Fireworks Ordinance

At a glance

• What: an ordinance restricting the dates and hours when fireworks may be used.
• Where it stands: First consideration October 20 (7 ayes); second consideration waived and the ordinance passed and adopted November 2 (7 ayes).
• Next: Nothing pending.

Sources

• The city's posted City Council agendas and minutes (Granicus portal: https://icgov.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1) and meeting video from the City of Iowa City YouTube channel when available. Minutes list only ayes; nays and absences are not recorded here.

Log

2026-10-20 - City Council

• Fireworks ordinance restricting dates and hours: first consideration, 7 ayes.

2026-11-02 - City Council

• Fireworks ordinance: second consideration waived and the ordinance passed and adopted, 7 ayes.