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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Amending Chapter 42 of Municipal Code, Zoning a Planned Shopping District ORDINANCE NO. 2026 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 42 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA BY REPEALING SECTION 42-3 THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR CLASSES OF ZONING DI]tSTRICTS; AND PROVIDING RS'L S AND REGULATIONS FOR "C-3" (PLANNED SHOPPING DISTRICT) BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That Section 42-3 of the Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa, be and the same is hereby repealed and the following be and the same is hereby enacted in lieu thereof to be known as Section 42-3 of the Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa: 42-3. Districts: (a) For the purpose of this ordinance the City of Ames, Iowa is hereby divided into eight (8) classes of districts, as follows: "A" Districts - (Residence) "AB" Districts - (Limited Multiple Residence) "B" Districts - (Multiple Residence) "H-M%' Districts - (Hospital - Medical) "C" Districts - (Local Business) "C-3" Districts - (Planned Shopping) "D" Districts - (Business and Light Industry) "E" Districts - (Heavy Industry) (b) The various districts and boundaries are hereby established as shown on the official zoning map of the City of Ames, and which with all of its designations, is hereby declared to be a part of this ordinance. Section 2. That Chapter 42 of the Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa, be and the same is hereby amended by adding thereto the following to be known as Section 42-13A of the Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa: 42-13A. Use Regulation for `C-3" Districts (Planned Shcgping). Within any "C-3" District no building or land shall be used for other than one or more of the uses specified as permissible in "C" Districts and indoor recreation establishments, variety stores, department stores, drive-in eating establishments, gas- oline service stations, coin operated laundries and/or dry cleaning establishments and parking areas; provided, however, that no building shall be designed, constructed, ,structurally altered or used for dwelling purposes except to provide, within the buildings allowed, facilities for a custodian, caretakeror watchman employed on the premises. (1) Plans and Requirements. The "C-3`r Planned Shopping District shall be laid out and developed as a unit according to an approved plan, as hereinafter provided, in order to provide for modern retail shopping facilities of integrated design in appropriate locations to serve residential neighborhoods. The owner or owners of a tract of land which comprises five (5) acres or more of contiguous land, not separated by public streets, may submit to the City Council a plan for the use and development of such tract for the purposes of and meeting the requirements set forth above. Said plan shall be accompanied 2 . by evidence concerning the feasibility of the project and its effects on surrounding property and other physical conditions, which plan and supporting evidence shall include each of the following: (a) A Plat plan defining the areas to be developed for buildings, the areas to be developed for parking the location of pedestrian and vehicular circulation and the points of ingress and egress, including access streets where required, the location and height of walls, the provision of spaces for loading, the location, size and number of signs and adjust- ments to be made in relation to abutting land uses and zoning districts. (b) Six copies of said pldt plan shall be submitted showing the size of the tract of land, foundation dimensions of the proposed structures, proposed yard depths, the width of street access, curb openings and areas designed for pedestrian or vehicular traffic and parking spaces, and such other dimensions as may be necessary. (c) A report on the market to be served, the types and amount of service needed and general economic justification. (d) A traffic survey prepared by qualified experts indicating the effect of the proposed shopping center on adjacent streets and also indicating the anticipated points of origin and direction and the amount of traffic flow to and from the shopping center. (e) A statement of financial responsibility to assure construction of the planned shopping center, including landscaping in accordance with the plan and the requirements of this Section. (2) Review and Procedure. Before taking any action thereon, the proposed planned shopping center plan, together with all required statements and supplementary information shall be referred to the City Plan Commission for study and report. If the Commission approves the plans, they shall then be submitted to the City Council for official adoption or disapproval. The approval and recommendations of the City Plan Commission shall be accom- panied by a report stating the reasons for approval and finding that the data and plans required and the improvements that would result therefrom are economically sound and desirable will not adversely affect the health, safety or general welfare of the citizens; will not result in excessive traffic congestion and will not result in any undue depreciation of values on surrounding property. (3) Permits. In any area zoned "C-3" District the provisions of Sections 42-27 through 42-32 inclusive, relating to zoning permits, shall apply. In event of any variation in the site plan as approved by the City Council, the zoning enforcement officer shall deny the permit, and the applicant for such permit may revise or amend his plan and re-submit the same to the City Council for approval as an original plan. i 3, (4) Off-Street Parking and Loading. For each 100 square feet of gross floor area of structures in such District there shall be provided one (1) off-street parking space. Adequate provision for off-street loading and unloading of trucks and other vehicles shall be shown on said plan. (5) Yard Regulations. For buildings in a "C-3" District no minimum width of lot is required, and the minimum area and yard requirements of this Chapter 42 shall not apply. In any "C-3" District the front yard, side yard and rear yard depth or setback of a building shall comply with the following requirements: (a) Minimum setback from any lot line abutting upon a public street shall be forty (40) feet. (b) Minimum setback from any other lot line shall be ten (10) feet. Section 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. Section 4 This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as provided by law. Passed this 7th day of Apr; 1 1964. M.". Jor—;n, City Clerk Pearle P. DeHart, Mayor Moved by Eschbach and seconded by Fisher Ordinance No. 2026 be passed on its first reading. Voting Aye: Armstrong, Judge, Pasley, Eschbach, Bledsoe, Fisher Voting Nay: None Absent: None Moved by Bledsoe and seconded by Judge the rules governing the paSSiLge of ordinances be suspended, the second and third readings be omitted and ordinance No. 2026 be placed for final passage. Voting Aye: Armstrong, Judge, Pasley, Eschbach, Bledsoe, Fisher Voting Nay: None Absent: None Moved by Eschbach and seconded by Pasley Ordinance No. 2026 do now pass. Voting Aye: Armstrong, Judge, Pasley, Eschbach, Bledsoe, Fisher Voting Nay: None Absent: None Mayor DeHart declared Ordinance No. 2026 duly passed.