. the Specifications and Design Standards set forth in Title 16, Chapter 4, the county board of health and the Iowa administrative code environmental protection division 567, chapter 69, as amended. o. 16-313-5: CONNECTION TO PUBLIC SANITARY SEWER REQUIRED; EXCEPTIONS: B. A nonresidential development consisting of one or more buildings on one or more lots may, at the discretion of the Ddirector, be served by a private sanitary sewer collection system, provided: 2. The private sewer collection system is constructed in accordance with Specifications and Design Standards set forth in Title 16, Chapter 4. lewa and p. 16-3D-6: BUILDING SEWERS AND CONNECTIONS: C. Specifications: 1. The size, slope, alignment, materials of construction of a building sewer and the methods to be used in excavating, placing of the pipe, jointing, testing and backfilling the trench shall all conform to the requirements of the building and plumbing codes Specifications and Design Standards set forth in Title 16, Chapter 4. OF ethaF applicable rules and ffigulat ans Of the Gity. q. 16-3E-2: DEFINITIONS- Aas used in this article, the following definitions shall apply: Ordinance No. Page 9 thereat r. 16-3F-2: DEFINITIONS: SHALL; MAY: "Shall" is Mand8tGFy; "May" i6 P8FFRi66qV8. s. 16-3G-2: DEFINITIONS: Ordinance No. Page 10 t. 16-3G-3: SCOPE OF PROVISIONS: The gross aggregate drainage area shall include streets and other u. 16-3G-5: REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF STORM WATER MANAGEMENT FACILITY: A. immediately after aPieW091 of aWith the preliminary plat, preliminary OPDbt plan, site review plan or building permit, whichever comes first, and in all cases before site work begins, the owner shall submit the following documents to the Director ofpublis-werks for approval: 1. Plans and proposed methods for the prevention and control of soil erosion for the entire development (Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan) prepared in accordance with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit No. 2 in effect at the time of development. 2. Plans, specifications and all calculations for the control of storm water runoff as required by by4he-dwe4we Vhe Project Drainage Report set forth in the SUDAS Design Manual. v. 16-3G-6: REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGN C0NSTRNSTION: B. Excess Storm Water Passage: Ordinance No. Page 11 2-. No buildings or structures shall be constructed within such excess storm water passage; however, streets, parking lots, playgrounds, park areas, pedestrian walkways, utility easements and other open space uses shall be considered compatible uses. In the event such excess storm water passage is reshaped or its capacity to transport excess storm water otherwise restricted, the Ddirector shall notify the agency or person causing such restriction to remove the same and set a reasonable time for its removal. If such person refuses or is unable to comply with such order, the Ddirector shall cause such restrictions to be removed at the expense of such person. dkesteF CD. Compensating Storage: In the event compensating storage is available, said storage may be provided at an alternative location as approved by the Ddirector. w. 16-3G-10: STORM WATER UTILITY: B. Definitions: As used in this section, the following definitions shall apply: x. 16-3G-11: ILLICIT DISCHARGE AND CONNECTION: B. Definitions: For the purposes of this section, the following shall mean: @Seat- y. 16-31-1-2: DEFINITIONS: As used in this article, the following definitions shall apply: 9i` Ordinance No. Page 12 z. 16-31-1-7: STORAGE OF SOLID WASTE, D. Downtown Solid Waste Container: 3. Administrative Rules: The Director Gity ManageF GF d66 gABe is authorized to establish administrative rules not inconsistent with any ordinance to carry out the provisions of this subsection. A copy of said rules shall be on file with the City Clerk and available on the City s website. aa. CHAPTER 4: STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC WORKS IMPROVEMENTS PRO 16-4-1: DESIGN STANDARDS STANDARDA.AnCIPTrID FOR IOWA Cl The most recent published edition of the Iowa Statewide Urban Design Standards "Design Manual", the general supplemental design standards adopted by the Iowa Statewide Urban Design and Specifications (SUDAS) Board of Directors, and the Iowa City "Design Supplement" adopted by resolution, collectively comprise the "Design Standards for Public Improvements" is -lawn Gity'-is heFeby adopted by F8f6F8nG6, ar the standaFd for all designing and planning aad-seaRtF 'rA eaof any and all public improvements in the City and any improvements in the City and any extraterritorial areas required to be constructed to City standards pursuant to any fringe area agreement. 16-4-3: COPIES ON FILE: Copies of the Design Standards and Specifications. chapter, are on file in the office of the City Engineer. Section 6. Amend the following sections of Title 18 "Site Plan Review" by inserting the underlined words and deleting those stricken through, renumbering remaining provisions as necessary: a. 18-3-2: DESIGN STANDARDS: D. Erosion And Sedimentation Control: The design of the proposed development shall comply with the standards for erosion and sedimentation control required by Title 16, Chapter 4 and Title 17, Chapter 8- established •iathe to protect adjoining or surrounding property. The development plan shall consider the topography and soils of the site to achieve the lowest potential for erosion. Section 7. Repealer. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed. Ordinance No. Page 13 Section 8. 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 not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. Section 9. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and publication, as provided by law. Passed and approved this day of Attest: City Clerk on Approved by: City Attomeyffce — 10/16/2025 Ordinance No. _ Page No. 14 First Consideration: October 21 2025 Vote for passage: AYES: Alter, Bergus, Harmsen, Moe, Salih, Teague, Weilein NAYS: None ABSENT: Second Consideration: November 3, 2025 Vote for passage: AYES: Alter, Bergus, Harmsen, Moe, Salih, Teague, Weilein NAYS: NI ,n ABSENT: Nnne Pass and Adopt: It was moved by and seconded by that the ordinance as read be adopted, and upon roll call there were: AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: Alter Bergus Harmsen Moe Salih Teague Weilein Date published: