Riverdale Iowa Comprehensive Plan 2012-2032

Scott County, Iowa

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Plan Amendments This plan may be amended in the years between major updates (see Section 4.4 Plan Adoption and Amendment Procedures). Amendments should be noted here.

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Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION 1.1 Why Plan?

1.2 Planning Process 1.3 Planning Area and Regional Context 1.4 How to Use this Plan CHAPTER 2 – GOALS, OBJECTIVES & POLICIES 2.1. Housing 2.2. Energy, Utilities & Services 2.3. Mobility & Transportation 2.4. Economic Prosperity 2.5. Agriculture & Natural Resources 2.6. Community Facilities 2.7. Community Character 2.8. Hazards 2.9. Collaboration CHAPTER 3 – LAND USE 3.1. Goals, Objectives & Policies 3.2. Future Land Use 3.3. Overlays 3.4. Future Land Use Map 3.5. Future Land Use Map - Interpreting Map Boundaries 3.6. Future Land Use map - Amendments CHAPTER 4 – IMPLEMENTATION 4.1. Implementation Tools 4.2. Plan Adoption and Amendment 4.3. Consistency Among Plan Elements 4.4. Plan Monitoring, Amending & Updating 4.5. Severability

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Riverdale Council Mayor Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Former Mayor

–Jack Franklin – Linda Hupp – Doug Littrel – Dean Halsey – Cheryl Channon – Sonya Paddock – Jeff Grindle

Riverdale Plan Committee Committee Member Committee Member Committee Member Committee Member Committee Member Committee Member Committee Member Committee Member Committee Member

– Jeff Grindle – Linda Hupp – Doug Littrel – Lou Wren – Heather Wren – Teri Stickler – John Riches – John Kempton – Dr. Jim Spelhaug

MSA Professional Services, Inc. Jason Valerius, AICP Jenna Soyer Kristin Crawford, PE Lou Rada, GISP Riverdale residents, property owners, and business owners attended meetings, reviewed draft materials, and submitted comments that have improved this Plan.

APPENDIX A – Community Indicators Report APPENDIX B – Public Input APPENDIX C – Action Plan APPENDIX D – Plan Area Maps

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1.1 Why Plan?

It is difficult to know what the future may bring for Riverdale, or for any community. As residents and businesses come and go and economic trends rise and fall, changes will occur. The purpose of this plan is to establish a shared vision for the future of the City that will guide future actions and decisions. This guidance provides predictability and consistency over time, which encourages investment. We plan so that we can act and react in a changing world with a confident understanding of our common values and goals.

1.2 Planning Process In the spring of 2011, the City of Riverdale engaged MSA Professional Services, Inc. to assist in completion of a Comprehensive Plan complying with the Iowa Smart Growth Planning Legislation in order to lead the revitalization of the community and its residents.

The City of Riverdale developed guidelines for involving the public as part of the public participation element of the Iowa Smart Planning Law (Iowa Code Chapter 18B). The goal of these guidelines, outlined in the City of Riverdale Comprehensive Plan Public Participation Plan, is to foster public participation, including open discussion, communication programs, information services, and public meetings for which advance notice has been provided, in every stage of the preparation of a comprehensive plan.

Key components of the planning process included: ďƒ˜ Three public meetings to solicit ideas about the future of the City and reactions to the draft plan document. Notice of public meetings was published and posted in accordance with City procedures and State law. ďƒ˜ Five Plan Committee working sessions to review project material and make policy recommendations. All Plan Committee working sessions were open to public attendance and comment.

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Figure 1.1: Planning Area Map

1.3 Planning Area & Regional Context The study area for this Plan includes all lands in which the City has both a short and long term interest in planning and development activity. As shown in Figure 1.2, the Planning Area includes all lands within the current municipal limits.

The City of Riverdale is located in east-central Iowa (Scott County), approximately 7 miles east of Davenport, IA. The City is surrounded by Bettendorf, IA and approximately 1392 acres in size (2.18 sq. mi.).

The 2010 estimated population for the City was 405 (186 persons per sq. mi.).

1.4 How to Use this Plan Figure 1.2: MSA Planning Model

This planning document is a "living" guide for growth and change in the City of Riverdale. The plan represents the City's best effort to address current issues and anticipate future needs; however, it can and should be amended from time to time if conditions warrant reconsideration of policies in the plan.

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It is a guide for decisions and actions by City leaders on issues addressed in the plan, especially land use.

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It guides public and private investment in the City and will be used to support grant funding requests.

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It features statistical data and community opinions collected during the planning process - these provide context for policies in the plan and they form a benchmark for future reference and comparison.

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The plan is organized into four chapters plus several important appendices.

Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Vision, Goals, Objectives, and Policies - presents a vision for the future of the community and describes goals, objectives, and policies to achieve that vision. This chapter addresses all planning elements except land use.

Chapter 3: Land Use - defines categories of land use and features a Future Land Use map showing where each use will be permitted.

Chapter 4: Implementation - describes the tools and procedures by which the plan will be implemented.

Appendix A: Community Indicators - a compilation of data that describe existing conditions, trends, and projections for the City. This data informs the planning process and should be updated from time to time to track progress and change in the City.

Appendix B: Public Input - a compilation of opinions and ideas collected from stakeholders that participated in the planning process.

Appendix C: Action Plan - a set of actions to be pursued in the next 1-2 years to help the City realize the vision, goals, and objectives in this plan. This action plan is to be updated every 1-2 years.

Appendix D: Plan Area Maps – a set of the existing conditions and future land use maps with the entire plan area, including the 2 mile extraterritorial area.

A note about amendments and updates City policies are concentrated in Chapters 2 and 3, and amendments to these chapters require a formal process (see Chapter 4 for details). The appendices may be updated as desired without the full amendment procedures. Action Plan updates should be consistent with the policies in Chapters 2 and 3.

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CHAPTER 2 Vision, Goals, Objectives, & Policies Housing ............................................................................................. 2-3 Energy, Utilities & Services ............................................................... 2-5 Mobility & Transportation ................................................................ 2-9 Economic Prosperity ...................................................................... 2-11 Agricultural & Natural Resources ................................................... 2-13 Community Facilities....................................................................... 2-15 Community Character ..................................................................... 2-17 Hazards ........................................................................................... 2-21 Collaboration .................................................................................. 2-23

On June 14th, 2011, the City of Riverdale Plan Commission began work on this comprehensive plan by hosting a public meeting at which residents shared their concerns and aspirations for the future of the City. The following vision statement is one outcome of that meeting – it describes Riverdale as we wish it to be in 2032. This shared vision is the foundation of our plan – the goals, objectives, policies, and actions that follow are all intended to help us realize this vision.

VISION STATEMENT

The City of Riverdale is…

A vibrant place where residents know one another and have a sense of pride in our community. The City’s “small-town” charm, family-friendly neighborhoods, low taxes, and low crime rates make Riverdale a place where people want to live.

The City prides itself on its quiet atmosphere and celebrates and protects its natural resources. City growth is managed at a reasonable pace and new development is integrated with older portions of the community. City leaders continue to nurture collaborative relationships with neighboring towns and cities, Scott County, and important community institutions.

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Each element of the comprehensive plan contains goals, objectives, and policies established during the planning process based on public input and the information contained in Appendix A: Community Indicators. This section defines goals, objectives and policies, as follows:

Goal: A goal is a long-term target that states what the community wants to accomplish. Written in general terms, the statement offers a desired condition.

Objective: An objective is a statement that identifies a course of action to achieve a goal. They are more specific than goals and are usually attainable through planning and implementation activities.

Policy: A policy is a specific rule of conduct or course of action intended to help the City achieve the goals and objectives of the plan. Policies using the words “shall” or “will” are firm commitments by the City – all future actions and decisions made by the City should be consistent with these policies. Policies using the words “should,” “encourage,” “discourage,” or “may” are intended to serve as a guide for City decisions and actions.

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2.1 Housing Citizen Concerns Shared at the Beginning of the Planning Process

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Don’t see much need for multifamily housing in the community Upkeep of homes is inconsistent

Plan for safe, attractive, and affordable housing that is consistent with the community’s character to meet existing and forecasted housing demands.

Objectives: 1. Design neighborhoods that integrate a range of housing densities and costs, consistent with the traditional character of the City.

2. Promote the rehabilitation of existing housing.

3. Ensure that residential developments are built and maintained according to levels deemed safe by industry standards.

Policies: 1. The City encourages the integration of varied housing types and sizes throughout the community to meet the needs of residents of varied income, age and health status. Any new multi-family development should be in small buildings (four units or less).

2. The City supports infill and redevelopment practices to reinvigorate rundown portions of the community.

3. The City maintains a comprehensive building code that requires inspection of new structures and repair of unsafe and unsanitary housing conditions.

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4. The City supports programs that maintain or rehabilitate the local housing stock. The City will enforce property maintenance/public nuisance ordinances as needed to maintain basic standards for the appearance and safety of the community.

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2.2 Energy, Utilities & Services Citizen Concerns Shared at the Beginning of the Planning Process

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Above ground utilities are an eyesore Inconsistent utility services Lack of access to telecommunication utilities

Maintain reliable and high quality services and utilities.

Objectives: 1. Ensure that public/private utilities are constructed and maintained according to professional and governmental standards to protect the public heath, minimize disruption to the natural environment and to reinforce the traditional character of the City.

2. Promote clean and renewable energy and increased energy efficiency.

3. Monitor satisfaction with public and private utility and service providers, and seek adjustments as necessary to maintain adequate service levels.

4. Ensure that services continue to meet the needs of residents and businesses, especially as new development increases demand for those services.

Policies: 1. Utility Services and Extensions – The City encourages logical, cost-efficient expansion of utilities to serve planned development patterns. The City will plan for utility extensions on a system basis, rather than as a series of individual projects and will require that developers locate and size utilities with enough capacity to serve adjacent future growth. The City generally requires all development that relies on municipal services to be located within the City of Riverdale’s corporate limits.

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Development permits shall not be issued unless there is adequate provision for necessary public facilities to serve such developments.

2. Sanitary Sewer –Development in the City shall be designed so that it can be easily and efficiently served with municipal sanitary sewer services. Non-farm development not served by public sanitary sewer and water is discouraged, except as approved through intergovernmental planning or related agreements, consistent with adopted comprehensive plans, and designed to potentially accommodate the long-term retrofitting of public services into the development.

3. Water Supply – The City will work with the City’s water utility provider, Iowa American Water, and private well owners to ensure the community’s health needs and sustainability interests are met.

The City encourages programs and development techniques that support water conservation and both groundwater protection and recharge.

4. Stormwater Management – The City requires that during development planning, and then site construction, natural drainage patterns (i.e. existing drainage corridors, streams, floodplains and wetlands) are preserved and protected whenever possible. Developers will be responsible for erosion control and stormwater quality and quantity control both during and after site preparation and construction activities in accordance with applicable local, county and state regulations. The City encourages the use of stormwater management devices that improve the quality and reduce the quantity of runoff (e.g. rain gardens, infiltration basins, vegetated swales) in the design of stormwater management plans and a general effort to reduce the amount of impervious surfaces within new or existing developments.

5. Solid Waste and Recycling – The City annually reviews levels of service provided by the contracted solid waste disposal and recycling services, and will meet with them as necessary to address any concerns raised by residents or local businesses. The City encourages participation in recycling and clean sweep programs for the disposal of hazardous materials.

6. Power Plants, Transmission Lines, and Telecommunication Facilities – The City will work with representatives from MidAmerican Energy and telecommunication providers to raise awareness of local concerns during the planning and siting of any major transmission lines, facilities, natural gas lines, wind towers or telecommunication towers. If such facilities are proposed, they should be located in an area safely away from existing or planned residential areas and should avoid environmentally sensitive areas. Underground placement and co-location (or corridor sharing) of utilities is encouraged and the City will investigate the costs of burying utility lines as part of street reconstruction projects.

7. Energy Conservation – The City supports the efforts of energy providers, government agencies and others, to inform residents about energy conservation measures. The use of energy-efficient materials or designs is highly encouraged, including LEED certification. The City will consider the use of energy efficient alternatives when upgrading local buildings or equipment.

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a rating system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council that provides a suite of standards for environmentally sustainable construction.

8. Renewable Energy Facilities – The City will work with MidAmerican Energy and land owners to support appropriate applications of renewable energy and utilization of onsite distributed energy

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generation (e.g., solar, wind, geo-thermal, biomass, solid waste) as a means of protecting the City against future fluctuations in energy costs.

9. Emergency Services – The City works with the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, Riverdale Fire Department, and Medic EMS to maintain adequate provision of emergency services for City residents and businesses, and will review service provision levels with the appropriate agencies annually.

10. City Fees - The City requires developer agreements or fees to recoup the costs associated with processing, reviewing or inspecting building or land use proposals and permits, including pass through fees of consultants hired by the City to perform these services.

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2.3 Mobility & Transportation Citizen Concerns Shared at the Beginning of the Planning Process

GOAL

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Need more access to public transit High maintenance, asphalt roads Railroad speed and noise Busy intersection at Manor Drive and Highway 67

Provide a safe, efficient, multi-modal, and well-maintained transportation network.

Objectives: 1. Ensure roads and paths meet the needs of multiple users and consider diverse modes, accessibility, improved air quality, and interconnectivity.

2. Manage access and design of the transportation network in order to effectively maintain the safety and functional integrity of City streets.

3. Coordinate major transportation projects with property owners, neighboring communities, Scott County, and the Iowa Department of Transportation.

Policies: 1. New Roads and Driveways – New roads shall be built according to City standards and inspected before accepted for dedication. The City maintains requirements for new roads and driveways that aim to ensure safety for all users.

2. Transportation Alternatives for Disabled and Elderly Residents – The City collaborates with and refers residents to Riverbend Transit and private vendors in the region to make available transportation services for disabled and elderly residents.

3. Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities – The City will work with the City of Bettendorf and Scott County to develop and maintain appropriate regional pedestrian and bicycle facilities. The City will also

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maintain local bike and pedestrian facilities and will explore installation of new features if demand warrants.

4. Protection of City Streets – When considering new development proposals the City may require intergovernmental agreements that define the responsibilities of the City, the developer and neighboring jurisdictions regarding any required improvements to City streets and funding of such improvements. The City may also require that the property owner, or their agent, fund the preparation of a traffic impact analysis by an independent professional prior to approving new development. Where appropriate, the City may designate weight restrictions and truck routes to protect local streets.

5. Coordination of Improvements to County and State Highways – The City will work with representatives from the Iowa Department of Transportation and Scott County to raise awareness of local concerns when State and County highways in the area are slated for improvement. The City will coordinate improvements to adjacent local roads, when appropriate.

6. Joint Planning of Roads that Cross Jurisdictions – The City will work with the City of Bettendorf to plan, construct and maintain those roadways that cross jurisdictions, including cost sharing where appropriate.

7. Future Transportation Planning – The City will actively participate in any discussions and planning for any form of public transit or passenger rail should these transportation alternatives become feasible in the City in the future.

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2.4 Economic Prosperity Citizen Concerns Shared at the Beginning of the Planning Process

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Limited tax base Need an economic policy Need a development plan for State Street commercial districts

Attract, retain, create, and expand businesses that strengthen and diversify the local economy, grow the tax base, and maintain the character of the community.

Objectives: 1. Develop strategies to promote sustainable local businesses.

2. Promote increased diversity of employment and business opportunities, access to education and training, and expanded entrepreneurial opportunities.

3. Use the City’s strengths and assets as economic drivers.

4. Avoid land use conflicts between business and non-business use.

Policies: 1. The City supports the expansion of existing businesses, and also supports the attraction and development of new businesses that complement existing establishments.

2. The City supports the idea of public-private partnerships and will work with private business and land owners to facilitate investment in the community.

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3. The City will collaborate with neighboring municipalities, Scott County, and local and regional economic development organizations to promote economic prosperity for the region.

4. The City encourages infill (re)development before considering construction of new commercial/industrial sites in Riverdale.

Infill development refers to developing or redeveloping vacant sites within built up areas.

5. The City will work with private landowners and state agencies to clean up contaminated or blighted sites that threaten the public health, safety and welfare and to redevelop these sites to productive uses.

6. The City requires industrial or commercial businesses that generate large volumes of traffic or wastewater, or have a high water demand to locate where a full range of utilities, services, roads, and other infrastructure is available to adequately support such developments.

7. The City expects businesses to address the design guidelines for landscaping, aesthetics, lighting, noise, parking, and access outlined in the Community Character section (see Section 2.7).

8. The City supports home occupations and home-based businesses in residential districts as a means to enhance residents’ income opportunities, increase local employment, and foster business creation and entrepreneurship.

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2.5 Agricultural & Natural Resources Citizen Concerns Shared at the Beginning of the Planning Process

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Ensure protection of stream banks

Reinforce the character of the City and surrounding landscape by protecting and preserving streams and woodlands.

Objectives: 1. Identify and preserve key natural areas valued by City residents.

2. Protect and conserve natural areas during land development.

Policies: 1. The City supports programs to improve the quality of local water resources by reducing non-point and point source pollution.

2. The City will use its zoning and subdivision powers to protect waterways, wetlands, steep slopes and floodplain areas within the City.

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2.6 Community Facilities Citizen Concerns Shared at the Beginning of the Planning Process

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Upkeep of recreational and public facilities Need to increase the energy efficiency of community facilities Limited space for public equipment storage Concerned about privacy as new bike trails are constructed

Maintain reliable and high quality community facilities .

Objectives: 1. Ensure that community facilities are constructed and maintained according to professional and governmental standards to protect the public heath, minimize disruption to the natural environment and to reinforce the traditional character of the City.

2. Ensure that public facilities continue to meet the needs of residents and businesses, especially as new development increases demand for those facilities.

Policies: 1. Parks – The City will work to maintain existing recreational areas, including Volunteer Square Park,

Havens Acres Park, and the Riverdale Bicentennial Park, and will consider development and dedication of new facilities to meet the recreational needs of its residents as appropriate. The City will collaborate with Scott County and the surrounding communities to connect regional recreation facilities that are consistent with the community’s character.

2. Health Care Facilities – The City is served by Trinity Health in Bettendorf and will continue to partner with them to ensure adequate health care facilities for Riverdale residents.

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3. Cemeteries – The City is served by existing local cemeteries and does not expect a need for expansion.

4. Special Needs Facilities – The City works with Scott County and adjacent communities to maintain and improve access to special needs facilities (i.e. health care and childcare) for area residents. The City will consider development of elderly housing and care facilities when needed to meet the needs of an aging population.

5. Schools – The City collaborates with the Pleasant Valley Community School District and postsecondary institutions to provide high quality educational facilities and opportunities for City residents, and will actively participate in the planning and siting of any new school facility or upgrade to existing facilities in the community. Specifically, the City will work with the Pleasant Valley School District to improve recreational facilities in a way that minimizes light trespass.

6. Libraries – The City collaborates with the Bettendorf Public Library and other regional libraries connected through Rivershare to maintain and improve access to public library facilities for City residents.

7. City Facilities - The City annually evaluates the condition of the City facilities and associated equipment to ensure that it will continue to meet City needs. Upgrades for handicap accessibility will be considered for all City facilities (including parks) whenever changes are made to those facilities.

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2.7 Community Character Citizen Concerns Shared at the Beginning of the Planning Process

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Ensure high quality site and building designs within the community to uphold property values and reinforce the character of the City.

Objective: 1. Guide the design of new development such that new development and existing development can coexist in an attractive manner.

2. Maintain site and building design guidelines for new development to enhance the aesthetic appearance of the City, especially along State Street and the Riverfront.

Policy: 1. Utilities - The City wishes to bury overhead utility lines and will evaluate the cost of doing so during street reconstruction projects.

2. Historic Resources - The City encourages maintenance and rehabilitation of older and historic buildings and will support community events and programs that celebrate the history and culture of Riverdale.

3. Natural Resources - The City wishes to avoid fragmentation and isolation of natural areas and corridors. To the extent possible, developers shall preserve mature trees during and after development. The City has designated some existing woodlands as parks and open space areas (see Future Land Use Map). Building development may be severely limited in areas designated as wetlands, floodplains, or steep slopes.

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4. Single-Family Residential - The City encourages well-designed neighborhoods that reflect aspects of traditional neighborhood design principles. The City encourages features that maintain the “small town” character and increase the sense of community among the residents of Riverdale 5. Multi-Family Residential – When there is demand for multi-family residential development, the City encourages high-quality multi-family housing that is designed to blend in with traditional neighborhoods. The general guidelines listed below will provide assistance in guiding future multifamily development:  Parking and Buffering: Fit the parking below the building or place surface parking behind the building. Provide landscaping of sufficient size to screen parking areas from the street and neighboring properties. Use landscape islands to limit the aesthetic and ecological impacts of large parking areas.  Service Areas: Trash containers, recycling containers, street-level mechanical, and rooftop mechanical should be located or screened so that they are not visible from a public street.

Screening should be compatible with building architecture and other site features.  Common Open Space: Provide gardens, grass areas, and play areas to serve the needs of the residents. The use of contiguous back yards to create a larger network of open space is encouraged.

6. Commercial and Industrial Development - Commercial and industrial uses provide the City with economic stability and provide goods, services, and jobs for its residents. To ensure high-quality and long-lasting projects the following guidelines and illustrations (Figures 2.5-2.6) will provide assistance in guiding future business development:  Relationship to the Street: Design the building such that the primary building façade is orientated towards the street. Provide a public entrance on the primary façade.  Architectural Character: Design the building using Figure 2.5 Design Sign Types architectural elements that provides visual interest and human scale that relates to the surrounding neighborhood context and the City’s overall character.  Building Materials: Use high-quality, long-lasting finish materials such as kiln-fired brick, stucco, vinyl and wood. All exposed sides of the building should have similar or complementary materials as used on the front façade.  Building Projections: Canopies, awnings, and/or gable-roof projections should be provided along facades that give access to the building.

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 Signage: Use pedestrian-scaled sign types: building-mounted, window, projecting, monument, and awning. Signs and Sign lights should comply with current City Ordinances (see Figure 2.5).  Parking: Fit the parking below the building or place it on the side/back of the building, wherever feasible. Provide shared parking and access between properties to minimize the number of curb cuts. Provide vegetative buffers between pedestrian circulation routes and vehicular parking/circulation. Access drive lanes should have adequate throat depths to allow for proper vehicle stacking.  Landscaping and Lighting: Provide generous landscaping, with an emphasis on native plant species. Landscaping should be placed along street frontages, between incompatible land uses, along parking areas, and in islands of larger parking lots. Exterior lights should be fullcut-off fixtures that are directed towards the ground to minimize glare and light pollution (see Figure 2.6).

Figure 2.6: Desired Outdoor Lighting

 Stormwater: Use rain gardens and bio-retention basins on-site (i.e. in parking islands) in order to filter pollutants and infiltrate runoff, wherever feasible.  Service Areas: Trash and recycling containers/dumpsters, street-level mechanical, rooftop mechanical, outdoor storage, and loading docks should be located or screened so that they are not visible from a public street. Screening should be compatible with building architecture and other site features.

7. Transportation Facilities - Transportation facilities shall be designed and maintained according to the following guidelines.  Street Design: Streets should be designed to the minimum width that will reasonably satisfy safety and maintenance needs. Streets should be laid out in a manner that takes advantage of the natural topography and aligns with existing facilities.  Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements: The City will design streets for bike safety, and will consider pedestrian/bike facility improvements when roads are reconstructed, repaved, or constructed, especially in areas near existing facilities. Specific measures could include sidewalks, on-street bike lanes, bicycle route markers, and off-street trails. Some local streets may be safe for walking and biking without the need for sidewalks. Bicycle and pedestrian ways

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shall be designed to connect to adjacent developments, schools, parks, shopping areas, and existing or planned pedestrian or bicycle facilities.

Figure 2.7: Alternative Transportation Designs

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2.8 Hazards Citizen Concerns Shared at the Beginning of the Planning Process

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Flooding issues in low-lying areas

Protect human life and mitigate the risk of property damage due to hazards through consideration of the mitigation strategies outlined in the Scott County Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Objectives: 1. Protect human life and public health from the impact of hazards.

2. Minimize the vulnerability of property within the City of Riverdale from impacts of hazards.

3. Minimize damage to critical facilities, infrastructure, and other community assets from the impacts of hazards.

4. Improve public communication, education and awareness of hazards and their risks.

5. Strengthen intergovernmental communication and cooperation.

Policies: 1. The City will maintain information on sand bagging, sealing of storm water inlets and pump positioning.

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2. The City will actively participate in regional and local flood awareness efforts and will provide information on flood insurance to citizens and businesses.

3. The City will continue to work to provide adequate fire protection, which may include maintaining or purchasing fire equipment, strengthening mutual aid agreements with other fire departments, providing continuing education to fire fighters, and testing fire hydrants.

4. The City will enforce current building and zoning codes, and will adopt new codes as necessary, to protect against the risk of loss of life and property due to hazards.

5. The City will add tornado sirens and other emergency communication devices throughout the City when deemed necessary.

6. In the event of an emergency, the City will work with the American Red Cross of the Quad Cities and other local organizations to provide basic human needs.

7. The City will work to pre-arrange mutual aid agreements and plans from local and regional agencies for assistance in the event of evacuation, transportation incident, hazardous material spill or any other event beyond the capabilities of the City.

8. The City will consider all mitigation strategies outlined in the Scott County Hazard Mitigation Plan and implement policies and programs where appropriate.

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2.9 Collaboration Citizen Concerns Shared at the Beginning of the Planning Process

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Need to utilize surrounding cultural institutions Look into the savings possible in partnering with Bettendorf on services (e.g. library, recreational facilities, etc.)

Need to increase access to public transit

Maintain mutually beneficial relationships and partnerships with neighboring municipalities, Scott County, State and Federal agencies, and the schools, colleges and universities serving Riverdale residents.

Objectives: 1. Reduce costs and improve quality of municipal services through partnerships with neighboring cities and municipalities.

2. Ensure adequate school facilities by coordinating and communicating growth plans with the Pleasant Valley Community School District.

3. Communicate clearly with the City of Bettendorf and Scott County to establish mutually agreeable development goals and objectives along Riverdale’s municipal borders.

Policies: 1. The City encourages an efficient and compatible land use pattern that minimizes conflicts between land uses across municipal boundaries and preserves natural resources in mutually agreed areas. To the extent possible, the City will coordinate its Comprehensive Plan with Scott County’s and the City of Bettendorf’s Comprehensive Plan.

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2. Where intergovernmental cooperation efforts do not yield desirable results, the City will utilize its zoning, subdivision, and extraterritorial powers where necessary to protect City interests and coordinate development with the City’s Comprehensive Plan.

3. Prior to the adoption of the Riverdale Comprehensive Plan, and for subsequent updates, the City will request comments from Pleasant Valley Community School District officials, the City of Bettendorf, and Scott County.

4. The City will actively participate, review, monitor, and comment on pending plans from neighboring municipalities, Scott County, and State or Federal agencies on land use or planning activities that would affect Riverdale.

5. The City will continue to work with neighboring municipalities and Scott County to identify opportunities for shared services or other cooperative planning efforts.

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This chapter contains goals, objectives and policies established during the planning process (based on public input and the information contained in Appendix A: Community Indicators) and describes the desired future land uses for the City of Riverdale. The Future Land Use Categories (Section 3.2) correspond to the City of Riverdale Future Land Use Map (see Section 3.4), which depicts the desired pattern of land use in the City of Riverdale.

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3.1 Goals, Objectives & Policies Citizen Concerns Shared at the Beginning of the Planning Process

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GOAL

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Would like a balance of housing types Limited developable land

Ensure that a desirable balance and distribution of land uses is achieved which enhances the City’s unique community character and sense of place, while balancing community interests with individual property rights.

Objectives: 1. Utilize this plan, including the Future Land Use map, when making decisions about land use.

2. Maintain policies for considering amendments to the Future Land Use Map if and when requested by eligible petitioners.

3. Provide flexibility in development options/tools to create win-win outcomes between landowner desires and community interests.

Policies: 1. Amending the Future Land Use Map 1 - A property owner may petition for a change to the Future Land Use Map (refer to Section 3.7).

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3.2 Future Land Use The future land use categories identify areas of similar character, use and density. These land use areas are not zoning districts, as they do not legally set performance criteria for land uses (i.e. setbacks, height restrictions, etc.). The City of Riverdale Zoning Ordinance is the default planning document.

P – Parks and Recreation (green) This land use category includes property where active recreation is the primary activity and where there is typically no commercial or residential use. The City, County, or State usually owns these properties.

Some stormwater management or other utility/institutional uses (e.g., water towers) may be located within these areas.

Appropriate Zoning Districts

The City’s Single Family Residential (R-1) is the most appropriate zoning district for this future land use category; however, Park and Recreation is permitted in all of the City’s residential and commercial zoning districts (R-1, R-2, C).

Policies

1. The City intends to provide sufficient parkland and recreation facilities to meet the recreation demand of City of Riverdale residents.

2. The City does not intend to require an amendment to the Future Land Use Map prior to the approval of a publicly owned park or recreational use in an area that is currently mapped as another future land use, provided such use is listed as a permitted or conditional use in one of the appropriate zoning districts for this classification.

R - Residential (yellow) This land use category is intended for existing and planned neighborhoods that feature a mix of housing types with the majority of homes consisting of single-family units. These neighborhoods will be served by municipal sanitary sewer and water systems. Municipal and institutional land uses (parks, schools, churches, and stormwater facilities) may be built within this district area. The preferred average density range is 2-8 units per acre, however, higher densities may be considered for individual projects on a case by case basis.

Appropriate Zoning Districts

The most appropriate zoning for this use are the City’s Single Family Residential (R-1) district and MultiFamily Residential (R-2) district.

Policies

1. Natural areas, including wetlands, wildlife habitats, and woodland, will be protected to the greatest extent possible.

2. The City encourages park and open space areas within the neighborhood that are sized and located to provide convenient access for all neighborhood residents.

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3. The City supports small- to medium-sized senior housing developments and small multi-family buildings (up to four units). As a general rule, multi-family developments are most appropriate adjacent to more intensive uses.

4. Community Character (Section 2.7) will be considered when new development is proposed.

MU - Mixed Use (pink) This land use category is intended for pedestrian-oriented commercial, office, entertainment, civic/institutional, and residential uses with on-street parking and minimal building setbacks. Businesses that are preferred for this area include restaurants, small grocery or specialty food shops, hairdressers/barbers, and small professional/business offices uses.

Appropriate Zoning District

The City will adopt an updated zoning ordinance and map utilizing the guidance in this plan and will consider the described land use categories when assigning zones.

Policies

1. In order to maintain the City’s character and to promote a walkable commercial area, the City will promote site design featuring minimal setbacks, quality facades and limited off-street parking areas.

2. The City strongly encourages the concentration of new development placing emphasis on creating an integrated street atmosphere, rather than several separated individual business sites.

C - Commercial (red) This land use category accommodates retail, service, and office uses.

Appropriate Zoning Districts

The City’s commercial (C) zoning district is most appropriate for areas within this future land use category. The City encourages a diverse mix of businesses in the current zone and any future commercial zones. Development may have additional restrictions if a Highway Corridor Overlay Zone is adopted.

Policies

1. The City encourages commercial uses that create a physically attractive pattern of development, especially along State Street. Community Character (Section 2.7) will be considered when new development is proposed.

2. Commercial uses should be situated and designed so as not to create excessive noise, traffic, or light pollution that may be incompatible with residential uses and community facilities.

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I - Industrial (light purple) This land use category is appropriate for indoor manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, office and outdoor storage usage. The intensity of office and industrial development is regulated by the City’s zoning ordinance.

Appropriate Zoning Districts

The City’s Light Industrial (M-1) and Heavy Industrial (M-2) zoning districts are most appropriate for this future land use category.

Policies

1. The City discourages commercial development in the areas planned for “Industrial”, unless it is a support service to the industrial properties.

2. Community Character (Section 2.7) will be considered when new development is proposed.

P - Public/Institutional (dark blue) This land use category includes properties owned by the City, the school district and Scott Community College.

Appropriate Zoning Districts

Institutional buildings are allowed in the City’s residential and commercial zoning districts (R-1, R-2, C).

Policies

1. The City will work with institutions and the surrounding neighborhood when discussing potential expansions or new facilities and how these plans would impact the area.

2. The City does not intend to require an amendment to the Future Land Use Map prior to the approval of a proposed public or institutional use in an area that is currently mapped as another future land use, provided such use is either listed as a permitted or special use in one of the appropriate zoning districts for this classification.

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3.3 Overlays In addition to future land use categories, overlays identify unique characteristics of land, structures, or districts that the City wishes to consider or protect during development (e.g. historic homes, wetlands, steep slopes, proximity to regional corridor, existing cultural amenities, etc.).

NRP - Natural Resource Protection (green cross-hatch) The NRP overlay classification identifies sensitive lands that may be subject to development restrictions enforced by County, State, or Federal agencies. Mapped NRP areas include all land that meets one or more of the following conditions: ďƒ˜ Water bodies and wetlands, or ďƒ˜ 100-Year Floodplains based on FEMA maps, or ďƒ˜ Areas with steep slopes greater than 20% The primary intent of these areas is to retain sensitive natural areas in either public or private ownership for the benefit of maintaining fish and wildlife habitat; to prevent and control water pollution; to prevent erosion and sedimentation; to prevent property damage caused by flooding; to preserve areas of natural beauty; and to provide areas for outdoor recreation. Development in areas designated NRP shall be limited.

Appropriate Zoning District

NRP lands may be zoned as described by the underlying land use classification, but are subject to development restrictions defined by floodplain, erosion and sediment management, and endangered and threatened species laws and regulations.

Policies

1. This classification is intended to function as an overlay district, such that the underlying future land use classification (e.g. Single Family Residential) remains in place, but the overlay classification indicates the possibility of additional restrictions on development.

2. Landowners are advised that land within NRP areas may be restricted from building development, site grading, or vegetation. The City maintains that some sites that have steep slopes may be suitable for development with proper site planning.

3.4 Future Land Use Map The Future Land Use Plan, in conjunction with the other chapters of this plan (in particular Chapter 2), should be used by City staff and officials to guide recommendations and decisions on rezoning and other development requests.

The Future Land Use Map depicts those areas that are the most logical development areas based on the goals and policies of this plan, overall development trends, environmental constraints, proximity to existing development, and the ability to provide services. Adoption of this plan will not trigger an automatic rezoning or guarantee approval if and when a rezoning is requested by the landowner. Other factors will be considered, such as the quality of the proposed development and the ability to provide services to the site.

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3.5 Future Land Use Map – Interpreting Boundaries Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of districts shown on the Future Land Use Map, the following rules will apply: 1. Boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerlines of streets, highways, or alleys will be construed to follow such centerlines.

2. Boundaries indicated as approximately following platted lot lines or U.S. Public Land Survey lines will be construed as following such lot lines.

3. Boundaries indicated as approximately following municipal boundaries will be construed as following such boundaries.

4. Boundaries indicated as following railroad lines will be construed to be midway between the main tracks.

5. Boundaries indicated as following shorelines and floodplains, will be construed to follow such shorelines and floodplains, and in the event of change in the shorelines and floodplains, it will be construed as moving the mapped boundary.

6. Boundaries indicated as following the centerlines of streams, rivers, canals, or other bodies of water will be construed to follow such centerlines.

7. Boundaries indicated as parallel to extension of features indicated in the preceding above will be so construed. The scale of the map will determine distances not specifically indicated on the map

3.6 Future Land Use Map - Amendments The City of Riverdale recognizes that from time to time it may be necessary to amend the future land use map to account for changes in the current planning environment that were not anticipated. A property owner may petition2 for a change to the Future Land Use Map3. The City will consider petitions based on the following criteria:

Compatibility

The proposed development will not have a substantial adverse effect upon adjacent property or the character of the area, with a particular emphasis on existing agricultural operations and residential neighborhoods. A petitioner may indicate approaches that will minimize incompatibilities between uses.

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Petitions to change future land use classifications may only be submitted by landowners (or their agents) within the City, by City Officials, or by officials from adjacent municipalities.

3 Changes in the Future Land Use Map, and associated policies, shall require a public hearing, a recommendation by the City’s Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council approval.

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Natural Resources

The land does not include important natural features such as wetlands, floodplains, steep slopes, scenic vistas or significant woodlands, which will be adversely affected by the proposed development. The proposed development will not result in undue water, air, light, or noise pollution. Petitioner may indicate approaches that will preserve or enhance the most important and sensitive natural features of the proposed site.

Emergency Vehicle Access

The lay of the land will allow for construction of appropriate roads and/or driveways that are suitable for travel or access by emergency vehicles.

Ability to Provide Services

Provision of public facilities and services will not place an unreasonable burden on the ability of the City to provide and fund those facilities and services. Petitioners may demonstrate to the City that the current level of services in the City, including but not limited to school capacity, transportation system capacity, emergency services capacity (police, fire, EMS), parks and recreation, library services, and potentially water and/or sewer services, are adequate to serve the proposed use. Petitioners may also demonstrate how they will assist the City with any shortcomings in public services or facilities.

Public Need

There is a clear public need for the proposed change or unanticipated circumstances have resulted in a need for the change. The proposed development is likely to have a positive fiscal impact on the City.

The City may require that the property owner, or their agent, fund the preparation of a fiscal impact analysis by an independent professional.

Adherence to Other Portions of this Plan

The proposed development is consistent with the general vision for the City, and the other goals, objectives, and policies of this Plan.

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CHAPTER 4 Implementation Implementation Tools ....................................................................... 4-1 Plan Adoption & Amendment Procedures ........................................ 4-4 Consistency Among Plan Elements ................................................... 4-5 Plan Monitoring, Amending & Updating ........................................... 4-6 Severability ........................................................................................ 4-6

This Chapter describes the implementation tools available to the City, including an assessment of current use and future intention to make use of those tools. This chapter addresses the issue of consistency, including how this plan is consistent with existing policies that affect the City and how local decisions must be consistent with this plan. Finally, this chapter describes the process for reviewing implementation progress and amending the plan in future years.

4.1 Implementation Tools Local codes and ordinances are an important means of implementing the policies of a comprehensive plan. The zoning ordinance and subdivision regulations comprise the principal regulatory devices used to protect existing development and guide future growth as prescribed by the comprehensive plan. The City Council is responsible for amending and adopting these local ordinances.

Zoning Ordinance Zoning is used to regulate the use of land and the design and placement of structures. A zoning ordinance establishes how lots may be developed, including setbacks and separation for structures, the height and bulk of those structures, and density. The general purpose for zoning is to avoid undesirable side effects of development by segregating incompatible uses and by setting standards for individual uses. It is also one of the important legal tools that a community can use to control development and growth.

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 Zoning is controlled through the City of Riverdale Zoning Ordinance. The City intends to use this plan along with the City’s Zoning Ordinance to guide future development. The City will consider updates to this ordinance as recommended in this plan.

Sign Regulations Local governments may adopt regulations, such as sign ordinances, to limit the height and other dimensional characteristics of advertising and identification signs. The purpose of these regulations is to promote the well-being of the community by ensuring that signs do not compromise the rights of City residents to a safe, healthful and attractive environment.  Sign requirements are regulated under the City’s Zoning Ordinance. This Plan includes several policies relating to sign development and the City of Riverdale should work to make sure they are addressed during development review.

Erosion/Stormwater Control Ordinances The purpose of stormwater or erosion control ordinances is to establish rules that will prevent or reduce water pollution caused by the development or redevelopment of land. Local stormwater ordinances may be adopted to supplement existing Scott County and Iowa Department of Natural Resources permit requirements.  Erosion and Sediment Control is addressed in the City’s Code of Ordinances.

Historic Preservation Ordinances An historic preservation ordinance is established to protect, enhance, and perpetuate buildings of special character or the special historic or aesthetic interest of districts that represent a community's cultural, social, economic, political, and architectural history. The jurisdiction’s governing body may create an historic preservation commission to designate historic landmarks and establish historic districts.

In accordance with Iowa Administrative Code Section 223.36, a municipality (city, town or county) may submit a request to the State Historical Society of Iowa for designation as a Certified Local Government in “The Certified Local Government Historic Preservation Program in Iowa”. Certified Local Governments are expected to develop ordinances that adhere to the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Archaeological and Historic Preservation.

 The City does not have an historic preservation ordinance at this time.

Site Plan Regulations A site plan is a detailed plan of a lot indicating all proposed improvements. Some communities have regulations requiring site plans prepared by an engineer, surveyor, or architect. Site plan regulations may require specific inclusions like: General Layout, Drainage and Grading, Utilities, Erosion Control, Landscaping and Lighting, and Building Elevations.  The City requires “Sketch Plans” for all minor and major subdivisions as laid out in the City of Riverdale’s Subdivision Ordinance.

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Design Review Ordinances Design Review Ordinances are used to protect the character of a community by regulating aesthetic design issues. They include guidelines that can address a wide range of building and site design criteria, and they are typically implemented by a design review committee that reviews all proposed development within a designated area for consistency with the guidelines. Areas designated for application of a design review ordinance are called overlay districts, and they do not change the underlying zoning regulations.  The City addresses standard design requirements during plat review. established specific site and design principals in Section 2.7 of this plan.

The City has also

Building Codes The Iowa State Building Code (SBC) is the statewide building code covering handicap accessibility, energy conservation, plumbing, factory built structures, life cycle costs and construction quality. Municipal or county building inspectors who must be state-certified enforce the SBC. Permit requirements for alterations and additions will vary by municipality.  The City requires adherence to the Uniform Building Code and the Iowa State Building Code.

Renewable Energy Ordinances Renewable energy ordinances can be established to oversee the permitting of renewable energy systems (wind, solar, bio-fuels) to preserve and protect public health and safety without significantly increasing the cost or decreasing the efficiency of a renewable energy system.

 At this time, the City does not have an ordinance that covers all renewable energy systems. However, the City does address renewable energy in Chapter 2 of this plan and will consider revisions to the zoning ordinance consistent with policies in Chapter 2.

Land Division and Subdivision Ordinance Land division regulations serve an important function by ensuring the orderly growth and development of unplatted and undeveloped land. These regulations are intended to protect the community and occupants of the proposed subdivision by setting forth reasonable regulations for public utilities, storm water drainage, lot sizes, street design open space, other improvements necessary to ensure that new development will be an asset to the City. The City Council makes the final decisions on the content of the land division ordinance. These decisions are preceded by public hearings and recommendations of the plan commission.  The division of land in the City is governed by the Iowa Statutes and the City’s Subdivision Ordinance.

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4.2 Plan Adoption and Amendment This comprehensive plan and any future amendments must be adopted by the City Council in the form of an adoption ordinance approved by a majority vote. Two important steps must occur before the City Council may adopt or amend the plan: the Planning and Zoning Commission must recommend adoption and the City must hold an official public hearing.

Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends adoption or amendment by passing a resolution that very briefly summarizes the plan and its various components. The resolution should also reference the reasons for creating plan and the public involvement process used during the planning process. The resolution must pass by a majority vote of the Commission, and the approved resolution should be included in the adopted plan document

Public Hearing Prior to adopting the Plan, the City should hold at least one public hearing to discuss the proposed plan, no earlier than the next regularly scheduled council meeting. A notice must be published in the local newspaper at least seven days prior to the hearing and should contain the following:    

The date, time and location of the hearing, A summary of the proposed plan or plan amendment, The local government staff who may be contacted for additional information, Where to inspect and how to obtain a copy of the proposed plan or amendment before the hearing.

The notice should also provide a method for submitting written comments, and those comments should be read or summarized at the public hearing.

Draft Distribution To ensure compatible and fair planning and development, and to further intergovernmental collaboration, an electronic copy of the Draft Plan will be disseminated to neighboring jurisdictions and appropriate governments, providing 30 days for written comments. In addition, a copy of the Draft Plan will be accessible at the local public library.

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Plan Adoption/Amendment This plan and any future amendments become official City policy when the City Council passes, by a majority vote of all elected members, an adoption ordinance.

Adopted Plan Distribution Following final adoption of this plan, and again following any amendments to the plan, a copy of the plan or amendment should be sent to each of the following: 1.

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Scott County City of Bettendorf Administrator for the Pleasant Valley School District Bi-State Regional Commission Scott County Community College Bettendorf Public Library Alcoa

4.3 Consistency Among Plan Elements Once formally adopted, the Plan becomes a tool for communicating the community’s land use policy and for coordinating decisions. Actions taken by the City should be consistent with the Plan, especially those regarding land use. Relevant actions include:  Amendments or revisions to zoning and subdivision ordinances;  Establishment of new ordinances or regulations including, but not limited to, historic preservation;  Approvals of development; and  Creation of topic-specific plans including economic development strategies, commercial district planning, and historic preservation plans.

An action will be deemed consistent if: 1. It furthers, or at least does not interfere with, the goals, objectives, and policies of this plan, 2. It is compatible with the proposed future land uses and densities/intensities contained in this plan.

3. It carries out, as applicable, any specific proposals for community facilities, including transportation facilities or other specific public actions that are contained in the plan.

Throughout the planning process, and prior to adoption of the plan, the City of Riverdale reviewed, updated, and completed all elements of this plan together, and minimized any inconsistencies to the best of their ability.

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4.4 Plan Monitoring, Amending, & Updating Although this Plan is intended to guide decisions and action by the City over a 20-year period, it is impossible to predict future conditions in the City. Amendments may be appropriate following original adoption, particularly if emerging issues or trends render aspects of the plan irrelevant or inappropriate.

To monitor consistency with the Comprehensive Plan the City will review its content prior to any important decisions, especially those that will affect land use. From time to time the City may be faced with an opportunity, such as a development proposal, that does not fit the plan but is widely viewed to be appropriate for the City. Should the City wish to approve such an opportunity, it should first amend the plan so that the decision is consistent with the plan. Such amendments should be carefully considered and should not become the standard response to proposals that do not fit the plan.

Frequent amendments to meet individual development proposals threaten the integrity of the plan and the planning process and should be avoided.

Any change to the plan text or maps constitutes an amendment to the plan and should follow the adoption/amendment process described in Section 4.2. Amendments may be proposed by either the City Council or the Planning and Zoning Commission, and each will need to approve the change.

As indicated in Section 4.2, some of the aspects of this plan require proactive action by the City. A working action plan should be maintained on an annual or biannual basis, starting with the actions in Section 4.2 and evolving over time. Completed actions should be celebrated and removed, while those actions not yet carried out should be given new deadlines (if appropriate) and assigned to specific individuals, boards or committees for completion per the new schedule. If the updated action plan is consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the comprehensive plan, updating the action plan should not require an amendment to the plan and can be approved simply by City Council resolution.

It is recommended that comprehensive plans be updated every 10 years. Unlike an amendment, the plan update is a major re-write of the plan document and supporting maps. The purpose of the update is to incorporate new data and ensure that the plan remains relevant to current conditions and decisions. Frequency of plan updates for the City of Riverdale depends on intensity of development activity and the eventual build out of available land.

4.5 Severability If any provision of this Comprehensive Plan should be found to be invalid or unconstitutional, or if the application of this Comprehensive Plan to any person or circumstances is found to be invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality will not affect the other provisions or applications of this Comprehensive Plan, which can be given effect without the invalid or unconstitutional provision or application.

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APPENDIX A

DEMOGRAPHICS Population Trends, 1970-2030

Community Indicators

City of Riverdale Scott County Demographics

Iowa

A-2 Housing A-3 Created On: Energy, Utilities & Services A-6 02/14/2012 No. Per Person No. Per Person No. Per Person Mobility & Transportation A-8 1980 NA NA 56,677 2.8 1,053,033 2.8 Economic Prosperity A-12 On: 1990Updated 167 2.6 57,438 2.6 & Natural 1,064,325 2.6 Agriculture Resources A-15 2000 270 2.4 62,334 2.5 Facilities 1,146,276 2.6 Community A-18 Community Character A-21 Hazards A-22 Avg. 2005-2009 239 --65,629 --1,215,970 --Collaboration A-24 Land Use…….....……………………………………………………………………….……. A-25 This report is a summary of current conditions and recent trends in Riverdale, based on the best available data.

The purpose of these indicators is to enable informed choices about the future of the City. The report is included as an appendix to the comprehensive plan so that it can be easily updated from time to time as new data becomes available.

About the data These indicators utilize a mixture of local, county, state, and federal data sources. The U.S. Census has historically been a key source of data for many community indicators. Much of the information previously collected by the decennial U.S. Census is now collected only by the American Community Survey (ACS). The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects sample data every year and reports estimates of population and housing characteristics. For communities smaller than 20,000, estimates are reported as rolling averages over 5-year periods – they indicate average conditions over the reporting period rather than a snapshot of a single point of time. Because the ACS estimates are based on a sample of the population, they include some error. The margin of error is reported for each estimate, and is an indication of how reliable the estimate is. As a general rule, the ACS data is quite reliable at the State level, generally reliable at the County level, and less reliable at the municipal level. The margin of error data makes the data much more difficult to interpret. To simplify tables in this plan, the reliability of each value is indicated simply by the formatting of the text. For each ACS estimate, the margin of error is divided by the estimate. If the error is 10% or less than the estimate, the value in the table is bolded and underlined. If the reported error is more than 10% of the estimate, the value is italicized in the table. In graphs, the ACS data exceeding this 10% error threshold will be SAMPLE TABLE denoted at the bottom of the graph.

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NOTE: Some US Census data are estimates, and these estimates are no more reliable than ACS estimates in small communities, but the Census does not report margins of error.

No. 1980 1990 2000

124 138 145

Avg. 2005-2009

378

Per 2.2 3.4 10.0 ---

Chevrolet County No. 79,564 100,601 145,452

Per 5.0 6.0 7.0

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DEMOGRAPHICS Population Trends, 1970-2030

City of Riverdale 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010

684 462 433 656 405 High 2015 projection 2020 projection 2025 projection 2030 projection

684 462 433 656 405 Low 474 524 575 625

415 426 436 447

City of Riverdale

Median Age Under 5 5-9 years 10-14 years 15-19 years 20-24 years 25-34 years 35-44 years 45-54 years 55-59 years 60-64 years 65-74 years 75-84 years 85 or older

Scott County

Number

Percent

Number

Percent

206 199

50.9% 49.1%

80,977 84,247

48.9% 51.1%

45.7 15 25 24 25 16 38 42 65 40 25 41 38 11

--3.7% 6.2% 5.9% 6.2% 4.0% 9.4% 10.4% 16.0% 9.9% 6.2% 10.1% 9.4% 2.7%

36.5 11,253 11,403 11,127 11,046 10,499 22,093 20,963 24,377 11,387 9,471 11,417 6,853 3,335

--6.8% 6.9% 6.7% 6.7% 6.4% 13.4% 12.7% 14.8% 6.9% 5.7% 6.9% 4.1% 2.0%

http://dnr.wi.gov/landscap es/ About the Data:

o Population Projections from Woods & Poole Economics

Sources: o www.census.gov o http://data.iowadatacenter.org

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142,687 160,022 150,979 158,668 165,224

2,825,368 2,913,808 2,776,755 2,926,324 3,046,355

170,278 174,631 179,145 183,715

3,097,663 3,172,237 3,249,751 3,328,308

Analysis

Age & Sex, 2010

Male Female

Scott County

 The Census data presented in the table above shows serious population fluctuations. The community believes that the Census numbers for 2000 are incorrect, and that approximately 200 of the counted people actually reside in Bettendorf.  Both the County and the State of Iowa are projected to continue to grow at a modest rate.  High and low projections were estimated for the City of Riverdale.

High projections assume build out of developable land in the next 20 years.

Low projections assume a population increase consistent with the county as a whole.  The age group with the highest population in the City is those 45 to 54 years old (16.0%). The median age in the City is 45.7, which is higher than the median age for the County (36.5).

Approximately 28.4% of the population is at or near retirement age (60+), which is much higher than the percentage for the County (18.8%).

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HOUSING

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Households

Household Counts and Projections

City of Riverdale

Scott County

186 208 230 252 274

66,765 71,696 74,311 77,052 79,876 19.6%

2010 2015 projection 2020 projection 2025 projection 2030 projection % Growth (2010-2030)

47.3%

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1,221,576 1,251,581 1,294,791 1,339,691 1,386,795 13.5%

Housing Occupancy

1990 # Owner Occupied Renter Occupied Vacant Homeowner Vacancy Rate Rental Vacancy Rate

152 21 9 -----

2010 %

83.5% 11.5% 4.9% 1.6% 3.3%

# 144 18 24 -----

% 77.4% 9.7% 12.9% 0.0% 24.2%

Analysis  Household count projections show an increase of 47.3% in the next 20 years. Projections for 2015 and later reflect build out of available land.  The majority of the City residents (77.4%) live in owner occupied housing. It is important for any City to have a mixture of owner-occupied and renter occupied housing. This data demonstrates that the optimal mixture for the City of Riverdale of owner-occupied housing to rental housing is probably higher than the traditional 3:2 ratio that is optimal in most places. Renter occupied is expected to increase with build-out, although the ratio is not expected to change.

About the Data: o While household size is generally decreasing, an assumption was made that with build out, more families would move into Riverdale, and therefore household size was held constant to 2010 levels for projection purposes.

Sources: o www.census.gov o www.census.gov/acs

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APPENDIX A

Community Indicators

ENERGY, UTILITIES & SERVICES

Utilities & Renewable Energy Sources

Stormwater Management

Sanitary Sewer System

Stormwater management typically includes the collection, cleansing, and controlled release of storm runoff to natural receiving systems, typically through detention and/or retention facilities.

 All wastewater generated in the City is pumped to and treated by the City of Davenport.  The entire system includes over 2,600,000 linear feet (493 miles) of sanitary sewers, 6,500 manholes and four sanitary lft stations. Pipe sizes range from 6-inch to 96-inch.  The system provides service to an estimated population of 98,359 people.  The following Sanitary Sewer map shows the system within the City.

 The following Storm water Sewer map shows the system within the City.  The City also have four storm water management ordinances  The City also provides stormwater education to its residents.  The system is maintained by the City of Davenport and includes over 800,000 linear feet of storm line pipe, 4 storm lift stations, and approximately 14,000 drains.

Water Supply Solid Waste & Recycling Facilities  Solid waste and recycling services are provided by an outside contract (currently Allied Waste).  The City also provides a spring and fall clean-up and yard pick-up.

 The Iowa American Water Company operates the potable water supply system in Riverdale.

Sources: o City of Riverdale Community Questionnaire o City of Davenport o Iowa American Water

Telecommunications Facilities  Telephone service for the City is provided

by CenturyLink.  Cable television and internet services are provided by Mediacom.  There are no cell towers within the City.

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Community Indicators

ENERGY, UTILITIES & SERVICES

APPENDIX A

Utilities & Renewable Energy Sources

Renewable Energy Sources

Biofuel

To manage rising energy costs, promote local economic development, and protect the natural environment, many Iowa communities are looking at renewable energy resources to meet community energy demands and grow jobs.

Bio-fuels are derived from bio-mass, can be used for liquid bio-fuel or bio-gas production, and can offer a local source of energy provided by fuels that can be grown or produced locally through agricultural or waste resources.

Geothermal

 Solar - Currently there are no commercial or public solar energy systems in use in the City of Riverdale.

A geothermal heat pump uses the constant temperature of the earth to heat and cool buildings, transferring heat out of the ground in the winter and into the ground in the summer.

Geothermal electricity generation uses underground steam or hot water to drive turbines.

This type of geothermal resource is generally not available in the Midwest.

 Wind - Currently there are no commercial or public wind energy systems in use in the City of Riverdale  Geothermal - Currently there are no commercial or public geothermal systems in use in the City of Riverdale

Wind

 Biofuel - Currently there is no biodiesel production facility in the City of Riverdale.

Wind-powered electricity turbines are now common throughout the Midwest. Production is optimized where the wind resource is strong (fast) and steady. As shown at left, most of the Scott County region is relatively well suited for commercial scale wind systems and there may be opportunities for small and wind systems in the City.

Solar Riverdale

Two types of solar energy systems are well suited to Iowa communities: solar electric photovoltaic (PV) and solar hot water (SHW) systems. The efficiency and effectiveness of these systems depend on the size of the system (i.e. area of the collecting surface), the orientation of the collecting surface, and site characteristics (e.g. overshadowing).



Sources: o http://www.energy.iastate.edu/renewable/wind/cs/Facto rWindSolar.htm o City of Riverdale Community Questionnaire

Power Plants & Transmission Lines  MidAmerican Energy provides electricity and natural gas services to the City.  There are no substations located in the City.

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Community Indicators

MOBILITY & TRANSPORTATION

Commuting

Analysis  Nearly 93% of County residents travel to work using an automobile, which is slightly higher than the State (89%).  The average estimated travel time to work for County residents is 17.8 minutes, which is slightly less than the State as a whole (19.1).  Most workers in the County have a commute time less than 20 minutes (61%).

About the Data: o Commuting Method to Work: include persons 16 years or older. o Commuting Time to Work: include persons 16 years or older.

Source: o www.census.gov/acs

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CITY OF RIVERDALE, IOWA

Community Indicators

MOBILITY & TRANSPORTATION

APPENDIX A

Major Modes of Travel

Aviation Service

Railroad Service

Quad City International Airport, in the City of Moline, IL, is the nearest airport to the City. The airport has 5 airlines servicing 11 non-stop, hub, or connecting Cities. The airport, in various iterations, has been operating since 1910, and is financially supported by seven townships in Rock Island County, IL. It is one of nine primary airports in Illinois.

 Freight rail runs through the City on several different lines: the BNSF Railway Co; the Dakota, Minnesota, and Eastern RR Co; and the Iowa Interstate RR Co.

The Illinois Airport Improvement Program Plan identifies one projects: installing runway guard lights on runway 9/27.

 Passenger rail is provided by Amtrak with two different places to board: a station approximately 50 miles to the southeast in Princeton, IL or a station approximately 42 miles south in Galesburg, IL.

Transit Service Road Management

 The City is served by Bettendorf Transit (Route 4). Please see the Mobility Map for the location of the route.

All federal, state, county, and local roads are classified into categories under the “Roadway Functional Classification System” based upon the type of service they provide (see map on the next page for road classifications in the Plan Area).

 Greyhound Lines makes a stop in Davenport (approximately 7 miles to the west) should residents wish to make a long haul trip by bus.

Responsibility for maintaining and improving roads is generally assigned based upon these functional classifications. Arterials generally fall under state jurisdiction, collectors under county jurisdiction, and local roads under local responsibility.

While located on the banks of the Mississippi River, the City of Riverdale does not maintain water access. The closest water access is in Bettendorf.

 The 2012-2016 Iowa Transportation Improvement Plan identifies no projects in Riverdale.

Trucking Service

 Iowa DOT provides highway traffic volumes for selected roads and streets in all communities every 3 years (collected as AADT-Average Annual Daily Traffic).

See the Mobility map for the AADT along STH and CTH in the City.

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Boat Service

Freight is trucked through the City of Riverdale on State Street (Route 67).

Sources: o o o o o o

http://qcairport.com/ www.greyhound.com QC Transit 3-System Network Map 2012-2016 Iowa Transportation Improvement Plan Iowa Aviation System Plan 2010-2030 FY 2011-2013 Illinois Proposed Airport Improvement Program o Iowa Trails 2000

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Community Indicators

MOBILITY & TRANSPORTATION

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Mobility Map

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Community Indicators

MOBILITY & TRANSPORTATION

APPENDIX A

Pedestrian & Elderly Movement

Sidewalks, Trails, & Routes  Walkers/bicyclists use the City’s existing roadways and sidewalks (where available).  The Duck Creek Parkway runs near the City.

This 10 mile asphalt path runs through Davenport and Bettendorf along Duck Creek.  The Mississippi River Trail also runs through the City. This section of the trail is 8 miles of asphalt and concrete, designed for biking, inline skating, and walking.

Sources: o www.dhs.state.ia.us o Traillink.com o QC Transit 3-System Network MAP

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Transportation Facilities for the Elderly or Disabled  Scott County Department of Human Services has information on a variety of different adult and elderly services. For more information, call 563-326-8240.  Para-transit is offered by RiverBend Transit.

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APPENDIX A

Community Indicators

I ncome Trends & Educational Attain ment

ECONOMIC PROSPERITY

 The percentage of residents 25 years or older who have at least a high school diploma is 92.5% for Scott County and 90.6% for the State of Iowa.  Interestingly, the County also has a very high percentage of individuals living below the poverty level, 15.1% compared to 12.6% in Iowa.

Scott County

 Economic trends for Riverdale are represented by data for Scott County, as most residents work, shop and study outside of the municipal boundaries.

Educational Attainment, Persons 25Yrs or O lder

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Analysis

1990

2000

2010

HS Grad

32.4%

30.7%

28.2%

Some College

19.6%

23.3%

22.1%

Associate Degree

7.6%

7.4%

11.0%

Bachelor's Degree

15.5%

16.7%

20.1%

Graduate/Prof. Degree

6.4%

8.2%

11.1%

High School Grad or Higher

81.4%

86.3%

HS Grad

38.5%

36.1%

33.7%

Some College

17.0%

21.4%

21.8%

Associate Degree

7.7%

7.4%

10.0%

Bachelor's Degree

11.7%

14.7%

17.1%

Graduate/Prof. Degree

5.2%

6.5%

7.9%

High School Grad or Higher

80.1%

86.1%

92.5%

90.6%

o Income Trends: The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to detect who is poor. If the total income for a family or unrelated individual falls below the relevant poverty threshold, then the family or unrelated individual is classified as being "below the poverty level.

1990

2000

2010

Per Capita Income

$13,625

$21,310

$27,281

Median Family Income

$36,160

$52,045

$61,463

Median Household Income

$29,979

$42,701

$47,206

Individuals Below Poverty

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About the Data:

Scott County

I ncome Trends

12.1%

10.5%

15.1%

Per Capita Income

$12,422

$19,674

$24,883

Median Family Income

$31,659

$48,005

$60,917

Median Household Income

$26,229

$39,469

$47,961

Individuals Below Poverty

11.5%

9.1%

Sources: o www.census.gov o www.census.gov/acs

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Community Indicators

ECONOMIC PROSPERITY City of Riverdale

Scott County

Iowa

286

86,140

1,601,900

Unemployment Rate In Labor Force (2011) Unemployment Rate

6.4% ---

3.4% 91,020

---

6.4%

Existing Labor M arket Class of Worker (2010)

Employment Status of Civilians 16+ Yrs

In Labor Force (2000)

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2.8%

Scott County

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Private Wage & Salary

81.5%

78.5%

Government Worker

13.1%

14.2%

Self-Employed

5.1%

7.1%

Unpaid Family Worker

0.3%

0.2%

1,683,400 6.0%

Analysis  The largest industries in the County include Educational, Health & Social Services (23%), and Manufacturing (16%).  County residents are no more likely to be employed by government (13.1%) than in the State as a whole (14.2%).  Over the last decade the unemployment rate basically doubled for the County and State.

Even though there is no data at the municipal-level, it is likely this increase has also occurred in the City.

About the Data: o Class of Worker: Occupation refers to the type of job a person holds, regardless of the industry o Industry: Industry refers to the type of work performed by a workers employer.

Sources: o http://www.iowaworkforce.org/ o www.census.gov/acs

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Community Indicators

APPENDIX A

ECONOMIC PROSPERITY

Business/ I ndustrial Sites

Business & Industrial Parks in Region

Community

Number of Parks

Total Acres

Total For Sale

(approx.)

(approx.)

Blue Grass

1

NA

55

Muscatine

2

NA

181

Camanche

1

NA

380

Wilton

1

NA

170

TOTAL

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5

NA

Analysis  While there are no industrial parks in the City, there is adequate industrial land available for development in neighboring communities.

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APPENDIX A

Physiography, Forestland, & Farmland

AGRICULTURAL & NATURAL RESOURCES Physiography  Scott County is located in two different landform regions, the Southern Iowa Drift Plain and the Mississippi Alluvial Plain. The Southern Iowa Drift Plain consists of steeply rolling topography with moderate deposits of loess mantling weathered and fractured glacial tills. This landform can be very vulnerable to groundwater contamination.  Scott County is bordered by the Mississippi River on the east and south. The topography of the uplands along the Mississippi river consist of some bedrock outcroppings, steep side slops, and flat, narrow foot slopes with alluvial bottomland extending to the river. These slopes soils were mainly formed under forest vegetation with the bottomlands formed in alluvium.  The County is bordered on the north by the Wapsipinicon River. The river terrace parallels the Wapsipinicon and is not as steep as along the Mississippi.

Soils  The soils in Scott County are deep, silty, or loamy, and nearly level to steeply sloping. The most prominent soil association is the Tama Association. It is found on gently sloping to moderately steep, well-drained soils formed in loess on the uplands.

The Tama soils are primarily used for row crops, and the main management concerns are erosion, fertility, and tilth.

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Forest & Woodlands  There is approximately 200 acres of woodland within the City.

This is approximately 15% of the land in the City.

Farmland  There is approximately 53.5 acres of agricultural land in the City. This is approximately 4% of the land.

Sources: o 2008 Scott County Comprehensive Plan o Iowa Department of Natural Resources Geological Survey

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APPENDIX A

Community Indicators Water Resources

AGRICULTURAL & NATURAL RESOURCES

Watersheds The City of Riverdale is located along the banks of the Mississippi River – one of our Country’s greatest resources. The City lies within three different watershed that all funnel water into the Mississippi River.

The City is in the following watersheds:  Lower Duck Creek  Mississippi River – Duck Creek  Crow Creek – Mississippi River

Surface Water Section 303(d) of the federal Clean Water Act requires states to develop a list of impaired waters, commonly referred to as the "303(d) list."

This list identifies waters that are not meeting water quality standards, including both water quality criteria for specific substances or the designated uses, and is used as the basis for development of Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs).

The following graphic shows waters that are on the Section 303(d) list and need to develop a TMDL.

Ground Water Groundwater is a critical resource, not only because it is used as a source of drinking water, but also because rivers, streams, and other surface water depends on it for recharge. Groundwater contamination is most likely to occur where fractured bedrock is near the ground surface, or where only a thin layer of soil separates the ground surface from the water table.  The City of Riverdale is generally very vulnerable to groundwater contamination because of the alluvial aquifer.

Groundwater can be contaminated through both point and non-point source pollution (NPS). The most common NPS pollutants are sediment (erosion, construction) and nutrients (farming, lawn care).

About the Data:

o Groundwater: Susceptibility to groundwater contamination is determined based on five physical resource characteristics: bedrock depth, bedrock type, soil characteristics, superficial deposits, and water table depth.

Sources:

o Iowa DNR o Scott County Comprehensive Plan

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Community Indicators

AGRICULTURAL & NATURAL RESOURCES Iowa State Preserves There are five categories of preserves which exist in the State of Iowa. Some designated areas qualify for preserve status in more than one category.  Natural Preserves highlight the State’s outstanding biological features.  Geological Preserves highlight Iowa’s ancient past.  Archaeological Preserves provide a glimpse of the original inhabitants.  Historical Preserves include significant structures or objects associated with early Euro-American occupation.  Scenic Preserves are areas which highlight the natural beauty of Iowa.

The preserves are often open to hiking and photography, and many of the preserves are also Wildlife Management Areas.  There is one Preserve in Scott County: the

Cameron Woods State Preserve.

This preserve is located 8.5 miles north of Davenport and contains an upland woods.

Steep Slopes Topography is an important determinant of the land uses practicable in a given area. Lands with steep slopes (20 % or greater) are generally poorly suited for urban development and for most agricultural purposes and, therefore, should be maintained in natural cover for water quality protection, wildlife habitat, and erosion control purposes. Lands with less severe slopes (12%-20%) may be suitable for certain agricultural uses, such as pasture, and for certain urban uses, such as carefully designed lowdensity residential use, with appropriate erosion control measures. Lands that are gently sloping or nearly level are generally suitable for agricultural production or for urban uses.  One hundred and thirteen acres (113) within the City have a slope that is greater than 20% (see map on page A23).

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APPENDIX A

Resource Protection & Management & Development Limitations

Metallic & Non-Metallic Mineral Resources Mineral resources are divided into two categories: metallic and non-metallic resources.

Metallic resources include lead and zinc.

Nonmetallic resources include sand, gravel, and limestone.  There are no mining operations in the City.

Wildlife Management Areas The Iowa DNR Wildlife Bureau manages over 356,000 acres of land that is available for public recreational use every day of the year. These wildlife management areas provide habitat for Iowa’s native wildlife species and those species which migrate through the state. The primary objective of these areas is to ensure that wildlife species have a safe place to breed, rest, and feed, though there are also passive recreational opportunities at these areas.  There are no Wildlife Management Areas in the City; however, there are four in Scott County.  The closest Wildlife Management Area is Crow Creek, located along Hwy 965 and 61.

See the map in the upper left for locations of each State Natural Area in China County.

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APPENDIX A

Community Indicators

Childcare, H ealth, Emergency & O ther Facilities

COMMUNITY FACILITIES Health Care Facilities

Child Care Facilities

 There are no health care facilities located in the City.

For information on child care services within the City of Riverdale and the region, please visit Community Action of Eastern Iowa or the Iowa Department of Human Services.

 Trinity Health, located approximately 5 miles away in Bettendorf, is the closest medical facility. Trinity Regional Health System is a four-campus health provider with a history dating back to the late 1800s.

Trinity Bettendorf is a full service hospital.  There are no assisted living facilities in the City; however, there are several located nearby in Bettendorf, including Fountains Active Retirement Community, ManorCare Health Services, and Palmer Hills Senior Care.

Cemeteries  There are no cemeteries within the City.  The City does not initiate the development or expansion of cemeteries.

Other Government Facilities Police & Emergency Facilities  Law enforcement in the City is provided by the Scott County Sheriff’s Department, located at 400 W. 4th St. Davenport, IA.  Emergency ambulance/EMS services are provided by Medic EMS.  Fire protection is provided by the Riverdale Fire Department. The Department consists of volunteer firefighters and is funded through the fire equipment/truck fund.

The fire department is located at 110 Manor Drive, Riverdale, IA.

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 City Hall was built in 1990. The City plans to replace the roof of the facility in the next few years.

Sources:

o http://www.trinityqc.com (Trinity Regional Health System) o http://www.iacommunityaction.org/ (Community Action) o http://www.dhs.state.ia.us/Consumers/Child_Care/Licensin gRegs/CCProviderMap.html (Iowa Dept of Human Services) o http://www.scottcountyiowa.com/sheriff/ (Scott County Sheriff) o http://www.riverdaleia.org/index.shtml (Riverdale, IA)

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COMMUNITY FACILITIES School & College Facilities  The City is served by the Pleasant Valley Community School District. The Pleasant Valley School District is a K-12 public school system of 4,000 students. The district operates one preschool, five elementary schools, a junior high school, and a high school.  Pleasant Valley High School is located within the City of Riverdale on Belmont Rd. There are 1225 students and 75 faculty members at this school.  Scott Community College located in the City of Riverdale is the nearest tech college. The college is part of the Eastern Iowa Community College District and enrolls more than 5,000.  St. Ambrose University- located in Davenport, is the nearest 4 year college.

St. Ambrose is a private, Catholic liberal arts school.  Augustana College- located in Rock Island, is a private, 4 year liberal arts college.

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Parks, Schools, & Library Facilities Library Facilities  There is no library in the City of Riverdale.  City residents use the Bettendorf Public Library, located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr, in the City of Bettendorf (approximately 5 miles away).

Park & Recreational Facilities In total, the City has 6.3 acres of parkland. As the table illustrates, the existing park system adequately meets the needs of City residents.  Havens Acres Park - located south of State Street, this park features access to the bike path and a playground.  Volunteer Square Park – located at the top of Manor Drive on Circle Drive, this park features benches and a pavilion.  Bicentennial Park - located at the top of Manor Hill Drive on Circle Drive, this park features a playground, shelter house and basketball court.

 Western Illinois University, located in Moline (approximately 10 miles away), is the nearest four-year college.

About the Data:

Parkland Needs

o Park Acreage Compared to Population Forecasts: The National Recreation and Park Association recommends six to twelve total acres of parks or recreation space per 1,000 people within a community.

Sources:

o http://www.pleasval.k12.ia.us/ Pleasant Valley School District) o http://www.eicc.edu/general/scott/index.html (Scott Community College) o http://www.wiu.edu/qc/ (Western Illinois University) o http://www.bettendorflibrary.com/ (Bettendorf library) o http://www.riverdaleia.org/par.shtml (City of Riverdale) o

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2010 Population

405

Demand (6 acres/1,000)

2.4

Total Supply

6.3

Surplus/Deficit

3.9

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COMMUNITY FACILITIES

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H istoric M arkers, I nventories & Governments

COMMUNITY CHARACTER Historic Preservation Certified Local Government (CLG) A historical preservation ordinance typically contains criteria for the designation of historic structures, districts, or places, and procedures for the nomination process. The ordinance further regulates the construction, alteration and demolition of a designated historic site or structure. A community with a historic preservation ordinance may apply for CLG status with the State Historical Society of Iowa. Once a community is certified, they become eligible for:  Free start-up preservation reference library  Matching sub-grants from the federal Historic Preservation Fund,  Grants from the REAP Historic Resource Development Program

APPENDIX A

Iowa Site Inventory The Iowa Site Inventory contains information on more than 112,000 architectural, historical and National Register listed archaeological properties around the state. Information on each property includes location information, property name, historic and current functions, building materials, architect and builder, architectural style, and National Register status.

They are currently in the process of converting this system to a digital registry that would be available for public queries.

Currently, contact Berry Bennett at (515)-281-8742 for more information.  At this time, it is unknown how many buildings are listed on the Iowa Site Inventory from the City of Riverdale.

The City of Riverdale is not a CLG community.

Archaeological Site File The Archaeological Site File is a collection of archaeological sites, mounds, unmarked cemeteries, marked cemeteries, and cultural sites throughout Iowa.

This master inventory is maintained by the University of Iowa – Office of the State Archeologist (OSA). .

Contact the Office of the State Archeologist for more information.

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State & National Register of Historic Places  The State Historic Society of Iowa lists one property within the City of Riverdale – the James Brown House (locally known as the Chrissy House), located at 4624 State St.  The National Register of Historic Places also lists the East Hill House and Carriage House.

Sources: o http://www.iowahistory.org/index.html o http://www.uiowa.edu/~osa/focus/information/isf.htm

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Community Indicators

HAZARDS Floodplain The floodplain includes the floodway, the flood fringe, and other flood-affected areas. The floodway is the channel of a river and the adjoining land needed to carry the 100-year flood discharge. Because the floodway is characterized by rapidly moving and treacherous water, development is severely restricted in a floodway. The flood fringe, which is landward of the floodway, stores excess floodwater until it can be infiltrated or discharged back into the channel.

During a regional flood event, also known as the 100year, one-percent, or base flood, the entire floodplain or Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) is inundated to a height called the regional flood elevation (RFE).  Five hundred and sixty acres (560) within the City is within the 100-year or 500-year floodplain.

FEMA Hazard Mitigation Plan The City of Riverdale is included in the FEMAapproved Scott County Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Plan identifies applicable hazards and offers strategies for damage prevention and mitigation.

Contaminated Sites

Activity Status

Activity Type

No. of Sites

Open

Environmental Remediation Site

1

About the Data: o Environmentally Contaminated Sites: open sites are those in need of clean up or where clean up is underway o https://programs.iowadnr.gov/contaminatedsites/p ages/search.aspx

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Community Indicators

APPENDIX A

HAZARDS

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Community Indicators

COLLABORATION Existing Areas of Collaboration with Other Units of Government

Local Unit of Government

Existing Collaboration Efforts

Scott County

Sheriff services

City of Bettendorf

Library services; health care facilities; recreation planning

Pleasant Valley Community School District

Public school services

City of Davenport

Wastewater services

Bi-State Regional Planning Commission

Transit and transportation planning

State

Natural resource protection; permitting; transportation

Potential Areas of Collaboration with Other Units of Government

Local Unit of Government

Potential Collaboration Efforts

Scott County

Extended recreation and land use development planning; hazard mitigation and recovery planning

City of Bettendorf

Extended recreation and land use development planning; public equipment storage

Pleasant Valley Community School District

Public school facility planning; community education

City of Davenport Bi-State Regional Planning Commission

Regional planning

State

Hazard mitigation and recovery planning

Existing/Potential Conflict & Potential Solutions

Local Unit of Government

Existing & Potential Conflict

Solution Appropriate to Resolve this Conflict

City of Bettendorf

Recreation, land use and transportation planning and development

Ongoing discussions about concerns and mutual agreement on goals.

Scott County

Recreation, land use and transportation planning and development

Ongoing discussions about concerns and mutual agreement on goals.

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APPENDIX A

Existing & Project Land Uses

LAND USE

Projected Land Use Needs 2010

2015

2020

2025

2030

20 Years Change

Population

405

474

524

575

625

220

Households

186

208

230

252

274

88

Residential (acres)

114

131

147

163

179

65

Commercial (acres)

46

50

54

57

61

15

Industrial (acres)

320

320

320

320

320

0

Undeveloped Land (acres)

165

145

125

105

85

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City of Riverdale Land Uses

Analysis  The City of Riverdale is surrounded on three sides by the City of Bettendorf and on one side by the Mississippi River; however, there is still some developable land.  Industrial land (Alcoa) accounts for almost one quarter of the land within the City.  Projected land use is based on build out in 20 years, including the Welch Farm and commercial land available along State Street. Industrial land was assumed to be at or near build out as of 2010, so very little change is expected.

Redevelopment Opportunities Redevelopment opportunities are buildings or parcels that have fallen into disrepair and are no longer contributing positively to the social or economic life of the City. Redevelopment is typically synonymous with infill development, which is development within existing urban areas that utilizes existing public infrastructure. Such investments help to make communities more efficient and sustainable.  Key redevelopment sites include: Welch Farms

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Acres

Percentage

Agricultural

53.5

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About the Data: o Projected Land Use Needs: Residential use projections were calculated using build out of Welch Farm with 30 multi-family units and 80 single family units over 20 years. High population estimates are used in this table.

Undeveloped land indicates developable land. o City of Riverdale Land Uses: Approximate existing land uses in the City as of year 2010, as viewed through aerial photography

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APPENDIX B Public Input Public Participation Plan ………….….…………..……………………………..…….. B-2 Public Meeting Discussions ………………………..………………………………….. B-3

Public Participation Plan The City of Riverdale has developed guidelines for involving the public as part of the public participation element of the Iowa Smart Planning Law (SF 2389). The goal of a public participation plan is to foster public participation, including open discussion, communication programs, information services, and public meetings for which advance notice has been provided, in every stage of the preparation of a comprehensive plan.

The City of Riverdale elected to use a Plan Committee to work with MSA Professional Services, Inc. to develop the Comprehensive Plan. The Plan Committee will have the responsibility for developing the Comprehensive Plan. The Planning and Zoning Commission will recommend the Comprehensive Plan to the City Council; and the City Council shall have the authority to adopt the Comprehensive Plan The following details the public participation plan the City of Riverdale will use for developing its Comprehensive Plan.  Project Meetings: It is anticipated the project will take nine meetings to complete. Five of the nine meetings will be working sessions with the Plan Committee. The purpose of the working sessions is to review, discuss, and create project material related to the creation of the Draft Comprehensive Plan. There will also be two open house meetings, a Planning & Zoning Commission meeting to recommend Plan adoption, and one City Council hearing and meeting to formally adopt the Plan. (MSA shall not attend the Planning & Zoning Commission meeting nor the final City Council hearing and meeting.)  Public Notice: Meeting times will be published and posted in accordance with City procedures and State law. All Plan Committee meetings are open to the public unless otherwise indicated in the posted meeting notice. Public attendees are encouraged to 2012-2032 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

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voice their ideas, opinions, and concerns at each meeting.

Adoption Procedures:  The Plan Committee shall forward the Comprehensive Plan to the Planning and Zoning Commission.  The Planning and Zoning Commission shall, by majority vote, adopt a resolution recommending that the City Council pass an ordinance to adopt the Draft Comprehensive Plan. o A Public Informational Meeting (PIM) will be held upon completion of the Draft Plan. Residents will be encouraged to provide comments before the Planning and Zoning Commission recommends a resolution to the City Council for the approval of the Draft Plan. All written comments, which should be forwarded to Clerk, will be consolidated and presented at the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.  An electronic copy of the Draft Plan will be disseminated to neighboring jurisdictions and appropriate governments, providing 30 days for written comments. In addition, a copy of the Draft Plan will be accessible at the local public library. o o o o o o

Scott County City of Bettendorf Bi-State Regional Commission Pleasant Valley School District Scott Community College Alcoa

 The City Council, by a majority vote, shall enact the ordinance adopting the recommended plan. The Adopted Plan and adopting ordinance will be disseminated to the same neighboring jurisdiction, County, and State governments as listed above. o Before City Council adoption, a Public Hearing will be held for presentation of the Recommended Draft Comprehensive Plan. The hearing will be preceded by a class 1 notice.  Any comments by the above-mentioned governing bodies, or public, will be read into the minutes during the Public Hearing, evaluated, and incorporated as necessary by the City Council into the Adopted Comprehensive Plan. A summary of comments and subsequent action will be provided upon request.

Other public participation activities may be added as deemed necessary by the Plan Committee with approval of the City Council.

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Public Input

APPENDIX B

Public Meeting Discussions On June 14, 2011, The City’s consultant facilitated a public meeting at City Hall to gather information on Assets and Liabilities and discuss what a Comprehensive Plan can do for the City.

Over 20 people attended the discussion. The following is a summary of the responses on the Assets and Liabilities forms:

Housing

Transportation

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Assets Single family, large lots Quiet streets No fences Great neighbors Well maintained roads Snow removal Some access to transit Next to Highway 67- easy to get places Disjointed residential areas Slow traffic speed in residential areas

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Agricultural, Natural & Cultural Resources

Utilities & Community Facilities

Economic

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Parks Green space Duck Creek Scott Community College SCC Nature trail Mississippi River Nesting eagles Recycling Yard Waste & Garbage pickup Fire Department Schools Holiday events Parks City Hall Bike Path Alcoa

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Liabilities Inconsistent home maintenance Homes in floodplain No multi-family Limited access to transit Speed limit on Highway 67 Railroad speed through City and loud warnings No sidewalks or streetlights Busy intersection at Manor & US67 High maintenance roads (asphalt) Limited cultural resources Stormwater issues

Above ground utilities No DSL available in Fenno Hill area Energy Efficiency Need a shelter in Haven’s Acre parks Space for storage, expansion of Fire No economic policy B-3

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Development

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Low taxes

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Intergovernmental Cooperation

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Land Use

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Pleasant Valley School District & Scott Community College Cooperation Collaborate with Bettendorf on transit, transportation, land use, health services, library, etc.

Large single family lots Manufacturing space Great parks and open space

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 

Lack of plan for development on State Street Need more development along US 67 Limited room for development Maintenance of existing buildings Work with SCC on light pollution

No room to grow Maintenance

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APPENDIX C 2012-2014 Action Plan Keep Riverdale a Great Place to Live………..…………..……………......…….. C-1 Update and Enforce City Ordinances……...…………………..……………….... C-2 Maintain City Budget Stability………..……………….……………………………... C-3

This action plan should be posted in a prominent place, referred to regularly, and updated on an annual or biannual basis following a review of the goals described in the comprehensive plan and an evaluation of progress toward those goals. The action plan identifies those items deemed most important for immediate action in the next 24 months, but it does not preclude the possibility that motivated individuals and organizations may begin working on other action items consistent with the goals and objectives of this plan.

Emphasis #1 – Keep Riverdale a Great Place to Live --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Action #1.1: Actively encourage the development of State Street in a physically attractive pattern, promoting economic diversity and a pride-worthy public façade to Riverdale.

Timeframe: 2012-Ongoing Responsible Party: City Council, Planning & Zoning Commission --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Action #1.2: Address transit and pedestrian access issues.

Timeframe: 2012-2013 Responsible Party: City Council, Planning & Zoning Commission --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Action #1.3: Work with Scott Community College to plan for development on their property.

Timeframe: 2012-2014 Responsible Party: City Council, Planning & Zoning Commission --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Action #1.4: Develop a Parks Plan to proactively site new parks, plan for existing park maintenance, address park access, and promote collaborative recreational opportunities.

Timeframe: 2012-2014 Responsible Party: City Council, Planning & Zoning Commission

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Emphasis #2 Update and Enforce City Land Use Ordinances -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Action #2.1: Review and consider amendments to the City Zoning Ordinance as necessary to establish consistency with this plan.

Timeframe: 2012-2013 Responsible Party: Planning & Zoning Commission, City Council --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Action #2.2: Consider amendments to the City Subdivision Ordinance for consistency with this plan, especially design regulations and natural resource protection.

Timeframe: 2012-2013 Responsible Party: Planning & Zoning Commission & City Council --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Action #2.3: Create a Design Review Committee as needed within the Planning & Zoning Commission to work with potential developers on creating attractive, high quality developments, especially along State Street.

Timeframe: Ongoing Responsible Party: Planning & Zoning Commission & City Council

Emphasis #3 Maintain City Budget Stability -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Action #3.1: Develop and maintain a Capital Improvements Plan Timeframe: 2012, Ongoing updates Responsible Party: City Council --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Action #3.2: Ensure economic stability through business type diversity.

Timeframe: 2012- Ongoing Responsible Party: City Council, Planning & Zoning Commission

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APPENDIX D Plan Area Maps Map 1: Base Map Map 2: Development Limitations Map 3: Existing Land Use Map 4: Future Land Use Map 5: Transportation Systems Map 6: Sanitary Sewer Facilities Map 7: Storm Sewer System Map 8: Community Facilities

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