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Dubuque, IA Code of Ordinances
CITY CODE of DUBUQUE, IOWA
ORDINANCES PENDING REVIEW FOR CODIFICATION
TITLE 1 ADMINISTRATION
TITLE 2 BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
TITLE 3 REVENUE AND TAXATION
TITLE 4 BUSINESS AND LICENSE REGULATIONS
TITLE 5 TRANSIT SYSTEM
TITLE 6 HEALTH, HOUSING, SANITATION AND ENVIRONMENT
TITLE 7 POLICE, FIRE AND PUBLIC SAFETY
TITLE 8 EQUITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS
TITLE 9 MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
TITLE 10 PUBLIC WAYS AND PROPERTY
TITLE 11 RIGHTS-OF-WAY
TITLE 12 AIRPORT
TITLE 13 PUBLIC UTILITIES
TITLE 14 BUILDING AND DEVELOPMENT
TITLE 15 PLANNING AND ZONING
TITLE 16 UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
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16-1-10-1: COMPLAINTS REGARDING VIOLATIONS:
Whenever a violation of this title occurs or is alleged to have occurred, any person may file a complaint of such alleged violation with the city planner stating fully the facts or grounds upon which the complaint is based. The city planner shall promptly record and investigate such complaint and take appropriate action as provided by this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-1-10-2: ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURE:
Whenever the city planner finds that any of the provisions of this title are being violated, the city planner shall promptly notify in writing both the person(s) responsible for such violations and the city manager, indicating in such notice the nature of the violation and the actions ordered to correct it. The city planner shall in all cases take such actions or issue such orders or directives as are authorized by this title to ensure compliance with or to prevent violations of its provisions. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-1-10-3: ORDERS AND DIRECTIVES:
In addition to all other powers conferred upon the city planner by this title, the city planner shall have the power to issue appropriate written orders or directives to any person deemed to be responsible for a violation of this title, as provided in section 16-1-9-1 of this chapter. A failure to promptly comply with such lawful orders or directives shall be deemed a violation of this title, punishable as provided herein. Such orders or directives shall include, but shall not be limited to: orders to discontinue illegal use of land, buildings, or structures; orders to remove illegal buildings or structures, or illegal additions, alterations or structural changes to buildings or structures; orders to discontinue illegal work or construction or any other appropriate orders to prevent or correct violations of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-1-11: REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES:
Upon the effective date and publication of this title, all existing ordinances in conflict herewith and all amendments thereto shall be, and the same hereby are repealed. However, in the event that this title shall fail to become effective for any reason whatsoever, all existing ordinances and all amendments thereto shall remain in full force and effect. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-1-12: NOT A LICENSING ORDINANCE:
Nothing contained in this title shall be deemed to be a consent, license or permit to use any property or to locate, construct or maintain any building, structure or facility or to carry on any trade, industry, occupation or activity. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-1-13: PRIVATE AGREEMENTS:
This title is not intended to abrogate, annul or otherwise interfere with any easement, covenant or any other private agreement or legal relationship; provided, however, that where the regulations of this title are more restrictive or impose higher standards or requirements than such easement, covenant or other private agreement of legal relationship, the regulations of this title shall govern. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-1-14: OVERLAPPING OR CONTRADICTORY REGULATIONS:
Where the conditions imposed by any provision of this title upon the use of land, buildings, or structures are either more restrictive or less restrictive than comparable conditions imposed by any other provision of this title or of any other law, ordinance, resolution, rule or regulations of any kind, the regulations which are more restrictive shall govern. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
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