CHAPTER 157

BUILDING DEPARTMENT
157.01 Building Codes Adopted – Copies on File 157.14 Administration and Enforcement
157.02 Building Permit – Required 157.15 Right of Entry for Inspection
157.03 Obtaining a Building Permit 157.16 Appeals
157.04 Building Permit – Fees 157.17 Smoke Detectors
157.05 Building Permit – Fee Exemptions 157.18 Standard for Storage
157.06 Building Permit Fees – Collection 157.19 Location of Above-ground Tanks for Private Use or
157.07 Building Valuation Data (Residential/Commercial) Retail Use
157.08 Minimum Requirements – Concrete 157.20 Above-ground Tanks – Approved Plans
157.09 Building Construction Rules and Regulation for 157.21 Enclosure of Above-ground Tanks for Retailing or
Accessory Type Buildings in R-Zoned Districts Private Use of Class I, II, Petroleum Products
157.10 Deck Construction 157.22 Fence Required
157.11 Fence Requirements and Construction 157.23 Inspection and Testing of Construction
157.12 Temporary Containers 157.24 Maximum Capacity Fuel
157.13 Temporary Containers – Sixty (60) Days Limit 157.25 Flood Plain Requirements

157.01 BUILDING CODES ADOPTED – COPIES ON FILE. Pursuant to published notice and
adoption of ordinance, as required by law, the 2012 IBC, IRC, UPC; the 2012 UMC, IFC, IECC; the 2012
IEBC, IFGC; and the 2014 NEC Code is adopted in full with the exception of the residential sprinkler Code
IBC 903.2.8 Group R: An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with IBC Section 903.3 shall
be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area and with any other exceptions, additions, or
deletions adopted elsewhere in this code. The Codes, as published by the International Conference of
Building Officials, is hereby adopted by reference. An official copy of the Codes, as adopted, and a certified
copy of the ordinance codified in this section, is on file in the office of the City Clerk. In the event a portion
of this chapter specifically conflicts with the provisions of the established Code, the provisions of this
chapter shall govern. (Ord. 331 – Feb. 16 Supp.)

157.02 BUILDING PERMIT – REQUIRED. All construction needs a permit, unless an exception under
this Section applies. A permit shall be issued if the work, as proposed in the application for a permit, meets
all of the requirements of this chapter. If plans and specifications of the proposed work are requested or
required, they must also meet the requirements of this chapter.
1. The following need a permit:
A. Building or installing:
(1) Decks or a patio cover (excluding pergolas and portable structure)
(2) Fireplaces and chimneys
(3) Garages or pole buildings
(4) Ventilation, heating or air conditioning supply or exhaust
(5) Swimming pool 24" or greater in depth (above or in ground)
(6) Tool or storage sheds over 120 square feet
(7) Fences
(8) Handicap Accessibility (as per ADA regulations)
B. Adding or changing:
(1) Rooms
 (2) Dormers, bay windows or other wall openings
(3) Water heaters
(4) Furnaces, or any other parts of the heating and gas system
(5) Circuits, the electrical box or any other parts of the electrical system
(6) Aluminum, steel siding, wood and vinyl siding
(7) Load bearing walls to a porch, or within home
(8) Garage to a livable area
(9) Retaining walls over 4 feet in height
C. Replacing or Repairing:
(1) Roofing
(2) Termite damage (replacing siding, framing foundations, etc.)
(3) Porches
(4) Existing stone, brick, or concrete
D. Demolishing:
(1) Any structure, or part of a structure, or any other changes that affect the
structure of any building, even a tool shed (over 120 square feet) on your property.
(2) This requirement is to insure that demolished structures are disposed of
properly and removed from the tax rolls.
2. The following are exceptions to this requirement:
A. An Agriculturally-Exempt Farmer. Farmers can apply for exemption using a
twofold test. First, an individual must demonstrate that he or she is actively involved in a
day to day farming operation and derives income from a farming operation or is retired
from farming. Second, the buildings and land must also be primarily adapted and used for
agricultural purposes. A request would have to meet both these requirements before being
considered ag-exempt. This exemption does not allow a farmer to construct non-ag
buildings or use his or her land for non-ag purposes unless they comply with zoning
regulations. It would also require zoning compliance for a building or land used for Ag
purposes if the owner does not meet the definition of farmer. In order to be considered
exempt from the Princeton Building Ordinance and subsequent codes a farmer is requested
to apply for and be granted an ag-exemption certificate. Farmers are not exempt from
floodplain development or subdivision regulations.
(1) Definitions:
a. FARM: A tract of land primarily adapted and used for agricultural
purposes.
b. FARMER: A person or persons actively engaged in farming or
someone who is retired from farming when it relates to the land the
farmer formerly farmed.
(2) Minor repairs and replacements.
(3) Small accessory structures less than 120 SqFt.
157.03 OBTAINING A BUILDING PERMIT. When the plans are submitted for new construction, there
will be a One Hundred ($100.00) charge to review the building and plot plans. This fee will be deducted
from the building permit fee, which must be paid before a building permit is issued. In most cases, the
review of the building and site plans can be completed in three to five (3-5) days. Commercial types of
construction may take seven to ten (7-10) days and Commercial permits require an additional $300.00 fee
necessary for review of site plans, municipalities, and fire regulations. When applying for a building permit,
please submit the following, if applicable:
1. Site/Plot Plan*. This shows the lot boundaries, proposed location of the house, septic field,
and driveway; proposed distance from the house to property lines; and location of existing
easements, roads, and structures. North arrow must be indicated.
A. Plot Diagram. Each applicant for a building or occupancy permit for a new
residential building or accessory structure, or an addition to an existing residential building,
must file two copies of a plot plan drawn to scale showing the location of any existing and
proposed drainage structure, including any swale and the general flow of water indicated
by arrow to and from each structure.
B. A building permit for a residential building or accessory structure that involves
clearing, grading, excavation or construction which is likely to change the flow of water
across one or more adjacent properties must require the applicant to minimize any resulting
water runoff that is likely to adversely affect any adjacent property.
2. Legal description, such as the lot number and name of subdivision; quarter section, section
and township name; or house number and street address if one has already been issued.
3. Owners and builder’s names, mailing addresses, and phone numbers.
4. Two sets of building plans. In general, this will include floor plans, a side-wall cross
section, size and spacing of structural members and foundation and footing plans. Window size,
location, and final grade location shall be noted if no elevation plans are filed.
5. Engineered plans. These may be necessary for special construction designs. Such plans
shall include the engineer’s seal and signature and a statement that the plans comply with the
International Construction Codes.
6. Approval and/or application for any well or septic permit from the Scott County Health
Department.
7. All plans for a house or substantial improvement must be submitted with a Residential
Compliance (RES) check. The energy approval form through the Department of Energy is
available online at http://www.energycodes.gov/rescheck/.
8. State electrical license for electrical contractors.
9. State mechanical license for mechanical contractors.
10. State plumbing license for plumbing contractors.

157.04 BUILDING PERMIT – FEES.

1. Fee Schedule. All building permits expire after one (1) year. If work has not been
substantially completed in one (1) year from date of issuance, a six (6) month extension permit and
fees will be required based upon the amount of work remaining. If, after the extension, work
remains a new building permit will be required. There shall be no refund for unused permits.
2. Building Permit − Fees. The following building permit fees will be charged for the
issuance of the permit:
 A. Fence permits (All) .................... $50.00
B. Advertising ................................ $25.00
C. Roofing or siding permits .......... $50.00
D. All other permit fees (including Commercial Permits) shall be determined by using
the value determined in 157.07 and referring to the permit fee schedule which is attached
hereto and incorporated herein.

Total Valuation Fee

$1.00 to $500.00
$501.00 to $2,000.00
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00
$500.001.00 to $1,000,000.00
$1,000,001.00 and up
$17.00
$17.00 for the first $500.00 plus $3.50 for each additional
$100.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00
$69.50 for the first $2,000.00 plus $9.50 for each
additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including
$25,000.00
$288.00 for the first $25,000.00 plus $7.00 for each
additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including
$50,000.00
$463.00 for the first $50,000.00 plus $5.00 for each
additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including
$100,000.00
$713.00 for the first $100,000.00 plus $4.00 for each
additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including
$500,000.00
$2,313.00 for the first $500,000.00 plus $3.50 for each
additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including
$1,000,000.00
4,063.00 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $2.50 for each
additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof

3. Other Inspections and Fees:

Inspections outside of normal business hours (waived if acceptable agreed upon time is established) $30.00
Re-Inspection fees $30.00
Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated (minimum charge – one-half hour) $30.00
Additional plan review required by changes, additions, or revisions to approved plans (minimum charge – one-half $30.00
hour)
If, after initial plan review, the requested changes are resubmitted for review and found insufficient to meet codes, an $30.00
additional review and changes will be required (minimum charge – one-half hour)
Any outside professional engineering fees required after initial review to substantiate changes needed to meet codes Costs t
before permit issued
*Or the total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is greatest. This cost shall include supervision, overhead, equipment, hour

157.05 BUILDING PERMIT – FEE EXEMPTIONS. Building permits are required as specified in
Section 157.02. Princeton organizations exempt of building permit fees are as follows: All City of
Princeton buildings, Virgil Grissom Elementary School, established Princeton churches and any new non-
profit organizations. Such organizations shall comply with Chapter 15.04. A no-charge building permit
will be issued once all requirements are met.
157.06 BUILDING PERMIT FEES - COLLECTION. Building permits are to be paid at the time the
permit is issued. If the amount is not paid by the time construction begins, the City Building Inspector may
put a stop work order on the job until such permit is paid in full. If construction has already been completed
and the building permit fee remains unpaid, the City Clerk shall give the owner and/or contractor a thirty
(30) day notice and if the amount remains unpaid by the thirty-first (31st) day, the City Clerk shall certify
the cost to the County Auditor and it shall then be collected with, and in the same manner as, general
property taxes without further notice. Building permit fees are the owner’s responsibility if a contractor
does not pay for such permit.

157.07 BUILDING VALUATION DATA (RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL). For the purposes of

determining the valuations of buildings and improvements thereto for building permit fees, the following
values per square foot shall be multiplied by the total square feet of the building or improvement thereto
for residential and commercial buildings.
1. House/Commercial
A. Wood frame construction........... $55.00/SqFt.
B. Brick veneer construction .......... $65.00/SqFt.
C. Steel Construction ....................... $55.00/SqFt.
D. If basement is finished, .............. add $10.00 per additional square foot.
E. If second floor, ........................... add $25.00 per additional square foot.
 2. Additions
A. Same value per square foot as for houses in subsection 1 of this section.
3. Breezeway
A. Unenclosed ................................ $6.50/SqFt.
B. Enclosed ..................................... $25.00/SqFt.
4. Balcony ................................................... $20.00/SqFt.
5. Porch
A. Unenclosed ................................ $20.00/SqFt.
B. Enclosed ..................................... $45.00/SqFt.
6. Pole buildings/Sheds ............................... $15.00/SqFt.
Finishing $30.00/SqFt.
7. Garage (fee separate from house valuation)
A. Frame construction .................... $20.00/SqFt.
B. Brick veneer ............................... $25.00/SqFt.
C. Basement garage ........................ $20.00/SqFt.
D. Car ports..................................... $15.00/SqFt.
8. Decks (attached or unattached) ............... $15.00/SqFt.
(Ord. 331 – Feb. 16 Supp.)

157.08 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS – CONCRETE.

1. Minimum requirements − Foundation walls. (For Group R-Division 3) Minimum height
shall be seven feet eight inches (7' 8") unless special engineering design is provided
notwithstanding other design requirements found elsewhere in the Uniform Building Code.
Measurements for walls shall be between the foundation plate and the concrete floor.
2. Minimum floor (basement) requirements.
A. Three and one half inches (3.5") thickness.
B. Minimum concrete strength shall be three thousand five hundred pounds per square
inch (3,500 psi). Test may be taken by the building commissioner or testing agency for
compliance at the owner’s expense.
3. Other basement depths requirements in other basements where lateral loads exist may
require special engineering and/or design.
4. Foundation wall minimum reinforcement in Group R- Division 3. For seven foot eight
inch (7' 8") walls a minimum of three #4 re-rods ASTM standard as approved by the Building Code
shall be installed and spaced evenly. Top row shall be tied to the vertical re-rod at the top row,
minimum of three inches (3") of concrete around reinforcement rods.
5. Vertical reinforcement in Group R- Division 3 − Minimum requirements.
A. Minimum of #4 re-rod installed every six feet (6') of footing run bent so anchoring
is twelve inches (12") into footing and seven feet (7') above footing for seven foot eight
inch (7' 8") walls.
 B. All concrete walls shall be cast in place.
C. Minimum strength in pounds per square inch in twenty-eight (28) days shall be
three thousand five hundred (3,500) and may be of a three and one half inch (3.5") slump.
6. Foundations for stud bearing walls − minimum requirements:
Number of Thickness of foundation Minimum Thickness Minimum
Floors walls in inches width of footing depth of
supported by Concrete Masonry footing in in inches foundation
the inches below finish
foundation grade in
inches
1 8 8 16 8 42
2 8 8 16 8 42

A. Minimum of two (2) #4 re-rods shall be installed in all footings and spaced evenly
with no less than three inches (3") of cement on all sides of rebar.
B. All footing shall be cast in place concrete minimum three thousand pounds per
square inch (3,000 psi) at twenty-eight (28) days.
7. All Group R-Division 3 with a basement shall install drain tile on the outside of foundation
wall and flow to a sump pit. Owner shall install a sump pump sufficient to discharge the extraneous
water, this shall discharge to the storm sewer or where approved by the local authority.
8. Bearing walls. Bearing walls shall be supported on masonry or concrete foundations or
piles or other approved foundation system that shall be of sufficient size to support all loads. Where
a design is not provided, the minimum foundation requirements for stud bearing walls shall be as
set forth in 157.08(6), unless expansive soils of a severity to cause differential movement are known
to exist. Exception: A one-story wood- or metal-frame building not used for human occupancy and
not over seven hundred eighty (780) square feet in floor area may be constructed with walls
supported on a wood foundation plate when approved by the building official.
9. Minimum requirement for concrete and reinforcement, for slab on grade.
A. Of slab on grade for private detached garages, concrete shall have a minimum of
three thousand five hundred pounds per square inch (3,500 psi) concrete to be cast in place.
B. Minimum size footings. There shall be a twelve inch by twelve inch (12"x12")
footing around the entire perimeter of the floating slab. It shall also have three #4 re-rod
installed evenly in the twelve inch by twelve inch (12"x12") footing and be three thousand
five hundred pounds per square inch (3,500 psi) concrete and cast in place.
C. Slab on grade reinforcement requirements. Wire #6 paving mesh or approved
equal by the City Building Inspector shall be placed in center of slab and tied to #4 re-rods
in footing ASTM standard for re-rod and wire shall be as approved by the Uniform
Building Code, notwithstanding other requirements as set out in the U.B.C. and the
municipal code.

157.09 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION RULES AND REGULATION FOR ACCESSORY TYPE

BUILDINGS IN R-ZONED DISTRICTS. Accessory buildings may only be built in the side or rear yard
established by the location of the house to the front lot line, provided proper setbacks are established as per
the Unified Zoning Ordinance. On lots where the principal building is set back greater than one hundred
feet (100') from the front lot line an accessory building may be constructed in the front yard provided a
minimum of a one hundred foot (100') front yard setback is maintained.
1. Accessory buildings shall be of the same materials as the main structure, except as provided
below.
2. When any heavy timber type construction is used in an R-District, it shall have all
dimension lumber a minimum of three inches (3") thickness.
3. Exceptions.
A. Brick homes are not required to have brick construction on detached garages and
other permitted accessory buildings.
B. Portable buildings ten feet by twelve feet (10'x12') or less may be of metal, wood,
P.V.C., built on skids or concrete slab, but must comply with the building codes as adopted
by the City.
C. Portable buildings of any size shall be anchored to the ground as approved by the
City Building Inspector.
(1) Minimum anchoring shall be two four-inch (4") screw anchors at opposite
corners.
4. Portable buildings shall comply with all building setbacks and other rules and restrictions
as is set out elsewhere in this code.
5. Building Permits are required if:
A. The garage/accessory building is attached to the house.
B. The garage/accessory building is larger than one hundred twenty square feet (120
SqFt).
6. To obtain a Building Permit:
A. Apply for a building permit providing a site/plot plan showing where the deck is
going on the house with dimensions to the property line (be as exact as possible) to City
Clerk to be reviewed by the Building Inspector. Once approved a building permit will be
issued with applicable fees.
B. In addition to the plot plan, two (2) sets of plans with dimensions of lumber / rafters
/ trusses / headers should also be submitted.
C. For Single Family Residential One Story Detached Garage building guide, go to
http://www.illowaicc.org.
(1) Click on Downloads & Handouts
(2) Click on link associated with Garages
D. If the garage/accessory building is attached to the house or another building on
frost footings OR the garage/accessory building is larger than seven hundred twenty square
feet (720 SqFt.) frost footings are required.
E. If the garage/accessory building is seven hundred twenty square feet (720 SqFt.)
or less, a frost footing is not required as long as it is not attached to a building. However,
a 12" by 12" perimeter footing is required with two (2) ½" rebar.
F. All sod is to be removed from the garage/accessory building floor area.
G. All electricity in garages/accessory buildings for convenient outlets are required to
be GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) protected and all sidewall wiring is to be
covered with sheetrock or other approved material (i.e. conduit).
157.10 DECK CONSTRUCTION. All decks require a building permit.
1. In addition to the plot plan, provide a building plan with the size of the deck - the
dimensions of the lumber and the location of the posts and beams should also be submitted.
2. For Single Family Residential Uncovered Deck and Porches building guide, go
to http://www.illowaicc.org.
A. Click on Downloads & Handouts
B. Click on link associated with Decks
3. Footings for all decks that do not have roofs over them should be twelve inches (12") in
diameter and forty two inches (42") in depth and inspected prior to pouring the concrete. Decks
with roofs require different standards.
4. All decks over thirty inches (30") above grade require a guardrail system to be installed
with the top railing being a minimum of thirty six inches (36") above the deck level. Spindles
should be placed with spacing four inches (4") maximum in between spindles.
5. Steps are not required unless there is not another exit from your house. One exit is all that
is required from a single-family dwelling.

157.11 FENCE REQUIREMENTS AND CONSTRUCTION.

1. Unless an exemption applies, all fences require a building permit to be issued by the
Building Inspector prior to construction.
2. Any non-farm fence or wall requires a building permit. A fence is prohibited in the road
right-of-way. A fence is permitted within the limits of the side and rear yards to a maximum of six
feet (6') in height. In the front yard, a fence may not exceed three and one half feet (3½'), unless it
obstructs visibility clearances of any adjacent driveway or street. The best side of the fence must
face the neighboring land user.
3. There shall be four (4) types of fences − residential, commercial, privacy, and decorative
fences.
A. Maximum height shall be:
(1) Residential - Six feet (6')
(2) Commercial - Eight feet (8')
(3) Privacy Screen - Seven feet (7')
(4) Decorative - Twenty-four inches (24") except post, thirty-six inches (36")
B. Percent of fill maximum:
(1) Residential – 85%
(2) Commercial – 95%
(3) Privacy – 95%
(4) Decorative – 90-100%
C. Type of material for fence permitted:
(1) Residential – Wood, Chain link, or PVC
(2) Commercial – Wood, Chain link, or PVC
 (3) Privacy – Wood, Filled chain link, or PVC
(4) Decorative – Wood, Chain link, or PVC
4. Location of fences: Residential districts are the only districts where a fence is permitted in
the front yard. “In front of the building setback” is a decorative type fence. Temporary fences may
be approved by the Building Inspector, but only if a time limit of four (4) months is approved,
except reference easement and public property.
5. Residential fences may be installed on the property line on the side yards except over any
valid easement which would impair the rights of the easement holder or which is in conflict with
any public property.
6. Residential fences rear yard, may be installed on the property line except over any valid
easement which would impair the rights of the easement holder easement or which is in conflict
with any public property.
7. Privacy panels may be installed around the deck, patio, swimming pool, around sunning
area, but not for or on the property line or in a front yard.
8. Commercial fences shall be handled on a case by case review by the Building Inspector.
Under NO CIRCUMSTANCES shall there be a fence in the building setback line as required under
its zoning district.
9. Location on easement and public property: No fence shall be installed on public property
unless it is a City-owned fence.
A. A fence is not permitted on city easement. If a fence is built on a City easement,
it may be removed by the City after giving a ten (10) day notice delivered by regular mail.
B. The City shall not be responsible for any damage done to this fence, property, and
the total cost of removal, shall be assessed to the last known property owner.
10. No fence may be located within thirty feet (30') of an intersection.
11. No barbed wire shall be used in the City of Princeton, Iowa, except a regular farm fence
and a City fence around the City sewer plant.

157.12 TEMPORARY CONTAINERS. The City shall allow a container to be placed on the subject
property for sixty (60) days. The placement of the container shall not be placed on the City street and shall
not be placed in such a manner which will impede the ingress or egress onto the owner’s property.

157.13 TEMPORARY CONTAINERS – SIXTY (60) DAYS LIMIT. Temporary containers are
allowed for sixty (60) days. In the event that a property owner does not remove the container within sixty
(60) days and does not request additional time, the property owner is in violation of the Princeton Municipal
Code – Chapter 4 – Municipal Infractions.

157.14 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT. It shall be the duty of the City Building
Inspector to administer and enforce the provisions of this chapter and to make any required inspections or
tests.

157.15 RIGHT OF ENTRY FOR INSPECTION. The City Building Inspector or his/her authorized
representative may enter any premises upon proof of authority for the purpose of inspecting for compliance
with this chapter and the code adopted hereunder, at such times as may be reasonably necessary to protect
the public health, safety, and welfare.

157.16 APPEALS.
 1. An appeal may be taken to the Zoning Board of Adjustment by any person, firm, or
corporation, or by any officer, department, board, or bureau affected by a decision of the City
Building Inspector. Such appeal shall be taken within ten (10) days of the date of the decision
appealed from by filing an appeal form with the City Clerk, specifying the grounds thereof. This
appeal form, entitled “Appeal of Decision by the City Building Inspector to the Zoning Board of
Adjustment”, is available from the City Clerk. The Clerk shall forthwith obtain and transmit to the
Zoning Board of Adjustment all of the papers constituting the record upon which the action
appealed from was taken.
2. The appellant, when filing the appeal form, shall pay a One Hundred Dollar ($100.00)
deposit for the Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting, and:
A. If the appeal is denied, the appellant is responsible to pay for all meeting costs, at
the current rate, which include the salaries and fees of City employees, and consultants
who are present plus the cost of advertising the appeal. The One Hundred Dollar ($100.00)
deposit will be applied to these costs and the balance must be paid to the City of Princeton
within thirty (30) days of the denial of the appeal.
B. If the appeal is upheld, the One Hundred Dollar ($100.00) deposit will be returned
to the appellant and no further payments will be required.
3. The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall render a decision on the appeal without
unreasonable delay. Any person may appear and testify at the hearing, either in person or by duly
authorized agent or attorney.

157.17 SMOKE DETECTORS. Refer to “Requirements for Group R-Occupancies” in the Uniform
Building Code as adopted by the City of Princeton.

157.18 STANDARD FOR STORAGE. Standard for the Storage of Flammable and Combustible Liquids
on Farms and Isolated Construction Projects, as adopted by the Iowa State Fire Marshall’s Office, 1988
edition NFPA395.

157.19 LOCATION OF ABOVE-GROUND TANKS FOR PRIVATE USE OR RETAIL USE. All
above-ground tanks containing petroleum of Class I, II, shall be subject to the following set-back
requirements:
1. No tank shall be located nearer than one hundred feet (100') of the nearest important
building located upon the same lot or parcel of property.
2. No tank shall be located nearer than fifty feet (50') from any fuel dispenser.
3. No tank shall be located nearer than one hundred feet (100') from any property line upon
which construction exists or upon which construction is permitted under the ordinances of the City
of Princeton, Iowa.
4. No tank shall be located nearer than one thousand feet (1,000') from any place of assembly,
generally defined to have an occupancy possibility of two hundred fifty (250) persons or more.
5. No tank shall be located nearer than one hundred feet (100') to the boundary of any
residential district which is adjacent to the side upon which the tank is located, at any point.
6. No tank shall be located nearer than six hundred feet (600') from any school, school
buildings, or play grounds.
7. When used to dispense into fuel tank of vehicle, an emergency shut off shall be installed
on all Class I or II liquid.
 8. No above ground tank shall be installed on any R-Zoned Districts.

157.20 ABOVE-GROUND TANKS – APPROVED PLANS. Upon application for location of a tank
whose location is governed by provisions of this chapter, there shall be submitted a plot and layout plan
and engineered approved drawings. Said documents shall clearly specify the name, address, and telephone
number of the individual, firm, or corporation submitting the same and shall clearly designate the location
of the proposed tank as well as a showing of all adjacent property lines within three hundred feet (300') of
the property site upon which the tank is to be located. The zoning classification within areas of said three
hundred feet (300') shall be provided upon said documents.

157.21 ENCLOSURE OF ABOVE-GROUND TANKS FOR RETAILING OR PRIVATE USE OF

CLASS I, II, PETROLEUM PRODUCTS. All above-ground tanks referenced herein or regulated by the
provisions of this chapter shall have a concrete enclosure, or steel, designed by an Iowa registered engineer
or an architect. Physical protection shall be provided equal to a forty-eight inch (48") high concrete wall,
around the tank or tanks as approved by the City Building Inspector and City Engineer.

157.22 FENCE REQUIRED. All above-ground tanks as herein regulated shall be surrounded by a chain
link fence (minimum ten [10] gauge) six feet (6') in height. The fence will be located no closer than ten
feet (10') from the tank or tanks and no closer than ten feet (10') from the dispenser therefrom. It is the
intention of the provisions of this paragraph that the above-ground tanks be adequately protected by fencing
located an appropriate distance from said tanks and dispenser.

157.23 INSPECTION AND TESTING OF CONSTRUCTION. The applicable City of Princeton

inspector shall provide to the owner or contractor as estimate of the anticipated costs for required testing
and inspection by outside agencies qualified to test and inspect the site location and related matters. A cash
security bond or an irrevocable letter of credit shall be submitted to and received by the City Clerk of the
City of Princeton prior to the issuance of any permit for construction, in the amount of the estimated cost
provided herein, the owner or contractor shall be responsible for payment of the same.

157.24 MAXIMUM CAPACITY FUEL. The maximum capacity of a Class I fuel tank shall not exceed
five hundred (500) gallons, and the maximum capacity of a Class II fuel tank shall not exceed twenty
thousand (20,000) gallons.

157.25 FLOOD PLAIN REQUIREMENTS. All structures shall comply with flood plain ordinances
enacted by the City of Princeton, Iowa.

(Ch. 157 – Ord. 324 – Feb. 16 Supp.)