Chapter 1: Code of Ordinances
In the August 2026 draft recodification (General Code Provisions), from page 11. Current 1 Code Of Ordinances.
Comparison with a draft: not adopted. The archive holds no public hearing, ordinance or vote adopting the recodified Code through the October 20, 2026 meeting packet. Until one is adopted, every page here compares the consolidated code with a draft that can still change: the revised draft with the October 6 changes is not in the archive.
A comparison with the August 2026 draft recodification prepared by Iowa Codification for the City. The draft has not been adopted and can still change; the current code (unofficial compilation) governs until a recodified Code is adopted. Matches between sections are made by machine from the texts and are reviewed where uncertain.
The city's explanation
“The final draft specifically provides that authorized assistants, subordinates, or duly authorized designees may perform duties assigned to City officers or employees.”
2 unchanged, 12 wording changed · 3 notable changes.
Section by section
§ 1.01 Title→ § 1.01 Title · Unchanged · compare the texts
§ 1.02 Definitions→ § 1.02 Definitions · Wording changed minor wording (96% same words) · compare the texts
§ 1.03 City Powers→ § 1.03 City Powers · Wording changed minor wording (99% same words) · compare the texts
§ 1.04 Indemnity→ § 1.04 Indemnity · Wording changed minor wording (98% same words) · compare the texts
§ 1.05 Personal Injuries→ § 1.05 Personal Injuries · Unchanged · compare the texts
§ 1.06 Rules Of Construction→ § 1.06 Rules Of Construction · Wording changed minor wording (97% same words) · compare the texts
§ 1.07 Extension Of Authority→ § 1.07 Extension Of Authority · Wording changed wording changed (83% same words) · compare the texts
“The final draft specifically provides that authorized assistants, subordinates, or duly authorized designees may perform duties assigned to City officers or employees.”
§ 1.08 Amendments→ § 1.08 Amendments · Wording changed wording changed (95% same words) · compare the texts
§ 1.09 Catchlines And Notes→ § 1.09 Catchlines And Notes · Wording changed wording changed (94% same words) · compare the texts
§ 1.10 Altering Code→ § 1.10 Altering Code · Wording changed wording changed (86% same words) · compare the texts
§ 1.11 Severability→ § 1.11 Severability · Wording changed wording changed (90% same words) · compare the texts
§ 1.12 Warrants→ § 1.12 Right Of Entry · Wording changed largely rewritten (61% same words) · compare the texts
- New requirement: … 1. Right of Entry. Whenever necessary to make an inspection to enforce any ordinance, or whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that there exists an ordinance violation in any building or upon any premises within the jurisdiction of the City, any authorized official of the City may, upon presentation of proper credentials, enter such building or premises at all reasonable times to inspect t… If consent to enter upon or inspect any…
“Updated right-of-entry provisions, including the process for obtaining an administrative search warrant when entry is refused.”
§ 1.13 General Standards For Action→ § 1.13 General Standards For Action · Wording changed minor wording (99% same words) · compare the texts
§ 1.14 Standard Penalty→ § 1.14 Standard Penalty · Wording changed wording changed (76% same words) · compare the texts
- Penalty: …be subject to a fine of at least
$65$105 but not to exceed $625. The court may… - Penalty: …of at least $65 but not to exceed
$625. The court may order imprisonment not to exceed 30 days in lieu of a fine or in addition to a fine.$855. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 364.3[2] and 903.1[1a])…
“Updated the City's standard penalty provision to reflect current Iowa Code penalty amounts.”
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