HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Relating to Planning Requirements ORDINANCE NO. 2583
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF AMES,
IOWA BY REPEALING SUBSECTION 38-1022 (c) , "PLANNING REQUIRED"
AS SAID SUBSECTION WAS ENACTED BY ORDINANCE NO . 2536, MARCH 2,
1976; AND, ENACTING A NEW SUBSECTION 38-1022 (c) TO BE ENTITLED
"PLANNING REQUIREMENTS " FOR THE PURPOSE OF STATING WITH GREATER
DETAIL AND SPECIFICITY THE INFORMATION, DOCUMENTS AND DETAILS
WITH RESPECT TO A PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT THAT MUST BE REVIEWED
AND APPROVED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS FOR CONSTRUC-
TION IN THE C-5 ZONING DISTRICT; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR
PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH
CONFLICT; AND, ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ENACTED, by the City Council for the City of
Ames, Iowa, that :
Section 1. The Municipal Code of the City of Ames be
and the same is hereby amended by repealing subsection 38-1022 (c)
"Planning Required" as said subsection has heretofore existed.
Section 2 . The Municipal Code of the City of Ames be,
and the same is hereby, further amended by enacting a new sub-
section 38-1022 (c) as follows :
" (c) Planning Requirements . No building permit
will be issued in the C-5 district until the
development of the land for commercial purposes
has been planned for and the plan for land use
approved by the City Council. A plan for land
use shall include:
(1) A certified topographic survey indicating:
legal description; existing contours ; existing
utilities; and natural and man-made features .
The objectives of the topographic survey are:
a) To provide a clear and accurate representa-
tion of the subject property in its existing
state.
b) To assess the nature and extent of the impacts
of the development on the land, and on
surrounding land and land uses .
c) To provide an accurate legal description of
the subject property for administrative pur-
poses .
The topographic survey shall be prepared at a
minimum scale of 1" = 100 ' and all elevations
shall be based on City of Ames datum. The contour
intervals shall be 2 ' except in cases of excessive
slope where the interval may be 5 ' . Topographic
and utility information is available in the office
of the Ames Department of Public Works .
(2) A site plan indicating:
areas to be developed for buildings, parking, and
landscaping; pedestrian and vehicular circulation;
finished topography; points of ingress and egress;
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location of all existing and proposed utilities
(sanitary sewer, water system, storm sewer, gas,
telephone, and electrical power; location, size
and characteristics of identification and adver-
tising signs; lighting layout, appurtenances, and
intensity of illumination; elevation of buildings
and structures .
The objectives of the site plan are:
a) To reduce adverse effects upon the subject
property and adjacent and nearby property.
b) To control storm water runoff.
c) To control soil erosion.
d) To screen unsightly situations, undesireable
views, and incompatible land uses.
e) To buffer noise and other disturbing sounds .
f) To promote public safety and adequate circu-
lation.
g) To provide adequate utility service.
h) To provide adequate fire protection.
A Statement of Intent shall be included with the
site plan to explain the methods used to implement
the above objectives through the planning of the
site and the location and design of structures.
The site plan shall be prepared at a minimum scale
of 1" = 100 ' and all elevations shall be based on
City of Ames datum. Existing topographic con-
tours shall be shown as solid lines and proposed
contours shall be shown as dashed lines. Cross-
sections shall indicate elevations of all man-made
structures and relationship to existing and pro-
posed site elevations .
(3) A landscape plan indicating:
location, size, and description of all proposed
and existing plant materials; existing plant
materials to be removed; existing plant materials
to be retained; areas to be developed for build-
ings, parking, streets, and landscaping.
The objectives of the landscape plan are:
a) To reduce adverse effects upon the subject
property and adjacent and nearby property.
b) To screen unsightly situations, undesireable
views and incompatible land uses.
c) To buffer noise and other disturbing sounds.
d) To provide for shade, protection from the
elements, and the comfort and convenience of
people.
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A Statement of Intent shall be included with the
landscape plan to explain the methods used to
implement the above objectives through the pro-
vision of plant materials and other suitable
structures and features.
The landscape plan shall be drawn to a minimum
scale of 1" = 100 ' and shall identify existing
plant materials to be removed, existing plant
materials to be retained, and proposed plant
materials. Variety, size, and quantity shall be
included in a schedule of plant materials to be
included on the landscape plan. Because some
plant materials are at times unavailable, alter-
native plant materials should also be listed.
Minimum Standards for Plant Materials
1) All plant materials shall be of a hardiness
suitable to the Ames climate.
2) Trees -
Trees measured by height shall be a minimum
of 6 feet in height from ground when planted.
(ornamental)
Trees measured by trunk diameter shall be a
minimum of 1-1/2 inch caliper. (shade trees)
3) Plant materials used for screening purposes
shall provide effective screening by the third
growing season.
(4) A financial report indicating:
evidence of financial resources to assure satis-
factory completion of the proposed development,
including bond or cash escrow to guarantee satis-
factory performance of the provisions of the site
and landscape plans in a sum established by the
City Manager.
All information shall be submitted to the Department
of Community Development. "
Section 3 . All ordinances and parts of ordinances in
conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of such
conflict.
Section 4. This ordinance shall be in full force and
effect from and after its passage and publication as required by
law.
Passed this 1st day of February 1977.
Mary E aul, City Clerk Lee Fellinger, , ayor