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LEGAL NOTICE
AN ORDINANCE TO AMENDNCE THEMO.MUNI 1I AL CODE OF THE STATE OF IOWA, STORY COUNTY, ss.
CITY OF AMES, IOWA, BY REPEALING,SECTIONS 5.1
THROUGH 5.64 THEREOF, AND ADOPTING NEW SECTIONS
OF WITH-
DRAWINGN FROM HA APPLICATION OFETHE STOATE BUILDING 1, Craig McMullin / de*n-Rmt, on oath depose and
COOT, AFTER NOTICE AND HEARING PURSUANT TO Say that I am president 1 aeeetttttrml-�ltatl - of
SECTION 103A.12 CODE OF IOWA; ADOPTING THE
UNIFORM BUILDING CODE, 1988 EDITION BY REFER-
ENCE, AFTER NOTICE AND HEARING PURSUANT TO THE DAILY TRIBUNE, a daily newspaper, printed
SECTION 3OF IOWA,
0.
EVISIONS
DELETIIONSBANDOADDIIDTIONS; DOPTINGTBYRREFERENCE at Ames, Story County, Iowa; that the annexed
THE SIONS OF CHAPTER
104A HANDICAPPEDCODE AND THE OF IOWA LESS VIRULES PROMULGATED printed
FROM TIME TO TIME BY THE STATE BUILDING CODE
COMMISSIONER PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION 103A.7(5)
CODE OF IOWA; ADOPTING,- BY REFERENCE, THE CITY OF AMES
ENERGY EFFICIENCY 'REGULATIONS PROMULGATED BY
THE STATE BUILDING CODE COMMISSIONER PURSUANT Ordinance D 31i4
TO SEC. 103A.8A, CODE OF IOWA; ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE THE FACTORY BUILT STRUCTURES REGULA-
TIONS OF SECTION 103A.9 CODE OF IOWA AND 661
IAC 16.900; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND ESTABLISH-
ING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, by enactment
of Ordinance No. 2696 on January 16, 1979, the was published in said newspaper for 1
City of Ames became subject to the State Build-
ing Code pursuant to section 103A.12 Code of consecutive weeks, the first
Iowa; and, WHEREAS, it is now desired to with-
draw from application of the State Building and the last of said publics ion was on the
Code and enact the Uniform Building Code 1988
Edition, with mad rcations, a ong with the dbt of September, 199
state handicapped access regulations, energy
efficiency regulations and factory built struc-
ture s regulations, by reference; and, WHEREAS, a
notice has been published and public hearings
held as required by law. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT `1
RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of °��•/
Ames, Iowa: Section One. The Municipal Code
of the City of mew s, Iowa shall be and the same
is he
amended by repealing Sections 5.1
through 5.64 and enacting new Sections 5.101 Sworn to before me and subscribed in ray
through as follows: "DIVISION 1 sec. presence by Craig McMullin
5.101. ADOPTION OF CODE. The Uniform Building
Code, 1988 Edition (herein called UBC), as
published by the international Conference of
Building Officials, is hereby adopted and this 3Qth day of September, 1332.
designated, together with the additions, dele-
tions and modifications hereinafter stated, as
Building Code of the City. Copies of the
,11 be kept on file in the office of the
k. Sec. 5.102. APPLICATION TO EXIST-
LANE A. NIC OLAS
z+% ,Notary Public
in and for the State of Iowa
/ t) failure of a member to vote. (5) Procedure.
�i The Board may adopt such procedural T ru-es and tration with the City. (4) Building Off it_al_
ING BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES Delete Section regulations as are necessary to carry into Fees, S71'sl.�7. Shall Respond.. Upon receipt o an app cation
104(c) UBC and insert in lieu thereof the effect the provisions of this chapter. (6) or ref gistration, the Building Official shall
following: (c) Existing Installations. Build- A call Time Limits. (a) Whenever the Building act promptly to issue the registration or to
ings in existence at the time of the adoption Officia�SFaTT-reject or refuse to approve the declare why the registration should not be
of this code may have their existing use or mode or manner of construction proposed to be issued. The Building Official shall so respond
occupancy continued if such use or occupancy followed, or materials to be used in the erec- Board. (9) Code Amendments (a) Authority - not later than two weeks following receipt of
was legal at the time of adoption of this code, tion or alteration of a building or structure, The Building o e oar o ppeals shall review the application. (5) Ex iration and Renewal of
provided such continued use is not dangerous to or when it is claimed that the provisions of and make recommendation on any and all proposed Re istration. Registration s a expire annu-
life. Those buildings in existence at the time this Code do not apply, or that an equally good changes to this code. Recommendations shall be a y on anuary 1, and may be reactivated so
of the adoption of this code which were not or more desirable form of construction can be forwarded to the City Council for final action. long as the registration information remains
legal may also have their use continued except employed in an s specific case, or when it is accurate and proof of continued liability
9 Y pY P (b) Philosophy - It shall be the philosophy of coverage is submitted. (6) Transfer of Re is-
when such continued use will create a potential claimed that the true intent and meaning of the City that the local code should follow as tration Prohibited. No Re istrant s a a ow hazard. If it is judged to be a potential this Code or any of the regulations thereunder closely as possible the national standards as 9
hazard, the it will be corrected to comply have been misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, established by the Uniform Building Code. (c) his/her registration, by name or other identi-
with the current code. Buildings which have the owner of such building or structure, or the Procedure for Amendment (i) Any proposed fication, to be transferred, assigned, or used
been granted retroactive conversion permits authorized agent of the owner, may appeal from change to this chapter shall be brow ht to the in any manner directly or indirectly, or for
shall be treated as buildings in existence the decision of the Building Official to the board of appeal for public hearing and recom- any purpose, by any person, firm or corpora-
whose use or occupancy was legal at the time of Board. Notice of appeal shall be made in mendation to the City Council for final action. tion, other than the one to whom it was issued
adoption of this code. Sec. 5.103: ALTER- writing and filed within ten (10) days after (ii) Written notification of proposed changes by the Building Official. (7) Re istration
NATE MATERIALS AND METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION the decision is rendered by the Building Offi- shall be given to individuals registered with Sus ended. ,The Building Code Boar od f Appeals
Amend Section 105 UBC to provide as follows: cial. In case of delay, for good cause, an the City9 shall have the authority to suspend any regis-
prior to the public hearing before the tration issued under this section for an
The provisions of this code are not intended to extension of time to file may be granted by the y of
prevent the use of any material or method of Building Official. An administrative fee board. Sec. 5.105. REGISTRATION. Delete the following acts by the Registrant: (a)
construction not specifically prescribed by shall accompany such notice of appeal, which Chapter 3 of the UBC and insert in lieu thereof Continued work after the issuance of a-Stop
this code, provided any alternate has been may be made on a form provided by the Building Sections 5.104, 5.105, 5.106, 5.107 and 5.108, Order..(b) Initiating work in violation of the
approved and its use authorized by the building Official. The amount of such fee shall be as set out as follows: (1) Registration Re wired. Board's decision or prior to the Board's deci-
official. The buildingofficial may approve set b resolution of the City Council. It shall be unlawful for any person�irm, or Sion. g or permitting the unautho-
Y PP Y y (b) In (c) Cousin
any such alternate, provided he finds that the case of a buildinn or structure which. in tho corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, rized or prohibited use of a valid registra-
proposed design is satisfactory and complies alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, tion, by Registrant or another, such as to
with the provisions of this code and that the or demolish any building or structure in the allow the rights and privileges of registration
material, method or work offered is, for the City, or cause the same to be done unless such to be applied to one not duly registered. (d)
purpose intended, at least the equivalent of opinion of the BuildingOfficial, is unsafe or I I person, firm, or corporation has been validly Judgment entry of two (2) violations of any of
that prescribed in this code in suitability, dangerous, the Buildin Official may, in his Su9hstered with the City to perform such work. the provisions of the Building Code committed
strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, person, firm or corporation shall be within a eriod -of twelve 12 consecutive
order, limit the time for such appeal a herein termed Registrant. In extending the p ( )
durability, safety and sanitation. The build- shorter period. g 9 months. Such sus
ing official shall require that sufficient P (c) initiating work, hi pro- rights and privileges of such registration, the be for a time not ntooexceedsx (registration shall
gressing with that portion of work; which is City makes no statement of the technical com (6) months.
evidence or proof be submitted to substantiate the articular issue on appeal, or progressing Re- After expiration de such period of time as the
any claims that may be made regarding its use. P PP p 9 9 tency of those so registered. (2) Information Board shall have designated, and after payment
with work which would cover the matteY- on to be Provided: Anapplicant This evidence considered, may include published appeal, may void such appeal, and may result in prov for rethe Build- of any outstanding penalties, costs, fees and
Build-
supplements to the Uniform BuildingCode dated n pp Y in er t ci section shall provide ma the Build) completion of proof of compliance, and routine
the Building Official's order being affirmed by ing Official the following information:1988 or later. The details of any action the Board. (7) Board Decisions Sco a of The complete name, complete mailing address, im,1eWtheal fesuspended if it haregistration shall again
come due in the inter-
granting approval of an alternate shall be i Authorit (a) The Boar s a meet wet rn street address and telephone number of the firm
recorded and entered in the files of the code P become valid and effective. (8) Registration
enforcement agency. Sec. S.T04. BOARD OF t rrty 30) days after notice of appeal is or corporation. (b) The name, position and Revoked. The Building Code Board of Appears
APPEALS. Delete Section 204 UBC and insert in filed. The Board shall conduct a hearing in private mailing address of a manager or general sF1T have the authority to revoke any regis-
lieu thereof the following: Board of Appeals order to determine the suitability of alterna- agent of the firm or of each officer of a tration issued under this section for:
Established A ointment. (1) ere is ere y tive methods and materials of construction and corporation and the registered agent for ser- Judgment entry of a violation constituting the
esta is e a Boar to a called the Board of to provide for reasonable interpretations of vice of legal process on the corporation. (c) practice of any fraud or deceit in securing a
Appeals (herein called 'the Board') which this code. In considering alternative materi- The name, position and private mailing address registration for Registrant or another; or,
shall consist of five (5) members. The Board als and methods of construction, the Board may of a Person who is authorized to bind the firm fraud or deceit in securing a permit. b
shall be composed of one architect, one con- approve any alternate if it finds that the in legal agreements. (d) If the registration Judgment entry of three (3) violations of the
sulting engineer, one general contractor, one proposed design is satisfactory and that the is to be as an individual only, the name and Building Code committed within a period of
home builder and one member of the construction material, method or work offered is, for the mailing address, street address and telephone twelve (12) consecutive months. Such revoca-
business trade. Board Members shall be ap- purpose intended, at least the equivalent of number of the individual. (a) The State Divi- tion of registration by the Board shall be full
pointed by the Mayor with the approval of the that prescribed in this code in quality, sion of Labor registration number. (f) Other and final cancellation of such registration,
City Council. This Board also shall act as the strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, pertinent information deemed necessary by the made effective on the date of the Board's
Mechanical Code Appeals Board and the Fire Code durability and safety. Also, the Board shall Building Official. Every Registrant shall decision. Any Registrant so judged by the
require that sufficient evidence or proof be provide accurate information on the re Appeals Board. The members of the Board shall submitted to substantiate any claim that may be tion application. Any changes in that informa- registered againnot
edit n the future to be
serve without compensation. When acting as the eg. g y. (9) Sins e�ns_ion
Fire Code Appeals Board, the Fire Chief may made regarding the use of alternates. The tion shall be reported to the office of the or Revocation Hearin . In considering aT eT ga-
Board shall have no authority to waive the Buildin Official within ten designate an individual knowledgeable in fire 9 (10) days from the Lions under this section regarding suspension
safetyto render requirements of this code without first provfd- date the information professional advice to the previously supplied has or revocation of a registration, the Board of
for an alternate that meets the standards
s become inaccurate for an Board on matters related to the Fire Code, (2) n y reason. (3) Insur- Appeals shall proceed upon sworn information
of this section. In considering interpreta- ante Required. Ever Re Term of Office. The term of office of such y Registrant shall carry furnished i. by an official of the City, a by
Boar s a e two (2) years; however, the City Lions of the Code, the Board shall follow the Contractor's Commercial General Liability any person. Such information shall be in
intent, spirit and purpose of the code. The insurance in not less than $500,000.00 combined writin and shall be duly verified by the
Council shall assign numbers to each member g
Board shall have no authorit relative to single limit, and shall provide proof of cover- person familiar with the allegations made. The
a
appointed to the first Board and the terms of � 9
interpretation of the procedura provisions of e to the Building
those members who are assigned an odd number 9 g Official before registra- Board shall issue an order setting the matter
this chapter. b A decision of the Board to 9
shall end two years later and a term of those P ( ) Lion. (a) State Registration - proof of state for hearing at a specified time and place, and
members who are assigned an even number shall vary the application of any provision of this registration is required at the time of regis- the Secretary of the Board, with the advice of
end.two years later. Vacancies shall be filed Code or to modify an order of the Building the City Attorney, shall cause a copy of the
for Official shall specify in what manner such
original
unexpired term in the same manner as variation or modification is made, the condi-
tions upon-which it is made, and the reasons served upon the Registrant either by registered
Mregularly attend meetings, the member may be therefor. (8) Board Decisions- Procedure. (a) mail or personally, at least fifteen (15) days
oved by action of the City Council but only y before the date set for the hearing. The
Ever decision o the Boar s a a final,
after the member has been given reasonable subject, however, to the right that any ag- Registrant may appear in person or by counsel
notice that his or her failure to regularly grieved party may have to judicial review. The at the time and place named in the order and
attend meetings may subject the member to decision shall be in writing, promptly filed in present a defense to the Board. The City
removal from the Board. Members may only serve Attorney shall provide counsel for the Board.
two consecutive terms. the office of the Building inspection.
and shall
(3) ppuorum. A majority be open to the public for ins ection. A true if the Registrant fails or refuses to appear,
of the members of the Board shaTT constitute a and correct copy of the decision shall be the Board may nevertheless proceed to hear and
quorum for the transaction of business, and an promptly sent by mail or otherwise delivered to determine the charge. (10) Exemption for
affirmative vote by a majority of all members the appellant. Any copies shall be publicly Homeowner. No such re istration rocedure
of the Board shall be required to vary the posted in the office of the Building Official shall be require or a terat on or re air wor
application of any provision of this Code . to to a performed on a residentia structure w en
modify any order of the Building Official. No for two (2) weeks after the filing thereof, the person performing t e a terat:on or re air
Board member shall act in any case in which he (b) The Board shall reach a decision without work is the owner o the structure an as is
has a personal interest. (4) Records. A secre- unreasonable or unnecessary delay. (c) The
tary shall make a record of aTT i� roceedin s Building Official shall take immediate action e a rest cote there. The omeowner shall be
Pe
terme a Re istrant or the
of the Board, which record shall set forth the to comply with the written decision of the ur oses o suc a ro ect. Notwit Stan in
issues or requests submitted to the Board, the such_ relief rom registration a requirements
reasons for the Board's Decisions, the vote of for nrmits ffor the work sha remain in force.
each member, the absence of a member, and any
Sec. 5.106. PERMIT ) Permits Required.
It shall e un aw u or any person to erect, inspections before the job is ready for such
construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, im- I inspection or reinspection. Reinspection fees
prove, remove, convert, or demolish any build- shall be paid in accordance with fees estab- slinkier system in accordance with Section
ing or structure in the City, or cause the same be issued in a development where the lished by City Council. In instances where 187(c). Se a also Sec. 5.125 of this chapter.
to be done, without first obtaining a separate construction of streets, drainage, water, sewer reinspection fees have been assessed, no addi- Set 5.118". ELEVATORS Amend the 'first
building permit for same from the Building and other such facilities have not been tional inspection of the work shall be per- pargraph of Subsection 1807(h) to read as
Official. Led Exem Work. A building permit accepted by the City, or completed to the i formed until the required fees have been paid. folows: (h) Elevators. Elevators and
shall not be require or the following: satisfaction of the Municipal Engineer. (b) (6) S ecial Inspections. (a) General. In elector =-hall comply with the provisions
(a) One-story detached accessory buildings used When the Building Official issues the permit, addition to t e inspections to—made as promugated' by the Iowa State Labor Commission-
as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and all affected inspectors shall endorse in writ- specified in subsections 5.107(3) and (4), the er ano of Chapter 51, UBC, and the following:
similar uses, provided the projected roof area ing or stamp on both sets of plans and specifi- Building Official may require the owner or his Sec. 5 119, FOUNDATION WALLS. In addition to
does not exceed 120 square feet. (b) Fences not cations "Approved". Such approved plans and agent to employ a special inspector who shall the prori',ions of Sec. 2308 UBC, foundation
over six (6) feet high. (c) Oil derricks. (d) specifications shall not be changed, modified, 4e present at all times during construction on walls shs 11 meet the following requirements:
Movable;cases, counters and partitions not over or altered without authorization from the the following types of work: (i) Concrete. On (1) Frunbatior, Walls. Notwithstanding other
5 feet 9 inches high. (e) Retaining walls Building Official, and all work shall be done concrete work when the structura esign is design requirements of chapter 24, 26, 29 UBC,
which are not over 4 feet in height measured in accordance with the plans. One set of based on fl„ in excess of 2000 pounds. (ii) foundation 'walls for Group R, Division 3,
from the bottom of the footing to the top of plans, specifications, and computations shall Masonry; Masonry work shall have special occupancies of Type V construction may be
the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or im- be retained by the City of Ames. The Building inspection when required in Chapter 24 UBC. constructed in accordance with the following
pounding Class I, Ii .or I1I-A liquids. (f) Official shall return the other stamped set (iii) Weldin . On all structural welding. (iv) provisions, provided the application, or build-
Water tanks supported directly upon grade if prior to the first required inspection. The Reinforce ypsum Concrete. When cast-in-place ing site conditions affecting such walls are
the capacity does not exceed 5000 gallons and approved plan shall be made available on the Class "B" reinforced gypsum concrete is being within the limitation specified herein. (a)
the ratio of height to diameter or width does job site by the permit holder during all con- mixed or deposited. (v) S ecial Cases. On The maximum height of the foundation wall shall
not exceed two to .one. (g) Platforms, walks struction. The Building Official may issue a special construction or'work involving unusual be no mure than ten (10) feet measured between
and driveways not more than 12 inches above permit for the construction of part of a build- hazards or requiring constant inspection. the foundation plate and a concrete floor slab
grade and not over any basement or story below. ing or structure before the entire plans and Exce Lion. The Building Official may waive the having a minimum thickness of three and one-
(h) Painting, papering and similar finish work. specifications for the whole building or strut- requirement for the_employment of a special half inches. If such floor slab is not pr%pid-
(i) Temporary motion picture, television and ture have been submitted or approved, provided inspector if he finds that the construction or ed, a specially designed means of provihing
theater stage sets and scenery. (j) Windows adequate information and detailed statements work is such that no unusual hazard exists. (b) lateral support at the bottom of the wall shall
have been filed complying with all pertinent Special I a ector. The 'Per'a'
inspector shall be required. (b) The foundation plate shall.be
requirements of this Code. The holder of such e a qua i ie person"approved by the Building attached to the wall as prescribed in Section
awnings supported by an exterior wall of Group permit shall proceed at his own risk without Official. The special inspector shall furnish 2907(f). (c) Material used for back filling
R, Division 3, and Group M Occupancies when assurance that the final permit for the entire continuous inspection on the construction work shall be carefully placed granular soil of
projecting not more than 54 inches. (k) Pre 7 building or structure will be granted'. (5) requiring his employment. He shall report to average or high permeability except the top two
fabricated swimming pools accessary to a Grou Validity of Permit. The issuance of a permit the Building Official in writing, noting all feet may be an impervious type material and
R, Division 3 Occupancy in which the pool wall or approval of pans and specifications shall Code violations and other information as re- shall be drained with an approved drainage
are entirely above the adjacent grade and i not be construed to be a permit for or approval quired. (c) Periodic S ecia' ns ection. system. The wood and earth separation require-
the capacity does not exceed 5000 gallons. (1 of any violation of any of the provisions of Inspections as escri a in t is section may be ments of Section 2516, subsection (c)7, shall
A motor vehicle parking spaces at a single o this Code. No permit appearing to give author- made on a periodic rather than continual basis, be observed at all times (d) Where soils con-
two family dwelling. (m) The exteriors o ity to violate or cancel the provisions of this provided the periodic schedule is specified and ta,ning a high percentage of clay, fine silt or
buildings, such as roof covering replacement, Code shall be valid, except insofar as the work approved by the Building Official. Sec. 5.109. similar material of low permeability or expan-
sidin or use which it authorizes is lawful. The CERTIFICATION OF OCCUPANCY/ZONING PERMIT. (1) sive soils are encountered or where back fill
g, doors. windows and miscellaneous main issuance of a permit based upon tenance items. (n) Repair - the reconstructior P p n plans and Use or Occupant. No premises or building or materials are not drained or an unusually high
or renewal of any part of an existing buildin( specifications shall not prevent the Building structure c�essified under the UBC in Groups surcharge is to be placed adjacent to the wall,
for the purpose of its maintenance. Separati Official from thereafter requiring the correc- R-1, A, B, E, H, and I inclusive shall be used a specially designed wall shall be required.
plumbing, electrical and mechanical permit! tion of errors in said plans and specifications or occupied, and no change in the existing (2) Hollow Concrete Masonry Foundation Walls.
will be required for the above exempted items, or' from preventing building operations being occupancy classification of a premises or '(a) Hollow concrete masonry units shall be.set
unless otherwise exempted by the provisions of carried on thereunder when in violation of this building or structure or portion thereof shall in Type'M or Type S mortar. (b) All footings
Code or of any other ordinance of the City. be made until the Building Official has issued shall be of cast-in-place concrete having a
the plumbing, mechanical or electrical code. (6) Expiration of Permit. Every permit issued minimum compressive strength p
Exemption from the permit requirements of this a Certificate of Occupancy/Zoning Permit there- p gth of all rends
code shall not be deemed to rant authorization by the ui ing Officialunder the provisions fore as provided herein. (2) Chan a in Use. per square inch at 28 days, and shall be rein-
9 of this Code shall expire by limitation of time Changes in the character of use—o a bus ing forced longitudinally with not less than a
for any work to be done in any manner in viola- and become null and void if the building or shall not be made except as specified in Sec- half-inch steel bar for one story construction,
tion of the provisions of this code or any work authorized by such permit is not commenced tion 502 UBC. (3) Certificate Issued. After or two half-inch steel bars for two-story
other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. within 180 days from the date of such permit or final inspection when it qs run that the construction. Footing reinforcement shall be
(2) A�licat'on for Permit. A permit shall be if the building or work authorized by such premises and building or structure complies symmetrically placed and so located as to
issue od my to a eglistrant as provided above, permit is suspended or discontinued for a with the provisions of this Code and with other ensure no less than three inches of concrete
and only after the requirements defined in this P cover on all sides.
Section have been accomplished. To obtain a Period 18 days any time after the work pertinent ordinances of this jurisdiction, the (c) Masonry foundation
is commenced.
ced.. Before
such work can be recom- BuildingOfficial shall issue a Certificate of walls having a nominal thickness of not less
permit, the applicant shall first file an menced, a new permit shall be.first obtained so Occupancy which shall contain the following: than 12 inches may be unreinforced. Other
application therefore in writing on a form fur- P Y masonry ply with the
nished for.that purpose. Ever such a lica- to do, and the fee therefore shall t one-half (a) The address of the building. (b) The name followfoundation walls shall comply
tion shall: (a) identify and describe the work the amount required for a new permit for such and address of the owner. di A description he following requirements: y The nominal thick-
tion
to be covered b the permit for which a lica- work, provided no changes have been made.or that portion of the building for which the less h concrete masonry units shall not be
tion is made. (b) Describe the land onpwhich will be made in the original plans and specifi- certificate is issued. (d) The name of the less than eight inches. ear When a foundation
the proposed work is to be done, by lot, block, cations for such work; and provided further Building Official. (e) The zoning district in wall has a horizontal clear-span of more than
tract, and house and street address, or similar that such suspension or abandonment has not which the use is located. (4) Temporary Cer- 12 feet between supporting cross walls or
exceeded one year. (7) Sus en�sion or Revocation corners, fully grouted vertical reinforcing
description that will readily identify and of Permit. The Building Official may,in shall be provided in the center of said wall in
definitely locate the proposed building o wrlting, suspend or revoke a permit issued ElTicate. A temporary Certificate of Occupancy the amount of 0.075 square inches of ASTM A615
work. (c) Indicate the use or occupancy for under provisions of this Code whenever the may- Te-issued by the Building Official for the grade 40 or better steel, per lineal foot of
which the proposed work is intended. (d) Be permit is issued in error or on the basis of use of a portion or portions of a building or wall. All reinforcing steel shall be deformed
accompanied by plans and specifications as re-I. incorrect information supplied, or in violation structure prior to the completion of the entire bars spaced no more than eight feet on center.
quired in Section 5.105(3) of this Code. (a) of any ordinance or regulation or any of the building or structure, if the Building Official All grout shall comply with Section 2403(d).
State the valuation of the proposed work. (f) provisions of this Code or of any other ordi- finds that no substantial hazard will result. (3) Cast-in- lace lain concrete foundation
Be signed by the applicant (Registrant), or his nance of the City. The Building Official may (5) Revocation. The building official may, in walls. ast-in-p ace walls
constructedunder
authorized agent, who may be required to submit
}e p
evidence to indicate such authority. (g) Give deny building inspections or new permits to a writing, suspend or revoke a Certificate of trovisions of this subsection shall be
such other technical information and data about contractor whose credit account with the City Occupancy issued under the provisions of this concrete having a minimum compressive strength
the project as reasonably may be required b of Ames is in excess of 30 days overdue. Sec. code whenever the certificate is issued in of twenty-eight days of not less than 3,000
p J Y Y 9 Y 5.107. FEES. (1) Build in Permit Fees. A fee error, or on the basis of incorrect information pounds per square inch. All materials propor-
the Building Official. (3) Plans anddS ecifi- structure shall be esta is a Re So,
o utiOn of supplied, or when it is determined that the tioning and placing shall conform to the re-
cations. (a) With each application o' f r a build- y it quirements of chapter 26 UBC. In addition, the
ing permit as required b the BuildingOfficial the City Council and shall pl charged accord- building or structure or portion thereof is in P
q Y ingly. (2) Expiration of Application and Plan violation of any ordinance or regulation or any fallowing shall apply: (a) The minimum thick-
for enforcement of any provisions of the Code, ness of wall shall be seven and one-half inch-
two (2) sets of plans and specifications shall Review. An application for which no permit is of the provisions thereof is in violation of
be submitted. Included in the plans shall be a _isSu_eU within one hundred eighty (180) days any ordinance or regulation or any of the es. (b) Walls shall be reinforced with no less
site plan with minimum scale of one inch equals following the date of application may be voided provisions of this code. Sec. 5.110. HANDICAP than three half-inch diameter deformed ASTM
twenty feet. Plans for one and two-family due to limitation of time, and plans submitted REQUIREMENTS. Amend Sec. 511 of UBC by adding A615 grade 40 steel bars placed horizontally at
dwellings and garages need not be prepared by for review may thereafter be returned to the subparagraph (e) as follows: Sec. 511(e). The the center of the wall, with one bar located
an architect or engineer unless specifically applicant or destroyed by the Building Offi- accessibility rules and regulations for the near the top, one bar located near the bottom,
requested by the Building Official and need not cial. The Building Official may extend the physically handicapped as set forth in Division and one bar located near mid-height of the
include plans for electrical, mechanical and time for action one hundred eighty (180) days VII of the Iowa State Building Code, set out in wall. Reinforcing bars and methods of place-
plumbing. Plans for all other Structures shall on the application due to circumstances beyond Part 661, Section 16.700(103A)-16.799 inclusive ment shall be in accordance with Chapter 26
include electrical, mechanical and plumbing the control of the applicant which have pre- except for table 705B-Schedule of Fees for UBC. Sec. 5.120. FOOTINGS. Amend the provi-
plans, and shall be prepared and stamped by an vented action from being taken. An expired Handicapped Review and Compliance, are hereby sions of Section 2907 of the UBC as follows:
architect or engineer registered to practice in application may only be reactivated by the adopted as a,part of this code and by this 1. To Section 2907(a) add this sentence: For
the State of Iowa. The Building Official may filing of a new application, including plans reference are made applicable as if set out reference, see the illustration herein, la-
waive the requirements for engineer or archi- and fees. Fees paid prior to expiration, in fully herein. See also Sec. 5.115, 5.122 and i belled Figure 2907(a). 2. Revise Exception 1 of
tecturally approved plans for the following xcess of the plan review fee, may be refunded 5,123 of this Chapter. Sec. 5.111. EXITS AND Subsection 2907(b) UBC to read as follows:
building types: (i) Detached residential ' the Building Official, on receiving the EMERGENCY ESCAPES. Delete the second paragraph Exce tion: 1. A detached one-story wood or
buildings containing twelve or fewer family plicant's written request not later than of Sec. 1204 and insert in lieu thereof the meta rame building not used for human occu-
dwelling units of not more than three stories nety (90) days after expiration. An appli- following: (1) Every sleeping room below the panty and not over 720 square feet in floor
and outbuildings in connection with the build- it's written request for voluntary withdrawal fourth story, and dwelling unit basements which area,may be constructed with walls supported on
ings. (ii) Buildings used the application shall be deemed to be exoi- have habitable rooms, shall have at least one a wood foundation plate when approved by the
g primarily for operable window or door approved for emergency building official or administrative authority
agriculture purposes including grain elevators ion of the application. (3) Refunds. P PP 9 Y 9 Y
and feed mills. (iii) Nonstructural i 'e shall be no refund of bus ing permit escape or rescue which shall open directly onto having jurisdiction. Sec. 5.121, FOUNDATION,
alterations to existing buildings which do not I except: (a) When the permit has been a public street, public alley, yard or exit STUD BEARING WALLS. Delete Table 29-A UBC and
change the use of a building. (iv) Warehouses i d and no part of the work has commenced, court. The units shall be operable from the insert in lieu thereof the following:
and commercial buildings not more than one efund sha✓11 be reduced by the amount of inside to provide a full, clear opening without
9 lab review fee. (b) When permit has been use of separate tools. (2) As it is the pur- s"o,b.eOf Tni.k....Of w.do,.M Thi.kneea MM..�. o..m
story in height, and not exceeding ten thousand Po� rO.na.a°"w.u. wmm Of e.oube .r 9 c and art of work has commenced, the fee pose and policy of the City to correct those square feet in gross floor area; commercial P existing uses which are dangerous to life and r m, um, uam..i refunded on a proportional basis. (c) 9 9
buildings no more than two stories in height judged to be potential hazards, ever sleeping "°°°""'c°"°.'° M.°°"ry cr...d.,
s the permit has been issued through error n P Y P 9 rmien cmd.
and not exceeding six thousand square feet in room in a basement shall have at least one iwm.hO ,i.
S
part of the City, and it is found that "aria.°Mai
gross floor area and light industrial build- ork applied for.cannot be allowed (the operable window or door approved for emergency
ings. (b) Plans and specifications shall be n shall ,be mad in fulle escape or rescue which shall open directly onto ----
drawn to scale upon substantial material br )• (d) When an a public street, public alley, yard or exit 's e a is a iz e has been made in fee calculation. Sec.cloth and shall be of sufficient clarity to INSPECTIONS. (1) General. All con- court. The units shall be operable from the q 10 32 18 12 42
indicate the nature and extent of the work i. ion or work for whicFi a permit is re- inside to provide a full, clear opening without ...ea.., day suppor
proposed, and shall include that level of use of separate tools. EXCEPTION: Only those the stip.raaaa nmm,Of fi..r,.n em,ndau..a
I, shal l be subject to inspection by the s.doortinq,.Ors Only:ball be as req.i„d m,
detail necessary to demonstrate that the plans ;e ng Official, and certain types of con- dwelling units which were granted a retroactive s.po.ninoOne
and specifications conform to the provisions of conversion permit that provided for an excep-
this Code and all relevant laws, ordinances, )f ion may have continuous inspection by tion to this provision for certain rooms shall Sec. 5.122. HANDICAP REQUIREMENTS. Delete the
m 1 inspectors, as specified in Subsection ri ht hand column of Table 33A "Access b
rules and regulations. The first sheet of each not be required to install operable windows or 9 y means
ie i) A survey of the lot may be required of a ram or an elevator must be provided for
set of plans shall give the house and street ie Building Official to verify compliance doors for emergency escape or rescue in those P
address of the work and the name and address of rooms. Sec. 5.112. HABITATION OF BASEMENTS. the physically handicapped as indicated." In
e structure with approved plans. It shall lieu thereof the Handicapped
the owner and person who prepared them. Plans Section 1205(a) of the UBC is amended by adding Accessibility
duty of the permittee to cause the work rules and regulations
shall include d bplotuilding
plan showing the location at accessible and exposed for inspection these sections: (1) Basements. within single g ations as set forth in Division
of the proposed building and of every existing (2) Approvals Required. NO workspace
dwellings may be converted to habitable VII of the Iowa State 8�yilding Code, set out in
building on the property. In lieu of detailed space without meeting the light and ventilation Part 661, Section 16.3f1(103A) - 16.705 inclu
specifications, the Building official may requirements of Section 1205(a) UBC if suffi-
approve references on the plans to a specific cient artificial light and ventilation are pro
section or part of this Code or other ordinanc-,._- vided. (For guidelines, see requirements for
es or laws. (c) Computations stress diagrams, shall be done on an B-2 use.) This section only applies to struc-
P y part—'off tc building or y it
and other data sufficient to show the correct- structure beyond the Lures constructed prior to April 1, 1993. (Z) slue shall apply. (See Table 705A, State
y point indicated t each
less of the plans shall be submitted when �'I successive inspection without first.obtaining Basements within single family structures built 'Building Code, 666-16.705A lows Administrative
fequired by the Building Official. Plans for the written approval of the Building Official. after April 1, 1993 may reduce the window Code.) See also Sec. 5.110, 5.115 and 5.123 of
buildings more than two (2) stories in height Such written approval shall be given only after requirement to 5% window glazing. See also this Chapter. Sec. 5,123. HANDICAP ACCESSIBIL
of other than Group R-3 and M Occupancies shall an inspection shall have been made of each Sec. 5.114 of this chapter. Sec. 5.113. ITY. Delete Section 3301(e) UBC and insert in
indicate how required structural and fire-re- successive step in the construction as indicat- WINDOWS ENCLOSED. The exception to Section lieu thereof the following: (8) Building Acces-
strictive integrity will be maintained where a ed by each of the Required Inspections. A 1205(a) UBC is amended by adding the following sibili;ty. This shall be as required by Sec.
penetration will be made for electrical, me- yellow "approved to unnumbered paragraph:,This EXCEPTION (to sub- 5.109 of this chapter. See also Sec. 5.110, .
Y " r al, usually placed near the
chanical, plumbing, and communications conduits section 1205(a) UBC) notwithstanding, window 5.115 and 5.122 of this Chapter. Sec. 5.,124.
pipes, B y (4) Building front entrance, shall constitute written and STAIRWAY HANDRAIL HEIGHT. Amend the
and i es, and similar systems. �� proval. There shall be a final inspection and area required by code may open into an enclosed provisions
Permits Issued. (a) The application, plans, and approval, prior to occupancy, on all buildings porch if that enclosed porch has its required of the second unnumbered paragraph of Section
specs stations filed by an applicant for a when completed and ready for occupancy. 9 window area plus a window area equal to the 3306(j) UBC as follows: The top of stairway
permit shall be reviewed by the Building Re uired inspections. Reinforcing P Y (3) window area enclosed by adding the porch. Sec. handrails shall be not less than 30 inches nor
Official. Such plans may be reviewed by other —g{-�-- g� steel or 5�114. HABITATiION OF BASEMENTS. Section more than 38 inches above the nosing of treads.
departments of the City to check compliance structura framework of any part of any build- Sec. 5.125. FIRE SPRINKLERS. Add an exception
P y P ing or structure shall not be covered or con- 1207(a) of the UBC is amended by adding: Excep- p
with the laws and ordinances under their cealed without first obtaining the'a 9
Lion: Basements within single family to Sec. 38Au(d) of the UBC to read as
jurisdiction. es the Building Official finds 9 pOffici of prior to April 1, 1993 dwellings
yinbe follows: 03.2 Automatic sprinklers required by
the Building Official. The Building constructed
that the work described ed an application for 9 g Official, converted to habitable space without meeting section 3blish may comply with NFPA 13Rote lion
permit and the plans filed therewith conforms upon notification from the permit holder or his P 9 ed. as published by National Fire Protection
agent, shall make the following the ceiling height requirements of Section
to the requirements of the Code and other n g inspections and 1207 a UBC if the ceilingis not less than Association, Batterymarch Pak, Quincy, Ma.
pertinent laws and ordinances, the building shall either approve that portion of the con- ( ) 02169. See also Sec. 5,117 of this chapter.
seven feet in height., not counting ductwork p
official may issue a permit therefore p the struction a completed n shall notify the Sec: 5.126. FIRE MARSHALL'S RULES. Section
which does not exceed 25� of a room,' ypwever,
applicant; however, except by specific approval permit holder or his agent wherein the same the building official may grant additional 3802 of the UBC is amended by adding a section
fails to comply with this Code. a Foundation relief given the addition of increased fire 3802 i : Sec. 3802(i) rules promulgated by the
of the Municipal Engineer, a permit shall no ( ) ( )
Ins ection. To be made after trenc e-Ts are safety features, including, but not limited to, State Fire Marshall's office may also apply.
excavate and forms erected and when all ma- increased fire rating of materials, proximity Sec. 5.127. FIRE MARSHALL'S RULES. Add a new
terials for the foundation are delivered on the f section 3808 to Chapter 38 of the UBC to read
job.
Where concrete from a central mixing See also Sec:.of egress windows, f5.112 this chapter
and smoke detection. as follows: 3808. Fire Extinguishers. The
p (commonly termed "transit mixed") is to Sec. 5.115. HANDICAP REQUIREMENTS. Delete Sec. rules of the State Fire Marshall which require
be used, materials need not be on the job. (b) 1214 UBC and insert in lieu thereof the follow- the installation of approved type fire
Frame Ins ection. To be made after the roof, extinguishers and which have been romul ated
ing; Sec. 1214. Buildings containing 4 or more p g
a framing, re-blocking, and bracing are in individual dwelling units and all hotels and under the authority of Iowa Code Section 100.35
place and all pipes, chimneys, and vents are motels shall comply with the requirements of as set out at Iowa Administrative Code
complete, and electrical,plumbing and mechani- Division VII co the "State of Iowa Building 661-Chapter 5, are hereby adopted as a part of
cal rough inspections have been made. (c) Code", as promulgated and set out in Part 661, this ordinance and by this reference are made
Final In ection. To be made after building is Section 16.700(103A -- 16.700, inclusive, Iowa applicable 'as if set out fully herein. Sec.
comp ate an ready for occupancy. Plumbing, Administrative Code. See also Sec. 5.110, 5.122 5.128. ELEVATORS. Add a paragraph to section
mechanical and electrical finals will be called and 5.123 of this Chapter. Sec. 5.116. PARA- 5101 to read a� follows: The rules of the Iowa
prior to or in conjunction with a final inspec- PETS. Section 1709(a) UBC is amended by adding: Division of Labor Services shall .also apply.
tion. (4) Other Inspections. In addition to The provisions of Section 1709(a) UBC shall not Sec. 5.129. FACTORY BUILT STRUCTURES. The
the called inspections specified above,. the apply to walls of residential occupancies where State of Iowa regulations pertaining to the
Building Official may make or require any other there are no roof openings within five feet of manufacture and installation Of factory built
inspections of any construction work to aster- the wall and the roof is covered by 5/8 inch structures promulgated as Section 103A.9 Code
tain compliance with the provisions of this type X sheetrock on the underside of the roof of Iowa, 1989, and Part 661, Sections 16.610(1)
Code and other laws which are enforced by the within five feet of the said wall. Sec. 5.117, -- 16.699 inclusive, Iowa Administrative Code,
City. For the purpose of determining continued SPRINKLERS Delete Section 1807(a) UBC and are by this reference adopted as part of the
compliance with this Code, the Building Offi- insert in lieu thereof the following: (1) The City of Ames Building Code to be applied and
cial may cause any structure to be reinspected. enforced as such. Sec. 5.130. PORTIONS OF UBC
(5) Reins ections. A reinspection fee may be Provision of Subsection 1807(a) UBC is modified APPENDIX DELETED. UBC Appendix Chapters 11,
to provide as follows: Section 1807(a) Scope. pp p
assesse or each inspection or reinspection This section shall apply to all Group B, 23-1, 26, 32 except 3209 and 3210, 35 and 49
when such portion of work for which inspection Division 2 office buildings and Group R, Divi- are adopted and made a part of this code. All
is called is not complete, or when corrections other appendix chapters are deleted. Sec.
called for are not made, or for failure to Sion l occupancies, located in buildings which
provide access on the date for which inspection are more than four stories or forty feet in
is requested. This subsection is not to.be height above the lowest level of fire
interpreted as requiring reinspection fees the department vehicle access, or of greater height
first time a job is rejected for failure to thah the ladder capability of the local fire
Comply with the requirements'of this code, but department from the lowest level of -fire
as controllingthe department vehicle access. Such buildings
practice of calling for shall be provided with an approved automatic
5.131. ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS (1)
Dangerous Building Defined. For proposed design is satisfactory ano that the
the purpose of this code, any building or_ material, method or work offered is, for the other laws and ordinances of the City of Ames
structure which has any or all of the -condi- purpose intended, at least the equivalent of are complied with, he shall then issue the thirty-two (32) square feet in area. (5) Memo-
that prescribed in this code in quality, permit. If the work authorized b such permit 9
Lions or defects hereinafter described shall be real signs or tablets, names of buildings, and
deemed to be a dangerous building, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, is not completed in six 6 months from the date of erection when cut into any masonry
g xi provided durability and safety. Also, the Board shai' date of its p issuance, such ermit shall become surface or when constructed of bronze or other
that such conditions or defects exist to the require that sufficient evidence or proof null and void. In addition, where the permit is noncombustible materials. (6) Publicly owned
extent that the life, health, property re street name signs, traffic control signs, legal
safety ed the public or its occupants are -- - for a subdivision development sign, the sign notices, railroad crossing signs, danger and
endangers (A) Whenever any door, aisle, permit shall be renewed annually until such
passageway, stairway or other means of exit is .--_ time as the sign must be removed. Removal is temporary warning or emergency signs; and
not of sufficient width or size or is not so emblems, names, logos, and symbols on motor
arranged as to provide safe and adequate means submitted to substantiate an claim that may be subject to approval by fife City Building Offi- 9 purposes
Y Y teal. Sec. 5.209. INSPECTION. The building vehicles and equipment plabeing used for ur sins
of exit i case of fire or panic. B Whenever made regarding the use of alternates. (iv) other than the display of signs or advertising
P ( ) official or designees may inspect signs subject
the walking surface of any aisle, passageway, Failure to Obey Order. When a decision or to the provisions of the sign regulations for devices. (7) Public service signs which give
stairway r other means of exit is so warped, order of the Board of Appeals becomes final, the purpose of determining whether the same is only directions "in and out" or signs which
worn, loose, torn or otherwise unsafe as to not and is not complied with, the building official in compliance with the sign regulations. Sec.
provide safe and adequate means of exit in case may cause the person to be prosecuted or insti- 5.210. PERMIT REVOCATION. If the building
of fire o panic. C Whenever the stress in tute actions to abate the building as a public 9
P ( ) nuisance b securing against entry, official shall find that any sign subject to
any matey ale, member or portion thereof, due Y 9 9 y, repair or the sign regulations is unsafe or insecure or
to all de id and live loads, is more than on demolition. (v) Recovery of Cost. Estimate of
and one half times the workingstress or the cost of the proposed work needed to abate is a menace re the public or has been con- to ancillary facilities such as parking, en-
the nuisance shall be obtained and resented to structed or erected or s is being maintained in trance, etc. (8) Temporary Sign supporting a
stresses ' Mowed in the Building Code for new P violation of the provisions of the sign regula- candidacy for office or urging action on an
buildings of similar structure, purpose or the Board. Should the decision of the building 9 9 r
9 P P official not be appealed or be upheld by the Lions, the eoilding official shall give written matter on the ballot of a primary, general or
location. (D) whenever any portion thereof has notice thereof to the person in possession and special election, or cif election.
been dams ed b fire, earthquake, wind, flood board and funds be necessary to repair or Y ion
Y q demolish a structure, this re uest shall be control of the premises on which the sign is Temporary or portable sign. (10) Subdivision
or by any other cause, to such an extent that q � located. If such person fails to remove or Development Signs. One subdivision development
presented to the City Council. Said cost then gcomply provi- Siy permitted preliminary plat or
the structural strength or stability thereof is may be assessed in accordance with Iowa law. alter the Sign si as eg with the gn ma be per reliminar
materially less than it was before such quire- This shall not prevent action from beingtaken signs of the sign regulations within thirty Conceptual Development Plan for subdivisions of
trophe an is less than the minimum require- during emergenc situations with City anager I (30) days of such notice, such person commits a 2 acres or more in area. This sign shall not
ments of tie Building Code for new buildings of municipal infraction. If a sign is an immedi- exceed 96 sq.ft. in area and 12 ft. in height.
similar s ructure, approval. This shall be done in accordance
.purpose or location. (E) ate hazard, the building official may cause it It shall be located in the subdivision it
Whenever portion or member or a with Iowa law and established procedures. (F)
Y P appurtenance Violations. It shall be unlawful for an to be removed immediately. A permit fora sign identifies and no closer than 25 ft. from any
thereof i likely to fail, or to become de- y is a license revocable at any time by the city property line, no closer than 100' from any
person, firm or corporation to erect, con-
tached persons
gns or damage
or to collapse and thereby struct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, council for the City of Ames subsequent to pre-existing residence and only on lots abut-
(FJure Whenev°man r portion of Parbuildin on an equip, occupy notice to the permittee and an opportunity for ting collector or arterial streets. The sign
remove, convert or demolish; a ui use, occu shall be the sole use of theproperty
( ) Y P 9, a or maintain any building or structure; cause or ,"the p5.211.ee to be heard . said city council. on which
member, a ierofise or ornamentation r the permit the same to be done in violation of this Sec. 5.211. CONSTRUCTION. All signs shall be it is located. The sign shall identify the
exterior t y, o is not of sufficient strength constructed in such a manner and installed with name of the subdivision exactly
section. DIVISION I] SIGNS Sec. 5.201. SHORT y as it is set
or stability, or is not so anchored, attached TITLE; SCOPE; PURPOSE. This chapter may hereaf- such materials so as to be considered safe and out on the preliminary plat or conceptual de-
re fastened i place ur as to be capable of p y substantial by the building official. The velopment plan approved b the City and may
de-
resisting a wind pressure of one half of that ter be known and cited as the "sign regula- Y Y -
9 P tions." The provisions of this chapter shall division of permits and inspections may require include the names r the subdivision develop-
specified in the Building Code for new build- govern the construction, repair, erection, i copy of stress sheets and calculations show- ere, a map of the area covered by the it. The
ings of x:eedingar th workure, purpose se location alteration, location, and maintenance of ri- ing the structures as designed for dead load sign and l description of amenities it it. The
without ex ending the working stresses permit. p and wind velocity in the amount required by the sign shall not be installed until utility
vately owned outdoor signs and outdoor adver- construction has begun in the subdivision and
Led in th' Building Code for such buildings. uniform building code adopted by the City of 9 tising and identification devices of every the sign shall be removed once building e
(G) Whenever any portion thereof Firs wracked, kind, together with their appurtenant and Ames. Sec. a maintained
MAINTENANCE PROVISIONS. 9 g permits
warped, buckled or settled to such an extent Signs shall be maintained so as to be structur- have been issued for 50% of the lots in the
auxiliary devices. The sign regulations are
that wall or other structural portions have ally sound and in a safe condition, and shall subdivision. Sec. 5.222. GROUND SIGNS. All
materiallyless resistance to winds or earth- found and declared to be necessary and proper
to the following purposes: (1) Protecting be kept in a state of uneg or appearance ground signs subject to sign regulations shall
quakes thanis required in the case of similar by means of painting, sealing or coating and � meet the following requirements: (I) All let-
new constriction. (H) Whenever the building or property values within the City of Ames. (2) rep s
air or replacement of damaged parts, panels tern, figures, characters or representations in
To prevent the occurrence of urban blight and P
structure, or any portion thereof, because of or lights. Sec. 5.213. REMOVAL OF CERTAIN cut out or irregular form maintained in con-
slum conditions. (3) To protect the general unction with or g attached to or superimposed
con-
(i)faulty
co ation, deterioration re decay;move-
public from damage and injury which may be SIGNS. Any sign now x hereafter existing, j
faulty co structiot (iii) the removal, movee caused by the faulty and unregulated use of which for a period of six ne months to longer upon any ground sign shall be safely and ce-
ment or nstability of any portion of the � ( ) P y ppro- � advertises a bona fide business conducted, or a cutely built or attached is the sigh's struc-
signs. 4 To prevent an unreasonable a ture. g
ground net scary for the purpose of supporting priation of the public domain, its open space$, Product sold, or a service offered, shall be (2) Signs and location: (a) It shall be
such build ng; (iv) the deterioration, decay or taken down and removed by the owner or owners unlawful to erect or permit an g
streets, and ways to private use. (5) To re- P y ground sign of
inadequacy of its foundation; or (v) any other of the building or premises upon which it is a height greater than fifty 50 feet. b Off
store, preserve, and promote aesthetic charac- ( ) ( )
cause, is likely ev partially or completely ter in the City of Ames. Sec. 5.202. DEFINI- located within thirty off days a written premises ground signs will be permitted feet
have
collapse. (I) Whenever, for any reason, the notice from the building official. Sec. 5.214. a maximum of three hundred 300 square
TIONS. (1) Awning sign: Any sign affixed PROHIBITIONS. No person shall have or permit on q surface on a side. (C )No feet of
building o 'structure, or any portion thereof, directly on or attached to an awning. (2) an r P sign ) ground sign
is is bee g unsafe for the purpose far which Canopy si n: An sin mounted on or supported Y premises: (1) Any permanent sign which shall be erected or permitted nearer the street
it is bee g used. (J) Whenever the exterior �--g- Y g PP consists n ee incorporates pennants, twirler than the property line; provided, however, such
y a canopy. (3) Ground signs: Any sign lights, in placement is not in conflict with Spec ial
walls or other vertical structural members supported b one or more uprights or braces ' 9 pinwheels, whirligigs or other displays P
list, lea or buckle to such an extent that a PP Y or devices which are designed to be activated building line setbacks as established from time
placed upon or set into the ground. (4) b atmospheric to time b plumb line passing through the center of gravi- Illuminated sign: Any sign which has charac- y pheric conditions so as to attract or y city council. No part of said sign
ty does no fall inside the middle one third of ters, letters, figures, designs or outline distract the attention of the public by virtue shall be permitted to overhang the public
the base. (K) Whenever the building or strut- of their movements. (2) A ground sign which domain. (d) The minimum distance between on
ture, exc usive of the foundation, shows 33 illuminated by electric lights or luminous ztends to an degree over remises
- .__ tubes as a part of the sign proper. (5) i 9 public property. (3) P ground signs on any one business
Marquee signs: Any sign mounted on or support- -'9ns which.employ flashing, blinking or location shall be fifty (50) feet. (3) The
ed by a marquee. (6) Off premises: Signs not lights, except time and temperature premises surrounding all ground signs shall be
located at the site of that which is advertised maintained by the owner thereof in a sanitary
percent or ore damage or oeten m o u� or identified. (7) On premises: Signs located
and uncluttered condition, free and clear of
P g "t at the site of that which is advertised or all obnoxious substances, rubbish, litter, and
damage deterioratio member or n of ritsgnons0u percent
y g weeds. Sec. 5.223. WALL SIGNS. Wall signs
identified. (8) Pro'ectin ssignn: An sign n
9 PP 9 other than a wall sign which is attached to a subject to the sign regulations shall meet the
members, enclosing or outside walls or cover- building and extends beyond the line of said following location requirements: (1) Limitation
ings. (L) Whenever the building or structure building. 9 Roof si n: Any sin erected, signs. (4) Any off premises sign nearer than on placement. No wall sign shall cover wholly
has been s damaged by fire, wind,. earthquake g' ( ) —,�- y 9 three hundred fifty (350) feet radius to any or partially any wall opening or project beyond
'or flood, or has become so dilapidated or constructed and maintained wholly upon or over other off remises sign. P 9 P J
P the roof of an building. 10 Si n: An P 9 (5) Any off premises the ends or tops of the wall to which it is
deteriorate h to become (i) an attractive c 9• ( ) Y-dn Y sign shall not exceed three hundred 300
nuisance t children; (ii) a harbor for va- advertising device or surface out-o-doors, on square feet or contain more than two (2)(sur� attached. (2) Projection over public property.
grants, cri finals or immoral persons; or as to or off premises, which conveys information or faces hack to back. (6) Any off premises sign No wall sign shall be erected on public right
(iii) enabl persons to, resort thereto for the identification. (11) Sin structure: An ele- in the following zoning districts in the City Se way without approval of the City Council.
ment or assemblage of a ements which supports of Ames: S-1, S-2, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, Sec. 5.224. ROOF SIGN. I Materials. The
purpose of omm�itting unlawful or immoral acts. uprights, ( )or is capable of supporting a sign. A sign and H-M. ct supports, and braces [hares shall be
(M) Wheneve any building or structure has been (7) Signs attached to or placed upon
constructed exists or is maintained in viola- structure may be free-standing, attached to a rocks, fences, trees or utility poles. constructed of materials as set forth in the
uniform building code adopted by the City of tion of any specific requirement or prohibition building, an integral part of the building, or Sec. 5.215. EXEMPTIONS FROM PERMITS. The
applicable o such building or structure combination thereof. (12) Structural member: A following signs shall not require a Ames. (2) Location. (a) Height limitations. No
PD 9 Pro- 9 9 q Permit;
vided by thebuilding regulations of this city, component part of a structural system required however, such signs shall be subject to the roof sign s a ave its highest point extend
to carry the primary supportive stresses of the sign more than twenty (20 feet above the roof
as specifie in the Building Code or Housing gn regulations: (1) Nonelectrical real estate )
Code, or of any law or ordinance of this state building to the ground, as opposed to members signs not exceeding six (6) square feet in level. (b) Setback from roof edge. No roof
or city rel ting to the condition, location or carrying little or no supportive stress otFier area, which advertise the sale, rental, or sign shall be erected or maintained with a face
structure f buildings: (N) Whenever any than their own weight, and functioning as an lease of the premises upon which said signs are thereof nearer than five (5) feet to the out-
building o structure which, whether or not in-fill or nonstructural enclosure. (13) Tempo- located only. (2) Nonelectrical signs, includ- side wall toward the sign faces. (c) Prohibited
erected in Accordance with all applicable laws rary and/or portable signs: Any sign, Kanner, ing bulletin boards, which are not over sixteen obstructions. No roof sign shall be placed on
pennant, valance, to be displayed for a limited 1 the roof of any building or structure in such
and ordinances, has in any nonsupport-ing part, ( 6) square feet in area for public, education- 9
member,or p rtiori less than 50 percent, or in time only, or any sign set upon the ground al, charitable, fraternal or religious institu- manner as to prevent free passage from one part
any supporting part, member or portion less unsecured. A portable sign shall be defined as Lions when the same are located on the premises of said roof to another part thereof, or inter-
than 66 percent of the (i) strength, (ii) any sign set upon or affixed to any device or of such institution. (3) Nonelectrical signs fete with openings on said roof. (3) Brac-
round with wheels or skids or framing so as to in anchora a and supports. Ever roof sign fire-resisting qualities or characteristics, or 9 9 denoting only the name and profession/ business Y
afford portability by persons or auxiliary of an occupant in a commercial building s a e t oroug y secured to the building by
(iii) weather-resisting qualities or P g public, p
characteristics required by law in the case of devices. (14) Wahl sign: A sign, impressed or institutional building, or dwelling house and iron or other metal anchors, bolts, supports,
a newly constructed building of like area, Painted on, or attached to a wall with the not exceeding two (2) square feet in area. (4) rods, or braces. The sign supports shall be
height and occupancy in the same location. (0) exposed face of the sign in a plane approxi- A nonelectrical single sign denoting the archi- i anchored into the basic building structure,
Whenever a building or structure, used or mately parallel to the plane of the wall. (15) tect, engineer or contractor when placed upon ! roof joists, or roof girders. The bearing
intended t be used for dwelling purposes, Subdivision Development Sign: A temporary sign work under construction and not exceeding Points of such sign may bear on masonry walls
i enti ying a new or developing residential thirty-two or intermediate steel columns in the building because of inadequate maintenance, (co square feet in area. (5) g
housing subdivision by name. (16) Developer: Nonelectrical memorial signs or shall m supported or anchored g. the struc-
dilapidatio decay, damage, faulty construe- gns or tablets, names
The legal or beneficial owner or owners of a of buildings, and date of erection when cut tural members of the building. (4) Off
Lion or arrangement, inadequate light, air or 9
lot or of any land included in a proposed into an masonry surface or when constructed of remises. Off premises roof signs shall not be
sanitation facilities, or otherwise, is deter- Y Y
mined by th health officer to be unsanitary, development including the holder of an option bronze or other noncombustible materials. (6) Permitted. Sec. 5.225. PROJECTING SIGNS. All
or contract to purchase, or other persons Publicly owned street name signs, traffic Projecting signs subject to the sign
unfit for h man habitation or in such a condi- Y
Lion that i likely to cause sickness or pis- having enforceable proprietary interests in control signs, legal notices, railroad crossing regulations shall meet the following require-
such land. Sec. 5.203. MEASUREMENT STANDARDS. signs, danger ments: (1) Support. All bracing systems shall
ease. (P) W enever any building or structure, 9 g" and temporary warning or emergen-
P If a sign has two (2) or more faces, the area cy signs; and, emblems, names, to y be designed and constructed to transfer lateral
because of bsolescence, dilapidated condition, go, and s m-
deteriorati damage, inadequate exits, lack of all faces shall be included in determining bols on motor vehicles and equipment being used forces to the foundations. For signs on builde
the total area of the sign: Except that if two ings, the dead and lateral loads shall be of suffice nt fire-resistive construction, g P for purposes other than the display of signs or
sign faces are placed back to back, and are at advertising devices. transmitted through the structural members of
faulty slat r t wiring, gas connections or g (7) Nonelectrical public
no point more than thirty (30) inches from one service signs which the building to the ground in such manner as
heating app dire r other cause, is deter- another, the area of the sign shall be taken as and out" or signs which
only directions "in not to overstress an of the elements thereof.
mined by th fire marshal to be afire hazard. gns which provide only informs- Y
(Q) Wheneve any building or structure is in the area of one face if the.two faces are of tion about directing people to ancillary faiil- (2) Limitations on glass. The lettering or
such a condition as to Constitute a public equal area, or as the area of the larger face parking, (8) A advertising design to be illuminated on pro-
s
uch such as arkin entrance, etc.
P if the two (2) faces are of unequal area. Sec. jetting signs may be composed of glass or other nuisance known to the common law or in equity nonelectrical temporary sign supporting a trans q Y 5.204. PERMITS, FEE REQUIRED. (1) It shall be candidacyfor office or urging action on an parent or semitransparent material. Any
jurisprudence. (R) Whenever any portion of a unlawful for any person to erect, alter strut- other mater on the ballot of ag Y glass forming a part of any sign shall be
building or structure remains on a site after primary, gene-
turally or relocate within the City of Ames any al ors special election, or cif safety glass or wire glass. (3) Movable parts
the demolit on or destruction of the building sign as herein defined without first obtaining P y election. (9) A to be secured. Any movable parts of a ro'
or structure or whenever an building or strut- 9 nonelectrical temporary or portable sign. Sec. p opening
Y 9 a permit from the building official. The City 5.216. OBSTRUCTION--DOORS, WINDOWS, OR FIRE ing sign such as a cover of a service opening
Lure is aban shed fora period in excess of six Manager shall establish and charge reasonable shall be securely fastened by safety chains or
months so s to constitute such building or ESCAPES. No person shall erect, locate or
portion thereof an attractive nuisance or fees to cover costs related to issuance of maintain any sign so as to prevent free ingress hinges. (4) Height limitations. The top line
hazard to he public. 2 Enforcement. A 9 y door, window, orgfire of the projecting sign s—halT not be higher than
to or egress from an
Administration P The Building cis , City escape. No person shall attach an sign of an the roof or parapet line of the building to
Sanitarian, Fire Inspector, or their designees shall be subject to the provisions of all i kind to a stand pipe or fire escape. Sec, which attached, except that when the roof line
are authorized to conduct inspections and take electrical codes adopted b the City of Ames. 5.217. SIGNS NOT TO CONSTITUTE TRAFFIC HAZ- is less than fifteen ( ) feet in height, the
P P Y Y ARDS. No person sign may extend three (3) feet above; but under
any other a Lions to carry out and enforce the (2) The City Council shall, from time to time, p son shall erect any sign at the no circumstances shall the to line of a
provisions f this chapter relating to danger- set a reasonable fee for sign permits. Sec. intersection of any street in such a manner as P pro-
provisions
ous buildings. (B) Abatement. All buildings 5.205. SIGN ERECTORS, REGISTRATION REQUIRED. to obstruct free and clear vision of such jetting sign be permitted at a height of more
intersection, or at an location where b than fifty (50) feet above round level.
or portions thereof which are, on inspection, Persons erecting or installing signs for which Y y Thickness ltations. The distance measured
determined t be dangerous, as provided in sub- permits are required shall be registered in reason of the position, shape or color it may between t e principal faces di an roes
section 1 above, are herebydeclared to be accordance with Section 5.103, except business interfere with, obstruct the view of or be Y projecting
sting
( ) p confused with an sign shall not exceed The
(18) inches. (6)
public nuisances and shall be abated by repair, owners may receive permits for signs placed on y authorized traffic sign, Location. The bottom line of ever r
rehabilitation, vacation/securing against property that they own or lease. Sec. 5.206. signal or device. Sec. 5.218. REFLECTOR y projecting
entry, demo ion or removal in accordance with APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS. Applications for LIGHTS. Lighting shall be permitted on signs sign shall be placed a' least ten (10) feet
procedures set forth herein. (C) Notice and permits shall be made upon blanks provided by provided, however, the reflectors shall be
Order. When the Building Official or other the building official and shall contain or have provided with proper lenses, concentrating the
inspector his determined that a building is attached thereto the following information: illumination on the area of the sign so as to
dangerous, he Building Official shall give a (1) The name, address and telephone number of prevent glare upon the street or adjacent - -- -
notice of that determination and order of the applicant. (2) The location of building, property. Sec. 5,219. SPOTLIGHTS AND FLOOD-
abatement d'rected to the owner of record, by structure, or lot where the sign is to be LIGHTS. It shall be unlawful for any person to
certified m iI, and shall post a copy of the located. (3) Position of signs in relation to have any sign which is wholly or partially
notice conspicuously on the property. (i) nearby buildings or structures. (4) Two (2), illuminated by floodlights or spotlights that
Contents of Abatement Order. The order shall blueprints or ink drawings of the plans and interferes with the vision of pedestrian or
identify the problems found and set forth a specifications and method of construction and vehicular traffic. Sec. 5.220. ON PREMISES
plan of aba ement for the dangerous building. attachment to the building or on the ground. SIGNAGE. for all signs subject to the sign
The Buildinc Official may include in the plan (5) Written consent of the owner of the build- regulations, in agricultural, commercial and
the require ent that the owner furnish to the ing, structure, or land to which or on which industrial zoning districts in the City of Ames
Building Official an engineering report, struc- the sign is to be erected. The lease between except planned commercial and industrial dis-
tural study or other professionally creden- landlord and tenant will constitute written tricts, and in the H-M District, there may be
tialed evidence for the purpose of determining consent. (6) The 'name of the person, firm, three (3) square feet of signage for each foot
an appropriate plan of abatement. The order corporation, or association which is licensed of street frontage. Signs in the Planned
shall set a date for commencement and comple- by the City of Ames to do the work of install.- Zoning districts, including the T-C district,
tion of the 31an. (D) Failure to Obey Abatement ing or erecting the sign. (7) Such other infor- are as permitted on the approved site plan.
Order. If iny order of the Building Official mation as the building official shall require Where any side of a building abuts on an alley,
has not been complied "with, the building to show full compliance with this and all other only painted on wall signs shall be permitted
official me cause the person to be prosecuted laws and ordinances of the City of Ames which on the side abutting the alley. Such sign
or institute actions to abate the building as a may be applicable, including the intended shall be calculated as part of total permissi-
public nuis nce by Securing against entry, duration of temporary signs. Sec. 5.207. ble signage. For all signs subject to the sign
repair or camolition. (E) Appeals. '(i) The ILLUMINATED SIGNS; APPROVED BY ELECTRICAL regulations in residential zoning districts in
owner may t ke an appeal to the Building Code INSPECTOR, BUILDING OFFICIAL. The application the City of Ames, only the following signs are
Board of Appeals where it is alleged that the for a permit for erection of a sign in which permitted: (1)' Real estate signs not exceed-
Building Of icial erred in the determination electrical wiring and connections are to be ing six (6) square feet in area, which adver-
that a bui ding is dangerous or where the used shall be submitted to the electrical tise the sale, rental, or lease of the premises
Building Official rejects or refuses to approve inspector. The electrical inspector shall upon which said signs are located only. (2)
the mode or qanner of construction, or material examine the plans and specifications with Signs, including bulletin boards, which are not
to be used in the repair or abatement of a respect to all wiring and connections to deter- over sixteen (16) square feet in area for
dangerous building. (ii) Hearing. A hearing mine if the same specifications comply with public, educational, charitable, fraternal or
under the dangerous building provision of this applicable electrical codes prior to submission religious institutions when the same are locat-
code will be held in accordance with normal of the application to the building official for ed on the premises of such institution. (3)
Board hearing procedures. (iii)"Standards. In final approval or disapproval. Sec. 5.208. Signs denoting only the name and profes-
determining whether a building is dangerous, PERMIT ISSUED IF APPLICATION IN ORDER. It shall sion/business of an occupant in a commercial
the Board shall consider whether a building or be the duty of the building official upon the building, public institutional building, or
structure has any or all of the conditions set filing of an application for a permit to exam- dwelling house and not exceeding two (2) square
forth in Sec. 5.131(1) of this chapter to the ine such plans and specifications and other feet in area. (4) Single sign denoting the
extent that the life, health, property or data and the premises upon which it is proposed architect, engineer or contractor when placed
safety of 1he public or its occupants are to erect the sign, and if it shall appear that _. upon work under construction and not exceeding__
endangered. In considering alternative ma- the provisions of the sign regulations and all
terials and ethods of construction, the Board
may approve ny alternate if it finds that the
above any sidewalk over which it is erected. tors was ana the city orurnances relating
No projecting signs shall be erected in an thereto. (3) The applicant agrees to reimburse -
alleyway. No projecting signs shall project the city or others for all costs incurred in such a permit the city manager shall designate
across or over any portion of public right of the moving of structures under the provisions the route to be followed and the date and time
way. Sec. 5.226. TEMPORARY AND/OR PORTABLE of the license and permit issued therefore. when such moving shall take place, and shall
SIGNS. Temporary and/or portable signs subject Sec. 5.305. BOND. The applicant must, before supervise the operation of moving thereof, cases, upon a showing of good cause with re-
to the sign regulations shall meet the follow- the license shall be issued, file with the city Sec. 5.313. PERMIT FEES. The City Council spect to the height, nature of location of the
ing requirements: (1) A banner shall not exceed clerk a corporate surety bond executed to the shall establish and charge reasonable fees to fence, wall gates or latches, or the necessity
one hundred (100) square feet in area. All city in the amount of two thousand, five hum- cover the costs of issuing house moving per- therefore, provided the protection as sought
other temporary and/or portable signs.shall not dred dollars ($2,500.00) with sureties approved mits. Additionally, the city manager may hereunder is not reduced thereby. Said Board
exceed thirty-two (32) square feet in area. (2) by the city clerk, conditioned that all work charge the house mover for the costs of special May
ermit other protection devices or struc-
Advertising permitted. Advertisement or an- done under such license shall be done in a services rendered by police units, utility or tures to be used so long as the degree, of
nouncement contained on any temporary and/or good, competent manner and in accordance with street crews or any special city expense caused rotection afforded by the substitute devces
portable sign shall pertain only to civic, the ordinances of the city relating thereto and by the moving of a.house or building. Sec. or structures is not less than the protection
political, religious, fraternal or other non- that the applicant or a surety will pay to the 5.314. COMPLIANCE WITH BUILDING, ZONING, afforded by the substitute fence, gates and
profit activities. Temporary or portable signs city or any person injured all damages for OTHER ORDINANCES. No moving permit shall be latch described herein. (5) The term swimming
for the purpose of commercial advertising are injuries to persons or property caused by the issued unless the structure, if moved to a new pool, as used herein, shall mean a body of
prohibited, except for announcement of special negligence, fault or mismanagement of said location in the city, will comply with the water in an artificial or semi-artificial
one-time sales or one-time events or occurrent- applicant, or due to any other cause, in doing zoning, building code and all other ordinances receptacle or other container located outdoors,
es not exceeding fifteen (15) days. No tempo- any work under said license or any permit of the city. Sec. 5.315. OBSTRUCTING STREETS used or intended to be used for public, semi-
rary or portable sign shall be displayed longer issued for such work, and will pay to the city REGULATED. No moving permit shall be issued to public or private swimming by adults or chil-
than fifteen (15) consecutive days, except that any cost or expense incurred in repairing or move any structure over the paved streets, dren, or both adults and children, operated and
political campaign signs and signs pertaining restoring any pavement, curbs, sidewalks, avenues or highways of the,city when the maxi- maintained by any person, whether he be an
to any election or ballot issue in an election electric facilities or other public works mum width of such structure in the direction of owner, lessee, operator, licensee or conces-
may be displayed any length of time but shall injured and of restoring such works to its travel shall occupy more than two (2) feet less sionaire, and shall include swimming pools used
be removed by the person in possession and previous condition. Sec. 5.306. INSURANCE than the total width of paving between curbs, or intended to be used solely by the owner or
control of the property on which they are REQUIRED. Applicant shall procure and maintain, and no structure shall be allowed to obstruct friends invited to use it without payment of
displayed, not later than seven days following for the duration of the license period, insur- the free passage of any street, avenue or any fee. DIVISION V. Sec. 5.501. CIVIL
the election to which said signs shall pertain. ante against claims for injuries to persons or highway for a greater length of time than set
Sec. 5.227. MARQUEE SIGNS. Marquee signs PENALTIES. Any person, corporation or other
q 9 damages to property which may arise from or in forth in the permit issued therefore, except in legal entity who violates or resists the en-
subject to the sign regulations shall meet the connection with the function for which the case of unavoidable delay and through no fault forcement of any of the provisions of this
following provisions: (1) Signs attached to or license is issued. Applicant shall furnish the or negligence on the part of the permit holder, ordinance commits a municipal infraction pun-
placed upon the roof of a marquee shall be City of Ames with certificates of insurance the city manager may grant such extension of ishable by a civil penalty of thirty dollars
completely within the border line of the mar- evidencing the following coverages: (1) Com- time as is reasonable. Sec. 5.316. MOVING OVER ($30) for the initial offense, one hundred
quee's outer edge. (2) Signs hung from a mar- prehensiive General Liability with limits of no RAILWAY TRACKS. No permit shall be issued for dollars ($100) for the second offense, and two
quee shall be completely within the border line less than $1,000,000 combined single limits per the moving of any structure across the tracks p
of the ma uee's outer edge and in no instance hundred dollars a mum for each repeat offense.
r'q 9 occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury of any railway-or street railway until the Each day that a municipal infraction occurs
shall the bottom of said sign be lower than and property damage. 2 Automobile Liabilitymover thereof shall have given the
seven and one-half 7 feet above the side- p p y 9 ( ) 9 constitutes a separate offense. Any person,
( 1) with limits of no less than $1,000,000 combined superintendent of such railway or street corporation or other legal entity who violates
walk. No hanging or suspended sign shall single limits per occurrence for bodily injury, railway companies not less than twenty-four y
exceed eighteen 18 inches in height overall. this ordinance after having previousl been
9 ( ) 9 personal injury and property damage. (3) tracks
hours notice before such crossing ac the found guilty of violating the same ordinance
They may overhang the public right of way only Worker's Compensation and Employee's Liability tracks is to be made and satisfactory
by permission of the City Council. Sec. 5.228. i as required by the laws of the State of Iowa. arrangements for such crossing have been made provision at the same location or at a differ-
AWNING AND CANOPY SIGNS. The name of the owner The certificate must be on file in the office and the city manager advised in detail of such ent location shall be considered to have com-
and the business, industry, or pursuit conduct- of the'City Clerk, City of Ames before a li- arrangements. Sec. 5.317. CONSENT TO MOVE mitted a repeat offense. Seeking a civil
ed within the premises may be painted or other- tense shall be issued. Sec. 5.307. ISSUANCE WIRES, CABLES REQUIRED. No permit shall be penalty as authorized in this section does not
wise permanently laced in a s ace not exceed- preclude the city from seeking alternative
P y p p OF LICENSE. Upon approval of the application issued for the moving of any structure which relief, including an order for abatement or
ing twelve (12) inches in height on the front for a license, the filing and approval of the requires the removal of electric, telephone or injunctive relief." Section Two. All ordinanc-
and side portions thereof, or on signs suspend- bond and certificate of insurance set forth telegraph wires or cables until not less than es or arts of ordinances in conflict herewith
ed beneath a canopy, but no portion thereof may p
be lower than seven and one-half 7 feet herein, and the payment of the license fee, the twenty-four (24) hours notice has been given of are hereby repealed to the extent of such
above a sidewalk. They may overhang public city clerk shall issue a license 0 the ICENSE the time and place such removal is desired and
cant as a house mover. Sec. 5.308. LICENSE the consent of the electric department of the conflict, if any. Section Three. This ordi-
right of way only by permission of the City FEE; EXPIRATION; TRANSFERABILITY. A fee for a city and/or the telephone or telegraph company nance shall be in fu orce and effect April
Council. Sec. 5.229. NONCONFORMING SIGNS. license as a house mover shall be set by the has been secured for such removal and the city 1, 1992, from and after its passage and publi-
Signs in existence on December 21, 1976, when city clerk to cover costs of administration and manager advised of such satisfactory cation as required by law.
these sign regulations became effective, may issuance. The license shall expire on the arrangements. Sec. 5.318. ISSUANCE, CONTENTS Passed this 24th day of September, 1992.
continue in existence subject to Sections Jill Ripperger, Acting City Clerk
5.209, 5.210, 5.212, and 5.213 and o subject first day f January next ensuing after issue be PERMITS; DENIAL. When an application has
to the following: (1) A sign s,.,il not be once therefore. The license shall not be been made for a moving permit as provided Larry li Curtis
altered structurally or moved unless it be made transferable. Sec. 5.309. REVOCATION OF herein and is approved by the city manager, the Published in The Daily Tribune September 30,
al comply with the provisions unless
this chapter, LICENSE. Any licensed house mover who shall, in city manager shall, after being presented with 1992
any application for a permit, make any untrue a receipt for payment of the permit fee by the
except that the changing of the movable parts or false statements, or who shall be guilty of house mover to the city
of an existing sign that is designed for such a violation of this chapter, or who shall be clerk, issue to the applicant a permit, in
changes, or the repainting or reposting of guilty of acts of negligence in the conduct of duplicate, numbered in consecutive order, one
display matter shall not be deemed a structural the business, shall upon such finding have the copy being furnished the applicant and a record
alteration. (2) The lawful use of a sign exist- license revoked by the city council. Sec. thereof retained in the manager's office. Such
ing on the effective date of these regulations, 5.310. PERMIT REQUIRED. No person shall move permit shall contain the name and address of
although such sign does not conform to the any structure upon, across or over any street, the person to whom issued, the route to be
provisions hereof, may continue; but if such avenue, alley, highway, sidewalk or public followed, and the time of starting and complet-
nonconforming use is discontinued,for a period ground of the city, or raise, lower or move any ing the moving operation within public ways, an
of six (6) months, any future use of such sign structure within twenty (20) feet of any public abstract of the information and agreements
shall be in conformity with the provisions of sidewalk, without first obtaining a permit contained in the application, and such regula-
this chapter. (3) No sign which has been dam- therefore from the city manager as herein tions, conditions, and instructions as the city
aged by fire, wind, explosion, or other act of provided. Sec. 5.311. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT. manager may deem necessary to protect public
God to the extent that fifty (50) per cent or All applications for a permit as herein re- and private property and secure compliance with
more of the sign is destroyed, shall be re- quired shall be in writing on forms furnished the provisions of this chapter. Such permit
stored except in conformity with the regula- by the city, filed in the office of the city shall not take effect, and the work shall not
tions of this chapter. Any sign which has been manager, and among other things, shall -state: be commenced until the time therein stated and
damaged to an extent less than fifty (50) per (I) The name and license number of the house shall at all times be under the supervision and
cent, may be restored to its condition which mover. (2) The present and proposed location of control of the city manager or the manager's
existed as a nonconforming use prior to its the structure to be moved together with the designee. The city manager may deny an appli-
damage. Sec. 5.230. SIGN APPEALS. (1) The name and address of the owner thereof. (3) The cation for a permit when it is necessary to
Board of Appeals established by this chapter building permit number as issued for the strut- protect public or private property; or public
shall have jurisdiction, and its appeal proce- ture in the proposed location. (4) A descrip- safety; or to secure compliance with this Code
dures shall apply when it is claimed that the tion of the structure to be moved, with the or the laws of the State of Iowa. Sec. 5.319.
regulations of this chapter pertaining to signs size, maximum height when loaded and ready to AUTHORITY TO REQUIRE PLANKING OF STREETS. When
have been incorrectly interpreted, or an equal- be moved and the maximum width of the structure in the judgment of the city manager it is
ly good or better form of construction, method in the direction of travel. (5) The route over necessary to protect streets or street improve-
of installation or type of material can be which the structure is to be moved. (6) The day ments, the city manager may require the house
used. (2) A sign is within the definition of a and hour of the day when the structure will mover to properly and adequately plank such
'structure' found at section 29.2(41) of the first be moved into the limits of the public streets and all rollers, trucks or other devic-
Ames Municipal Code and therefore is also way and the approximate length of time the es used in conveying and moving same shall run
subject to the zoning regulations of Chapter structure will be within said limits. (7) upon and rest upon such planks at all times.
29. Appeals and applications for variance from Whether any, and what electric lines, telephone DIVISION IV MISCELLANEOUS Sec. 5.401. SWIM-
or exception to non-structural regulations or telegraph wire, cables or guys will have to MING POOLS. (1) Every outdoor swimming pool
applicable to a sign or signs shall be the be cut or moved or will be interfered with and shall be completely surrounded by a fence or
exclusive jurisdiction of the Zoning Board of the locations thereof. (8) What railway tracks, wall not less than four feet six inches in
Adjustment. DIVISION III MOVING STRUCTURES if any, will be crossed, their location, and height, which shall be so constructed as not to
Sec. 5.301. STRUCTURE DEFINED. The term the day and approximate hour when such crossing have openings, holes, or gaps larger than four
structure" as used in this division means any will be made. (9) Whether any street structures inches (4") in any dimension except for doors
house, building, or other'structure eight (8) will be removed or interfered with, including and gates; and, if a picket fence is erected or
feet or more in width, which is to be moved sidewalks, curbing, fire hydrants, and street maintained, the horizontal spacing between
from one location to another upon, along, signs and signals. (10)' What shade trees, if pickets shall not exceed four inches (4"). A
across, over, or near any street, avenue, any, will require trimming and the location of dwelling house, or accessory building, may be
alley, highway, sidewalk, or other public the property and name of property owner thereof used as part of such enclosure. (2) All gates
ground of the city. Sec. 5.302. "HOUSE MOVER" and whether consent for such trimming has been or doors opening through such enclosure shall
DEFINED. The term "house mover" as used in this obtained from such owners. (I1) A description be equipped with a self-closing and self-latch-
chapter means a person who has been issued a of the type of moving equipment to be used. ing device for keeping the gate or door secure-
valid license to move structures. Sec. 5.303. (12) Said application shall state that all work ly closed at all times when not in actual use,
LICENSE REQUIRED. No person shall engage in will be done in strict accordance with the
the business of movingstructures within the except that the door of any dwelling he ences-
provisions of this chapter and under the direc- sory building which forms a part of the enclo-
city without first obtaining a license there- tion and supervision of the city manager. Sec. sure need not, be so equipped. (3) This re-
fore, as hereinafter provided. Sec. 5.304.." 5.312. PERMITS TO UNLICENSED APPLICANTS AU- quirement shall be applicable to all new swim-
APPLICATION FOR LICENSE REQUIRED. Any person, THORIZED. The city manager may issue moving ming pools hereafter constructed, other than
intending to carry on the business of house permits for structures to persons, whether indoor pools, and shall apply to all existing
mover in the city shall file in the office of licensed or not, when the maximum width of such pools which have a depth of eighteen inches
the city manager an application in writing upon structure along the line of travel does not (18") or more of water at any point. No person
forms furnished by the city, and among other exceed fourteen (14) feet, and when they may be n possession of land within the City, whether
things such application shall state: (1) The moved on rubber tired vehicles or trucks in as owner, purchaser, lessee, tenant, or a
name and address of the applicant. (2) The such a manner as will not substantially inter- licensee, upon which is situated a swimming
person who will have charge of work done, fere with traffic, damage any street structure pool having a depth of eighteen inches (18") or
qualifications and experience as such, and that or trees, require the removal of any electric, more of water at any point shall fail to ro-
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street pavements or sidewalks. Before issuing provided. (4) The Building Code Board of