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Carroll, IA, Iowa Code of Ordinances
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CARROLL, IOWA
SUPPLEMENT RECORD
GENERAL CODE PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 1 CODE OF ORDINANCES
CHAPTER 2 CHARTER
CHAPTER 3 ELECTION WARDS AND VOTING PRECINCTS
CHAPTER 4 MUNICIPAL INFRACTIONS
CHAPTER 5 OPERATING PROCEDURES
CHAPTER 6 CITY ELECTIONS
CHAPTER 7 FISCAL MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 8 INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS
CHAPTER 9 URBAN RENEWAL
CHAPTER 10 URBAN REVITALIZATION
CHAPTER 11 HOTEL AND MOTEL TAX
CHAPTER 15 MAYOR
CHAPTER 16 MAYOR PRO TEM
CHAPTER 17 CITY COUNCIL
CHAPTER 18 CITY CLERK
CHAPTER 19 CITY TREASURER
CHAPTER 20 CITY MANAGER
CHAPTER 21 CITY ATTORNEY
CHAPTER 22 LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CHAPTER 23 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
CHAPTER 24 PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL ADVISORY BOARD
CHAPTER 25 COMMUNICATIONS UTILITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CHAPTER 26 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
CHAPTER 27 AIRPORT COMMISSION
CHAPTER 28 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
CHAPTER 30 POLICE DEPARTMENT
CHAPTER 35 FIRE DEPARTMENT
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
CHAPTER 46 MINORS
CHAPTER 47 PARK REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 50 NUISANCE ABATEMENT PROCEDURE
CHAPTER 51 JUNK AND JUNK VEHICLES
CHAPTER 55 ANIMAL PROTECTION AND CONTROL
CHAPTER 56 DANGEROUS AND VICIOUS ANIMALS
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 71 PUBLIC OFF-STREET PARKING
CHAPTER 72 COURTHOUSE PARKING
CHAPTER 73 PRIVATE PARKING LOTS
CHAPTER 75 ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES AND SNOWMOBILES
CHAPTER 76 BICYCLE REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 77 IN-LINE SKATES, ROLLER SKATES AND SKATEBOARDS
CHAPTER 80 ABANDONED VEHICLES
CHAPTER 81 RAILROAD REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 90 WATER SERVICE SYSTEM - GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 91 WATER METERS
CHAPTER 92 WATER RATES
CHAPTER 93 WATER CONSERVATION MEASURES
CHAPTER 94 PRIVATE WATER WELLS
CHAPTER 95 SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM - GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 96 BUILDING SEWERS AND CONNECTIONS
CHAPTER 97 USE OF PUBLIC SEWERS
CHAPTER 98 ON-SITE WASTEWATER SYSTEMS
CHAPTER 99 SEWER SERVICE CHARGES
CHAPTER 100 STORM WATER UTILITY
CHAPTER 105 PUBLIC SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
CHAPTER 106 COLLECTION AND TRANSPORTATION
CHAPTER 110 NATURAL GAS FRANCHISE
CHAPTER 111 ELECTRIC FRANCHISE
CHAPTER 112 CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE
CHAPTER 113 RIGHTS-OF-WAY
CHAPTER 114 CITY ENTERPRISE FEES
CHAPTER 115 CEMETERY
CHAPTER 120 LIQUOR LICENSES AND WINE AND BEER PERMITS
CHAPTER 121 CIGARETTE AND TOBACCO PERMITS
CHAPTER 122 PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS AND TRANSIENT MERCHANTS
CHAPTER 123 PAWNBROKERS
CHAPTER 124 HOUSE MOVERS
CHAPTER 125 ADULT ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESSES
CHAPTER 135 STREET USE AND MAINTENANCE
CHAPTER 136 SIDEWALK REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 137 VACATION AND DISPOSAL OF STREETS
CHAPTER 138 STREET GRADES
CHAPTER 139 NAMING OF STREETS
CHAPTER 140 CONTROLLED ACCESS FACILITIES
CHAPTER 141 CURB LINES
CHAPTER 145 DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
CHAPTER 146 MANUFACTURED AND MOBILE HOMES
CHAPTER 150 BUILDING NUMBERING
CHAPTER 151 TREES
CHAPTER 155 BUILDING CODE
CHAPTER 156 SIGN CODE
CHAPTER 157 FIRE PREVENTION CODE
CHAPTER 158 RENTAL HOUSING CODE
CHAPTER 159 VACANT PROPERTY CODE
CHAPTER 160 EMERGENCY REPAIRS OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
CHAPTER 161 COMMUNICATIONS TOWERS AND ANTENNAS
CHAPTER 165 FLOOD PLAIN REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 170 ZONING REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 171 AIRPORT ZONING REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 175 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
APPENDIX TO CODE OF ORDINANCES
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156.17 TRAFFIC HAZARD.
No sign or other advertising structure as regulated by this chapter shall be erected at the intersection of any streets in such a manner as to obstruct free and clear vision or at any location where, by reason of the position, shape, or color, it may interfere with, obstruct the view of, or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal, or device, or which makes use of the words, “STOP,” “LOOK,” “DRIVE-IN,” “DANGER,” or any other word, phrase, symbol, or character in such a manner as to interfere with, mislead, or confuse traffic. No sign or other advertising structure as regulated by this chapter shall have posts, guides, or supports located within any street or alley.
156.18 GOOSE NECK REFLECTORS.
Goose neck reflectors and lights shall be permitted on freestanding or ground signs, roof signs, and wall signs; provided, however, the reflectors shall be provided with proper glass lenses concentrating the illumination upon the area of the sign as to prevent glare upon the street or adjacent property.
156.19 SPOTLIGHTS AND FLOODLIGHTS PROHIBITED.
It is unlawful for any person to maintain any sign which extends over public property which is wholly or partially illuminated by floodlights or spotlights.
156.20 SIGNS IN THE A-1, A-2 AND RB-1 DISTRICTS.
1.   One on-premises sign upon which is displayed the name of a religious institution, school, library, community center, or similar institution and the announcement of its services or activities. Such sign shall be either non-illuminated or indirectly lighted with non-flashing white light, shall have no more than two (2) sign faces, said sign faces to be parallel, and shall not exceed 24 square feet per sign face. The setback for said sign shall be a minimum of 20 feet from all property lines.
2.   For permitted commercial uses wall signs which project no more than 12 inches from the building wall shall be permitted.
3.   For permitted commercial uses one freestanding sign shall be allowed. Said sign shall consist of no more than two (2) faces, said faces to be parallel and not to exceed 50 square feet in area per sign face. No such sign shall be located closer than 20 feet to any property line.
(Ord. 2409 - Aug. 24 Supp.)
156.21 SIGNS IN THE R-1, R-2, and R-3 DISTRICTS.
1.   One on-premises identification sign not to exceed one square foot in area shall be permitted for each one-family dwelling. In the case of two-family dwellings, one such sign shall be allowed for each dwelling unit. Any such sign must be attached to the dwelling unit.
2.   One on-premises identification sign not to exceed one square foot in area shall be permitted for each one-family dwelling if a home occupation is conducted therein. In the case of two-family dwellings, one such sign shall be allowed for each dwelling unit. Any such sign must be attached to the dwelling unit.
3.   One on-premises sign upon which is displayed the name of religious institution, school, library, community center, or similar institution and the announcement of its services or activities. Such sign shall be either non-illuminated or indirectly lighted with non-flashing white light, shall have not more than two (2) sign faces, said sign faces to be parallel, and shall not exceed 24 square feet per sign face. The setback for said sign shall be a minimum of 20 feet from all property lines.
156.22 SIGNS IN THE R-4, R-5, and R-6 DISTRICTS.
1.   Signs permitted in and as limited in Section 156.21.
2.   One on-premises identification sign not to exceed 8 square feet in area for each multiple dwelling complex containing 8 or more units, but less than 16 units. Any multiple dwelling complex containing 16 or more dwelling units shall be permitted one on-premises identification sign not to exceed 24 square feet in area per sign face. Signs permitted above may be located in the required front yards, but may not be closer than 20 feet to any side or rear property lines.
3.   For permitted commercial uses one on-premises freestanding sign shall be allowed. Said sign shall consist of no more than two (2) faces, said faces to be parallel and not to exceed 50 square feet in area per sign face. The sign may not be located in or overhang any street right-of-way. The sign may be located in the required front yard, but may not be located closer than 20 feet to any side or rear property lines.
4.   One on-premises identification sign not to exceed 24 square feet in area per sign face may be erected in the R-6 zoning district for any mobile home park which contains 10 or more mobile home lots. The sign may not be located in or overhang any street right-of-way and may not be located nearer than 20 feet to any side or rear property line that abuts any residential zoning district.
156.23 SIGNS IN THE B-1, B-2, I-1 and I-2 DISTRICTS.
1.   Signs permitted in and as limited in Section 156.22.
2.   One on-premises freestanding sign shall be allowed per building lot. If a lot frontage is 200 feet or less, one freestanding sign shall be permitted per building frontage and shall consist of no more than two (2) faces, said faces to be parallel, and not to exceed 100 square feet in area per sign face. If a lot frontage is greater than 200 feet, one freestanding sign shall be permitted per building frontage and shall consist of no more than two (2) faces, said faces to be parallel, and not to exceed 50 square feet per foot of lot frontage, with a maximum of 300 square feet per sign face. In lieu of the foregoing, two freestanding signs may be permitted per building provided that each such sign does not have a sign face area in excess of 150 square feet. If a lot has frontage onto more than one street, one freestanding sign shall be permitted per street frontage. The size of said freestanding signs shall be governed by the amount of street frontage as stated in this section. However, if the secondary frontage is less than the primary frontage, the maximum size of the sign on the secondary frontage shall be reduced from 100 square feet to 50 square feet if the frontage is 100 feet or less, and to 25 square feet if the frontage is less than 50 feet.
3.   Supports for all freestanding signs shall be located on private property and may not be located in public right-of-way. Likewise, the sign itself may not overhang public right-of-way, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
4.   No portion of any permitted freestanding sign located within 20 feet of the street line shall be less than 12 feet above grade level. The Zoning Administrator may permit the location of a ground sign or a freestanding sign less than 12 feet above the ground surface within 20 feet of the street right-of-way line, provided the size and location of said sign will not obstruct or impair the visibility of pedestrians or motorists.
5.   Roof signs are permitted, but shall not be off-premises signs. All roof signs must adhere to the height limitations of the district in which it is located. The back of a roof sign shall be effectively shielded from public view by a building wall, by backing the sign against another sign face, or by painting the exposed back a neutral color.
6.   Wall signs are permitted and are not limited in number. However, the total square footage of the sign face area of the wall signs shall not be greater than 15% of the wall area of each business.
7.   Freestanding entrance and exit signs are permitted in addition to any other permitted signs within the district. Such signs shall not be more than four square feet in area per sign face.
8.   Electronically controlled public service, time, temperature, and date signs, message centers, or reader boards, where different copy changes are shown, are permitted. However, such signs must comply with all requirements of this section.
9.   Menu signs are permitted in addition to any other permitted signs within the district. However, such signs shall be located to the rear or to the side of the principal building located on any lot.
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