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Ankeny, IA, Iowa Code of Ordinances
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ANKENY, IOWA
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUPPLEMENT RECORD
GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 1 CODE OF ORDINANCES
CHAPTER 2 CHARTER
CHAPTER 3 VOTING PRECINCTS
CHAPTER 4 MUNICIPAL INFRACTIONS
CHAPTER 5 OPERATING PROCEDURES
CHAPTER 6 CITY ELECTIONS
CHAPTER 7 INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS
CHAPTER 7A PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION FOR SPECULATIVE SHELL BUILDINGS
CHAPTER 8 URBAN RENEWAL
CHAPTER 9 URBAN REVITALIZATION
CHAPTER 10 HOTEL/MOTEL TAX
CHAPTER 11 SPECIAL EVENTS
CHAPTER 12 THE USE AND TRANSFER OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT COLLECTIONS
CHAPTER 15 MAYOR
CHAPTER 16 MAYOR PRO TEM
CHAPTER 17 CITY COUNCIL
CHAPTER 18 CITY CLERK
CHAPTER 19 CITY MANAGER
CHAPTER 20 CITY ATTORNEY
CHAPTER 21 LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CHAPTER 22 PLAN AND ZONING COMMISSION
CHAPTER 23 PARK BOARD
CHAPTER 24 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
CHAPTER 25 ANKENY CULTURAL ARTS BOARD
CHAPTER 26 ANKENY SPORTS COMPLEX FOUNDATION, INC.
CHAPTER 27 MAYOR’S YOUTH COUNCIL
CHAPTER 28 BOARD OF EXAMINERS AND APPEALS
CHAPTER 29 AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION
CHAPTER 30 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
CHAPTER 31 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
CHAPTER 35 POLICE DEPARTMENT
CHAPTER 36 FIRE DEPARTMENT
CHAPTER 37 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
CHAPTER 38 FALSE FIRE ALARMS
CHAPTER 40 PUBLIC PEACE
CHAPTER 41 PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
CHAPTER 42 PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROPERTY
CHAPTER 43 DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
CHAPTER 44 NOISE CONTROL
CHAPTER 45 ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION AND INTOXICATION
CHAPTER 46 MINORS
CHAPTER 47 PARK REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 48 RESIDENCY RESTRICTIONS FOR SEX OFFENDERS
CHAPTER 49 CAMPING
CHAPTER 50 NUISANCE ABATEMENT PROCEDURE
CHAPTER 51 JUNK AND JUNK VEHICLES
CHAPTER 55 ANIMAL PROTECTION AND CONTROL
CHAPTER 56 DOG AND CAT LICENSES REQUIRED
CHAPTER 57 DANGEROUS AND VICIOUS ANIMALS
CHAPTER 58 URBAN CHICKENS
CHAPTER 60 ADMINISTRATION OF TRAFFIC CODE
CHAPTER 61 TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
CHAPTER 62 GENERAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 63 SPEED REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 64 TURNING REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 65 STOP OR YIELD REQUIRED
CHAPTER 66 LOAD AND WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
CHAPTER 67 PEDESTRIANS
CHAPTER 68 ONE-WAY TRAFFIC
CHAPTER 69 PARKING REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 70 TRAFFIC CODE ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES
CHAPTER 75 ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES AND SNOWMOBILES
CHAPTER 76 BICYCLE AND PERSONAL TRANSPORATION DEVICES REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 77 BICYCLE REGISTRATION
CHAPTER 80 ABANDONED VEHICLES
CHAPTER 81 RAILROAD REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 82 MULTI-USE RECREATIONAL TRAILS
CHAPTER 90 WATER SERVICE SYSTEM
CHAPTER 91 WATER METERS
CHAPTER 92 WATER RATES
CHAPTER 93 BACKFLOW PREVENTION
CHAPTER 94 CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR MAJOR SANITARY SEWER AND WATER MAIN FACILITIES
CHAPTER 95 SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM
CHAPTER 96 BUILDING SEWERS AND CONNECTIONS
CHAPTER 97 ON-SITE WASTEWATER SYSTEMS
CHAPTER 98 SEWER USE CHARGE
CHAPTER 99 SEWER CONNECTION DISTRICTS
CHAPTER 100 REGULATION OF INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER
CHAPTER 101 REGULATION OF FAT, OIL AND GREASE DISCHARGE BY FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS
CHAPTER 102 REGULATION OF HAULED WASTE
CHAPTER 103 FOOTING DRAIN DISCONNECTION PROGRAM
CHAPTER 105 ILLICIT DISCHARGE TO STORM SEWER SYSTEM
CHAPTER 106 STORMWATER UTILITY
CHAPTER 107 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FEES
CHAPTER 110 SOLID WASTE CONTROL
CHAPTER 111 COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE
CHAPTER 112 MUNICIPAL RECYCLING
CHAPTER 113 SOLID WASTE ENTERPRISE FUND - CURBSIDE RECYCLING AND LEAF, TREE, BRANCH AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEM COLLECTION SYSTEM
CHAPTER 115 NATURAL GAS FRANCHISE - MID-AMERICAN
CHAPTER 116 NATURAL GAS AND ELECTRIC FRANCHISE - CONSUMERS ENERGY
CHAPTER 117 ELECTRIC FRANCHISE
CHAPTER 118 TELEPHONE FRANCHISE
CHAPTER 119 CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE
CHAPTER 120 CABLE TELEVISION REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 121 NATURAL GAS FRANCHISE - BLACK HILLS ENERGY
CHAPTER 122 NON-FRANCHISE UTILITY ACCOMMODATION
CHAPTER 130 LIQUOR LICENSES AND WINE AND BEER PERMITS
CHAPTER 131 CIGARETTE AND TOBACCO PERMITS
CHAPTER 132 PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS AND TRANSIENT MERCHANTS
CHAPTER 133 HOUSE MOVERS
CHAPTER 135 ALARM SYSTEMS
CHAPTER 136 LICENSING OF MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS
CHAPTER 137 LICENSING OF PLUMBERS
CHAPTER 138 LICENSING OF ELECTRICIANS
CHAPTER 139 MASSAGE THERAPISTS
CHAPTER 140 SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
CHAPTER 141 PAWNBROKERS
CHAPTER 142 MOBILE FOOD VENDORS
CHAPTER 143 ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT
CHAPTER 150 STREET USE AND MAINTENANCE
CHAPTER 151 EXCAVATIONS
CHAPTER 152 SIDEWALK REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 153 VACATION AND DISPOSAL OF STREETS
CHAPTER 154 STREET GRADES
CHAPTER 155 NAMING OF STREETS
CHAPTER 156 DRIVEWAYS
CHAPTER 157 MAILBOXES
CHAPTER 158 CONTROLLED ACCESS FACILITIES
CHAPTER 165 BUILDING NUMBERING
CHAPTER 166 TREES
CHAPTER 167 NOXIOUS WEEDS
CHAPTER 168 DRAINAGE CHANNELS
CHAPTER 169 CONSTRUCTION SITE EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
CHAPTER 175 BUILDING CODE
175.01 SHORT TITLE.
175.02 ADOPTION OF BUILDING CODE.
175.03 AMENDMENTS, MODIFICATIONS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS.
175.04 REFERENCED CODES - CONFLICTS.
175.05 DELETIONS.
175.06 SECTION 101.1 - TITLE.
175.07 SECTION 101.4 AMENDED - REFERENCED CODES.
175.08 SECTION 101.4.6 - ENERGY.
175.09 SECTION 102.6.3 ADDITION - EXISTING CSST - BONDING REQUIRED.
175.10 SECTION 103.1 INSERTION - CREATION OF ENFORCEMENT AGENCY.
175.11 SECTION 105.1 ADDITION - (PERMITS) REQUIRED.
175.12 SECTION 105.2 AMENDED -WORK EXEMPT FROM PERMIT.
175.13 SECTION 105.5 AMENDED - EXPIRATION.
175.14 SECTION 105.6.1 ADDITION - REVOCATION OF PERMIT.
175.15 SECTION 109.2 ADDITION - SCHEDULE OF PERMIT FEES.
175.16 SECTION 109.2.1 ADDITION - PLAN REVIEW FEES.
175.17 SECTION 109.4 ADDITION - WORK COMMENCING BEFORE PERMIT ISSUANCE.
175.18 SECTIONS 111.2 - CERTIFICATE ISSUED.
175.19 SECTIONS 111.3 - TEMPORARY OCCUPANCY.
175.20 SECTION 112 ADDITION - UNDERGROUND UTILITY INSTALLATION.
175.21 SECTION 113 AMENDED - MEANS OF APPEAL.
175.22 SECTION 202 AMENDED - DEFINITIONS.
175.23 SECTION 305.2.3 AMENDED - FIVE OR FEWER CHILDREN IN A DWELLING UNIT.
175.24 SECTION 310.4.1 AMENDED - CARE FACILITIES WITHIN A DWELLING UNIT.
175.25 SECTION 406.3.2.1 AMENDED - DWELLING UNIT SEPARATION.
175.26 SECTION 423.5 AMENDED - GROUP E OCCUPANCY.
175.27 SECTION 423.5.1 AMENDED - REQUIRED OCCUPANT CAPACITY.
175.28 SECTION 502.1 AMENDED - ADDRESS IDENTIFICATION.
175.29 SECTION 508.5 AMENDED - LIVE/WORK UNITS.
175.30 SECTION 508.5.1 AMENDED - LIMITATIONS.
175.31 SECTION 508.5.2 AMENDED - OCCUPANCIES.
175.32 SECTION 707.5 ADDITION - CONTINUITY.
175.33 SECTION 713.3 AMENDED - MATERIALS.
175.34 SECTION 713.3.1 ADDITION - ONE-HOUR SHAFT ENCLOSURES.
175.35 SECTION 713.3.2 ADDITION - TWO-HOUR SHAFT ENCLOSURES.
175.36 SECTION 903.2.11.1.3 AMENDED - BASEMENTS.
175.37 SECTION 903.4.2 AMENDED - ALARMS.
175.38 SECTION 907.1.4 ADDITION - FACP (Fire Alarm Control Panels).
175.39 SECTION 907.2.24 ADDITION - GROUP R-4.
175.40 SECTION 907.6.6 AMENDED - MONITORING.
175.41 SECTION 912 ADDITION - FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS.
175.42 SECTION 1009.2 ADDITION - CONTINUITY AND COMPONENTS.
175.43 SECTION 1009.8 ADDITION - TWO-WAY COMMUNICATION.
175.44 SECTION 1010.2.2 ADDITION - HARDWARE.
175.45 SECTION 1011.11 AMENDED - HANDRAILS.
175.46 SECTION 1013.1.1 ADDITION - ADDITIONAL EXIT SIGNS.
175.47 SECTION 1014.4 ADDITION - (HANDRAIL) CONTINUITY.
175.48 SECTION 1028.5 ADDITION - ACCESS TO A PUBLIC WAY.
175.49 SECTION 1031.2.1 ADDITION - OPERATIONAL CONSTRAINTS.
175.50 SECTION 1031.3.4 ADDITION - WINDOW WELLS
175.51 SECTION 1102.1 ADDITION - DESIGN.
175.52 SECTION 1104.4 AMENDED - MULTISTORY BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES.
175.53 CHAPTER 13 ENERGY AMENDED - ENERGY EFFICIENCY.
175.54 SECTION 1404.14 ADDITION - VINYL SIDING.
175.55 SECTION 1608.2 ADDITION - GROUND SNOW LOADS.
175.56 SECTION 1612.2 ADDITION - DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION.
175.57 SECTION 1612.3 AMENDED - ESTABLISHMENT OF FLOOD HAZARD AREAS.
175.58 SECTION 1704.2 AMENDED - SPECIAL INSPECTIONS AND TESTS.
175.59 SECTION 1705.12 AMENDED - SPECIAL INSPECTIONS FOR WIND RESISTANCE.
175.60 SECTION 1705.12.1 AMENDED - STRUCTURAL WOOD.
175.61 SECTION 1705.12.2 AMENDED - COLD-FORMED STEEL LIGHT-FRAMED CONSTRUCTION.
175.62 SECTION 1807.1.5.1 ADDITION - FOUNDATION WALLS FOR CONVENTIONAL LIGHT FRAME WOOD CONSTRUCTION.
175.63 SECTION 1809.5 ADDITION - FROST PROTECTION.
175.64 SECTION 3109.1 - AMENDED - GENERAL.
CHAPTER 176 MECHANICAL CODE
CHAPTER 177 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND HOUSING CODE
CHAPTER 178 PLUMBING CODE
CHAPTER 179 ELECTRICAL CODE
CHAPTER 180 FIRE CODE
CHAPTER 181 FUEL GAS CODE
CHAPTER 182 EXISTING BUILDING CODE
CHAPTER 183 SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE
CHAPTER 184 RESIDENTIAL CODE
CHAPTER 190 ZONING ORDINANCE DEFINITIONS
CHAPTER 191 ZONING ORDINANCE GENERAL REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 192 ZONING ORDINANCE DISTRICT REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 193 ZONING ORDINANCE FLOOD PLAIN REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 194 ZONING ORDINANCE PARKING, LOADING AND SCREENING
CHAPTER 195 ZONING ORDINANCE SIGNS
CHAPTER 196 ZONING ORDINANCE NONCONFORMING USES, EXCEPTIONS AND AMENDMENTS
CHAPTER 197 ZONING ORDINANCE ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 200 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 201 ANKENY REGIONAL AIRPORT ZONING
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175.10 SECTION 103.1 INSERTION - CREATION OF ENFORCEMENT AGENCY.
Section 103.1, Creation of Enforcement Agency, of the IBC, is hereby modified by inserting the following:
Section 103.1 Creation of Enforcement Agency (insert): Ankeny Department of Building Safety
175.11 SECTION 105.1 ADDITION - (PERMITS) REQUIRED.
Sections 105.1, Required, of the IBC, is hereby amended by adding the following to said sections:
 Section 105.1 Platting required. A building permit shall not be issued unless the land upon which the proposed work is to be done is platted pursuant to the provisions of the subdivision regulations.
A building permit shall not be issued permitting the construction of any building or other structure on any lot designated on any plat as an outlot, without such lot being replatted in accordance with the provisions of the subdivision regulations. Such platting may be waived by the city council if that body determines that no portion of the land is needed for public purposes or if that portion needed for public purposes, as determined by the council, is dedicated to the city; provided further, that such platting may be waived by the zoning administrator if the requested building permit is for one of the following purposes:
1. Any accessory structure or addition for a one or two family residence;
2. The removal, repair or alteration of a structure on unplatted premises, provided that there is no change in the use classifications of such structure;
3. The term "alteration" shall be deemed to mean any change or modification of a structure that does not serve to increase the size of the original structure by more than ten percent.
175.12 SECTION 105.2 AMENDED -WORK EXEMPT FROM PERMIT.
Section 105.2, Work exempt from permit, of the IBC, is hereby amended by deleting the following items and adding a sentence to said sections as follows:
Section 105.2 Work Exempt From Permit
Section 105.2 Building - Item #1    Detached structures not exceeding 120 sq. ft   .   Delete
Section 105.2 Building - Item #2    Fences not over 7 feet high            Delete
Section 105.2 Building - Item #6    Sidewalks and driveways            Delete
Section 105.2 Building - Item #9    Prefabricated swimming pools         Delete
Section 105.2 Building - Item #10    Shade cloth structures               Delete
Exemption from permit requirements of this chapter shall not preclude requirements for permitting of plumbing, electrical and mechanical installations and systems or compliance with the Ankeny Code of Ordinances.
175.13 SECTION 105.5 AMENDED - EXPIRATION.
Section 105.5. Expiration, of the IBC, is hereby amended by deleting said section and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
Section 105.5 Twelve Month Expiration Every permit issued under the provisions of this Code shall expire twelve (12) months from the date of issue, unless the application is accompanied by a construction schedule of specific longer duration, in which instance the permit may be issued for the term of the construction schedule, with approval of the Code Official. If the work has not been completed by the expiration date of the permit, no further work shall be done until the permit shall have been renewed by the owner or his or her agent and by payment of the renewal fee as established by Resolution of the City Council, and provided no changes have been made in plans or location. Upon approval, permits may be extended in accordance with the terms and requirements pursuant to City Council resolution or as the same may be amended by the City Council from time to time.
175.14 SECTION 105.6.1 ADDITION - REVOCATION OF PERMIT.
Section 105.6.1 Revocation of Permit, of the IBC, is hereby established by adding the following sections:
Section 105.6.1 Revocation of Permit It is the responsibility of the permit holder to schedule the required inspections and obtain final approval. Failure to schedule the required inspections and receive approval of work authorized by the permit before covering said work or at completion shall result in revocation of the permit and void any associated approvals granted by the City. This failure shall also equate to working without a permit in violation of City ordinance and no future permits shall be issued to any person or company who has outstanding violations of this code or any other laws or ordinances of the City. Failure to contact the City for any inspection or follow-up prior to expiration of a permit shall be deemed a violation of this code section. Failure to contact the City for any inspection or follow-up prior to expiration of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy shall also be deemed a violation of this code section. Allowing occupancy of a structure, for which a person or company holds a building permit, prior to or without a valid Certificate of Occupancy (temporary or final) shall be deemed a violation of this code section and no future permits shall be issued to any person or company who has outstanding violations of this code or any other laws or ordinances of the City.
175.15 SECTION 109.2 ADDITION - SCHEDULE OF PERMIT FEES.
Section 109.2, Schedule of Permit Fees, of the IBC is hereby amended by adding the following exception:
Section 109.2 Schedule of Permit Fees exception:
Persons performing work on exempt projects for the Federal Government, the State of Iowa, Polk County or City of Ankeny may obtain permits for such work without paying permit fees described herein: provided, however, that nothing in this section shall be construed to exempt payment of permit fees by persons performing work under the direction of the City of Ankeny in connection with the abatement of property as prescribed by law.
175.16 SECTION 109.2.1 ADDITION - PLAN REVIEW FEES.  
Section 109.2.1, Plan review fees, of the IBC, is hereby established by adding the following sections:
Section 109.2.1 Plan review fees Fees for all plan reviews shall be as set forth and established by resolution of the City Council. All such fees shall be paid in accordance with the terms and requirements of such resolution or as the same may be amended by the City Council from time to time.
175.17 SECTION 109.4 ADDITION - WORK COMMENCING BEFORE PERMIT ISSUANCE.
Section 109.4, Work commencing before permit issuance, of the IBC, is hereby established by adding the following sentence after said sections:
Sections 109.4 Work commencing before permit issuance Said fee shall be 100 percent of the usual permit fee in addition to the required permit fees.
175.18 SECTIONS 111.2 - CERTIFICATE ISSUED.
Section 111.2, Certificate issued, of the IBC, is hereby amended by addition of the following paragraph:
Section 111.2 Certificate issued Fees for all Final Occupancy Certificates shall be as set forth and established by resolution of the City Council. All such fees shall be paid in accordance with the terms and requirements of such resolution or as the same may be amended by the City Council from time to time.
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