CHAPTER 147
FIRE ZONE

147.01 Fire Zone Established 147.05 Reconstruction Prohibited 147.02 Plans Submitted 147.06 Special Permit 147.03 Buildings Prohibited 147.07 Removal of Buildings 147.04 Construction Standards 147.08 Storage of Materials Restricted 147.01 FIRE ZONE ESTABLISHED.

A Fire Zone is established to include all of the following territory:

Lots One (1), Two (2), Three (3) and Four (4), Block One (1); all of Block Two (2); all of Block Three (3); all of Block Four (4); all of Block Five (5); and Lots One (1), Two(2), Three (3) and Four (4), Block Six (6), all in the Original Town of Mount Vernon, Iowa

147.02 PLANS SUBMITTED.

It is unlawful to build, enlarge or alter any structure, building or part thereof, within the Fire Zone until a plan of the proposed work, together with a statement of materials to be used has been submitted to the Council, who shall, if in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, issue a permit for the proposed work.

147.03 BUILDINGS PROHIBITED.

The erection of any building or structure of any kind, or additions thereto, or substantial alterations thereof, involving partial rebuilding, are prohibited in the Fire Zone, unless constructed in strict compliance with the provisions of this chapter.

147.04 CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS.

The construction standards for all buildings, structures, or parts thereof within the Fire Zone shall be of Type I, Type II, or, at a minimum, Type III - 1 hour fire resistant - construction, as specified in the Uniform Building Code.

147.05 RECONSTRUCTION PROHIBITED.

Any building within the Fire Zone not constructed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, which may hereafter be damaged by fire, decay, or otherwise, shall not be rebuilt, altered, or reconstructed except in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

147.06 SPECIAL PERMIT.

The Council may, by four-fifths (4/5) vote, issue a special permit to improve any property within the Fire Zone contrary to the provisions of this chapter, on condition that such improvement shall not increase the rates for fire insurance or the fire hazard potential of the area, or to allow any person to erect or move in any building or structure for temporary purposes for a period of time not exceeding six (6) months from the date of such permission.