Iowa Admin. Code r. 761-116.3

Current through Register Vol. 47, No.14, January 8, 2025

Rule 761-116.3 - [Effective 2/12/2025] Screening standards

(1)Composition. Screens may be natural or manmade, but all screens shall be of a height and type to provide year-round obscurement of the contents.

a. Natural screens may consist of nondeciduous plantings, provided the variety, size, and growth rate will obscure the site within a reasonable time period. Earthen berms or existing natural features on the site may also be incorporated into the screening solution.

b. Manmade screens may consist of any variety of materials, provided the screen is constructed in a sturdy, permanent manner and blends with the natural surroundings. Buildings may be incorporated into the screening solution, but inoperative motor vehicles may not be stacked or arranged as a component of the screening feature.

(2)Screening plan. For junkyards that are not exempted by Iowa Code section 306C.2, a screening plan should be submitted to the department for review before investing in plants, materials, and labor. This allows for the department to review the plan to ensure that the proposed screen will completely obscure the contents of the site from view, will be structurally sound, and will blend in with the natural surroundings for the area. While submitting a screening plan is not required, doing so adds confidence that investments made will yield the desired result.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code sections 306C.3 and 306C.4 and 23 U.S.C. Section 136 as implemented through 23 CFR 751.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 761-116.3

Amended by IAB April 1, 2015/Volume XXXVII, Number 20, effective 5/6/2015

Adopted by IAB January 8, 2025/Volume XLVII, Number 14, effective 2/12/2025