HomeMy WebLinkAbout3698-02/05/1990ORDINANCE NO. 3698
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE WATERLOO ZONING
ORDINANCE NO. 2479, AS AMENDED BY ADDING PART
XVIII(A), HIGHWAY CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICT (H -C).
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Council of The City of Waterloo,
Iowa:
That Part XVIII(A), Highway Corridor Overlay District
(H -C), is hereby added to the Waterloo Zoning Ordinance No.
2479, as amended, as follows:
PART XVIII(A)
"H -C" Highway Corridor Overlay District
SEC. 2A -43A. GENERAL REGULATIONS.
A. BOUNDARIES
The "H -C" Highway Corridor Overlay District shall
generally include all real property adjacent to, or in close
proximity to Relocated Highway 218. The actual boundaries
are shown on the official zoning map and legally described
in Attachment A.
B. PURPOSE AND INTENT
The purpose and intent of this Part is to establish a
Highway Corridor Overlay District for the orderly
development of properties located within the Relocated
Highway 218 Corridor Overlay District. The emphasis of the
Highway Corridor Overlay District is to regulate the
development within the Relocated Highway 218 Corridor in
order to promote the health, safety and welfare of the
citizens of Waterloo.
New structures, certain modifications to existing
structures that require building permits and certain site
improvements shall conform to this Part thereby achieving
the environmental goals of the Land Use Policy Plan.
The provisions of this Part shall apply in addition to
any other zoning district regulations and requirements in
which the land may be classified. In the case of conflict,
the most restrictive provisions shall govern, except as
otherwise expressly provided in this Part.
C. DEFINITIONS
The following definitions shall apply only for the
purposes of this Part.
1. Landscaped Area- An area not subject to vehicular
traffic, which consists of living landscape
material.
2. Vehicular Use Areas- All areas subject to
vehicular traffic including, but not limited to,
accessways, driveways, loading areas, service
areas, and parking stalls for all types of
vehicles. This definition shall not apply to
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covered parking structures or underground parking
lots.
3. Overstory Tree- A self-supporting woody plant
having at least one well defined stem or trunk and
normally attaining a mature height and spread of
at least 30 feet, and having a trunk that may, at
maturity, be kept clear of leaves and branches at
least eight feet above grade.
4. Understory Tree- A self-supporting woody plant
having at least one well defined stem or trunk and
normally attaining a mature height and spread of
less than 30 feet.
5. Shrub- A woody or perennial plant with multiple
stems.
6 Living Landscape- Low growing woody or herbaceous
groundcover, turf, shrubs, and trees.
7. Screen- An area of planting which provides an
effective visual barrier. For a single row the
screen shall consist of Spruce, Firs, or Pines
spaced at a maximum spacing of 15 feet or a double
staggered row of Spruce, Firs, or Pine spaced at a
maximum spacing of 20 feet within each row; for
Arborvitae and Juniper the spacing shall be a
double staggered row with maximum spacing of 10
feet within each row, or a single row with maximum
spacing of 6 feet.
8. Parking Strip- That portion of city owned property
between the curb line, shoulder line or traveled
portion of the roadway or alley and the private
property line.
9. On -premise signs- A sign on the same property as
the activity it advertises.
10. Off -premise signs- A sign not entirely on the same
property as the activity it advertises.
D. ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS
The provisions of this part shall constitute the
requirements for all zones that lie within the boundaries of
the Highway Corridor Overlay District. This part shall
apply to the following construction, establishment,
alteration, enlargement or change in use.
1. For commercial zones and commercial uses in any
zone, located within the Highway Corridor Overly
District any increase in 10% of the gross floor
area on the site or 1,000 square feet, whichever
is less. These regulations shall also apply to
any alteration which causes a substantial change
in the exterior appearance of the building.
2. In industrial zones, any increase in 20% of the
gross floor area on a site or 3,000 square feet,
whichever is less. These regulations shall also
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apply to any alteration which causes a substantial
change in the exterior appearance of the building.
3. In residential zones and for residential use in
any zone located within the Highway Corridor
Overlay District, any incrr:ase in 20% of the gross
floor area on a site or 1,000 square feet,
whichever is less.
In addition to the above this Tart shall also apply to
all sites being developed for the provision of parking as a
primary use or for any improvement which results in the
provision of or an increase in parking.
This Part shall also apply to any additions,
alterations, or repairs to existing structures which result
in a change in the occupancy classification under the
Uniform Building Code. The City Planner may prorate the
requirements herein, based upon the nature and extent of
alterations and additions. For projects as indicated above,
no certificate of occupancy, demolition permit, or building
permit shall be issued unless:
1. Such development project is found to be in
conformance with this Division; or
2. Such development project has been granted a
special permit.
E. ALTERNATIVE COMPLIANCE
The City Planner or a designated representative shall
be solely responsible for administering this Division. In a
case where a plan does not comply with the provisions of
this Division, the City Planner or a designated
representative may recommend approval of the plan to the
design review board only if the following findings are made:
1. The proposed improvements will fulfill an
individual and/or community need and will not
adversely affect the goals of the Land Use Policy
Plan; and
2. The proposed improvements, because of conditions
that have been applied to it, will not be
detrimental to the health, safety and general
welfare of persons residing or working in the
area, and will not adversely affect other property
in the vicinity; and
3. The proposed improvements will meet the purpose
and intent of this Part.
The Alternative Compliance provision may be applied to
large commercial and industrial projects or projects on
difficult sites that are unable to meet the requirements as
stated in this Part. In all cases, projects so approved
must satisfy the findings described above.
F. LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS
1. Submittal Procedures
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a. Submittals for landscape approval shall
include a separate planting plan showing
type, size, and number of plantings; a site
plan showing total area and total landscaped
area and any supplementary information as
required to demonstrate conformance to the
landscape requirements. Any deviations from
the approved landscape plan must receive
approval from the City Planner prior to
installation.
b. The owner shall make fiscal arrangements by
bond, certificate of deposit, or a
nonrevocable letter of credit payable to the
City to ensure that the landscaping will be
installed. The City Planner may at his/her
discretion accept other evidence of ability
to pay. The fiscal arrangements shall
reflect the cost of required landscaping not
yet in place to ensure that such landscaping
will be installed. The owner must also grant
the City or its licensed and contracted agent
the right to enter upon the land for the
purposes of installing the required
landscaping, in the event that such
landscaping is not in place by the date
specified in the agreement. Such fiscal
arrangements shall be released when landscape
improvement verification is received.
2. Measured Compliance
The following point schedule and conditions apply to
required landscaping in all zones and shall be used in
determining achieved points for required planting:
Overstory Trees
4 inch caliper or greater
3 inch caliper or greater
2 inch caliper or greater
Understory Trees
2 inch caliper or greater
1 1/2 inch caliper or greater
1 inch caliper or greater
Shrubs
5 gallon or greater
2 gallon or greater
Conifers
10 foot height or greater
8 foot height or greater
100 points
90 points
80 points
40 points
30 points
20 points
10 points
5 points
100 points
90 points
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6 foot height or greater
5 foot height or greater
4 foot height or greater
3 foot height or greater
80 points
40 points
30 points
20 points
3. Minimum Requirements for Designated Zones
a. "R" Zones- The minimum required landscape
area shall be 65 percent of the lot exclusive
of buildings. The yard shall be planted with
a combination of trees and shrubs to achieve
a minimum of .05 points per square foot of
the landscaped area.
b. "C-3" Commercial Zone- The minimum required
landscape area shall be 65 percent of the lot
exclusive of buildings and parking. The
landscape area shall be planted with a
combination of trees and shrubs to achieve a
minimum of .05 points perr square foot of
landscaped area.
c. "C" and "M" Zones- The minimum required
landscape area shall be 25 percent of the
total lot area. The landscape area shall be
planted with a combination of trees and
shrubs to achieve a minimum of .04 points per
square foot of total lot area.
4. ADDITIONAL LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS
The following additional landscaping requirements apply
to all zones:
a. VEHICULAR USE AREAS
1. For vehicular use areas greater than 6,000
square feet, an area equivalent to a minimum
of five percent (5%) of the total vehicular
use area shall be landscaped. The required
landscape area shall be located within the
vehicular use area.
2. For vehicular use areas 6,000 square feet or
less, a combination of trees and shrubs shall
be planted in either the vehicular use area
or within five feet of the perimeter or both
to achieve the minimum landscape points as
required by the underlying zone.
3. Tree spacing shall be such that no designated
parking space is more than 30 feet from the
trunk of a tree.
4. There shall be sufficient barriers to protect
all landscaped areas from vehicular damage.
5. Wherever a parking area is located adjacent
to City R -O -W the parking area shall be
separated from the parking strip by a
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landscaped area(s) of a width no less than
eight feet measured perpendicular to the
curb. This area must contain an effective
visual screen for a minimum of eighty percent
(80%) of that parking area. This screen must
be at least 30 inches in height, as measured
from the parking area or the street curb,
whichever is higher, and may be achieved
through the use of landscaped berms or plant
materials. If plant materials are used to
achieve this screen there will be 1 point
assigned per linear foot of the screen no
individual plant points will be assigned for
this screen.
6. The vehicular use area must terminate at
least five feet from any exterior building
wall. Exceptions may be made where it is
necessary to cross the non -vehicular use area
to gain access to the building(s) and for
drive up facilities such as banks and
restaurants.
7. All trees in the interior of the vehicular
use area shall be two inch (2") caliper or
greater measured six inches (6") above grade
at the time of planting.
8. Areas less than 40 square feet in size or
having an average dimension of less than
three feet, shall not be included for
purposes of calculating the required
landscape area in the vehicular use area.
b. STREET TREE PLANTING
A minimum of 1.5 points per linear foot of street
frontage must be achieved in the City parking strip.
This point requirement shall be met through the
provision of trees, and planting shall comply with the
Vegetation Ordinance Chapter 35 of the Waterloo
Municipal Code.
c. MAINTENANCE
The owner shall be solely responsible for the
maintenance of any and all landscaping. This
maintenance shall include but not be limited to,
removal of litter, pruning, mowing of lawns, adequate
watering for all growing plant life, and, also weeding
in accordance with the Tree and Shrub Care Guidelines
as set forth by the Waterloo Park Commission. The
Owner shall also be responsible for any replacement, as
necessary, in order to preserve the landscaping plan as
approved by this section. The responsibility to
maintain the landscaping shall include the parking
strip located between the private property line and the
public street or highway, directly adjacent to the
owner's property. A maintenance agreement shall be
signed prior to a building permit being issued.
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d. RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
For residential development in other than
residential zones, the residential requirements of this
Division shall apply.
e. POINT DISTRIBUTION
A minimum of 65 percent of all required points
shall be achieved through tree plantings. A minimum of
10 percent of all required points shall be achieved
through living landscape other than trees.
f. REDUCTION OF LANDSCAPED AREA
A point score in excess of that required may be
used to reduce the required landscaped area at a rate
of one square foot per excess point up to a maximum
reduction of 25 percent.
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SCREENING
For any use that is not oriented toward Relocated
Highway 218 a screen shall be installed along the lot
line adjacent to Highway 218. There will be no
individual tree points given for this screen. The
screen will receive 3 points per linear foot if the
trees are greater than 6 feet in height at the time of
planting. The screen will receive 1 point per linear
foot if the trees are greater than 4 feet in height at
the time of planting. In no case shall the trees be
less than 4 feet at the time of planting. Exceptions
to this requirement may be granted by the Design Review
Board.
G. SIGN REGULATIONS
GENERAL PROHIBITION: No person shall develop, install,
locate, or construct any sign within the Highway 218 overlay
district in the City of Waterloo except as expressly
authorized in this section. The provisions of this section
shall apply in addition to any other zoning district in
which land may be classified and that such lands may be used
as permitted by such other districts. In the case of
conflict the most restrictive provisions shall govern except
as otherwise expressly provided in this section.
1. PERMITTED SIGNS
a. ON -PREMISE SIGNS
1. In residential, "S-1", "U-1", and "A-1"
districts only those signs permitted in
the underlying districts shall be
allowed.
2. COMMERCIAL "C-1" AND "CZ -Cl"
a. Post Signs
One post sign per use, not to exceed 40
square feet on each face and not to exceed 20
feet in height. If more than two faces are
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used the area of each side shall be reduced
proportionately.
b. Wall Signs
Wall signs shall not exceed 10% of the
wall area; in no case shall the wall signs
exceed 15% of the first 10 vertical feet of
wall area. The length of a wall sign shall
not to exceed 2/3 of the building wall
length. Wall signs shall be mounted flat
against the building. No more than two (2)
sides of a building shall have wall signs.
For the purpose of this part signs painted on
awnings shall be considered as wall signs.
3. COMMERCIAL "C-2" AND ALL OTHER ZONING
CLASSIFICATIONS
a. Post signs
One Post sign per use, not to exceed 40
feet in height with an area not to exceed the
smaller of the following:
1. Two square feet for each foot of street
frontage.
2. 250 square feet.
If more than two faces are used the area of each side shall
be reduced proportionately.
For multiple businesses that share common parking,
access, or structures there shall be a maximum of one pole
sign.
b. Wall Signs
Wall signs shall not exceed 10% of the
wall area; in no case shall the wall signs
exceed 15% of the first 10 vertical feet of
wall area. The length of a wall sign shall
not to exceed 2/3 of the building wall
Length. Wall signs shall be mounted flat
against the building. No more than two (2)
sides of a building shall have wall signs.
For the purpose of this part signs painted on
awnings shall be considered as wall signs.
c. Directional Signs
Each use shall also be allowed
directional signs as necessary to facilitate
the orderly flow of traffic with a maximum
area of 6 square feet each. A logo is
permitted on the directional signs, but shall
not exceed 10% of the total sign area. These
signs are for directional, not advertising
purposes. The square footage of directional
signs shall not be included in the
calculation of the allowable square footage
of other signage.
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d. Menu Signs
For drive -up menu signs for ordering
only one single sided menu sign shall be
allowed, no advertisement on the back of the
sign. This sign shall have a maximum area of
32 square feet. The square footage of menu
signs shall not be included in the
calculation of the allowable square footage
of other signage.
e. Roof Signs
Roof signs shall be allowed in place of
the wall sign only when both of the following
conditions are met:
1. Insufficient area for a wall sign;
2. The building has a pitched roof and the
roof sign does not project higher than
the peak of the roof.
b. OFF -PREMISE SIGNS
Off -premise signs shall not be allowed
in the overlay district. (This provision
shall terminate 30 days after the entire U.S.
Highway 218 is open for traffic.)
2. ADDITIONAL SIGN REGULATIONS
Post signs shall be allowed in the front yard or the
yard furthest from Relocated Highway 218 only. Post signs
as set forth in this ordinance shall be allowed in the yard
closest to the highway only when they conform as listed.
a. The signs shall have a maximum height of 25'
above the surface of the highway or a maximum
height of 40' above the grade on which they
are mounted whichever is less.
b. Each sign shall have a pole covering in
proportion to its size. The covering shall
be at least 50% of the sign cabinet face
width. The construction of the covering
shall be compatible with the construction of
the building. The design review board shall
have the power to allow creative alternatives
to this requirement.
c. All such signs in the yard closest to the
highway shall be reviewed by the Design
Review Board before a permit is issued.
Sign permits shall expire 6 months after the date of
issuance.
When a business ceases operation the on premise signage
shall be removed by the owner according to the following
schedule:
Sign or sign cabinet --within 180 days
Supporting structure --within 1 year
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When off premise advertising is bare or in disrepair
for a period of 90 days it shall be removed. If it is bare
or in disrepair for a period of one year the structure shall
be removed.
3. PROHIBITED SIGNS
The following signs are not considered appropriate
within the overlay district and shall not be permitted:
Portable signs
Off -premise signs located on bus benches
Signs painted directly on buildings
Off -premise roof signs
H. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
1. PURPOSE
The primary purpose of the design review is to insure a
high degree of aesthetics, to promote quality and compatible
development of land uses, buildings, structures and the
physical environment of the community within the highly
visible Relocated Highway 218 Corridor.
Design Review encompasses the examination of the below
criteria with regard to the aesthetics, appearances, and
function of the structure in relation to the site, adjacent
structures and surrounding community.
The Design Review Board and Planning Department shall
review plans based upon Section H-4 as established in this
Section of the Zoning Ordinance. The board must consider
the following as well as the guidelines developed by the
board and approved by the Planning, Programming and Zoning
Commission and the City Council.
a. The existing and proposed conditions of the
lot, including but not necessarily limited to
topography, vegetation, trees, drainage, and
waterways.
b. The location of all existing and proposed
buildings, drives, parking spaces, walkways,
means of ingress and egress, drainage
facilities, utility services, landscaping
structures, signs, and lighting and screening
devices.
c. The dimensions of all buildings, structures,
setbacks, parking spaces, floor area ratio,
height, lot coverage and any other
information that may be reasonably required
to determine compliance with this Ordinance.
d. Architectural elements of exterior building
surfaces.
e. The proposed structure indicates a
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sensitivity to and is compatible with the
environment, adjacent structures, and
enhances the appearance of the surrounding
properties.
f. Access to the site from adjacent roads shall
be designed so as to interfere as little as
possible with traffic flow on Relocated
Highway 218 and to permit vehicles a rapid
and safe ingress and egress to the site.
g. Lighting shall be reviewed to ensure safe
movement of persons and vehicles; for
security purposes and to minimize glare and
reflection on adjacent properties. Buffering
materials shall be reviewed to ensure that
headlights of vehicles, noise, and light from
structures are purposely shielded from public
view and pedestrian areas.
h. The overall project shall be reviewed for
compliance with the City's Comprehensive Plan
or special plans that apply to or affect the
subject property.
2. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
a. Powers and Duties
1. The Design Review Board shall be responsible
for reviewing all applications for design
review required under this section.
2. The Design Review Board shall have the power
to approve applications with or without
conditions or to disapprove applications with
conditions.
3. The Design Review Board shall create and
maintain a list of design guidelines which it
shall apply to all applications. Said
guidelines may be amended by a majority vote
of the board upon approval of the Planning,
Programming, and Zoning Commission as well as
the Waterloo City Council.
b. Membership
1. Composition - The Design Review Board shall
be composed of seven (7) regular members and
two (2) ex -officio members. The seven (7)
regular members will consist of two (2)
persons knowledgeable in the practice of
architecture, one (1) person knowledgeable in
the practice of landscape architecture,
professional land planning or land
development and four (4) citizens at -large,
one of which shall be a representative of the
arts and recreation commission. The two (2)
ex -officio members shall be the City Planner
and the Building official.
2. Appointment - All members shall be appointed
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by the Mayor in consultation with the
Planning Commission.
3. Residency and Place of Business - All regular
members shall reside in or have their primary
place of business in the City of Waterloo,
Iowa.
c. Terms of Office
The term of service on the Design Review
Board shall be two (2) years. Each member shall
serve until the appointment of a successor.
The members of the first Board shall be appointed as
follows: one (1) architect, two (2) citizens -at -large, one
(1) person knowledgeable in the practice of landscape
architecture, professional land planning or land development
shall be appointed for a one (1) year term and the remaining
three (3) members shall be appointed for two (2) year terms.
Thereafter, every member appointed shall be appointed to
serve a two (2) year term.
d. Removal
Any Board member who misses more than one (1)
consecutive meeting with no legitimate excuse may
be recommended for removal by the Chair or
Vice -Chair to the mayor.
e. Quorum and Voting
A quorum shall constitute four (4) regular
members. A majority vote of the quorum shall be
required to approve any application. The Chair
shall have the right to vote on all issues before
the board. Prior to a decision of the board, the
ex -officio members shall submit a recommendation
for each item on the agenda. If an application is
denied the Board shall provide a written statement
to the applicant in support of its finding.
f. Meetings
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The Board shall meet monthly or at the call
of the Chairperson or the City Planner. All
meetings shall be open to the public and shall be
conducted in accordance with the rules and
regulations adopted by the Board.
Organization
1. The Chairperson and Vice -Chairperson shall be
elected from the members of the Board by a
majority vote.
2. The Department of Planning shall provide the
necessary staff to assist the Board in the
performance of its duties.
h. Conflict of Interest
Members of the Board shall be governed by the
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applicable provisions of the Iowa Code, as
amended. This provision shall apply from the
installation date of the first Board.
3. DESIGN REVIEW PROCEDURE
a. Application for Design Review
The applicant shall obtain a Design Review
application from the Planning Department which
shall be responsible for the overall coordination
and administration of the Design Review Process.
Once the application and appropriate set(s) of
plans have been received by the Planning
Department and determined to be completed, the
Planning Department shall within ten (10) working
days conduct a staff review and prepare a
recommendation to the Design Review Board.
Any applicant requesting a review before the
Design Review Board shall pay, upon the submission
of an application to the Planning Department, a
fee of $75.00. An application pertaining only to
signs shall require a fee of $25.00. If a
deferment or clarification review is requested by
the applicant, a $50.00 fee shall be assessed. If
a deferment or clarification of conditions is
requested by the Board, there will be no
additional fee. If the applicant removes his/her
file from the agenda after it has been accepted by
the Planning Department, the City shall retain the
application fee.
The above fee schedule is required in order
to defray the costs associated with the
Administration of this Section.
All applications must be submitted a minimum
of two weeks prior to the board meeting to be
considered.
Should a question arise as to compliance with
the conditions as outlined by the Design Review
Board, a clarification review before the Board may
be called by any City Department having
jurisdiction or by the applicant.
Upon receipt of a properly completed
application the Planning Department shall notify
the applicant of the time and place the review
will be held. The Design Review Board shall have
full power and authority to consider any
application subject to design review under this
section and Planning Department recommendation
within a reasonable time from the date of
submission of a complete application to the
Planning Department. The Board shall announce its
decision within three (3) working days of the
review. The Design Review Board shall have
mandatory powers to approve applications with or
without conditions or disapprove applications with
conditions.
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The Design Review Board may require such
changes in said plans and specifications as in its
judgment may be requisite and appropriate to the
maintenance of a high standard of architecture, as
established by the standards contained in this
Ordinance, the Design Review Board's guidelines
and as more specifically outlined in the City's
Comprehensive Plan and other specific plans
pertaining to the 218 corridor.
Upon approval of an application by the Design
Review Board, the City Planner or his/her
authorized representative shall stamp and sign
three (3) sets of plans. Two (2) sets of plans
shall be returned to the applicant who may only
then submit an application for a building permit.
The remaining approved plan shall be part of the
Board's official record and shall be maintained on
file with the Planning Department.
b. Exemptions
Exemptions to these regulations include the
following:
1. All permits for plumbing, heating, air
conditioning, elevators, fire alarms and
extinguishing equipment, and all other
mechanical and electrical equipment when such
work is entirely within the interior of the
building; however, the City Planner may
approve such building permit applications for
minor work on the exterior of buildings.
2. Any permit necessary for the compliance with
a lawful order of the City related to the
immediate public health or safety.
3. All permits for interior alterations and
repairs.
4. All permits for demolition or wrecking.
5. All one and two family residential properties
and accessory uses incidental to the
principal permitted use, except those
properties of historical significance which
shall be reviewed by the Historic
Preservation Commission according to Chapter
18 1/2 of the Waterloo Code of Ordinances.
4. BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION
The applicant or his/her authorized agent shall make
application for a building permit. The application shall
include, at a minimum, the two (2) sets of plans which were
approved by the Design Review Board and stamped and signed
by the City Planner or his/her authorized representative.
No building permit, certificate of occupancy,
certification of completion, or occupational license shall
be issued unless all the plans, including amendments, notes,
revisions, or modifications have been approved by the City
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Planner. Minor modifications to plans that have been
approved by the Design Review Board will be permitted when
approved by the City Planner.
No building permit shall be issued for any plan subject
to design review except in conformance with the approved
plans. The applicant shall have up to one (1) year from the
date of design plan approval to obtain all necessary
building permits needed to proceed with construction. If
the applicant fails to obtain said building permit(s) within
the time period, all staff and Design Review Board approvals
shall be null and void and the applicant shall be required
to reinitiate the design review process; however, an
extension for cause, not to exceed one (1) year, may be
granted by the Board.
An applicant may submit an application for a building
permit simultaneously with a design plan review in order to
expedite processing; however, no building permit shall be
issued until the final design plan has been stamped and
signed by the City Planner or his/her authorized
representative in accordance with this Ordinance.
5. SPECIAL REVIEW PROCEDURE
For minor work associated with alterations and
additions to existing buildings, or the construction repair,
or alteration of new or existing walls, at grade parking
lots, fences, and signage, the City Planner or his/her
designated representative, shall have the authority to
approve, approve with conditions or deny an application on
behalf of the Design Review Board. Appeal of the City
Planner's finding shall be considered by the Board at the
next regular meeting date.
6. APPEAL
The applicant or any city department having
jurisdiction may appeal any decision of the Design Review
Board to the Board of Adjustment pursuant to Part XXIII of
the Zoning ordinance.
INTRODUCED:
PASSED 1ST CONSIDERATION:
PASSED 2ND CONSIDERATION:
PASSED 3RD CONSIDERATION:
January 16, 1990
January 16, 1990
January 22, 1990
February 5, 1990
Sec. 2A -43B. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the city Council of
the City of Waterloo, Iowa, on the 5th day of February, 1990
and approved by the Mayor Pro Tem on the 6th day of
February, 1990.
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Robert J. 'Brown, Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
Larr, P.j.urger, Cit J Clerk/Auditor
BooK 289 PACE 610
Ordinance No. 3698
Page 16
CERTIFICATE
I, Larry P. Burger, City Clerk/Auditor of the City of
Waterloo, Iowa, do hereby certify that attached hereto is a
true and complete copy of Ordinance No. 3698, as passed and
adopted by the Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, on the
5th day of February, 1990.
Witness my hand and seal of office this 6th day of
February, 1990.
Lar
urger, C ( Clerk/Auditor
BOOK 289 PAGE 611
Ordinance No. 3698
Page 17
ATTACHMENT "A"
Commencing at a point 300 ft. westerly of the intersection
of Corporate City limits and Highway 218 South, thence
continuing 300 ft in even width northerly along Highway 218
and then westerly along I-380 to Hess Road. Thence
northerly along Hess Road and La Porte Road to the
intersection of East Mitchell Ave. thence westerly along E.
Mitchell Ave. to the intersection of Dena St. if extended,
thence northerly along Dana St. to Byron Ave. thence
westerly on Byron Ave to Wisconsin St. thence northerly
along Wisconsin St. to Hawthorne Ave. thence Westerly along
Hawthorne Ave. to Ohio St. thence northerly on Ohio St to
Forest Ave. thence westerly on Forest Ave. to Minnesota St.
thence northerly along Minnesota St. to Bertch Ave. thence
westerly along Bertch Ave. to Oregon St. thence northerly
along Oregon St. to Williston Ave. thence Westerly along
Williston Ave. to Linwood Ave. thence northerly along
Linwood Ave. to South St. thence following South St.
westerly to West Mullan Ave thence continuing westerly on
Leland Ave. to Sunnyside Ave. thence southerly on Sunnyside
Ave. to Randall St. thence westerly on Randall St. to
Oaklawn Ave. thence southerly on Oaklawn Ave. to West
Wellington thence westerly on West Wellington if extended to
Black Hawk Creek, thence northerly along Black Hawk Creek to
Falls Ave. thence westerly on Falls Ave. to Fletcher Ave.
thence northerly on Fletcher Ave. to Harwood Ave. thence
northwesterly along Harwood Ave. to Knoll Ave. thence
northerly on Knoll Ave. to Rock Island Ave. thence westerly
on Rock Island Ave. to Englewood Ave. thence northerly on
Englewood Ave. to Bismark Ave. thence westerly on Bismark
Ave. to Magnolia Parkway. Thence northerly on Magnolia
Parkway to Stratford Ave. thence westerly on Stratford Ave.
to Kirkwood Ave. thence northerly on Kirkwood Ave to Upton
Ave. thence westerly on Upton Ave. to Galloway Ct. thence
northerly on Galloway Ct. to Maynard Ave. thence
northwesterly on Joy Dr. to Gayle St. thence northerly on
Gayle St. to CC & P Railroad thence northwesterly along
railroad to intersection of Faber Road if extended thence
southerly to Rainbow Dr. thence westerly to a point 300 Ft.
westerly of intersection of Rainbow Dr. and Greenhill Road
thence following Highway 218 North ROW northerly and
westerly 300 Ft. in even width to West Corporate Limits
thence northerly to a point 300 Ft. north of ROW thence
easterly 300 Ft. in even width to 300 Ft. westerly of
Airport Blvd. thence northerly 300 Ft. in even width to West
Airline Highway thence easterly along West Airline Highway
to a point 300 Ft. easterly of Airport Blvd. thence
southerly in 300 Ft even width to Cedar River thence
following the Cedar River to the By -Pass Channel thence
follow the By -Pass Channel to Conger St thence southwesterly
on Conger St. to Westfield Ave. thence along Westfield Ave.
to River Road thence continue on River Road to West Mullan
Ave. thence continuing on Commercial Ave. to West Second St.
thence southwesterly on West Second St. to Jefferson St.
thence southeasterly on Jefferson St. to West Tenth Street
thence northeasterly on West Tenth St. to Commercial St.
thence southeasterly on Commercial St to West Twelfth St.
thence southwesterly on West Twelfth St. to Jefferson St.
thence southeasterly on Jefferson St. to West Seventeenth
St. thence northeasterly on West Seventeenth St. to
Commercial St. thence southeasterly on Commercial St. to
West Nineteenth St. thence southwesterly on West Nineteenth
BOOK 289 PAGE 6.2
Ordinance No. 3698
Page 18
St. to Jefferson St. thence southeasterly on Jefferson St to
La Porte Rd. thence continuing on Paper Mill St. to Gladys
St. thence southerly on Gladys St. to Hawthorne Ave. thence
from Hawthorne Ave. along Sheffield Ave. if extended to East
Mitchell Ave. thence westerly along E. Mitchell Ave. to
Birmingham Ave. and IN Railway thence southeasterly on
Railway ROW to 300 Ft. northerly of I-380 thence easterly
300 ft in even width to Corporate Limits thence southerly
along Corporate Limits the 300 Ft southeasterly of I-380 ROW
thence continuing southwesterly to intersection of Cedar
Terrace Dr. and Texas St. thence following Texas St. to East
Shaulis Road thence from East Shaulis Rd. in 300 Ft. even
width to Corporate Limits
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e. ;ma proposeo improvements,
because of conditions that have
4 bebri eWpiied to it. will not be detri-
a mental to the health, safety and
general welfare of persons residing
or working in the area, and will not
adversely affect other property in
the Vicinity; and
3. The proposed improvements will
mes*t the purpose and intent of this
Part.
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vr510I15 u: 'IRS ,en,Uun shad apply in
addition to any other zoning district
in which land may be classified and
that such lands may be used as
permitted by such other districts. In
the case of conflict the most r4;tiic-
tive provisions shall govern a cep)
as otherwise expressly provided in
This section.
1. PERMITTED SIGNS
a. ON -PREMISE SIGNS
Might of "et above the surface of
he highway or a maximum height
f 40' above the grade on which
!hey are mounted whichever is less.
p Each sign shall have a pole cov-
jtring in proportion to its size. The
overing shall be al : - t . C/ s
..,....,y w4tton.
b. Membership.
1. Composition - The Design
Review Board shall be corrposed of
seven (7)) regular merrters and two
(2) ex -officio members. The seven
(7) regular members will consist of
two (2) persons knowledgeable in
the practice of architecture, one (1)
person aaK�nnowlle�dggeable in the prat
0910 Meant tice or )cid t Caljon SOT a�
condi-
tions is requested by the Board,
there will be no additional fee. If the
applicant removes his/her file from
the agenda after it has been
accepted by the Planning Depart -
^tent, the City shall retain the appli-
1ion fee.
is above tee schedule is required
order to defray the costs associ-
ctctwith the Administration of this
ion.
applications must be submitted a
pimum of two weeks prior to the
and meeting to be considered.
ould a question arise as to com-
Iines with the conditions as out -
9d by the Design Review Board,
;Iarification rev4w before the
and may be callee by any City
partment having jurisdiction or by
applicant.
an receipt of a properly corrplei-
application the Planning depart -
i1 shall notify the applicant of the
Ir and place the review will be
i. The Design Review Board
II have hill power and authority
onsider any application subject
esign review under this section
Planning Department recom-
dation within a reasonable time
i the date of submission of a
plete application to the Pian -
Department. The Board shall
punce its decision within three
prking days of the review. The
uesign Review Board shall have
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Chapter 18 1/2 of the Waterloo
Code of Ordinances.
4. BUILDING PERMIT APPLICA-
TiON
The applicant or his/her authorized
agent shall make application for a
building permit. The application
shall include, at a m nimum the two
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sate air
westerly along Bertch Ave. to Ore- ere
gon St. thence northerly along Ore- raw
gon St. to Willilston Ave. thence by
westerly along Williston Ave. to ho -
Linwood Ave. thence northerly l
along Linwood Ave. to South Si.
thence following South St. westerly
to West Mullan Ave thence continu-
ing westerly on Leland Ave. to Sun-
::dyside Ave. thence southerly on
,' Ounnyside Ave. to Randall St.
n
Thence westerly on Randall St. to
\,0akfawn Ave. thence southerly on o
Oaklawn Ave. to West Wellington
thence westerly on West Wellington
if extended to Black Hawk Creek ,
thence northerly along Bleck Hawk
Creek to Falls Ave. thence westerly
on Falls Ave. to Fletcher Ave.
thence northerly on Fletcher Ave. to
Harwood Ave. thence northwester -
along Harwood Ave. to Knoll Ave.
thence northerly on Knoll Ave. to
Rock Island Ave. thence westerly
on Rock Island Ave. to Englewood
Ave. thence northerly on Engle-
wood Ave. to Bismark Ave. thence
westerly on Bismark Ave. to Mag-
nolia Parkway. Thence northerly on
Magnolia Parkway to Stratford Ave.
thence westerly on Stratford Ave. to
Kirkwood Ave. thence northerly on
Kirkwood Ave. to Upon Ave. thence
westerly on Upton Ave. to Galloway
Ct. thence northerly on Galloway
Ct. to Maynard Ave. thence north-
westerly on Joy Dr to Gayle St.
thence northerly on Gayle St. to CC
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