HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Changes pertaining to Temporary Obstructions ORDINANCE NO. 3916
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF AMES,
IOWA,BY REVISING SECTIONS 22.4(1),22.4(4)AND 26.4(1)(c)AND ENACTING
A NEW SECTION 22.4(4)(a)FOR THE PURPOSE OF ALLOWING WAIVERS OF
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR TEMPORARY OBSTRUCTIONS;
REPEALING ANY AND ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT;PROVIDING A PENALTY;
AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ENACTED,by the City Council for the City of Ames,Iowa,that:
Section One. The Municipal Code of the City of Ames,Iowa shall be and the same is hereby amended by repealing
Sections 22.4(1),22.4(4)and 26.4(1)(c)and enacting new Sections 22.4(1),22.4(4)(a)and 26.4(1)(c)as follows:
22.4 TEMPORARY OBSTRUCTIONS
(1) It is unlawful for any person to place any building or other materials, or to erect
barricades,false work,form work or place other temporary obstructions within the limits of streets,
alleys,public parking lots or sidewalks in the city without first obtaining written permission from the
city manager setting out the time to do the work.
(4) Insurance An insurance certificate naming the City of Ames, its officers,and
employees as an additional insured with comprehensive general liability limits in the amount of
$500,000 combined single limit shall be in full force and effect during the life of any temporary
obstruction permit,including a permit for a sidewalk cafe. The coverage shall be at least as broad as
the ISO Form Number CG0001 covering commercial general liability written on an occurrence basis
only. A waiver of this requirement may be granted by the City Manager for Sections 22.4(1)and(2).
A copy of the current insurance certificate shall be maintained on file with the City Clerk.
(a) Waivers of the insurance requirement shall be based on the following
criteria:
(1)Type of obstruction
(2)Nature of the event requiring an obstruction
(3)Anticipated volume of traffic and whether street closings will
be required
(4)Whether the event is for a commercial or private purpose
(5)The zoning of the area in which the obstruction will occur. Areas with
commercial and high density residential zoning will [likely] require
insurance
Sec.26.4. CITY MANAGER RESPONSIBILITY.
(1) The city manager is authorized for the purpose of promoting safe and energy
efficient traffic regulation and movement, and consistent with good traffic engineering practice;
(c) to temporarily close and to erect temporary "No Parking"signs,street
closing signs and barricades on streets,alleys,or public places,or portions of streets,alleys or public
places,for cleaning and repairing;to protect sewer,water,curb and gutter and paving constructions;
to close a street for public demonstrations;to close a street to through vehicle traffic during periods
of exceptionally heavy pedestrian traffic;to re-route traffic when there is a heavy influx of pedestrians
or vehicles due to special events such as neighborhood block parties.
Section Two. All ordinances, or parts of ordinances, in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such
conflict, if any.
Section Three. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as required by
law.
Passed this 22"d day of May , 2007.
Diane R.Voss,City Clerk Ann H.Campbell,Mayor