HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/21/2015 Council Work Session
September 21, 2015
Time indicated below
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda, as proposed or amended.
3:30 p.m. Presentation by Buxton,Inc. on retail information.
Approx. Discussion on RV Parking.
430 p.m.
ADJOURNMENT
Suzy Schares, CMC
City Clerk/Human Resource Director
Title 6—Motor Vehicles and Traffic
Chapter 5(new)
PARKING IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS
16-5-11: PURPOSE: {Comment[ALo1]:Formerly 302.8.1.1
The special provisions of this ordinance-chapter are intended to regulate the location of vehicles
parked in the front yard on residential properties. It is the desire of the City of Waterloo to
encourage an aesthetically pleasing local environment. It is also the intent of the City of
Waterloo to avoid the obstruction of public streets and sidewalks, improve traffic visibility and
maintain the visual harmony and character appropriate in residential neighborhoods within the
city. The Goals obiectives to be attained through this chapter include preserving and improving
the peace, safety, health, welfare, comfort and convenience of the citizens of the city of
Waterloo, minimizing the adverse visual effects of front yard parking on residential property, and
allowing for the reasonable use of driveways in the front yard for parking.
0-5-2: DEFINITIONS: (Comment[ALo2]:Formerly 302.8.1.2
As used in this chaptcrFor purposes of this chapter, unless the context indicates otherwise, the
following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this
section.
DRIVEWAY: That portion of private property, paved or unpaved,that provides vehicular access
to a property from the public right-of-way or between private properties, and where said
driveway is specifically designated for or commonly utilized as an access way by vehicles to
parking lots, parking areas, garages, storage facilities, etc. Driveways serving residential uses
may extend along the side or rear of the dwelling and in some cases, may terminate in a
designated parking lot, parking area, garage, or storage facility in the side or rear yard area. A
private driveway begins at the property line and extends into or across the site.
A driveway may extend into or across the front yard area in a residential distristpropertv.
The driveway may terminate in the front yard area of a dwelling provided that the termination
area is a garage, carport or parking area.The parking area shall be included in the hard surface
area, conforming to section 6-5-3.A.2 hereof regulating the area of a hard-surface driveway and
parking area permitted in the front yard. No portion of a driveway situated in the front yard to a
residential distrietpropertv may be extended beyond the width of the curb-cut-garage(s)that the
driveway serves or, if there is not a garage (attached or detached) that is served by the
driveway, the width of the driveway opening at the street unless said driveway-extension
eets the
requirements of a driveway extension. In all cases, the driveway must be at least the
minimumsame width dimension as the outside width dimension of a vehicle for-which it serves.
This restriction shall not prohibit the construction of a parking area for multi-family residential
uses in a front yard if otherwise allowed by the Zoning Ordinance.
"Parked, Parking"DRIVEWAY EXTENSION: The placement of a vehicle for any substantially
uninterrupted period of time not exceeding forty eight (48) houroFor a one- or two-family
residential property. any extension to the driveway beyond the width of the garage(s) that the
driveway serves or, if there is not a garage (attached or detached) that is served by the
driveway, the width of the driveway opening at the street.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE: Any vehicle whose primary purpose is recreation/entertainment
and not a primary means of transportation. These include, but are not limited to, boats, trailers,
campers, and motor homes.
VEHICLE:
trucks, snowmobiles, boats, airplanes, helicopters, trailers, campers, RVs, motor homes,
Any device in, upon or by which a person or
property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway or street, excepting devices moved
by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks, and shall include, without
limitation, a motor vehicle, automobile, truck, trailer, motorcycle, tractor, buggy, wagon, farm
machinery or any combination thereof.
YARD, FRONT: A yard extending across the full width of the lot and measured between the
front lot line and the buildingfoundation of a principal building or any projection thereof, other
than the projection of the usual steps, overhanging balconies, other ordinary proiections, or
unenclosed porches or decks or unenclosed porches, or the required front yard set back as
required by the Zoning Ordinance for R 1 and R 2 zones. On corner lots, the front yard shall
include that portion of the lot between the principal structure and the street right-of-way on both
street sides of the lot.
YARD, REAR: A yard extending across the full width of lot and measured between the rear lot
line and the buildingfoundation of a principal building or any projections thereof other than the
proiection of the usual steps, overhanging balconies, other ordinary proiections, or unenclosed
porches or decks . On both corner lots and interior
lets-the opposite end of lot from the front yard where the house is addressed and faces.
YARD, SIDE: A yard extending from the front yard to the rear yard and measured between the
side lot lines and arest structurcthe foundation of a principal building or any proiection
thereof, other than the projection of the usual steps, overhanging balconies, or other ordinary
proiections.
Ole ke.les" — Inoperativ (moohonically a legally) ecked rlic entled artially
dismantled motor vehicles arc not to be in public or private view, and must be completely
with a licensed salvage yard, or as an antique (over 35 years old) or special interest vehicle.
C . . atie nd ee(n stickers a red to leave a chicle'n blie
I6d4: STANDARDS GOVERNING THE OFF-STREET PARKING OR STORAGE OF Comment[AL03]:Formerly 302.8.1.3. This
VEHICLES AS AN ACCESSORY USE ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES: section was/is longer and subsections have been
moved around and re-worded
A. General Restrictions:
1. No more than four (4) motor vehicles including cars, trucks, and trailers, excluding
recreational vehicles and trailers with a recreational vehicle on it, shall be parked outside an
approved garage on a one- or two-family residential property. For any other residential
property, the maximum number of such vehicles shall be two (2) per legally established
dwelling unit within a structure. Notwithstanding the foregoing restrictions, the maximum
number of such vehicles may increase to a number not more than the number of licensed
drivers legally residing at the property.
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2. Any vehicles parked outside an approved garage shall be parked on concrete (five
inches Portland Cement Concrete minimum),asphalt(four inches of hot mix asphalt on a six
inch rock base minimum), or graveljsix inches minimum
City-of Waterlee. Grass, patio pavers, bricks, or similar products isare not an approved
parking surface unless said patio pavers, bricks, or similar products are placed over a
minimum depth of four inches of rock base. In all cases the parking surface must be at least
equal to the outside dimensions of a vehicle which it serves. For one- and two-family
residential properties, gravel shall be an approved parking surface in a rear or side yard
and in a front yard for the driveway (excluding any driveway extensions). Gravel is not an
approved parking surface in a front yard beyond the driveway, or for any parking surface for
a multi-family residential property. For one-and two-family residential properties, the width
of a driveway in the front yard shall be limited to the width of the garage(s)that the driveway
serves, or in the absence of a garage, the width of the driveway opening at the street.
Existing gravel parking areas in the front yard that extend past the driveway(i.e., a driveway
extension)of a one-or two-family residential property shall have until December 31, 201I1 to _.- Comment WOO Change from2016to2017
be brought into compliance with this requirement. Existing gravel areas for parking surfaces per Council comment 05/27/15
for multi-family residential property shall be subiect to applicable non-conforming use
provisions of the City of Waterloo Zoning Ordinance, if legally constructed prior to adoption
of Ordinance 2479 on February 3, 1969. Non-conforming status shall not apply to gravel
areas created after February 3, 1969 for multi-family residential properties or to gravel areas
for one-or two-family residential property converted to multi-family residential property after
February 3, 1969. Parking is permitted in the rear and side yards, subiect to compliance
with the applicable requirements of this paragraph.
3. 4n any "R" district, No one- or two-family dwelling-or lot-residential property shall have
more thanthirty thrce percent (33%) of a driveway extension more than ten (10) feet wide
measured perpendicular to the driveway in the front yard
parking-purposes. However, this restriction shall not prohibit the construction of a twenty
(20) foot driveway , driv,. th •1 xte odiatol front of
and tL.a. Width ably ry♦o p ,idea s tat a. 2 er A stall ,nor
shall it prohibit the construction of a circular drive if otherwise approved by the City Engineer
and meeting the requirements of the City Code of Ordinances, nor shall it prohibit a
driveway extension that is more than ten (10) foot wide measured perpendicular to the
driveway when used for a turnaround (hammerhead) and not used for parking. Existing
driveway extensions that do not comply with these requirements that are surfaced with hot
mix asphalt or Portland Cement Concrete shall be permitted to continue and to be rebuilt as
long as said rebuild does not increase the non-conformity. Existing driveway extensions
that do not comply with these requirements and are not surfaced with hot mix asphalt or
Portland Cement Concrete shall have until December 31, 201m to be brought into (Comment[A1.051:Change from 2016 to2017�
compliance with these requirements. _ I.per Council comment05/27/15
B. Parking in Front Yards: No parking shall be allowed in the
front yard of a residential property or any portion of such front yard, as defined in No. 3 of
this-section, unless-the-feliewing-irstfUe
4--Fthe area is a permitted driveway or driveway extension as defined in this ordinancechapter.
Recreational vehicles as defined in this ordinancosection shall be strictly prohibited from Comment[ALO6]:Change seven days m3days
per Council comment 05/26/I5
parking in the front yard except for temporary periods not exceeding khree (31i days Within_ comment[AL07]:AAawithin 7 m
any seven(7)day period,.__ - y period per
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1. Parking is permitted in the roar and side yards, behind the front yard as herein defined. In
the case of corner lots, the front yard shall include that portion of the lot between the
principal structure and the street right of way on both street sides of the lot. All parking shall
If any part of a vehicle is parked in the front yard. the entire vehicle shall be deemed to be
parked in the front yard, regardless of whether some part of the vehicle is not parked in the
front yard.
C. Front Yard Parking Citation:
1. No person shall drive, stop, stand, or park a vehicle onto or upon the front yards of a
property, except as permitted by this section or except for work in progress, such as
construction, tree trimming. etc., or temporary activities such as deliveries or vehicle
washing not exceeding two (2) hours. A violation of this section shall place such vehicle in
the status of an illegally parked vehicle and, upon complaint of a violation, the vehicle may
be dealt with pursuant to this chapter section 302.8.1(3)b.5.
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302.8.1(3)b. Parking in Front Yards.
3. No person shall park a vehicle in violation of the site plan parking provisions in the City
of Waterloo Zoning Codc.
2. In lieu of a citation for a municipal infraction a person who violates any provision of this
section challmay be issued a front yard parking citation in the amount of$40.00.
3. Prima Facie Presumption: In any proceeding charging a violation of this chapter, proof
that the particular vehicle described in the information was parked in violation of this
chapter, together with proof that the defendant named in the information was the registered
owner of the vehicle or the owner of the property on which said vehicle was unlawfully
parked at the time of the alleged violation,shall constitute a prima facie presumption that the
registered vehicle owner and/or the property owner was the person violating this chapter or
allowing the violation to occur.
I D. Parking of(Recreational Vehicles):
1. Not more than twethree(23) recreational vehicles shall be parked on any single-one-or
two-family residential letpropertyhaving an area of one acre or less. No recreational vehicle
owned by persons not residing on the property shall be parked on any residential property at
any time, except for visitors. Visitor parking shall be limited to not more than thirty(30)days
per calendar year.
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2. A recreational vehicles may be parked in a front yard if such vehicle is parked on a
driveway or driveway extension on a hard surface having a depth of 1 inches located
adjacent to and parallel with the driveway if the recreational vehicle has a height no gr aterCommeM[ALOB]:Change seven days to three
}s... AO^and not earl ed '.,the".:. a:....gle required by days per Council comment 05/2WI5
.. .... .._._.. ..._..g._ ._quire__, _—.....� is parked for temporary
periods not exceeding three(3)I days(within any seven(7)day period. Comment[Au097:add W h n 7 day period per
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3. Recreational vehicles may park in-the a required side or rear yard on an approved
parking surface.
b. or if after written application the Department of Community Development
in rho q ed .ids and ..hich a ch p al hall h 4
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Adjustment.
In determing whether the vehicle may adversely affect the passage of wind and
In dete g .•hether fhn ailability of light .rill be ad I aff d h
that provided by a deck or patio, shall be considered together with building
E. Use as Residence: No recreational vehicle shall be used as a temporary or permanent --{comment(ALolo]:Formerly 302.8.1.4
residence, except in a conforming recreational vehicle park, campground or beyendwithin
the time permitted for visitor parking as noted in Section-27clsubsection D.1 above.
6) Rem val d Impoundment of-Iv llegally Parked Vehicles.
The Code Enforcement Division and/or the Police Department may remove and impound
at a location designated by the City.
6-5 41: IMPOUNDMENT OF ILLEGALLY PARKED VEHICLES: As an additional or alternative _ commentLaw. j:Alsoformerlypanof
remedy to the issuance of a citation as provided in section 6-5-3(C)(2), vehicles that are 302.8.1.3(302.8.1.3.b.6)but this replacement section
stopped or parked in violation of this chapter or other city ordinances may be removed and significantly expands upon he forme wording
impounded as provided in this section.
A. Notice Of Violation: Upon discovery of any vehicle parked upon private property in violation
of this chapter, the enforcing officer shall notify the owner of the vehicle, all lienholders, if
they can be identified, and the owner of the property by at least one of the following
methods: (i) by delivering a copy of the notice to the individual personally; (ii) by serving, at
the individual's dwelling house or usual place of abode, any person residing therein who is
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at least eighteen(18)years old: (iii) by serving the individual's spouse at a place other than
the individual's dwelling house or usual place of abode; (iv) by sending a cop/ thereof by
certified mail, return receipt requested, to the last known address of the recipient; or(v) by
sending a copy thereof by first-class mail to the last known address of the recipient and by
posting a copy thereof in a conspicuous place at the subiect property. As an alternative to
service of notice by any of the foregoing means, notice by one publication in a newspaper of
general circulation in the City of Waterloo shall be sufficient to meet the requirements of this
subsection. The published notice may contain multiple listings of vehicles but shall be
published within the same time requirements and shall contain the same information as
prescribed for mailing notice in this subsection. Published notice may be used if (a) the
identity of the last registered owner cannot be determined;or(b)the registration contains no
address for the owner; or (c) it is impossible to determine with reasonable certainty the
identity and address of all lienholders. Notice shall be deemed given either when personally
served, when mailed, or when published. If notice served only by certified mail is returned
undelivered by the U.S. post office, action to impound the vehicle shall be continued to a
date not less than ten (10) days from the date of such action. This notice shall contain the
following information:
1. That the vehicle is in violation of this chapter
2. A description, to the extent possible, of the year, make, model, color, and location of
the vehicle,
3. That the owner of the vehicle and/or the property owner must remove the vehicle or
correct the violation in accordance with this chapter
4. That failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter within seven(7)days from the
date notice is given, the owner of the vehicle and the property owner shall be liable for
the violation
5. That the vehicle will be removed by the city and impounded at the owner's expense;
and
6. That if the vehicle is not redeemed within thirty (30) days after impoundment, the
owner of the vehicle, the property owner and the lienholders shall no longer have any
right, title, claim or interest in or to the vehicle or the personal property contained
therein.
B. Abatement: If the owner of the vehicle or the owner of the property upon which the vehicle is
located fails to remove the vehicle in accordance with the terms of this chapter, the
enforcement officer shall abate such violation by causing the vehicle to be removed and
impounded and sold or disposed of as specified herein, and the cost of abatement shall be
charged to the owner of the vehicle and/or the owner of the property.
C. Redemption Oaf Impounded Vehicle; Abandonment: Within thirty (30) days after the
impoundment of any vehicle under this section,the owner thereof may appear and claim the
vehicle or the personal property contained therein. The vehicle shall be released after the
owner provides proof of ownership,pays an impoundment fee, and pays towing and storage
charges. Personal property contents shall be released after the owner provides proof of
ownership of the vehicle. If no owner makes a timely claim for the vehicle, the owner shall
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no longer have any right, title, claim or interest in or to the vehicle and its remaining
contents, and the vehicle may be disposed of as provided by Iowa law governing
abandoned vehicles, currently codified at section 321.89 of the Code of Iowa. During the
period of impoundment, the impoundment facility at which the vehicle is being stored shall
be responsible for the vehicle.
0-5-0: EFFECTIVE DATE. _ {Comment[ALO12]:Formedy302.8.1.5
This sestionchapter shal--beser eis effective upon adoption. Current residents owning
recreational vehicles on the effective date shall be-givenhave 180 days until December 31,2015
to conform to the parking provisions of this Sectienchapter for their current place of residency
for the d ratio.•♦hat to c id , ♦' hi
61�• Autheiaeed-EENFORCEMENT_- '^9� ��� __. -(comment[AL013]:Formerly 302.8.1.E
ode enforcement
officers and officers of the Waterloo Police Department are authorized to enforce the provisions
of this chapter.
Penalty nedbeeo Formerly o r�,notedas covered by
code
Any violation of this ordinance shall constitute a Municipal Infraction and be punichablo
6-5-7: REQUEST FOR VARIANCE OR APPEAL:
A person who,either being charged with violation of this chapter or in anticipation of being
charged with such violation, desires to request an exception to the application of any provision
of this chapter due to extraordinary hardships or practical difficulties, may file an application for
a variance or appeal with the city clerk and pay a filing fee as set by resolution of the city
council. The application shall state the relief requested and the grounds therefor. As to any
citation or notice of violation issued pursuant to this chapter,the application must be filed within
seven(7)days after the citation or notice is delivered. Hearing on the application shall be
scheduled for a date within thirty(30)days after the application is filed and the fee paid,and it
shall be scheduled for no more than twenty(20)minutes in length or, if the applicant requests
an extension of time,such additional time as the city council or its designated committee, in its
discretion,may deem necessary. If the applicant desires additional time, he or she must
request it at least seven(7)days before the scheduled hearing date. A variance shall not have
the effect of nullifying the intent and purpose of this chapter. The city council or its designated
committee shall consider whether the granting of a variance would be detrimental to the public
health,safety or welfare,whether the subiect property is characterized by unique conditions
whether the applicant will suffer particular hardship as compared to mere inconvenience if the
strict letter of this chapter are carried out,and any other considerations that the city council or its
designated committee consider relevant. After such hearing,the city council or its designated
committee shall act by simple maiority vote, may require such conditions as the council or its
committee believe will substantially secure the obiectives of this chapter, and shall reduce its
decision to writing. The city clerk shall deliver a copy of the decision to the applicant.
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ORDINANCE NO. 4994
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2007 CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA, BY
ADDING A NEW ARTICLE B, INTERNATIONAL
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, OF CHAPTER 1,
BUILDING CODE, OF TITLE 9, BUILDING
REGULATIONS .
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO,
IOWA:
That a new Article B, International Property Maintenance Code,
of Chapter 1, Building Code, of Title 9, Building Regulations,
of the 2007 Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, is
hereby enacted as follows :
B. THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
9-1B-1 . THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE ADOPTED.
That a certain document, three (3) copies of which are
on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of
Waterloo, Iowa, being marked and designated as the
International Property Maintenance Code, 2009 edition,
as published by the International Code Council, be and
is hereby adopted as the Property Maintenance Code of
the City of Waterloo, in the State of Iowa for
regulating and governing the conditions and
maintenance of all property, buildings and structures;
by providing the standards for supplied utilities and
facilities and other physical things and conditions
essential to ensure that structures are safe, sanitary
and fit for occupation and use; and the condemnation
of buildings and structures unfit for human occupancy
and use, and the demolition of such existing
structures as herein provided; providing for issuance
of permits and collection of fees therefore; and each
and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties,
conditions and terms of said Property Maintenance Code
on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of
Waterloo are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a
Ordinance No. 4994
Page 2
part hereof, as if fully set out in this ordinance,
with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes,
if any, prescribed in Section 2 of this ordinance.
9-1B-2 AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
CODE.
A. GENERAL AMENDMENTS TO THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE CODE.
Any reference to the International Plumbing Code shall
be replaced with the "adopted plumbing code".
Section 101 . 1 Insert: City of Waterloo
Section 103 . 5 Fees . Shall be deleted in its entirety,
and a new Section 103 . 5 shall read as follows :
The fees for activities and services performed by the
department in carrying out its responsibilities under
this code shall be set by resolution of the City
Council .
Section 106 shall be amended by adding the following
sections :
Section 106. 6 Hardship Due to Code Application
Section 106 . 6. 1 Definition
Hardship - The literal application of this code causes
hardship to the owner of the affected property.
Section 106 . 6. 2 Referral . The Code Official shall
refer all hardship cases to the Community Development
Office .
Section 302 . 8 Motor Vehicles shall be amended by
adding:
Ordinance No. 4994
Page 3
Section 302 . 8 . 1 of Article B, International Property
Maintenance Code, of Chapter 1, Building Code, of
Title 9, Building Regulations Enforcement is deleted
in its entirety and a new Section 302 . 8 . 1 shall read
as follows :
Section 302 . 8 . 1 . Parking in R-1 and R-2 Zoned
Districts :
1 . Purpose: The special provisions of this ordinance
are intended to regulate the location of vehicles
parked in the front yard.
It is the desire of the City of Waterloo to
encourage an aesthetically pleasing local
environment . It is also the intent of the City of
Waterloo to avoid the obstruction of public streets
and sidewalks, improve traffic visibility and
maintain the visual harmony and character
appropriate in residential neighborhoods within the
city.
a. Goals
1) To preserve and improve the peace, safety,
health, welfare, comfort and convenience of
the citizens of the city of Waterloo.
2) To minimize the adverse visual effects of
front yard parking.
3) To allow for the reasonable use of driveways
in the front yard for parking.
2 . Definitions : As used in this chapter.
a . "Driveway" - That portion of private property,
paved or unpaved, that provides vehicular
access to a property from the public right-of-
way or between private properties, and where
said driveway is specifically designated for
Ordinance No. 4994
Page 4
or commonly utilized as an access way by
vehicles to parking lots, parking areas,
garages, storage facilities, etc. Driveways
serving residential uses may extend along the
side or rear of the dwelling and in some
cases, may terminate in a designated parking
lot, parking area, garage, or storage facility
in the side or rear yard area. A private
driveway begins at the property line and
extends into or across the site .
A driveway may extend into or across the front
yard area in a residential district . The
driveway may terminate in the front yard area
of a dwelling provided that the termination
area is a garage, carport or parking area . The
parking area shall be included in the hard
surface area, conforming to Section 3 . a. 2 of
this ordinance regulating the area of a hard-
surface driveway and parking area permitted in
the front yard. No portion of a driveway
situated in the front yard to a residential
district may be extended beyond the width of
the curb cut unless said driveway extension
provides direct access to a parking lot,
garage, parking area, adjacent approved curb-
cut entrance, or adjacent street right-of-way
located outside of the front yard area. In
all cases, the driveway must be at least the
minimum width dimension as the outside width
dimension of a vehicle for which it serves .
b. "Parked, Parking" - The placement of a vehicle
for any substantially uninterrupted period of
time not exceeding forty-eight (48) hours .
c. "Recreational Vehicle" - Any vehicle whose
primary purpose is recreation/entertainment
and not a primary means of transportation.
These include, but are not limited to, boats,
trailers, campers, and motor-homes .
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Page 5
d. "Vehicle" - Any motorized implement of
conveyance designed or used for the
transportation of people or materials on land,
water, or air, including but not limited to,
motorcycles, automobiles, trucks, snowmobiles,
boats, airplanes, helicopters, trailers,
campers, RVs, motor-homes, wagons, or any part
or accessory portion thereof.
e. "Yard, Front" - A yard extending across the
full width of the lot and measured between the
front lot line and the building or any
projection thereof, other than the projection
of the usual steps or unenclosed porches, or
the required front yard set back as required
by the Zoning Ordinance for R-1 and R-2 zones .
f. "Yard, Rear" - A yard extending across the
full width of lot and measured between the
rear lot line and the building or any
projections other than steps, unenclosed
balconies or unenclosed porches . On both
corner lots and interior lots the opposite end
of lot from the front yard.
g. "Yard, Side" - A yard extending from the front
yard to the rear yard and measured between the
side lot lines and nearest structure .
h. "Junked Vehicles" - Inoperative (mechanically
or legally) , wrecked, dismantled or partially
dismantled motor vehicles are not to be in
public or private view, and must be completely
enclosed in a building. Junked vehicles may
not be placed behind fences, unless in
connection with a licensed salvage yard, or as
an antique (over 35 years old) or special
interest vehicle . Current registration and
inspection stickers are required to leave a
vehicle in public view.
Ordinance No . 4994
Page 6
3 . Standards Governing the Off-Street Parking or
Storage of Vehicles As An Accessory Use.
a. Restrictions Addressing Parking of Vehicles On
Residential Property:
1) No more than four (4) motor vehicles--
including cars, trucks, trailers,
recreational—shall be parked outside an
approved garage on residential property.
2) Any vehicles parked outside an approved
garage shall be parked on concrete,
asphalt, gravel or similar surface
approved by the City of Waterloo. Grass
is not an approved parking surface.
b. Parking in Front Yards :
For one- and two-family dwellings, no parking
shall be allowed in the front yard, as defined
in No. 3 of this section, unless the following
is true:
1) The area is a permitted driveway as
defined in this ordinance .
2) In any "R" district, no one- or two-
family dwelling or lot shall have more
than thirty-three percent (33%) of the
front yard used for driveway and off-
street parking purposes . However, this
restriction shall not prohibit the
construction of a twenty-foot (20' )
driveway or driveway expansion
immediately in front of and the minimum
width reasonably necessary to provide
access to a 3 or 4-stall garage. Nor
shall it prohibit the construction of a
circular drive if otherwise approved by
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Page 7
the City Engineer and meeting the
requirements of the City Code of
Ordinances .
3) Front yard parking shall be limited to
the driveway for vehicles as defined in
this ordinance. Recreational vehicles as
defined in this ordinance shall be
strictly prohibited from parking in the
front yard.
4) Parking is permitted in the rear and side
yards, behind the front yard as herein
defined. In the case of corner lots, the
front yard shall include that portion of
the lot between the principal structure
and the street right-of-way on both
street sides of the lot . All parking
shall comply with paragraph 3 . a. 2 .
c. Parking (Recreational Vehicles) :
1) Not more than two (2) recreational
vehicles shall be parked on any single-
family residential lot having an area of
one acre or less . No recreational
vehicle owned by persons not residing on
the property shall be parked on any
residential property at any time, except
for visitors . NOTE: Visitor parking
shall be limited to not more than thirty
(30) days per calendar year.
2) Recreational vehicles shall not occupy or
obstruct access to any required parking
space at any time, except that required
for another recreational vehicle.
3) Recreational vehicles may be parked in a
front yard if such vehicle is parked on a
driveway or on a hard surface having a
Ordinance No. 4994
Page 8
depth of 4 inches located adjacent to and
parallel with the driveway if the
recreational vehicle has a height no
greater than 48" and is not parked in the
"vision triangle" required by zoning.
4 ) Recreational vehicles may park in the
required side yard:
a. if a minimum separation of 10 feet,
including the side yard setback of
the adjoining property, is
maintained between the closest point
of the vehicle and any other like
vehicle or principal building
(including attached accessory
structures) on an adjoining
premises;
b. or if after written application the
Department of Community Development
Technical Review Committee finds
that there will not be an adverse
impact upon the passage of air or
availability of light to adjoining
properties, or drainage;
c. or if the adjoining property owner
does not file a written objection to
such parking in the required side
yard, in which case such proposal
shall be referred to the Board of
Adjustment for a determination. The
adjoining property owner shall be
notified of such proposal and
permitted not less than ten (10)
days nor more than twenty (20) days
to appeal any approval by staff for
hearing by the Board of Adjustment .
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Page 9
In determining whether the vehicle
may adversely affect the passage of
wind and air, the Department or
Board shall give consideration to
whether increased snow drifting or
wind velocity may result to the
detriment of adjoining properties to
an extent greater than would occur
from other activities permitted in
the side yard. In determining
whether the availability of light
will be adversely affected, the
presence of doors or windows on
adjoining side walls for living or
family rooms, kitchen, or bedrooms;
and porches or organized outdoor
living space such as that provided
by a deck or patio, shall be
considered together with building
orientation, topography, and similar
factors .
4 . Use as Residence .
No recreational vehicle shall be used as a
temporary or permanent residence, except in a
conforming recreational vehicle park, campground or
beyond the time permitted for "visitor parking" (as
noted in Section 3 . c. 1) .
5 . Effective Date. (Recreational Vehicle Parking)
This section shall become effective upon adoption.
Current residents owning recreational vehicles on
the effective date shall be given 180 days to
conform to the parking provisions of this Section
for their current place of residency for the
duration that the current resident owns a
recreational vehicle.
6 . Authorized Enforcement Agencies .
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Page 10
The Waterloo Police Department, Code Enforcement
Officers, or any other persons authorized by
Resolution of the City Council are authorized to
enforce the ordinance.
7 . Penalty.
Any violation of this ordinance shall constitute a
Municipal Infraction and be punishable consistent
with Sections 1-8 of the Waterloo Code of
Ordinances .
Section 304 . 14 is deleted in its entirety.
Section 307 . 2 . 1 Rubbish Storage Facilities shall be
amended by adding:
Section 307 . 2 . 1 . 1 Container Size is deleted in its
entirety and replaced with the following:
Multi-unit residential buildings containing five or
more units shall provide adequate storage for waste so
as to store all waste inside containers with the lids
closed. Multi-unit residential buildings containing
four or less units may utilize city garbage collection
services provided that each unit has city garbage cart
capable of containing all garbage with the lid closed.
Minimum requirements for waste containers are as
follows :
1-4 units 2 cubic yard minimum
5-8 units 4 cubic yards minimum
9-12 units 6 yards minimum
Multi-unit developments shall provide the appropriate
number of waste containers based upon the number of
buildings and units within the development .
Ordinance No . 4994
Page 11
Section 112 . 4 is deleted in its entirety and replaced
with the following:
112 . 4 Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue
any work after having been served with a stop work
order, except such work as that person is directed to
perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition,
shall be in violation of this ordinance. Any violation
of this ordinance shall constitute a Municipal
Infraction and be punishable consistent with Sections
1-8 of the Waterloo Code of Ordinances .
9-1B-3 . If existing ordinances of the City of Waterloo are in
conflict herewith, the most restrictive shall prevail.
9-1B-4 . That if any section, subsection, sentence, clause or
phrase of this ordinance is, for any reason, held to be
unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of
the remaining portions of this ordinance . The City Council
hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance, and
for each section, subsection, clause or phrase thereof,
irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections,
subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared
unconstitutional.
9-1B-5 . That nothing in this ordinance or in the Property
Maintenance Code hereby adopted shall be construed to affect any
suit or proceeding impending in any court, or any rights
acquired, or liability incurred, or any cause or causes of
action acquired or existing, under any act or ordinance hereby
repealed as cited in Section 2 of this ordinance; nor shall any
just or legal right or remedy of any character by lost, impaired
or affected by this ordinance .
INTRODUCED: June 7, 2010
PASSED 1st CONSIDERATION: June 7, 2010
PASSED 2nd CONSIDERATION: June 14, 2010
PASSED 3rd CONSIDERATION: June 21, 2010
Ordinance No. 4994
Page 12
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of
Waterloo, Iowa, on the 21st day of June, 2010, and approved by
the Mayor on the 23rd day of June, 2010 .
Ernest G. Clark, Mayor
ATTEST:
Suzy Schares, CMC
City Clerk
CERTIFICATE
I, Suzy Schares, City Clerk of the City of Waterloo, Iowa,
do hereby certify that the preceding is a true and complete copy
of Ordinance No. 4994 as passed and adopted by the Council of
the City of Waterloo, Iowa, on the 21st day of June, 2010 .
Witness my hand and seal of office this 23rd day of June,
2010 .
SEAL Suzy Schares, CMC
City Clerk
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