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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
CHAPTER 176 MECHANICAL CODE
CHAPTER 177 PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND HOUSING CODE
CHAPTER 178 PLUMBING CODE
CHAPTER 179 ELECTRICAL CODE
CHAPTER 180 FIRE CODE
180.01 SHORT TITLE.
180.02 ADOPTION OF FIRE CODE.
180.03 AMENDMENTS, MODIFICATIONS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS.
180.04 DELETIONS.
180.05 REFERENCED CODES - CONFLICTS.
180.06 SECTION 101.1 AMENDED - TITLE.
180.07 180.07 SECTION 103.1 INSERTION - CREATION OF AGENCY.
180.08 SECTION 103.2 ADDITION - APPOINTMENT.
180.09 SECTION 105.1.2 ADDITION - TYPES OF PERMITS.
180.10 SECTION 106.4 AMENDED - RETENTION OF CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS.
108.11 SECTION 107.2 ADDITION - SCHEDULE OF PERMIT FEES.
180.12 SECTION 107.4 ADDITION - WORK COMMENCING BEFORE PERMIT ISSUANCE.
180.13 SECTION 111 AMENDED - MEANS OF APPEAL.
180.14 SECTION 112.4 AMENDED - VIOLATION PENALTIES.
180.15 SECTION 113.4 AMENDED - FAILURE TO COMPLY.
180.16 SECTION 308.1.4 AMENDED - OPEN FLAME COOKING DEVICES.
180.17 SECTION 503.2.1 AMENDED - DIMENSIONS.
180.18 SECTION 505.1 AMENDED - ADDRESS IDENTIFICATION.
180.19 SECTION 506 ADDITION - KEY BOXES (INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS).
180.20 SECTION 507.5 AMENDED - WHERE REQUIRED (FIRE HYDRANT SPACING).
180.21 SECTION 507.5.1.1 AMENDED - - HYDRANT FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS.
180.22 SECTION 507.5.7 ADDITION - FIRE HYDRANT MARKERS AND IDENTIFICATION COLOR.
180.23 SECTION 507.5.8 ADDITION - FIRE HYDRANT INSTALLATION.
180.24 SECTION 903.2.11.1.3 AMENDED - BASEMENTS.
180.25 SECTION 903.4.2 AMENDED - ALARMS.
180.26 SECTION 907.1.4 ADDITION - FACP (FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL).
180.27 SECTION 907.2.24 ADDITION - GROUP R-4.
180.28 SECTION 907.6.6 AMENDED - MONITORING.
180.29 SECTION 912 ADDITION - FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS.
180.30 SECTION 1009.2 ADDITION - CONTINUITY AND COMPONENTS.
180.31 SECTION 1009.8 ADDITION - TWO-WAY COMMUNICATION.
180.32 SECTION 1010.1.2.2 ADDITION - HARDWARE.
180.33 SECTION 1011.11 AMENDED - HANDRAILS.
180.34 SECTION 1013.1.1 ADDITION - ADDITIONAL EXIT SIGNS.
180.35 SECTION 1014.4 ADDITION - (HANDRAIL) CONTINUITY.
180.36 SECTION 1028.5 ADDITION - ACCESS TO A PUBLIC WAY.
180.37 SECTION 1031.2.1 ADDITION - OPERATIONAL CONSTRAINTS.
180.38 SECTION 1031.3.4 ADDITION - WINDOW WELLS.
180.39 SECTION 1103.5.3 INSERTION - -GROUP I-2, CONDITION 2.
180.40 SECTION 1107 ADDITION - - EXISTING CSST - BONDING REQUIRED.
180.41 SECTION 1203.7 ADDITION - SHUTDOWN OF EMERGENCY AND STANDBY POWER SYSTEMS.
180.42 SECTION 1203.8 ADDITION - EMERGENCY GENERATOR SIGNS.
180.43 SECTION 3301.2 AMENDED - PURPOSE.
180.44 SECTION 5601.4 ADDITION - QUALIFICATIONS.
180.45 SECTION 5704 ADDITION - STORAGE (TANKS) - STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS IN OUTSIDE ABOVEGROUND TANKS - DISTRICT LIMITS.
180.46 SECTION 5704.2.9.6.1 AMENDED - LOCATIONS WHERE ABOVE-GROUND TANKS ARE PROHIBITED.
180.47 SECTION 5706.2.4.4 AMENDED - LOCATIONS WHERE ABOVE-GROUND TANKS ARE PROHIBITED.
180.48 SECTION 5706.4 AMENDED - BULK PLANTS OR TERMINALS - MAXIMUM CAPACITY WITHIN ESTABLISHED LIMITS (BULK PLANTS NOT ALLOWED).
180.49 SECTION 5806.2 AMENDED - LIMITATIONS.
180.50 SECTION 6104.2 ADDITION - MAXIMUM CAPACITY WITHIN ESTABLISHED LIMITS.
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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180.45 SECTION 5704 ADDITION - STORAGE (TANKS) - STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS IN OUTSIDE ABOVEGROUND TANKS - DISTRICT LIMITS.
Section 5704 Storage, of the IFC, is hereby amended by adding a new section as follows:
Section 5704.1.1 - Storage of flammable or combustible liquids in outside aboveground tanks - District Limits Storage of flammable or combustible liquids in outside aboveground tanks is limited in all zoning districts, subject to restrictions, and allowed only as follows:
A.   In M-1, M-2 and U-1 zoning district the maximum liquid storage capacity for any one tank shall be twelve thousand five hundred gallons and the maximum aggregate liquid storage capacity of all tanks at any one site shall be twenty-five thousand gallons. All storage tank installations permitted under this subsection shall be subject to prior site plan review and approval by the Plan and Zoning Commission and shall be screened from view from property lines, if necessary.
B.   In other than M-1, M-2 and U-1 zoning districts, generator(s) maximum liquid storage capacity for Legally Required Standby Systems of essential facilities including Risk Category III and IV buildings not fueled by natural gas shall be limited to a Class II fuel supply necessary to allow for twenty-four (24) hours of emergency operations in a NFPA/UL compliant sub-base tank (documentation from the generator manufacturer must be submitted to confirm the required fuel tank capacity). Installations permitted under this subsection shall be subject to prior site plan review and approval by the Plan and Zoning Commission and shall be screened from view from property lines.
C.   All storage tank installations otherwise permitted under the above subsections shall be in conformance with the NFPA, the International Fire Code and all other applicable federal, state and municipal statutes, rules and regulations.
180.46 SECTION 5704.2.9.6.1 AMENDED - LOCATIONS WHERE ABOVE-GROUND TANKS ARE PROHIBITED. 
Section 5704.2.9.6.1, Locations Where Above-Ground Tanks Are Prohibited, of the IFC, is hereby amended by deleting said section and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
Section 5704.2.9.6.1 Locations Where Above-Ground Tanks Are Prohibited Locations of above ground tanks shall be as stipulated in this chapter pursuant to 180.45 SECTION 5704 - STORAGE (TANKS) - - STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS IN OUTSIDE ABOVEGROUND TANKS - - DISTRICT LIMITS.
180.47 SECTION 5706.2.4.4 AMENDED - LOCATIONS WHERE ABOVE-GROUND TANKS ARE PROHIBITED.
Section 5706.2.4.4, Locations Where Above-Ground Tanks Are Prohibited, of the IFC, is hereby amended by deleting said section and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
Section 5706.2.4.4 Locations Where Above-Ground Tanks Are Prohibited Locations of above ground tanks shall be as stipulated in this chapter pursuant to 180.45 SECTION 5704 - STORAGE (TANKS) - - STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS IN OUTSIDE ABOVEGROUND TANKS - - DISTRICT LIMITS.
180.48 SECTION 5706.4 AMENDED - BULK PLANTS OR TERMINALS - MAXIMUM CAPACITY WITHIN ESTABLISHED LIMITS (BULK PLANTS NOT ALLOWED).
Section 5706.4, Bulk plants or terminals, of the IFC, is hereby amended by adding a new section as follows:
5706.4.0 Bulk Plants. For the purposes of Sections 1 through 3, "bulk plants" means that portion of the property where refined flammable or combustible liquids are received by tank, vessel, pipeline, tank car or tank vehicle, and are stored or blended in bulk for the purpose of distributing such liquids in tank, vessel, pipeline, tank car or tank vehicle or container.
(1) Location of bulk plants with aboveground storage facilities.
No new bulk plant with aboveground storage facilities shall be constructed within the city; except in the case that the facility is located on property owned by the City of Ankeny or the Ankeny Regional Airport Authority.
(2) Location of bulk plants with underground storage facilities.
No new bulk plant with underground storage facilities shall be constructed within any zoning district in the city except in the M-1 and M-2 zoning districts.
(3) Existing bulk plants--Subject to provisions.
Any bulk plant which is in operation prior to adoption of this ordinance, may continue to remain in operation so long as it remains otherwise lawful, subject to the following provisions:
(A) No such bulk plant may be enlarged or altered in a way which would increase its storage capacity unless such additional storage capacity is installed underground.
(B) Should any of the storage facilities be destroyed by any means, the same may be rebuilt, providing that such storage facilities are installed underground.
180.49 SECTION 5806.2 AMENDED - LIMITATIONS. 
Section 5806.2, Limitations, of the IFC, is hereby amended by deleting said section and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
Section 5704.2.4.4 Limitations Locations of above ground tanks shall be as stipulated in this chapter pursuant to 180.45 SECTION 5704 - STORAGE (TANKS) - - STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS IN OUTSIDE ABOVEGROUND TANKS - - DISTRICT LIMITS.
180.50 SECTION 6104.2 ADDITION - MAXIMUM CAPACITY WITHIN ESTABLISHED LIMITS.
Section 6104.2 Maximum capacity within established limits, of the IFC, is hereby amended by deleting said section and inserting in lieu thereof the following section as follows:
Section 6104.2 Maximum Capacity Within Established Limits Locations of above ground tanks shall be as stipulated in this chapter pursuant to 180.45 SECTION 5704 - STORAGE (TANKS) - STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS IN OUTSIDE ABOVEGROUND TANKS - DISTRICT LIMITS. 
(Ch. 180 - Ord. 2081 – Dec. 21 Supp.)