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Dubuque, IA Code of Ordinances
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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
CHAPTER 1 TITLE, PURPOSE AND GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 2 DEFINITIONS
CHAPTER 3 LAND USE GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 4 NONCONFORMITIES
CHAPTER 5 ZONING DISTRICTS
CHAPTER 6 OVERLAY DISTRICTS
CHAPTER 7 SUPPLEMENTAL USE REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 8 ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT APPLICATIONS AND PROCEDURES
CHAPTER 9 ZONING ADVISORY COMMISSION APPLICATIONS AND PROCEDURES
CHAPTER 10 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION APPLICATIONS AND PROCEDURES
CHAPTER 11 LAND SUBDIVISION
CHAPTER 12 SITE PLANS
CHAPTER 13 SITE DESIGN STANDARDS
CHAPTER 14 PARKING
CHAPTER 15 SIGNS
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16-3-19: TEMPORARY USES:
Within any zoning district, temporary uses shall be allowed only as listed as a temporary use within the zoning district in which the proposed temporary use is located, provided that:
   A.   A site plan, indicating the proposed use, its duration, off street parking, and traffic circulation be submitted with the appropriate filing fee as established by resolution of the city council and approved by signature of the city planner except as otherwise provided for in the district regulations. For allowed temporary uses, the city planner may waive site development standards for the duration of the temporary use; and
   B.   The use is of a limited and temporary duration, and in no case, shall exceed six (6) months per calendar year unless the city planner grants an extension upon showing of good cause. The city planner may grant a maximum of two (2) 90-day extensions; and
   C.   The use will serve a public need or contribute to the public convenience and welfare; and
   D.   The use bears some functional or other beneficial relationship to a permitted use within the district; and
   E.   The use will not be likely to interfere with the appropriate use and enjoyment of nearby properties that may be affected by its operation. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-3-20: CONSTRUCTION PROMOTION ACTIVITY:
   A.   Within any lot subject to a valid building permit, temporary construction buildings, storage trailers, materials, and/or equipment, including a temporary batch plant, necessary for construction authorized by a valid building permit, shall be permitted, provided the location of the building, trailer, materials, equipment, and batch plant has been approved by the building official.
   B.   Within any platted subdivision, the following uses shall be permitted:
      1.   A subdivision sales office under the following conditions:
         a.   The purpose of the subdivision sales office shall be to promote the sales of lots or homes in the subdivision.
         b.   Any office or similar premises used in connection with the subdivision sales office shall be located within a subdivision display home and no exterior reconstruction or any permanent alteration of the display home shall be permitted in establishing the subdivision sales office.
         c.   There shall be no sign on the premises other than those permitted by this title.
         d.   The subdivision sales office may continue for a period of one year from the issuance of the first building permit to a builder, contractor, or subdivider within the subdivision. A renewal permit may be issued by the building official to allow continuation of the subdivision sales office after an evaluation of the location of the subdivision sales office, the type of development in the immediate area, and the effect of the sales office on the adjacent area.
      2.   Subdivision display homes which do not contain any subdivision sales offices or continuing sales activities or continuing displays, shall be exempt from this section. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-3-21: FENCES LOCATED ON RESIDENTIAL LOTS:
16-3-21-1: RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS:
On any residential lot, fences may be erected to a height of seven feet (7') in all yards except that fences erected in required front yards shall not exceed four feet (4') in height provided, that ten feet (10') of clear visibility shall be maintained on corner lots in accordance with section 16-3-5 of this chapter. Fences surrounding pools shall also comply with all applicable standards required by the building code. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-3-21-2: FENCES LOCATED AT SCHOOLS OR IN NONRESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS:
Fences surrounding schoolyards or located in nonresidential zoning districts shall be exempt from the provisions of section 16-3-21-1 of this chapter; provided, that visibility at intersections is not hindered in accordance with section 16-3-5 of this chapter. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-3-21-3: BARBED WIRE AND ELECTRIC FENCES:
Barbed wire and electric fences shall not be permitted below eight feet (8') in height, except when used in the AG agriculture district for purposes of containing livestock. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)