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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
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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16-11-16: SIDEWALKS:
   A.   Sidewalks shall be required on all public street frontages and constructed of concrete or permeable pavement in accordance with the city and ADA standards.
   B.   Sidewalks shall be placed five feet (5') behind the curb parallel to the street, unless an exception has been permitted by the city engineer to preserve topographical or natural features or to provide visual interest, or unless the subdivider shows that an alternative pedestrian system provides safe and convenient circulation.
   C.   In planned developments, sidewalks may be located away from the road system to link dwelling units with other dwelling units, the street and on site activity centers such as parking areas and recreational areas. They may also be required parallel to the street for safety and other reasons.
   D.   Sidewalk installation shall be the responsibility of the owner of property abutting the public right-of-way. This responsibility shall extend to all successors, heirs and assignees. Sidewalk installation shall be required when the development of a lot has been completed. All vacant lots shall have sidewalks installed upon development of eighty percent (80%) of the lots shown on the approved final plat. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-11-17: BIKEWAYS:
   A.   Separate bicycle paths shall be required in accordance with the comprehensive plan.
   B.   Bicycle lanes, where required, shall be placed in the outside lane of a roadway adjacent to the curb or shoulder. When on street parking is permitted, the bicycle lane may share the parking or travel lane where feasible. Lanes shall be delineated with markings, preferably striping. Raised reflectors or curbs shall not be used. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-11-18: UTILITY LOCATION:
Utilities shall generally be located within the right-of-way on both sides of and parallel to the street, in accordance with the City standards. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-11-19: STREET TREES:
Street trees shall be located within the right-of-way on both sides of and parallel to the street, in accordance with subsection 6-8-1B of this Code and the "City of Dubuque Street Tree and Landscaping On Public Right-of-Way Policy". (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-11-20: WATER SUPPLY:
See title 14, chapter 15 of this Code for water regulations. (Ord. 37-15, 6-1-2015)
16-11-21: SANITARY SEWER:
   A.   All sanitary sewer installations for major and minor subdivisions shall be properly connected to an approved and functioning sanitary sewer system in accordance with the City standards.
   B.   If a public sanitary sewer system will be provided to the area within a three (3) year period as indicated in the comprehensive plan, the City Council may require installation of a capped system within the street or road right-of-way; or the City Council may require a payment in lieu of the improvement.
   C.   All proposals for new public sanitary sewer systems, extensions to existing public sanitary sewer systems or the installation of a capped system, or use of individual subsurface disposal systems, shall be approved by the City Engineer.
   D.   The sanitary sewer system shall be adequate to handle the necessary flow based on complete development of the subdivision and extensions of the system to areas beyond the subdivision. Sanitary sewer system design and placement shall comply with the City standards. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-11-22: STORMWATER, GRADING AND EROSION CONTROL:
   A.   Design of the stormwater, grading and erosion control management system shall be consistent with general and specific concerns, values, and standards of the comprehensive plan and applicable County, regional, and State storm drainage control programs. Design shall be in accordance with the City standards and this title.
   B.   The best available technology shall be used to minimize the impact to adjacent properties, off site stormwater runoff, increase on site infiltration, encourage natural filtration functions, simulate natural drainage systems, and minimize off site discharge of pollutants to ground and surface water, in accordance with the City standards, this title, State and Federal regulations.
   C.   Preliminary and final grading and erosion control plans shall comply with title 14, chapter 12 of this Code and the City standards. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-11-23: OBLIGATION TO INSTALL IMPROVEMENTS:
Improvements including streets, sanitary sewers, stormwater management facilities, water mains, streetlights, street trees, and sidewalks shall be installed by the owner in accordance with City standards, the approved final plat, and the approved improvement plans. Improvements shall be installed within the time frame specified in the resolution approving the final plat and improvement plans. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
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