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The City of Sigourney provides online access to its municipal code for convenient reference. The online version, available through the city’s website, is designed for quick access and ease of use but is not the official version of the city code. For the official and most up-to-date version, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at Sigourney City Hall, 100 N Main Street, Sigourney, IA 52591.
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS……………………………………………………… 1
1-1-1 Definitions………………………………………………………………………………… 1
1-1-2 Grammatical Interpretation……………………………………………………… 3
1-1-3 Prohibited Acts Including Causing, Permitting…………………………… 3
1-1-4 Construction……………………………………………………………………………… 3
1-1-5 Amendment……………………………………………………………………………… 3
1-1-6 Severability………………………………………………………………………………. 3
CHAPTER 2 RIGHT OF ENTRY……………………………………………………………………… 4
1-2-1 Right of Entry………………………………………………………………………….. 4
CHAPTER 3 PENALTY………………………………………………………………………………… 5
1-3-1 General Penalty…………………………………………………………………….. 5
1-3-2 Civil Penalty – Municipal Infraction………………………………………… 5
CHAPTER 4 PROCEDURE FOR HEARINGS BY THE CITY COUNCIL………………. 7
1-4-1 Purpose and Intent………………………………………………………………… 7
1-4-2 General………………………………………………………………………………….. 7
1-4-3 Form of Notice of Hearing……………………………………………………… 7
1-4-4 Subpoenas…………………………………………………………………………….. 8
CHAPTER 1 CITY CHARTER……………………………………………………………….. 10
2-1-1 Charter……………………………………………………………………………… 10
2-1-2 Form of Government……………………………………………………………. 10
2-1-3 Powers and Duties………………………………………………………………. 10
2-1-4 Number and term of City Council…………………………………………… 10
2-1-5 Wards………………………………………………………………………………. 10
2-1-6 Term of Mayor…………………………………………………………………… 11
2-1-7 Copies on File……………………………………………………………………. 11
CHAPTER 2 APPOINTMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS 12
2-2-1 Creation of Appointive Officers……………………………………………… 12
2-2-2 Appointments of Officers……………………………………………………… 12
2-2-3 Terms of Appointive Officers………………………………………………… 12
2-2-4 Vacancies in Offices……………………………………………………………. 12
2-2-5 Bonds Required………………………………………………………………….. 12
2-2-6 Surety………………………………………………………………………………. 12
2-2-7 Blanket Position Bonds Required……………………………………………. 13
2-2-8 Bonds Filed……………………………………………………………………….. 13
CHAPTER 3 POWERS AND DUTIES OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS……………… 14
2-3-1 General Duties……………………………………………………………………. 14
2-3-2 Books and Records……………………………………………………………… 14
2-3-3 Deposits of Municipal Funds…………………………………………………. 14
2-3-4 Transfer of Records and Property to Successor………………………….. 14
2-3-5 Powers and Duties of the Mayor…………………………………………….. 14
2-3-6 Powers and Duties of the Clerk………………………………………………. 16
2-3-7 Powers and Duties of the Treasurer…………………………………………. 20
2-3-8 Powers and Duties of the Police Chief……………………………………… 20
2-3-9 Powers and Duties of the Zoning Administrator…………………………. 20
2-3-10 Powers and Duties of the City Attorney……………………………………. 21
2-3-11 Powers and Duties of the Memorial Hall Commission…………………. 22
2-3-12 Powers and Duties of the Planning and Zoning Commission…………. 22
2-3-13 Powers and Duties of the Board of Adjustment………………………….. 23
CHAPTER 4 SALARIES OF MUNICIPAL OFFICERS……………………………….. 27
2-4-1 Council Member…………………………………………………………………. 27
2-4-2 Mayor………………………………………………………………………………. 27
2-4-3 Other Officers…………………………………………………………………….. 27
2-4-4 Mayor Pro Tem………………………………………………………………….. 27
CHAPTER 5 CITY FINANCE………………………………………………………………… 28
2-5-1 Budget Adoption………………………………………………………………… 28
2-5-2 Budget Amendment…………………………………………………………….. 29
2-5-3 Budget Protest……………………………………………………………………. 29
2-5-4 Accounts and Programs………………………………………………………… 30
2-5-5 Annual Report……………………………………………………………………. 30
2-5-6 Council Transfers……………………………………………………………….. 30
2-5-7 Administrative Transfers………………………………………………………. 30
2-5-8 Budget Officer……………………………………………………………………. 31
2-5-9 Expenditures……………………………………………………………………… 31
2-5-10 Authorizations to Expend……………………………………………………… 31
2-5-11 Accounting………………………………………………………………………… 31
2-5-12 Budget Accounts………………………………………………………………… 31
2-5-13 Contingency Accounts…………………………………………………………. 32
CHAPTER 6 CITY ELECTIONS…………………………………………………………….. 33
2-6-1 Purpose…………………………………………………………………………….. 33
2-6-2 Nominating Method to be Used……………………………………………… 33
2-6-3 Nomination by Petition………………………………………………………… 33
2-6-4 Adding Name by Petition……………………………………………………… 33
2-6-5 Preparation of Petition………………………………………………………….. 33
2-6-6 Filing, Presumption, Withdrawals, Objections…………………………… 34
2-6-7 Persons Elected………………………………………………………………….. 34
2-6-8 Primary and Runoff Abolished…………………………………………………………………. 34
2-6-9 Tie Votes………………………………………………………………………….. 34
CHAPTER 7 CITY COUNCIL………………………………………………………………… 35
2-7-1 Powers and Duties………………………………………………………………. 35
2-7-2 Exercise of Power……………………………………………………………….. 36
2-7-3 Meetings…………………………………………………………………………… 37
CHAPTER 8 POLICE DEPARTMENT…………………………………………………….. 38
2-8-1 Department Established………………………………………………………… 38
2-8-2 Organization………………………………………………………………………. 38
2-8-3 Peace Officer Qualifications………………………………………………….. 38
2-8-4 Required Training……………………………………………………………….. 38
2-8-5 Compensation…………………………………………………………………….. 38
2-8-6 Peace Officers Appointed……………………………………………………… 38
2-8-7 Police Chief; Duties…………………………………………………………….. 38
2-8-8 Departmental Rules……………………………………………………………….. 40
2-8-9 Summoning Aid…………………………………………………………………. 40
CHAPTER 1 OFFENSES……………………………………………………………………….. 41
3-1-1 Violations of Chapter…………………………………………………………… 41
3-1-2 Public Peace………………………………………………………………………. 41
3-1-3 Public Morals – Indecent Exposure…………………………………………. 42
3-1-4 Streets………………………………………………………………………………. 42
3-1-5 Public Safety and Health………………………………………………………. 42
3-1-6 Public Property…………………………………………………………………… 45
CHAPTER 2 NUISANCES…………………………………………………………………….. 48
3-2-1 Definitions………………………………………………………………………… 48
3-2-2 Nuisances Prohibited……………………………………………………………. 50
3-2-3 Other Conditions Regulated…………………………………………………… 50
3-2-4 Notice to Abate Nuisance or Condition……………………………………. 51
3-2-5 Contents of Notice to Abate…………………………………………………… 51
3-2-6 Method of Service………………………………………………………………. 51
3-2-7 Request for Hearing and Appeal…………………………………………….. 51
3-2-8 Abatement in Emergency……………………………………………………… 52
3-2-9 Abatement by Municipal………………………………………………………. 52
3-2-10 Collection of Cost of Abatement…………………………………………….. 52
3-2-11 Installment Payment of Cost of Abatement……………………………….. 52
3-2-12 Condemnation of Nuisance……………………………………………………. 52
CHAPTER 3 TRAFFIC CODE………………………………………………………………… 53
3-3-1 Short Title……………………………………………………………………………..
3-3-2 Definitions…………………………………………………………………………….
3-3-3 Traffic Accident Reports…………………………………………………………..
3-3-4 Police Department / Law Enforcement Officer to Submit Annual Reports
ENFORCEMENT AND OBEDIENCE TO TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
3-3-5 Authority of Police and Fire Department Officials………………………….
3-3-6 Required Obedience to Provisions of this Chapter and State Law……….
TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
3-3-7 Authority to Install Traffic-Control Devices………………………………….
3-3-8 Chief of Police / Law Enforcement Officer to Designate Crosswalks, Establish
and Mark Traffic Lanes……………………………………………………………
3-3-9 Play Streets……………………………………………………………………………
SPEED REGULATIONS
3-3-10 Changing State Speed Limits in Certain Zones………………………………
TURNING MOVEMENTS
3-3-11 Turning Markers, Buttons and Signs……………………………………………
3-3-12 Authority to Place Restricted Turn Signs………………………………………
3-3-13 Obedience to No-Turn Signs……………………………………………………..
3-3-14 “U” Turns……………………………………………………………………………..
ONE-WAY STREETS AND ALLEYS
3-3-15 Authority to Designate One-Ways Streets and Alleys………………………
3-3-16 One-Way Streets and Alleys………………………………………………………
3-3-17 Authority to Restrict Direction of Movement on Streets During Certain Periods
SPECIAL STOPS REQUIRED
3-3-18 Authority to Erect Stop Signs…………………………………………………….
3-3-19 Stops at Intersecting Through Highways and Other Intersections……….
3-3-20 Stop When Traffic is Obstructed…………………………………………………
3-3-21 School Stops………………………………………………………………………….
PEDESTRIANS’ RIGHTS AND DUTIES
3-3-22 Prohibited Crossing…………………………………………………………………
3-3-23 Pedestrians on Left………………………………………………………………….
METHOD OF PARKING
3-3-24 Standing or Parking Close to Curb………………………………………………
3-3-25 Standing or Parking on the Left-Hand Side of One-Way Streets………..
3-3-26 Signs or Markings Indicating Angle Parking…………………………………
3-3-27 Obedience to Angle Parking Signs or Markings……………………………..
STOPPING, STANDING OR PARKING PROHIBITED IN SPECIFIED PLACES
3-3-28 Stopping, Standing or Parking Prohibited in Specified Places……………
3-3-29 Authority to Paint Curbs and Erect Signs Prohibiting Standing or Parking
3-3-30 Authority to Impound Vehicles………………………………………………….
STOPPING, STANDING OR PARKING
3-3-31 Parking Signs Required…………………………………………………………….
3-3-32 Prohibited Parking During Snow Emergency…………………………………
3-3-33 All-Night Parking Prohibited……………………………………………………..
3-3-34 Truck Parking Prohibited………………………………………………………….
MISCELLANEOUS DRIVING RULES
3-3-35 Vehicles Not to be Driven on Sidewalks……………………………………...
3-3-36 Clinging to Vehicles………………………………………………………………..
3-3-37 Parking for Certain Purposes Prohibited……………………………………….
3-3-38 Driving Through Funeral or Other Procession……………………………….
3-3-39 Drivers in a Procession…………………………………………………………….
3-3-40 Funeral Processions to be Identified…………………………………………….
3-3-41 Load Restrictions Upon Vehicles Using Certain Streets…………………..
3-3-42 Truck Routes………………………………………………………………………….
BICYCLE AND SKATING REGULATIONS
3-3-43 Definitions…………………………………………………………………………….
3-3-44 Traffic Code Applies to Persons Riding Bicycles……………………………
3-3-45 Riding on Bicycles………………………………………………………………….
3-3-46 Riding on Roadways and Bicycle Paths……………………………………….
3-3-47 Speed…………………………………………………………………………………..
3-3-48 Emerging from Alley or Driveway……………………………………………..
3-3-49 Carrying Articles…………………………………………………………………….
3-3-50 Parking…………………………………………………………………………………
3-3-51 Riding on Sidewalks………………………………………………………………..
3-3-52 Lamps and Other Equipment on Bicycles……………………………………..
3-3-53 Traffic Rules for Skateboards, In-Line Skates, Roller Skates and
Non-Motorized Scooters…………………………………………………………..
SNOWMOBILES
3-3-54 Snowmobile Definitions…………………………………………………………..
3-3-55 Permitted Areas of Operation…………………………………………………….
3-3-56 Regulations……………………………………………………………………………
3-3-57 Equipment Required………………………………………………………………..
3-3-58 Unattended Vehicles ……………………………………………………………….
3-3-59 Restriction of Operation……………………………………………………………
3-3-60 Traffic Regulation…………………………………………………………………..
PENALTIES AND PROCEDURE ON ARREST
3-3-61 Citation Placed on Illegally Parked Vehicle…………………………………..
3-3-62 Presumption in Reference to Illegal Parking………………………………….
3-3-63 Local Parking Fines…………………………………………………………………
3-3-64 Failure to Pay Parking Citations…………………………………………………………………
MISCELLANEOUS TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
3-3-70 Engine Compression Brakes Prohibited……………………………………….
3-3-71 Vehicular Noise……………………………………………………………………..
OFF-ROAD VEHICLES
3-3-73 Definitions…………………………………………………………………………….
3-3-74 Operation of Off-Road Vehicles…………………………………………………
CHAPTER 4 FIRE PROTECTION…………………………………………………………… 77
3-4-1 Contract Fire Protection……………………………………………………………
3-4-2 Fire Zone Established………………………………………………………………
3-4-3 Plans Submitted……………………………………………………………………..
3-4-4 Building Prohibited…………………………………………………………………
3-4-5 Construction Standards…………………………………………………………….
3-4-6 Reconstruction Prohibited…………………………………………………………
3-4-7 Special Permit………………………………………………………………………..
3-4-8 Removal of Buildings………………………………………………………………
3-4-9 Storage of Materials Restricted…………………………………………………..
3-4-10 Wiring Methods……………………………………………………………………..
CHAPTER 5 CURFEW FOR MINORS…………………………………………………….. 79
3-5-1 Preamble……………………………………………………………………………….
3-5-2 Findings and Purpose……………………………………………………………….
3-5-3 Definitions…………………………………………………………………………….
3-5-4 Offenses……………………………………………………………………………….
3-5-5 Defenses……………………………………………………………………………….
3-5-6 Enforcement………………………………………………………………………….
3-5-7 Penalty, Municipal Infraction…………………………………………………….
CHAPTER 6 REGULATING PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS, AND TRANSIENT
MERCHANTS……………………………………………………………………….
3-6-1 Definitions…………………………………………………………………………….
3-6-2 Exemptions……………………………………………………………………………
3-6-3 Permits…………………………………………………………………………………
3-6-4 Requirements…………………………………………………………………………
3-6-5 Hours of Solicitation………………………………………………………………..
3-6-6 Consumer Protection Law…………………………………………………………
3-6-7 Bond Required……………………………………………………………………….
3-6-8 Obstruction of Pedestrian or Vehicular Traffic………………………………
CHAPTER 7 CIGARETTE LICENSE………………………………………………………. 86
3-7-1 Definitions…………………………………………………………………………….
3-7-2 Permit Required……………………………………………………………………..
3-7-3 Issuance………………………………………………………………………………..
3-7-4 Expiration……………………………………………………………………………..
3-7-5 Fees……………………………………………………………………………………..
3-7-6 Refunds………………………………………………………………………………..
3-7-7 Revocation…………………………………………………………………………….
3-7-8 Permits Not Transferable…………………………………………………………..
3-7-9 Display…………………………………………………………………………………
CHAPTER 8 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES………………………………………………… 88
3-8-1 Purpose…………………………………………………………………………………
3-8-2 Required Obedience to Provisions of this Chapter and State Law……….
3-8-3 Open Container of Beer, Wine or Liquor………………………………………
3-8-4 Action by Council…………………………………………………………………..
3-8-5 Transfers……………………………………………………………………………….
CHAPTER 9 JUNKAND ABANDONED VEHICLES………………………………….. 91
3-9-1 Purpose…………………………………………………………………………………
3-9-2 Definitions…………………………………………………………………………….
3-9-3 Removal of Abandoned Vehicles………………………………………………..
3-9-4 Notification of Owners and Lien Holders……………………………………..
3-9-5 Impoundment Fees and Bonds……………………………………………………
3-9-6 Hearing Procedures…………………………………………………………………
3-9-7 Auction or Disposal of Abandoned Vehicles…………………………………
3-9-8 Junk Vehicle Declared a Nuisance………………………………………………
3-9-9 Notice to Abate………………………………………………………………………
3-9-10 Abatement by Municipality……………………………………………………….
3-9-11 Collection of Cost of Abatement Exceptions…………………………………
3-9-12 Exceptions…………………………………………………………………………….
3-9-13 Interference with Enforcement…………………………………………………..
CHAPTER 10 DRUG PARAPHERNALIA………………………………………………….. 98
3-10-1 Definitions…………………………………………………………………………….
3-10-2 Determining Factors………………………………………………………………..
3-10-3 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia……………………………………………….
3-10-4 Manufacture, Delivery, or Offering for Sale………………………………….
CHAPTER 11 HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS……………………………………………… 102
3-11-1 Purpose…………………………………………………………………………………
3-11-2 Definitions…………………………………………………………………………….
3-11-3 Storage…………………………………………………………………………………
3-11-4 Applicators Prohibited……………………………………………………………..
3-11-5 Bags or Containers………………………………………………………………….
3-11-6 Exceptions…………………………………………………………………………….
3-11-7 Penalty for Violation……………………………………………………………….
CHAPTER 12 OPEN BURNING……………………………………………………………… 103
3-12-1 Definitions…………………………………………………………………………….
3-12-2 Open Burning Generally…………………………………………………………..
3-12-3 Burning Prohibited in Streets and Alleys………………………………………
3-12-4 Penalty for Violation……………………………………………………………….
3-12-5 Presumption Regarding Violations……………………………………………..
3-12-6 Authority to Prohibit Burning…………………………………………………….
3-12-7 Permitted Burning…………………………………………………………………..
3-12-8 Permitted Burning Times………………………………………………………….
3-12-9 Other Limits on Permitted Burning……………………………………………..
3-12-10 Variances from Rules………………………………………………………………
CHAPTER 13 DANGEROUS AND DILAPIDATED STRUCTURES……………… 106
3-13-1 Enforcement Officer………………………………………………………………..
3-13-2 General Definition of Unsafe……………………………………………………..
3-13-3 Unsafe Building……………………………………………………………………..
3-13-4 Notice to Owner……………………………………………………………………..
3-13-5 Conduct of Hearings………………………………………………………………..
3-13-6 Posting of Signs……………………………………………………………………..
3-13-7 Right to Demolish…………………………………………………………………..
3-13-8 Bids for Demolition…………………………………………………………………
3-13-9 Stay of Demolition………………………………………………………………….
3-13-10 Grading of Premises After Demolition…………………………………………………………
CHAPTER 1 ANIMAL CONTROL……………………………………………………………………….. 111
4-1-1 Definitions…………………………………………………………………………………………….
4-1-2 Immunization…………………………………………………………………………………………
4-1-3 At Large Prohibited…………………………………………………………………………………
4-1-4 Animal Nuisances…………………………………………………………………………………..
4-1-5 Impounding………………………………………………………………………………………….
4-1-6 Cruelty to Animals………………………………………………………………………………….
4-1-7 Exhibitions and Fights……………………………………………………………………………..
4-1-8 Dangerous Animals…………………………………………………………………………………
4-1-9 Keeping a Vicious Dog or Cat……………………………………………………………………
4-1-10 Full Force and Effect……………………………………………………………………………….
CHAPTER 1 LIBRARY SERVICES………………………………………………………………………. 116
5-1-1 Public Library………………………………………………………………………………………..
5-1-2 Library Trustees……………………………………………………………………………………..
5-1-3 Qualifications of Trustees…………………………………………………………………………
5-1-4 Organization of the Board…………………………………………………………………………
5-1-5 Powers and Duties…………………………………………………………………………………..
5-1-6 Power to Contract with Others for the Use of the Library…………………………………
5-1-7 Non-Resident Use of the Library………………………………………………………………..
CHAPTER 1 MOBILE HOME REGULATION………………………………………………………… 120
6-1-1 Definitions…………………………………………………………………………………………….
6-1-2 Location of Mobile Home…………………………………………………………………………
6-1-3 Special Permits for Location of Mobile Homes Outside Mobile Home Parks……….
6-1-4 Emergency and Temporary Parking…………………………………………………………….
6-1-5 Traffic Code Applicable…………………………………………………………………………..
6-1-6 Building Permits…………………………………………………………………………………….
6-1-7 Mobile Home Hookups……………………………………………………………………………
CHAPTER 2 UTILITIES – SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM…………………………………………. 122
6-2-1 Definition……………………………………………………………………………………………..
6-2-2 Use of Public Sewers Required………………………………………………………………….
6-2-3 Private Sewage Disposal…………………………………………………………………………..
6-2-4 Building Sewers and Connections………………………………………………………………
6-2-5 Use of the Public Sewers………………………………………………………………………….
6-2-6 Protection from Damage…………………………………………………………………………..
6-2-7 Powers and Authority to Inspectors…………………………………………………………….
6-2-8 Penalties……………………………………………………………………………………………….
6-2-9 Tapping Fees…………………………………………………………………………………………
6-2-10 Septic System Inspection Fees…………………………………………………………………..
CHAPTER 3 UTILITIES – WATER SYSTEM…………………………………………………………. 135
6-3-1 Enforcement…………………………………………………………………………………………
6-3-2 Adoption of the State Plumbing Code………………………………………………………….
6-3-3 Mandatory Connections……………………………………………………………………………
6-3-4 Permit………………………………………………………………………………………………….
6-3-5 Fee for Permit………………………………………………………………………………………..
6-3-6 Water Supply Control………………………………………………………………………………
6-3-7 Service Lines…………………………………………………………………………………………
6-3-8 Making the Connection……………………………………………………………………………
6-3-9 Excavations…………………………………………………………………………………………..
6-3-10 Inspections and Approval…………………………………………………………………………
6-3-11 Completion by the City…………………………………………………………………………….
6-3-12 Meters………………………………………………………………………………………………….
CHAPTER 4 UTILITIES – REFUSE COLLECTION…………………………………………………. 140
6-4-1 Definitions…………………………………………………………………………………………….
6-4-2 Duty to Provide Cans………………………………………………………………………………
6-4-3 Administration……………………………………………………………………………………….
6-4-4 Storage…………………………………………………………………………………………………
6-4-5 Collections……………………………………………………………………………………………
6-4-6 Necessity of Permits………………………………………………………………………………..
6-4-7 Burning of Refuse…………………………………………………………………………………..
6-4-8 Refuse Other Than Garbage………………………………………………………………………
6-4-9 Sanitary Landfill…………………………………………………………………………………….
6-4-10 Items Prohibited from City Dumpsters…………………………………………………………
6-4-11 Access to Garbage Containers……………………………………………………………………
CHAPTER 5 UTILITIES – BILLING CHARGES……………………………………………………… 143
6-5-1 Utility Defined……………………………………………………………………………………….
6-5-2 Districts………………………………………………………………………………………………..
6-5-3 Disposition of Fees and Charges………………………………………………………………..
6-5-4 Billing, Penalty………………………………………………………………………………………
6-5-5 Discontinuing Services, Fees…………………………………………………………………….
6-5-6 Residential Rental Property……………………………………………………………………….
6-5-7 Customer Guarantee Deposits……………………………………………………………………
6-5-8 Water Rates…………………………………………………………………………………………..
6-5-9 Refuse Collection Rates……………………………………………………………………………
6-5-10 Rate of Sewer Rent and Manner of Payment…………………………………………………
6-5-11 Watermain Replacement Surcharge…………………………………………………………….
6-5-12 Watermain Replacement Surcharge…………………………………………………………….
CHAPTER 6 STREET CUTS AND EXCAVATIONS………………………………………………… 150
6-6-1 Excavation Permit Required………………………………………………………………………
6-6-2 Application for Permit……………………………………………………………………………..
6-6-3 Permit Fees……………………………………………………………………………………………
6-6-4 Safety Measures……………………………………………………………………………………..
6-6-5 Backfilling and Restoration……………………………………………………………………….
6-6-6 Rules and Regulations……………………………………………………………………………..
CHAPTER 7 SJDEWALK REGULATIONS……………………………………………………………. 152
6-7-1 Purpose………………………………………………………………………………………………..
6-7-2 Definitions…………………………………………………………………………………………….
6-7-3 Cleaning Snow, Ice, and Accumulations………………………………………………………
6-7-4 Maintenance Responsibility………………………………………………………………………
6-7-5 Liability of Abutting Owner………………………………………………………………………
6-7-6 Ordering Sidewalk Improvements………………………………………………………………
6-7-7 Repairing Defective Sidewalks………………………………………………………………….
6-7-8 Notice of Inability to Repair or Barricade…………………………………………………….
6-7-9 Standard Sidewalk Specifications……………………………………………………………….
6-7-10 Permits for Construction or Removal…………………………………………………………..
6-7-11 Failure to Obtain Permit; Remedies…………………………………………………………….
6-7-12 Inspection and Approval…………………………………………………………………………..
6-7-13 Barricades and Warning Lights………………………………………………………………….
6-7-14 Interference with Sidewalk Improvements……………………………………………………
6-7-15 Special Assessment for Construction and Repair……………………………………………
6-7-16 Notice of Assessment for Repair or Cleaning Costs………………………………………..
6-7-17 Hearing and Assessment…………………………………………………………………………..
6-7-18 Billing and Certifying to County………………………………………………………………..
6-7-19 ADAAG Compliance………………………………………………………………………………
CHAPTER 8 NUMBERING OF BUILDINGS………………………………………………………….. 158
6-8-1 Definitions…………………………………………………………………………………………….
6-8-2 Owner Requirements……………………………………………………………………………….
6-8-3 Building Numbering Map…………………………………………………………………………
CHAPTER 9 OUTDOOR FURNACE REGULATIONS……………………………………………… 160
6-9-1 Purpose………………………………………………………………………………………………..
6-9-2 Definition……………………………………………………………………………………………..
6-9-3 Regulations……………………………………………………………………………………………
6-9-4 Enforcement………………………………………………………………………………………….
6-9-5 Penalty…………………………………………………………………………………………………
6-9-6 When Effective………………………………………………………………………………………
6-9-7 Registration…………………………………………………………………………………………..
CHAPTER 10 MORATORIUM ON INSTALLATION OF OUTDOOR WOOD BURNING
FURNACES……………………………………………………………………………………. 162
6-10-1 Outdoor Wood Burning Furnace Defined……………………………………………………..
6-10-2 Moratorium Established……………………………………………………………………………
6-10-3 Severability…………………………………………………………………………………………..
6-10-4 Duration……………………………………………………………………………………………….
CHAPTER 11 TREES…………………………………………………………………………………………… 163
6-11-1 Definitions…………………………………………………………………………………………….
6-11-2 Planting Restrictions……………………………………………………………………………….
6-11-3 Duty to Trim Trees………………………………………………………………………………….
6-11-4 Trimming Trees to be Supervised……………………………………………………………….
6-11-5 Intersections – Trimming Required…………………………………………………………….
6-11-6 Trees Within Lot Lines…………………………………………………………………………….
6-11-7 Disease Control………………………………………………………………………………………
6-11-8 Inspection and Removal…………………………………………………………………………..
CHAPTER 12 HOUSE MOVERS……………………………………………………………………………. 165
6-12-1 Definitions…………………………………………………………………………………………….
6-12-2 Permit Required……………………………………………………………………………………..
6-12-3 Application……………………………………………………………………………………………
6-12-4 Insurance Required…………………………………………………………………………………
6-12-5 Permit Fee…………………………………………………………………………………………….
6-12-6 Permit Issued…………………………………………………………………………………………
6-12-7 Public Safety…………………………………………………………………………………………
6-12-8 Time Limit……………………………………………………………………………………………
6-12-9 Removal by City…………………………………………………………………………………….
6-12-10 Protect Pavement……………………………………………………………………………………
CHAPTER 1 VACATED STREETS AND ALLEYS…………………………………………………. 167
7-1-1 Purpose………………………………………………………………………………………………..
7-1-2 Facts Found…………………………………………………………………………………………..
7-1-3 Vacation……………………………………………………………………………………………….
CHAPTER 2 SUBDIVISIONS………………………………………………………………………………. 172
GENERAL PROVISIONS
7-2-1 Short Title…………………………………………………………………………………………….
7-2-2 Purpose………………………………………………………………………………………………..
7-2-3 Application……………………………………………………………………………………………
7-2-4 Amendment………………………………………………………………………………………….
7-2-5 Recording the Plat…………………………………………………………………………………..
7-2-6 Fees Established……………………………………………………………………………………..
7-2-7 Penalties……………………………………………………………………………………………….
7-2-8 Building Permit to be Denied…………………………………………………………………….
DEFINITIONS
7-2-9 Terms Defined……………………………………………………………………………………….
IMPROVEMENTS
7-2-10 Improvements Required……………………………………………………………………………
7-2-11 Inspection……………………………………………………………………………………………..
7-2-12 Minimum Improvements………………………………………………………………………….
7-2-13 Easements Required………………………………………………………………………………..
7-2-14 Maintenance Bond Required……………………………………………………………………..
7-2-15 Alternative Systems for Sewer or Water………………………………………………………
MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR THE DESIGN OF SUBDIVISIONS
7-2-16 Standards Prescribed……………………………………………………………………………….
7-2-17 Land Suitability……………………………………………………………………………………..
7-2-18 Lands Subject to Flooding………………………………………………………………………..
7-2-19 Plat to Conform to Comprehensive Plan………………………………………………………
7-2-20 Construction Standards for Improvement Plan……………………………………………….
7-2-21 Street Standards……………………………………………………………………………………..
7-2-22 Block and Lot Standards…………………………………………………………………………..
7-2-23 Parks and Open Spaces…………………………………………………………………………….
7-2-24 Parks and School Sites Reserved………………………………………………………………..
PROCEDURES AND SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR PLATS
7-2-25 Pre-Application Conference………………………………………………………………………
7-2-26 Sketch Plan Required………………………………………………………………………………
7-2-27 Presentation to Planning and Zoning Commission………………………………………….
7-2-28 Subdivision Classified……………………………………………………………………………..
7-2-29 Plats Required………………………………………………………………………………………..
7-2-30 Requirements of the Preliminary Plat…………………………………………………………..
7-2-31 Procedures for Review of Preliminary Plats………………………………………………….
7-2-32 Duration of Approval of Preliminary Plat……………………………………………………..
7-2-33 Authorization to Install Improvements…………………………………………………………
7-2-34 Completion and Acceptance of Improvements………………………………………………
7-2-35 Performance Bond Permitted…………………………………………………………………….
7-2-36 Requirement of the Final Plat…………………………………………………………………….
7-2-37 Attachments to the Final Plat…………………………………………………………………….
7-2-38 Procedures for the Review of Final Plats………………………………………………………
OTHER PROVISIONS
7-2-39 Variances……………………………………………………………………………………………..
CHAPTER 3 HOUSING CODE…………………………………………………………………………….. 197
7-3-1 General Provisions………………………………………………………………………………….
7-3-2 Rental Permit…………………………………………………………………………………………
7-3-3 Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations………………………………………………….
7-3-4 Department of Housing Code…………………………………………………………………….
7-3-4.1 Fees…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
CHAPTER 4 URBAN REVITALIZATION……………………………………………………………… 205
7-4-1 Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………………..
7-4-2 Plan Objectives………………………………………………………………………………………
7-4-3 Definitions…………………………………………………………………………………………….
7-4-4 Urban Revitalization Plan…………………………………………………………………………
7-4-5 Qualifications for Eligibility……………………………………………………………………..
CHAPTER 6A INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE………………………………………………… 214
CHAPTER 6B INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE…………………………………………… 216
CHAPTER 6C INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAL CODE………………………………………….. 218
CHAPTER 6D INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE………………………………………………. 223
CHAPTER 6E INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE…………………………………………………………. 225
CHAPTER 6F INTERNATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE………………………………………………… 227
CHAPTER 6G INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE………………………. 229
CHAPTER 6H NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE……………………………………………………… 231
CHAPTER 6I INTERNATIONAL ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE………………………… 234
SECTION l PURPOSE ……………………………………………………………………………………………….1
SECTION 2 DEFINITIONS………………………………………………………………………………………….1
SECTION 3 ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS ……………………………………………………………..7
SECTION 4 OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ………………………………………………………………………….7
SECTION 5 GENERAL PROVISIONS …………………………………………………………………………..8
SECTION 6 “A-1” AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS ………………………………………………………… 11
SECTION 7 “R-1” ONE FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICTS …………………………………………… 13
SECTION 8 “R-2” ONE AND TWO-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICTS ………………………….. 15
SECTION 9 “R-3” MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENCE DISTRICTS ……………………………………….. 17
SECTION 9A “R-4” RESIDENTIAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS …………………………. 19
SECTION 9B “R-5” PLANNED MOBILE HOME DISTRICT ……………………………………………. 22
SECTION 10 “B-1” RETAIL BUSINESS DISTRICTS……………………………………………………….. 25
SECTION 11 “B-2” GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICTS …………………………………………………… 27
SECTION 12 “I-1” INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS……………………………………………………………….. 29
SECTION 13 SIGN AND AWNING REGULATIONS…………………………………………………….. 32
SECTION 14 SPECIAL PROVISIONS …………………………………………………………………………. 37
SECTION 15 ADULT USES ………………………………………………………………………………………. 42
SECTION 16 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPTIONS, AND MODIFICATIONS……. 44
SECTION 17 ZONING ADMINISTRATION ………………………………………………………………… 47
SECTION 18 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ……………………………………………… 49
SECTION 19 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ……………………………………………………………………. 52
SECTION 20 DISTRICT CHANGES AND ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS ……………………….. 56
Sigourney City Hall, 100 N Main Street, Sigourney, IA 52591