HomeMy WebLinkAboutA007 - proof of publication, June 25, 1980 ORDINANCE NO. 2751
AN ORDINANCE TO ENACT NEW AND REVISED ZONING '
REGULATIONS MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH A COMPRE- (31) Mobile home. A vehicle so designed and constructed as to
HENSIVE PLAN; AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP TO permit being used as a conveyance upon the public streets or
DESIGNATE ALL LAND NOW SHOWN IN THE "C-2" and "C-3" highways and so constructed upon a permanent wheeled
DISTRICTS TO BE IN A DISTRICT NAMED "G-C, GENERAL vehicle chassis as to permit occupancy thereof for human Proof of Publication in The
COMMERCIAL", ALL THE LAND NOW SHOWN IN THE "C-4" habitation, dwelling or sleeping places for one or more per-
DISTRICT TO BE IN A DISTRICT NAMED "C-C, CONCEN- sons and which is capable of being moved by its own power,
TRATED COMMERCIAL", ALL LAND NOW SHOWN THE "C-1 or being towed transported by another vehicle, and re- AM ES DAILY TRIBUNE
and C-5" DISTRICTS TO BE IN A DISTRICT NAMED "P-C, gardless of whether such vehicle is dismounted from its
PLANNED COMMERCIAL"; AND ALL LAND IN THE "S-l" AND wheels or placed upon a permanent foundation. Provided,
"S-2" DISTRICTS TO BE IN A DISTRICT NAMED "S-R SU- however that this definition does not include apply to
BURBAN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT"; PROVIDING A PENALTY;
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES prefabricated or module units not designed and constructed
tructed as
IN CONFLICT HEREWITH TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CON- a vehicle on a permanent wheeled vehicle chassis, but trans-
FLICT; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE ported over highways on reusable wheeled vehicle chassis,
only for location at a permanent construction site. STATE OF IOWA, STORY COUNTY, ss.
BE IT ORDAINED by.the City Council for the City of Ames, Iowa:"Sec. xxx.l. SHORT TITLE. (32) Principal building. A principal building
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building in which the principal use of the lot on which it is
These regulations shall be known and may be cited and referred to as _ located is conducted.
the "Zoning Ordinance" to the same effect as if the full title were I� } ,[, p) }�{} {:�DO, Robert J.
stated. (33) Public place. An open or unoccupied public space more than
Sec. xxx.2. DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF CONSTRUCTION. twenty (20) feet in width which is permanently reserved for Jacobsen, on oath depose and say that I am
the purpose of primary access to abutting property.
For the purpose of interpreting this ordinance, certain words, terms and &O:�if1 production foreman Of the AMES
expressions are herein defined. Words used in the (34) A story is that part of a building comprised between
p present tense any any floor and the floor or attic next above; the first story of DAILY TRIBUNE, a daily newspaper, printed at
include the future; the singular number includes the plural, the plural a building is the lowest story having at least one-half (�) of
includes the singular; the word "shall" is always mandatory. its height of one or more walls above the highest level of Ames,Story County,Iowa;that the annexed printed
(1) Accessory building. A subordinate building, the use of adjoining ground. Cif Of AMe S — Ordinance NO•
which is incidental to that of the principal building or to the (35) Setback. The required distance between a lot line and the y
principal use of the premises. An accessory use is one which closest wall of a structure on the lot.
is incidental to the main use of the premises. 2,�51
(36) Street, public. A public thoroughfare more than twenty-four
(2) Alteration, structural. Anychange in the load bearing mem- (24) feet in width.
bers of a building, such as bearing walls, columns, beams or 1
girders. The enlargement of the size or height of a building (37) Street, front. The street or public place upon which a lot was published in said newspaper for
shall be construed to be a structural alteration. abuts. If a plat abuts upon more than one street or public
(3) Apartment. A room or suite of rooms, with toilet and cull- place, it shall mean the street designated as the front street consecutive weeks,the first
nary accommodations, used or designed for use as a residence in the owner's application for a building permit.
by and the last of said publication was on the
a family, located ina building containing two or more (88) Structure. Anything constructed or erected, the use of
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such rooms or suites or located in a building devoted
primari- which requires location on the ground or attached to some-
ly to nonresidential use. thing having location on the ground. 25th June
(4) Boardinghouse. A lodging or rooming house where meals are day Of
regularly served for compensation to more than three (3) (39) Yard, front. The space, unobstructed to the sky, open for
persons not members of the family there residing. the whole width of the lot extending from the nearest part of 1980 /
any building on the lot to the front lot line excluding cor- _
(5) Building. A structure ..having a roof supported by columns nices, eaves, gutters or chimneys projecting not more than
or walls for shelter, support, or enclosure of persons, ani- thirty (30) inches, steps, bay windows, or similar features
mals or chattels. When separated by division walls from the not extending through more than one story and which do not
ground up without openings, each portion of such structure aggregate more than one-third of the width of the frontage of Sworn to before me and ,J,fbscrib d in my presence
shall be deemed a separate building. the building, and vestibules not more than one story in `'I �1,L�p.,,,��,,,,,�`Robert J.
height and extending more than three (3) feet beyond the by�¢ IgacOCdltxClJ� e> @C
(6) Building, height of. The perpendicular distance measured in front wall of the principal building, one story open porches
a straight line from the curb level to the highest point of the extending eight (8) or less feet into the front yard. Jacobsen.
roof beams in the case of flat roofs, and to the average of
the height of the roof in the case of pitched roofs, the mea- 2 6 th June
surement in all cases to be taken through the center of the this day of
front of the building. Where a dwelling is situated on ground 19 30
above the curb level, such height shall be measured from the
level of the adjoining ground, at the front building wall, (40) Yard, rear. The required open space, unobstructed to the
provided the distance from the building to the street line is sky, extending along the rear lot line (not a street line) ��/L� ary Public
not less than the height of the adjoining ground above the throughout the whole width of the lot to the rear of the prin-
curb level. Where a dwelling is on a corner lot and there is cipal building, excluding cornices, eaves, gutters, bay win- in and for Story County.
more than one grade or level, the measurement shall be taken dows and chimneys projecting not more than thirty (30)
from the main entrance elevation. inches, uncovered steps, open p p porches, not more than one Fees,$ 1,219.92
(7) Business. The word "business" or "commercial" when used story in height, and extending not more than eight (8) feet
herein refers to the engaging in the purchases, sale or into the rear yard, and accessory buildings.
exchange of goods or services, or the operation for profit of (41) Yard, side. The required open space, unobstructed to the
offices or recreational amusement enterprises. sky, extending along the side lot line from the front yard to (6) Boundaries indicated as parallel to or extension of features
(8) Convalescent home. A building or premises in or on which
the rear yard, measured from the nearest point on the build- indicated in subsections (1) through (5) above shall be so
care is provided for two (2) or more invalid, infirm, aged, ing to the side yard line, excluding cornices, eaves, gutters, construed. Distances not specifically indicated on the Official
convalescent, or physically disabled or injured persons, not chimneys, bay windows, and open porches not exceeding Zoning Map shall be determined by the scale of the map.
including insane or other mental cases, inebriate, or conta- three (3) feet in width, or similar features extending not
more than one story in height which project into the side Sec. xxx.9. APPLICATION OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS.
gious cases. Nursing homes are convalescent homes. yard but are three (3) feet or less from the adjacent lot line.
(9) Dwelling Unit. A building or portion thereof designed or The regulations set by this ordinance within each district are minimum
used exclusively for residential occupancy, but not including (42) Zoning permits. The permits issued the
the enforcing officer regulations and apply uniformly h each class of kind of structure of
house trailers, mobile homes, hotels or motels. authorizing the use of the land for [he purpose specified in land, and particularly, except as hereinafter provided:
the document
(10) Dwelling--singie-family. A building designed for and occu- (1) No building, structure, or land shall hereafter be used or
Sec. xxx.3. DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED. - -occupied, and no building or structure or part thereof shall
pied exclusively by one family. hereafter be erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved, or
For the purpose of this ordinance, the city is hereby divided into four- structurally altered unless in conformity with all of the regu-
(11) Dwelling)two-family. A building designed for and occupied teen (14) classes of districts as follows: lations herein specified for the district in which it is located.
exclusively by two (2) families.
(12) Dwelling--multiple-family. A building designed for occupan- "A-l" District (Agricultural) (2) No building or other structure shall hereafter be erected or
cy by more than two (2) families. "S-R" District (Surburban Residential) altered to exceed the height; to accommodate or house a
"R1-10" District (Low-Density Residential) greater number of families; to occupy a greater percentage of
(13) Family. An individual, or two (2) or more persons related to "111-6" District (Low-Density Residential) the lot area; or to have narrower or smaller rear yards, front
one another by blood, marriage, or legal adoption, including "R-2" District (Low-Density Residential) yards, side yards, or other open spaces; then herein re-
foster children, and not more than two (2) roomers; or in the "112-7" District (Low-Density Residential) quired; or in other manner contrary to the provisions of this
alternative, not more than three (3) unrelated persons. "R-3" District (Medium-Density Residential) ordinance.
(14) Farm. An area which is used for the growing Of the usual "R-4" District (High-Density Residential)"R-5" District. (Mobile Home Parks) (3) No part of a yard, or other open space, oroffstreet parking
farm products such as vegetables, fruit trees and grain, and (Hospital-Medical) or loading space required under or in connection with any
their storage, as well as for raising thereon of the usual farm "H-M" District building for the purpose of complying with this ordinance, shall
cattle, sheep and "G-C" District (General Commercial)
poultry and farm animals such as horses, of such an "C-C" District (Concentrated Commercial) be included as part of a yard, open space or off-street
swine. The term "farming" includes the operating or storing "P-C" District (Planned Commercial) parking or loading space similarly for any other building.
area for one or more of the above uses for treating the produce; provided however, that the operation of any "G-I District (General Industrial)
"P-I" District (Planned Industrial) (4) No yard or lot existing at the time of passage of this ordinance
such accessory uses shall be secondary to that of the normal
shall be reduced in dimension or area below the minimum re-
farming activities, and provided further that farming does not
de
include the feeding of garbage or offal to swine or other Sec. xxx.4. CLASSIFICATION OF NEWLY ANNEXED TERRI- quireeffective tdae t forth herein. Yards of this ordinance shall or lotst at leash theed after the
TORY.
animals requirements established by this ordinance.
other than a Ever petitioner for voluntary annexation shall be required to state the (5) Not more than two (2) buildings shall be permitted on any
(15) hotel rort�moel5e that r�stt building,occupied as a domicile predominantly reasons for wishing to join the City and request zoning for the area to lot, tract, or parcel of land until the same has been platted
employees and guests be annexed. in accordance with the laws of the State of Iowa; and, no
by members, candidates for membership, emP buildin
Of the same social fraternity or sorority. All newly annexed territoryshall be in the A-1 District until zoned in principle i shall be permitted on any lot formed by the
process of dividing a lot of record or putting together pieces
or portion of a build- accordance with the Comprehensive Land Use Policy Plan. or parts of platted lots of record except pursuant to a special
(16) Garage,used inly An accessory building permit issued by the Zoning Board of Adjustment after notice
used only for the shelter and/or leasing ace vehicles
pro- Sec. xxi.5. MAP ADOPTED. mailed to all owners and occupants of land within two hundred
ing or the leasing P
the occupants of the dwelling, feet
he
vide
herein, including covered space or carport. The Cit1 is hereby divided into districts as shown on the Official permit fwill enot tcontribute gexce excessively any tadverse ceffect e of ton
of Zoning D� which, together with all its designations and explanatory infrastructure, city services, traffic and parking, or proper-
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(17) Gross loors floor ding heincluding interior�uai of the balconies and areaamezza- t values in the locale. Special matter thereon, is hereby adopted by this reference thereto and de- Y p protective conditions may be
nines. All horizontal dimensions are to be between the ex- clared to be a part of this ordinance. The Official Zoning Map shall be imposed and the Board shall call for and consider the evalua-
identified by the signature of the Mayor attested by the City Clerk, tion and opinions of the City's professional staff in making its
terior faces of walls. and bearing the seal of the City under the following words: "Ordi- decision.
(18) Junkyard or salvage An open area on any lot or par- nance No. 2109 of the City of Ames, Iowa, adopted December 21, 1965."
Re ardleis of the existence of purported copies of the Official Zoning (6) No building in the rear of any principal building on the same
cel of land `which is used for
story or scrap r or for keep- g interior lot shall be used for re
ing of junk, including P p Map whith may from time to time be made or published, the Official Sidence purposes, except as
Of machinery, motor vehicles, Zoning lisp which shall be located in the Office of the Zoning Enforce- may be otherwise specifically provided in this ordinance.
the abandonment or dismantling ment Officer is the final authority as the current zoning status of land
or other vehicles or parts thereof. and water areas, buildings, and other structures in the city. (7) Any lot upon which a principal building is placed shall abut
or on, and be accessible by means of, a city street or public
(19) podgin the eo Also called rooming house, is a buildmg es Sec. xxx.6. CHANGES IN MAP. place.
portion thereof, other than a hotel or motel, which provides
rooms for sleeping, and is capable of accommodating more
for which rents or fees are charged. If, in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance, changes are made (8) Nothing in this ordinance shall prevent the restoration of any
than three (3) people, in district boundaries or other matter portrayed on the Official Zoning wall or other portion of a building declared unsafe by the
(20) Let, A lot is a parcel of land under one ownership on which yap such changes shall be made on the Official Zoning Map, and a Chief Building Official.
a principal building and its accessories are or may be placed, ;ertified copy of the amending ordinance shall be attached to or kept
together with the required open spaces, having its frontage vith the Official Zoning Map and the date thereof. No changes of any Sec. xxx.10. HOME OCCUPATIONS.
upon one or more streets or public place. iature shall be made in the official zoning map or matter shown thereon
xcept in conformity with the procedures set forth in this ordinance. Any Statement of Intent: Within the various zoning districts as described,
the .nauthorized change of whatever kind by any person or persons shall certain uses are permitted as they are mutually compatible. It is the
(21) Lot area. The area of a horizontal plane, bounded by a considered a violation of this section. The Official Zoning Map shall intent of this ordinance to restrict incompatible uses; however, it is not
front, slide and rear lot lines. a reviewed annually by the Department of Community Development for the intent of this ordinance to eliminate certain home occupations which
(22) Lot corner. Lots conforming to the requirements of the >mpliance to any amendments made by City Council through the past may be compatible with residential areas. Home occupations are hereby
- following specified conditions shall be considered as corner
ear. permitted and defined as business, occupation, or profession carried on
lots under the provisions of this ordinance: within a residential dwelling by a resident or residents thereof, and
(a) A lot fronting on two (2) intersecting streets which form ec. xxx.7. REPLACEMENT OF MAP. shall have the following characteristics:
ive
rees
n interior
lengle of which lot has red aaf frontage of not l,ss n the event the Official ZoningMa becomes damaged, destroyed, lost,p g y (1) There shall be no external evidence of the occupation with
than twenty five (25) feet on each of such streets. r difficult to interpret because of the nature or number of changes the exception of one unlighted nameplate of not more than one
y and additions, the City Council may, by ordinance, adopt a new Official (1) square foot in area attached flat against the dwelling.
(b) A lot located at the angle in a street where the interior Zoning Map which shall supersede the prior Official Zoning Map. The Advertising signs or displays through a window are not
is new Official Zoning Map may correct drafting or other errors or omis- permitted.
angle formed by the intersection of the street lines
-five degrees (1360) or less and sions in the prior Official Zoning Map, but no such correction shall
one hundred thirty
not less than twenty-five have the of amending the original zoning ordinance or any sub- (2) There shall be no emission of smoke, dust, odor, fumes,
which lot has a frontage of ,
Sequent amendment thereof. The new Official Zoning Map shall be glare, noise, vibration, electrical or electronic disturbance:'
(25) feet on each leg of such angle. identified by the signature of the Mayor attested by the City Clerk, detectable at the lot line.
and bearing the seal of the City under the following words: 'This is
hne. In the case of a lot of irregular shape, the mean dept to certify that this Official Zoning Map supersedes and replaces the (3) The activity shall employ in the home only members of the
(23) Lot depth. The distance from the front line to the rear t
Official Zoning Map adopted (date of adoption of map being replaced).as immediate family of the residents of the dwelling.
shall be the lot depth. part of Ordinance No. of the City of Ames, Iowa, and as amend-
Y ed by Ordinances numbered (4) There shall be no continual visits by the general public and
(24) Lot interior. An interior lot is an other lot than a corn there shall not be any activity so as to cause parking and/or
lot. Sec. xxx.8. RULES FOR INTERPRETATION OF DISTRICT traffic problems annoying to the public.
BOUNDARIES. (5) There shall be no mechanical equipment used except as is
(25).Lot width. The distance between thee mean width shall bet customary for domestic household purposes.
aide lot lines. In t
case of a lot of irregular shape, When uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of districts as shown on
lot width. the.Official Zoning Map, the following rules apply: (6) The above listed characteristics shall not be construed to;
or lot,
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es
the
of
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on
(26) onlline,y
et, the
slot of an
is the street line abutting
gi premrises rummage provided this rexcept on shall not extend produce
allow
(1) Boundaries indicated as approximately following the center
be such str lines of streets, highways, or alleys shall be.construed to
street. 1n the case of any other lot, it may the operation of a commercial greenhouse or nursery, or the
line as is elected by the owner to be the front line or follow such center lines. existence of stands or booths for the display of produce
(2) Boundaries indicated as approximately following platted lot gown on the premises.
purpose of this ordinance. lines shall be construed as following such lot lines.
(27) Lot line, rear• That boundary line which is opposite Permit Required. Home occupations shall be permitted as a special
(3) Boundaries indicated as approximately following city limits exception use under the general use regulations of the zoningdistrict.
most distant from the front line.
shall be construed as following city limits. A, special permit therefore must first be obtained by application to the
boundary line, not a front lot line, c Zoning Board of Adjustment. The Board may grant such permit if it
side. Any (4) Boundaries indicated as following railroad lines shall be con- reasonably concludes from the evidence that the home occupation pro-
(28) Lot line, g y
rear lot line. strued to be midway between the main tracks. posed will meet the standards set out in the first paragraph of this
(29) Lot of record. A lot which is a part of a subdivision, section. The Board may, if warranted by the evidence, impose, as
lat of which has been recorded in the office of the Cov (5) Boundaries indicated as following shore lines shall be con- additional conditions, such measures as may be deemed necessary to
strued as following such shore lines, and in the event of protect the legitimate use and enjoyment of nei neighboring '
tory County, Iowa. Bg g properties,
Recorder of S
change in the shore line shall be construed as moving with Any failure to obtain such permit when required, or to comply with thek
throu h the block from st the actual shore line; boundaries indicated as approximately standards and conditions aforesaid, when issued, shall .constitute a
(30) Lot through. A lot running g following the center lines of streams, rivers, canals, lakes, violation of this section and shall further more be grounds for revoca-,
to street or other bodies of water shall be construed to follow such tion of the said permit, after notice and hearing, by the Zoning Board.
center lines. of Adjustment.
Sec xxx.11. NONCONFORMING USE OF LAND, NONCONFORMING
STRUCTJRES AND NONCONFORMING USES OF Sec. xxx.14. "RI-10"LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT'. (1) Permitted Uses. A building or premises shall be used only
STRUCTURES. r the following purposes
Statement of Intent: Within the various districts established by this Statement of Intent. This district is intended to Provide for low densi-
ordinance or its amendm=nts, there exist structures and uses of land with ty residential areas with single-family dwellings. ingle-family dwellings
or without structures which were lawful or vested nonconforming uses
prior to the adoption of this ordinance or its amendments, but which wo-family dwellings
p P g p (1) Permitted
win. A building or premises shall be used only �em,tery
would be prohibited, regulated or restricted under the revisions of
this ordinance. It is the intent of this ordinance to permit those noncon- B Purposes: elf course, except miniature golf courses and
formities to continue even though they are incompatible with the district Single-family dwellin s driving ranges operated for commercial purposes
in which they are located so long as provisions hereinafter set forth are Places of worshipg pantry club
complied with. It is the general intent of this ordinance to restrict Cemeteries laces of worship
nonconformities so that compatibility of land use and zoning will prevail. Golf course, except miniature golf courses and driving ranges riverate schools having curriculum similar to that
P g offered by public schools
(I) NonconformingUses of Land. The lawful use of land upon operated for commercial purposes
P Country club
which no building or structure is erected or constructed, Private schools havingcurriculum similar to that <2) e o Regulations. The following minimum requirements shall
which is a vested nonconforming use under this and prior offered b c e observed.
zoning ordinances as adopted or amended, may be continued Y Public schools
a) Lot Area Single-family dwellings-6,000 sq.ft.
so longas such use remains otherwise lawful, subject to the Two-family dwellings-7,000 sq.ft.
followingprovisions: 1 (2) Bulk Regulations. The following minimum requirements shall
P be observed:
h Dwellings at street line-35 feet Width(a) No such nonconforming use shall be enlarged, increased 6) Lot Dwellings at building line-50 Peet
sq.ft.
or extended to occupy a greater area of land. (a) Lot Area Single-family dwellings - 10,000
(b) No such nonconforming use shall be moved in whole or � c) Front Yard Single-family dwellings-25 feet
in part to any other portion of the lot or parcel. (b) Lot Width Single-family dwellings at street Two-family dwellings-25 feet
(c) No structure or building shall be constructed on or line 35 feet
d) Side Yard 6 feet for one story
moved onto the land, unless the use is changed to a use line lee-fafm ty dwellings at building 8 feet for two stories
permitted in that district. 10 feet for three stories
(c) Front Yard 30 feet minimum 15 feet on street side for corner lot
(d) If any such nonconforming use of land ceases for any except when additional side yard is
reason for a period of one (1) year, any subsequent use (d) Side Yard 6 feet for one story
required to prevent motor vehicles
of such land shall conform to the district regulations for 8 feet for two stores from parking on the sidewalk.
the district in which such land is located. 10 feet for three stories e) Rear Yard 20 feet minimum
15 [ on street
(2) Nonconforming Uses of Structures. If a lawful use or vested except when ona s de
additil corner lot
r
nonconforming use of a structure, or of a structure and land yard is re- f) Maximum Height 3 stories or 40 feet
paired to prevent motor vehicles from in combination, exists at the effective date of adoption or
amendment to these regulations, that would not be allowed in parking on the sidewalk. (3) f-Street Parking Requirements. Two per unit required in
the district under the terms of these regulations, the use may (e) Rear Yard 25 feet minimum ll single and two family dwellings; and all other permitted
required in Sec. xxx.40.
be continued so long as it remains otherwise lawful, subject sea as re 4
to the following provisions: (f) Max. Height 3 stories or 40 feet
(4) or residential subdivisions to be platted on land subject to
(3) Oft-Street Parking Requirements. Two per unit required far Fhe regulations of this section two-family dwellings will be
(a) No existing structure devoted entirely or in part to a single Tamil q ermitted at a maximum ratio of one (1) two-family dwelling
g y dwellings; and, all other permitted uses as re-
use not permitted by this ordinance in the district in quired in Sec. xxx.40. ot to each four (4) single family lots. Numbers and location
which it is located, shall be, enlarged, extended, recon-
structed, moved, or structurally altered, unless the use Occupancy of a single dwelling unit or of a structure designed and platted.
is changed to a use permitted in the district in which built as single family dwelling by more than three adult persons not
such structure is located; That it is not enlarged or related by marriage or consanguinity is prohibited and shall constitute a Occupanc of a single dwelling unit or of a structure designed and
altered in a way which increases the degree or nature of violation of this section. built as a single family dwelling by more than three adult persons not
its nonconformity; and, provided that any enlargement related byII marriage or consanguinity is prohibited and shall constitute a
or addition shall conform to current zoning regulations. Sec. xxx.15. "RI-6" LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. violation of this section.
(b) Any vested nonconforming use may be extended through- Statement of Intent. This district is intended to provide for low den- Sec. xxx.QB. "H-3" MEDIUM-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
out any part of a building which was manifestly arranged sity residential areas with single-family dwellings.
or designed for such use at the time it became noncon-
forming. No such use shall be extended to any land Statement of Intent. It is the intent of this district to accommodate
outside such building; (1) Permitted Uses. A building or premises shall be used only medium-d nsity development in suburban areas and to serve as a transi-
for the following purposes: Lion from high-density development to low-density residential areas.
(c) If no structural alterations are made, a vested noncon- Single-family dwellings
forming use of a structure may be changed to another Places of worshipg (1) Permitted Uses. A building or premises shall be used only
nonconforming use of a similar nature or a more restric- Cemetery for the following purposes:
tive classification, Whenever a nonconforming use has Golf course, except miniature golf courses and driving
been changed to one of a more restrictive classification, p g Single-family dwellings
or to a conforming use, such use shall not thereafter be Countranry
operated for commercial purposes g Two-family dwellings
Y club Multiple-family dwellings
changed to one of a less restrictive classification. Any Private schools havingcurriculum similar to that offered b Boarding and lodging houses
proposed change or addition in usage of a nonconforming
use must first be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Public schools Y Funeral homes and mortuaries
Commission. Such review shall consider such features as Nursing and convalescent homes
similarities of use, character of use, traffic generation, Places of worship
and other applicable features. A recommendation shall Private schools having curriculum similar to that
be forwarded to the Zoning Board of Adjustment for offered by public schools
review and determination it the proposed use is of a Retirement and homes for the elderly
similar nature or one of a more restrictive classification (2) Bulk Regulations. The following minimum requirements shall (2) Bulk Regulations. The following minimum requirements shall
and approved or disapproved; a observed:
PP be observed:
(3) Nonconforming Structures. Where a vested nonconforming
structure is nonconforming by reason of restriction on area, (a) Lot Area Single-family dwellings-6,000 a) Lot Area Single-family dwellings-6,000 sq.ft.
lot coverage, height, yards, or other characteristics the-
structure and its location on the lot, such structure may
sq.ft. Two-family dwellings-7,000 sq.ft.
y be For each unit over two, an additional
continued so long as it remains otherwise lawful, subject to (b) Lot Width Single-family dwellings at 1,800 sq.ft minimum
the following provisions: street line - 35 feet
(a) That is is not enlarged or altered in a way which in- Single-family dwellings at b) Lot Width 35 feet minimum at street line
creases its nonconformity, and provided that such en- building line - 50 feet 50 feet minimum at building line
largement or addition conforms in all respects to existing
zoning regulations. (c) Front Yard 25 feet minimum c) Front Yard 25 feet minimum
(b) That should it be destroyed by any means to an extent (d) Side.Yard, 6 feet for one story d) Side Yard 6 feet for one story
of sixty (60) percent or more of its replacement cost at 8 feet for two stories 8 feet for two story
time of destruction, exclusive of the foundations, it shall 10 feet for three stories 10 feet for three stories
not be reconstructed except in conformity with the pro- 15 feet on street side for corner lot 20 feet for four stories
visions of this ordinance, provided it be reconstructed except when additional side yard is 20 feet on street side for corner lot
within one (1) year of such happening. required to prevent motor vehicles
from parking on the sidewalk. (e) Rear Yard 25 feet minimum
(c) Maintenance and Repair to vested Nonconforming Struc-
tures (f) Max.
. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the main- (e) Rear Yard 20 feet minimum Height 4,stories or 50 feet
tenance and repair of vested nonconforming structures to
keep such structures in sound and safe condition, pro- (f) Maximum Height 3 stories or 40 feet (3) Off-Street Parking Requirements. 1.5 per unit required in
ratio that ha structural enlargement, extension, alte-
one bedroom units and 2 per unit required in all other dwel-
ration, or change shall be made to increase the degree quired in ling units; and, all other permitted uses as required in Sec.
of nonconformity. (3) Off-Street Parking Requirements. Two per unit re xxx.40.
all single family dwellings; and, all other permitted uses as
Sec. xxx.12. A-1, AGRICULTURAL. DISTRICT. required in Sec. xxx.40. (4) A Special Site Plan is required. See Sec. xxx.49.
Statement of Intent, This district is intended to accommodate areas Occupancy of a single dwelling unit or of a structure designed and Occu anc of a single dwelling unit or of a structure designed and
predominantly agricultural in character or undeveloped for urban use. built as a single family dwelling by more than three adult persons not Occupbuilt as single famil dwellingb more than three adult persons not
(1) Permitted Uses. A building or premises shall be used only related by marriage or consanguinity is prohibited and shall constitute a related b marriage or consanguinityis prohibited and shall constitute a
for the following purposes: violation of this section. violation f this section, except that four unrelated adults may occupy s
Agricultural pursuits and farm-related activities
Sec. xxx.16. 1111-2 LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, dwelling tnit it three off-street parking spaces are provided,
Plant nurseries including greenhouses Sec. xxx 19. "R-4" HIGH-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT,
Stables This district is established to accommodate single and two family dwel-
Cemeteries lings and other uses customarily found in existing low-density residen- Statement of Intent. It is the intent of this district to accommodate
tial areas. Provided, however, that in developed, built up areas which
Golf courses, except miniature golf courses and high-den i[ residential development adjacent to Concentrated Commer-
driving ranges operated for commercial purposes are subject to these district regulations, no permit shall be issued to cial Distr cis.
Country clubs convert a single family structure to a two family use, or to construct a
Places of worship two family building on a lot of record that bears another residential (I) Permitted Uses. A building or premises shall be used only
Private schools structure except by means of a special permit issued c the Zoning for the following purposes:
Single-family dwellings Board of Adjustment after mailed notice to owners and do aupundutgf tine g p P
(2) Bulk Regulations. The following minimum requirements snar, land within two hundred feet of the site, hearing, Single-family dwelling
be observed: issuance of the permit will not contribute excessively to any adverse Two-family dwellings
effect on the infrastructure, city services, traffic and parking, be Multi le-famil dwellings
(a) Lot Area Single-family dwelling - 43,560 property values in the locale. Special protective conditions may be Boarding andylod to houses
B lodging
sq.ft. imposed and the Board shall call for and consider the evaluation and Clubs or lodges
(excluding rights-of-way) opinions of the city's professional staff in making its decision." Fraternities or sororities
Funeral homes and mortuaries
(b) Lot Width Single-family dwelling at street line (1) Permitted Uses. A building or premises shall be used only Nursing and convalescent homes
35 feet for the following purposes: Places of worship
Single-family dwelling at building Single-family dwellings Private schools having curriculum similar to that
line 100 feet Two-family dwellings _ offered by public schools
Retirement and homes for the elderly
Cemetery
(c) Front Yard 50 feet minimum Golf course, except miniature golf courses and driving
A,
ranges operated for commercial purposes (2) Bulk Regulations. The following minimum requirements shall
(d) Side Yard 20 feet minimum Country club be observed:
(e) Rear Yard 50 feet minimum Places of worship
Private schools having curriculum similar to that (a) Lot Area Single-family dwellings-6,000 sq-ft.
offered by public schools Two-family dwellings-7,000 sq.ft.
(f) Maximum Height 3 stories or 40 feet except farm For each unit over two; an additional
buildings, communications towers, (2) Bulk Regulations. The following minimum requirements shall 1,000 sq.ft. minimum
flagpoles, bell towers, and steeples. be observed: (b) Lot Width 35 feet minimum at street line
(3) Off-Street Requirements. Two per unit required in
single familyy dwellings;
lings; and, all other permitted uses as re-
(a) Lot Area Single-family dwellings - 6,000
quired in Section xxx.40. sq.ft.
Two-family dwellings - 7,000 sq. ft.
Sec. xxx.13. "S-R" SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. (b) Lot Width Dwellings at street line-35 feet
Statement of Intent. This district is intended to accommodate larger lot
Dwellings at building line-50 feet
development in wooded and varied topographical areas. (c) Front Yard Single-family dwellings-25 feet
(1) Permitted Uses. A building or premises shall be used only Two-family dwellings-25 feet
for the following purposes: (d) Side Yard g feet for one story
feet for two stories
Single-family dwellings 10 15 feet
feetfor
onthree
stories street side for corner
(2) Bulk Regulations. The following minimum requirements shall lot except when additional side yard
be observed: is required to prevent motor vehicles
from parking on the sidewalk.
(a) Lot Area Single-family dwellings-20,000 sq.ft. (e) Rear Yard 20 feet
(b) Lot Width Single-family dwellings at street line (f) Maximum Height 3 stories or 40 feet
35 feet
Single-family dwellings at building (3) Off-Street Parking Requirements. Two per unit required in
line 100 feet all single and two family dwellings; and, all other permitted
uses as required in Sec. xxx.40.
(c) Front Yard 30 feet minimum
Occupancy in a single dwelling unit or of structure designed and
(d) Side Yard 20 feet minimum
built as a single family dwelling by more than
three adult persons not
(e) Rear Yard 25 feet minimum related by marriage or consanguinity is prohibited and shall constitute a
violation of this section.
(f) Maximum Height 3 stories or 40 feet
Sec. xxx.17. "112-7" LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
(3) Off-Street Parking Requirements. Two per unit required in
single family dwellings; and, all other permitted uses as re- Statement of Intent. This district is established to accommodate single
quired in Sec. xxx.40. family dwellings and limited numbers of two-family dwellings as well as
other uses customarily found in low-density residential areas such as
churches, public and parochial schools, golf courses and parks. The
R2-7 district is specifically designed to limit the excessive construction
of two-family dwellings not yet developed and subdivided, in the low-
density residential area by restricting their number and concentration.
�j
50 feet minimum at building line
(b),Lot Width Multiple-family dwellings-50 feet
(c) Front Yard 25 feet minimum All other permitted uses-no minimum lot
(d) Side Yard 6 feet for one story
width (ii) To assess the nature and extent of the impacts,of
-
8 feet for two stories (c) Front Yard' MultiplF-t amt�� y'dwellin the develcpment on the land, and on surrounding
gs-25 feet land and land uses.
10 feet for three stories All other permitted uses-10 feet
12 feet for Pour stories
4 additional feet for each additional (d) Side Yard Multiple-family dwellings (�) To Provide an accurate legal description of the
story 6 feet for one story B subject property for administrative purposes.
20 feet on street side for corner lot 8 feet for 30 feet for two stories The topographic survey shall be prepared at a minimum
(e) Rear Yard 25 feet minimum tree stories scale of one inch= one hundred (100) feet and aH:eleva-
12 feet for four stories tions shall be based on City of Ames datum. The con-
20 feet on street side for corner lot tour intervals shall be two (2) feet except in cases"of
9 stories or 100 feet(f) Max.Height All other permitted uses- excessive slope where the interval may be five (5) feet,
(3) Off-Street Parking Requirements. 1.5 per unit required in 10 feet minimum40 feet if abutting Topographic and utility information is available in the
all one bedroom units and 2 per unit required in all other 25 feet if g an arterial street office of the Ames department of public works.
dwelling units; and, all other permitted uses as required in abutting a residential district
Sec. xxx.40, (e) Rear Yard (b) A site plan indicating: Area to be developed for build,
Multiple-family dwehings-25 feet minimum ings. parking, and landscaping; pedestrian and vehicu-
All feeteminimrumtted uses - lar circulation; finished topography; points of ingress
(4) A Special Site Plan is required. See Sec. xxx.49. and egress; location of allfogsand '25 feet if abutting a residential district yexisting proposed utilities
Occupancy of a single dwelling unit of a structure designed and built 8 (sanitary sewer, water system, storm sewer, gas, telo-
as a single family dwelling by more than three adult persons not related (f) Max-Height phone, and electrical power; location, size and charac-
B 9 stories or 100 feet teristics of identification and advertising signs; lighting
by marriage or consanguinity is prohibited and shall constitute a viola-
tion of this section, except that four unrelated adults may occupy a (3) Oft-Street Parking Requirements. 1.5 layout, appurtenances, and intensity of illumination;
dwellingunit if three off-street parking spaces are per unit required in elevation of buildings and structures. The objectives of
p g p provided, and Pine all one bedroom units and i required in all other dwell in the site plan are:
unrelated adults may occupy a dwelling unit if four off-street parking units; and, all other permitted uses as re B
spaces are provided. xxx.40. quired in Sec.
W To reduce adverse effects upon the subject proper-
Sec. xxx.20. USES IN 1111-5" (MOBILE HOME PARKS);PLAN. Occupancy of a single dwelling unit or of a structure designed and ty and adjacent and nearby property.
relatbuilt ed byagile family dwelling by more than three adult persons not (ii) To control storm water runoff.
The regulations set forth in this section, or set forth in this ordinance Y marriage or consanguinity is prohibited and shall constitute a
dwewhen referred to in this section, are the regulations in the "R-5" violation of this section, except that four unrelated adults May occupy District, This district is established to accommodate mobile home Parkswhere such re unrelatedunit if three off-street parking spaces are provided and fve ( ) To control soil erosion.
development asesh wn will bonct a itys comprehensiompatible with ve plan. A building and indicated uor spaces are provided➢ °ccupy a dwelling unit it four off-street parking (iv) an screen unsightly situations, undesirable views
and incompatible lend uses.
premises shall be used only for the following purposes: Sec. xxx.23. "C-C" ,
Mobile home parks including approved accessory uses so long as CONCENTRATED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT. (v) To buffer noise and other disturbing sounds.
`such uses are incident to and are operated as an integral part of Statement of Intent. This district is intended to accommodate the (vi) TO '
the mobile home park. Central Business District and Campustown Business District and provide Promote public safety and adequate circulatiar};,
for all retailing, services, business and other facilities appropriate to (vil)To provide adequate utility service. - •'�.,-
(1) Statement of policy. Since mobile home parks have a special commercial centers. This district dippers from the G-C, General Com-
efferesict upon of their wn Ian for to developme have a nt ofant for mercial Dstrictl dw in ellings)so parking or setbacks ere required (except (vlll)To provide adequate fire _
P P P P p y protection.
city, particularly with regard to planning and establishment trated commercial center.g ) thereby creating and maintaining a concen- A statement of Intent shall be included with the site f}1an
of to sanitary and storm sewer lines, water lines, streets,
traffic flow and other safety and health considerations, it is to explain the methods used to implement the above
in to public interest that guidance over their planning be (1) Permitted Uses. A building or premises shall be used only location and design
the planning of [he site and the'
P 8 for the following purposes: of structures.
exercised by the city council with the assistance of the city
plan commission. It is the policy of the City of Ames that All uses, involving
mobile homes are a permitted use only in the R-5 district. B retailing, commercial services and pro- The site plan shall be prepared at a minimum scale of
The use and occupancy of mobile homes or travel trailers is ducts to the general public, Wholesalingone inch - one hundred (100) feet and all elevations
in connection with retail and servic businesses M warehousing Multonliple- shall be based on City of Ames datum. Existing topo-
not a permitted land use in any district other than the R-5 y graphic contours shall be shown as solid lines and
district, except for sales lots established in districts where P Bs containing six (6) or more units. Apartment - posed contours shall be shown as dashed lines. Cross-
such use is permitted, and for temporary use at construction rovided a connection with any store or shop
sites u a contractors site office. sections shall indicate elevations of all man-made strut-
, (2) Bulk Regulations. The following minimum requirements shall tuees and relationship to.,existing and p be observed: elevations. proposed site..
(2) Requirements of the plan. to
The owner or owners of a tract of (a) Lot Area Multi le- q
land which comprises five (5) or more acres, may submit of P family dwellings-11,000 sq.ft. (c) A landscape plan indicating: Location, size, and descri
the city council a plan of use, development and rezoning of minimum for a six-unit multiple-family lion of all proposed A-
such tract for the purpose of and meeting the requirements P posed and existingIplant materials; existing.
set forth in this ordinance. plant materials to be removed; existing plant materials.tp
be retained; areas to be developed for buildings, park
(3) Designated review and procedure. The proposed plan and ing, streets, and landscaping. The objectives of the'
request for rezoning shall be referred to the city plan com- landscape plan are:
mission for study, report and public hearing. The plan (i) To reduce adverse effects upon the subject
commission shall review the plan for conformity with the dwelling; 1,000 sq. ft. additional for
comprehensive plan, with recognized principles of civic de- each unit over six All other permitted ty and adjacent and nearby property.
p y,
sign, land use, planning, landscape architecture and confor- uses - no minimum requirements
mance with the requirements established in this section. The (il) To screen unsightly situations, undesirable views,
commission may approve the plan as submitted or, before (b) Lot Width Multiple-family dwellings - 50 feet and incompatible land uses.
approval, may require that the applicant modify, alter, ad- All other permitted uses-no minimum
just, or amend the plan as the commission deems necessary to requirements ( ) To buffer noise and other disturbing sounds.
preserve the intent and purpose of this ordinance to promote All other permitted uses-no minimum de
(iv) To provide for shade public health, safety and general welfare. The proposed plan (c) Front Yard Multiple-family dwellings-25 feet protection from thr ele-
and request as approved by the commission shall then be ments, and the comfort and convenience of people,
reported the city council for consideration and action. requirements A statement of intent shall be included with the land,
The approval and recommendations of the city plan commission .explain the methods used to implement the
for
scape plan to above objectives through the
shall accompanied by a report, stating the reasons and (d) Side Yard Multiple-family dwellings -
basis for approval of the plan and request. The city council 6 feet for one stor B provision of plant materials'
may, after notice of public hearing on the request for rezon- 8 feet for two stories and other suitable structures and features.
ing, approve or disapprove the plan and request or may 10 feet for three stories The landscape plan shall be drawn to a minimum scale of
require such changes thereto as it deems necessary to effect 12 feet for tour stories one inch = one hundred (1dra fee[ and shall umscidentify
scale
the intent and purpose of this ordinance. 4 additional feet for each additional ens i
story - materials toanbe materials
retained,lands propo ed plant existing plant(4) Permits. In any areas zoned "R-5" District, the provisions of 20 feet on street side for corner lot All size, and
this ordinance relating to zoning permits shall apply. In t Variety, si
o other permitted uses-no minimum require- quantity shall be included in a ache-
event of any variation a the site plan, as approved by to ments dule of plant materiels to be included on the landscape
city council, the zoning enforcement officer shall deny the Plan. Because some plant materials are at times unavail-
permit. In such event the applicant may revise or amend the (e) Rear Yard Multiple-family dwellings - 25 feet able, alternative plant materials should also be listed.
plan and resubmit to same to the city council for approval as All other permitted uses-no minimum an original plan. requirements
Minimum standards for plant materials.
-
Occupancy of a single dwelling unit or of a structure designed and (f) Max.Height 9 stories or 100 feet (a) All plant materials shall be of a hardiness suit.al,le 'built as a single family dwelling by more than three adult persons not Ames climate. to the
related by marriage or consanguinity is prohibited and shall constitute a (3) Off-Street Parking Requirements. Two per unit required
violation of this section. in all multiple family structures. (b) Trees--Trees measured by height shall be a minimum of
6 feet in height from ground when planted (ornamental).
Sec. xxx.21. "H-M" HOSPITAL-MEDICAL DISTRICT. Occupancy of a single dwelling unit or of a structure designed'and Trees measured by trunk diameter shall be a minim um of
built as a single family dwelling by more than three adult persons not lit inch caliper (shade trees). •
Statement of Intent. This district is established to accommodate com- related by marriage or consanguinity is prohibited and shall constitute a
mercial and professional uses directly associated with medical and dental violation of this section, except that four unrelated adults may clacupy a (c) Plant materials used for screening purposes shall provide
treatment of human ailments. dwelling unit if three off-street parking spaces are provided, and.five effective screening by the third growing season.
unrelated adults may occupy a dwelling unit if four off-street parking (d) A financial re(1) Permitted Uses. A buildingor y spaces are provided. port indicating: Evidence of financial'
premises shall be used only P P resources to assure satisfactory completion of the prb-
for the following purposes: Posed development, including bond or cash escrow to
Sec. xxx.24. "P-C" PLANNED COMMERCIAL. � guarantee satisfactory Apothecary shop y performance of the provisions of
the site and landscape plans in a sum established by toe
The regulations contained in this section or set forth in this ordinance as
Retail sale of medical, dental and related supplies g Doctor city manager.
s or dentist's office relating to this section are.the regulations in the P-C District. •-
Hospital for treatment humans All information shall be submitted to the department of com=
Laboratories--Medical and dental (1) Purpose. The P-C District is intended for application' to munity development.
Medical clinic areas of special sensitivity to detrimental public and envirbn-
Nursing home and convalescent home mental impact by new land use so as to: - .
(4) Review procedure. The proposed plan aso required in subpart
Retirement and home for the elderly (a) Accommodate the fully planned end systematic develop- (3) above will be referred by the city council to the planning
One-family dwelling ment of relatively large tracts of previously undeveloped and zoning commission for stud
Two-family dwelling land for commercial uses when such tract is adjacent to recommendations. The recommendations investigation
tthe planning rand
or
Multiple-family dwelling developed residential areas, zoning commission will be made in writing to the city council
Boarding and lodging house Private parking facilities and will include a statement of the evidence, assumptions and
(b) To regulate conversion of relatively small parcels' of reasoning on which its recommendation is based.
land from a residential to a commercial use when such
(2) Bulk Regulations. The following minimum requirements shall parcel abuts on one side to a developed commercial (5) "Permits.
be observed: In any area zoned P-C District, the provisions ot?
and on another side to a developed residential use. of this ordinance relating to zoning
that construction shall be commenced withinileightlene(18)tl
(a) Lot Area Single-family dwelling-6,000 sq.ft. (2) Use regulations. The following regulations and procedures months after the issuance of the building
Two-family dwelling-7,000 sq.ft. shall apply to the uses made of land in a P-C District: event of any departure of the plan as approved by the city
For each unit over two, an additional
1,800 sq. ft. minimum (a) As a general rule, the following uses shall be permitted:
Apothecary shop
(b)- Lot Width 35 feet minimum at street line Barbershop
50 feet minimum at building line Beauty shop
(c) Front Yard Residential uses - 25 feet minimum Business office
Dwelling
All other permitted uses-15 feet minimum Gasoline service station
(d) Side Yard 6 feet for one story Grocery, fruit or vegetable store
Hotel/motel
8 fee[ for two stories Professional office
10 feet for three stories Restaurant
12 feet for four stories Retail store (for specific and general merchandise) -
4 additional feet for each additional story Studio--photography, artist, dance or musician
20 feet on street side for corner lot Other similar retail and service establishments.
(a) Rear Yard 25 feet minimum
If the application of P-C District regulations to a certain
(f) Max.Height Residential uses - 4 stories or 50 feet parcel or tract of land is applied for by the owner or
All other permitted uses - 9 stories or developer, the intended uses of the land shall be stated
100 feet at the time of the application. However, a zoning permit
for a permitted use other than as intended at the time of
(3) Oft-Street Parking Requirements. Two per unit in all single, application will be issued if all other provisions of this
two family and multi family dwellings; and, all other permitted section are complied with and if, following sixty (60)
uses as required in Sec, xxx.40. days notice of the proposed departure from intended
used made to the planning and zoning commission, said
(4) A Special Site Plan is required. See Sec. xxx.49. use is not proscribed as provided in subpart (b) be16w.
Occupancy of a single dwelling unit or of a structure designed and (b) The planning and zoning commission, with the assista'tice
built as a single family dwelling by more than three adult persons not of the planning division of the department of community
related by marriage or consanguinity is prohibited and shall constitute a development, shall, prior to any area being designated
violation of this section. as P-C District, determine for such area those uses in
the above list which are likely to have such tendency to
Sec. xxx.22. "G-C" GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT detrimental impact as to be impermissible at the site
under any condition. Such impermissible uses shall be
Statement of Intent. This district is intended to accommodate the wide reported in writing to the city council by the planning
range of retail commercial services and products, wholesaling and ware- and zoning commission along with a summary of support-
housing. ing evidence and reasoning. Thereafter, the city coun-
cil may, by affirmative vote of a majority of its Whole
(1) Permitted Uses. A building or premises shall be used only number, adopt a list of such impermissible uses and such
for the following purposes: list shall be a part of the regulations applicable to the
All uses involving retailing, commercial services and products affected land. No zoning permit shall be issued fora
use within the scope of such list of impermissible uses.'to the general public, wholesaling and warehousing. Multiple-
family dwellings containing six (6) or more units. An apart- (3) Planning requirements. No building permit will be issued
ment provided in'conjunction with any store or shop in the P-C District until to development of the land for
(2) Bulk Regulations. The following minimum requirements shall commercial purposes has been planned for and the plan fo-r
use approved by the city council. A plan for land use be observed:
shall include:
(a) Lot Area Multiple-family dwellings-11,000 sq.ft. (a) A certified topographic survey indicating: Legal,descrip-
minimum for a six-unit multiple-family tion; existing contours; existing utilities; and natural
dwelling and man-made features. The objectives of the topogra-
1,000 sq.ft. additional minimum for each phic survey are:
unit.over six.All other permitted uses - no minimum lot (i) To provide a clear and accurate representation of
area to subject property in its existing state.
council, the zoning enforcement officer shall deny the permit. (ii) to assess the nature and extent of the impacts of
Exceptions to the approved plan may be granted by the the development on the land, and on surrounding Sec. xxx.28 VISIBILITY AT INTERSECTIONS.
zoning board of adjustment only to allow minor departures land and land uses.
from the plan when needed to obviate or cope with practical On any corner lot in any "A-1", IS-It". "R1-10", "Rl-6", "R-2", "R2-7",
difficulties encountered during the course of development, (iy) to provide an accurate legal description of the sub- "R-3", "R- or "H-M" District, no fence, wall, or other structure
provided: ject property for administrative purposes, shall be ere ted, or no foliage plant is permitted to grow to a height of
more than three (3) feet above the elevation of the established curb
(a) Such exception is not inconsistent with the premises,. The topographic survey shall be prepared at a mini- grade at the intersection of the streets on the part of any yard which
reasoning and policy on which approval of th, Plan was mum scale of 1" = 100' and all elevations shall be based is bounded by the street lines of the intersecting streets and a line
based. on City of Ames datum. The contour intervals shall be connecting t o (2) points on said street lines twenty (20) feet from
(b) There will be no substantially adverse envfronmentalevelop or 2' except in cases of excessive slope where the interval their point o intersection.
economic impact on owners or tenants of the developing may be 5'. Topographic and utility information is avail-
tract or of adjacent tracts. able in the office of the Ames Department of Public Sec. xxx.29. REQUIREMENTS FOR PRIVATE GARAGES AND ACCESSORY
Works. BUILDINGS.
The zoning board of adjustment shall, in granting any excep-
tion to the approved plan, impose such conditions as shall be (b) A site plan showing: In any 'A-V, "S-R", "R1-10", "R1-6", "R-2", R2-7", "R-3", "R-4", or
reasonable to protect the integrity of the plan and advance d f buildings, parking, and "H-M" District, the following requirements apply to detached garages
Areas to be developed u
the premises and policies on which it is based. The zoning board of adjustment shall make no exceptions relative to landscaping; pedestrian and vehicular circulation; finish-
and accessor buildings:
permitted and prohibited uses within the district. An ram amend- ed topography; points of ingress and egress; location of
ment or revision of the plan may be effected only by p all existing and proposed utilities (sanitary sewer, water (1) A private garage a permitted is the side or rear yard on the
ing in the same manner as for an initial plan. system, storm sewer, gas, telephone, and electrical pow- _ same lot with a dwelling either as a separate building, a in s
er); and elevations of buildings and structures. separate room within, or attached [o the dwelling, except as
g unit or of a structure designed and hereinafter provided. In any "A-1", "S-R", "R1-10", "R1-6",
Occupancyof a single dwelling adult persons not "R 2", or R2-7" District, the number of spaces for motor
built as a single family dwelling by more than three p The objectives of the site plan are: ve icles shall be no greater than two (2) more than the
related by marriage or consanguinity is prohibited and shall constitute,a nu bar of dwelling units permitted on the premises.
violation of this section, except that four unrelated adults may occupy a (i) to reduce adverse effects upon the subject property
dwelling unit if off-street parking spaces are provided, and five and adjacent and nearby property.
(2) Each detached private garage or accessory building shall be
ur off-street parking (ii) to control storm water runoff. no less than three (3) feet from a party lot or alley line, ex-
unrelated adults may occupy a dwelling unit if to
spaces are provided. ce t that when any part of such accessory building is within
(in) to control soil erosion. fit y (50) feet of any street or public place upon which the
"Sec. xxx.25. GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (G-I). lot abuts, such building shall be not less than six (6) feet
(iv) to control air pollution. from any lot line which serves as the front portion of a side
Statement of Intent. It is the intent of this district to accommodate any lot line to any adjoining property.
industrial use which can satisfy the planning requirements of this (v) to screen unsightly situations, undesirable views,
district. The purpose of this district is to provide a limited develop- and incompatible land uses. (3) N detached garage or accessory building is permitted within
ment review procedure involving a developer/staff coordinated effort to th limits of the front yard.
satisfy the panning requirements of this district. This district will be (vi) to buffer noise and other disturbing sounds.
l
applicable to those areas where there is a need to provide a desirable (4) A detached garage may be erected across a common lot line
industrial environment where minimal development conflicts exist. (vii)to promote public safety and adequate traffic circu- by mutual agreement of the adjoining preperty owners.
lation.
(1) Permitted Uses. A building or premises shall be used for the (5) Accessory buildings within a rear yard may not occupy more
following purposes: (viii)to provide adequate utility service. then one-half (%)of such area.
Industrial, laboratory, of manufacturing, warehousing, rabricat- (ix) provide adequate fire pro
(6) When wholly or partially within the limits of any side yard, a
l commercial facilities excluding shopping protection. A statement
ing institutional, and of intent shall be included with the site plan to ex- de ached garage or accessory building is considered a part of
centers. plain the methods used to implement the above the principal building on the same lot and shall conform to all
objectives through the planning of the site and the ya d and space requirements specified herein for principal
(2) Bulk Regulations. The following minimum requirements shall location and design of structures. The site plan buildings. In the event of a rear yard detached garage,
be observed: shall be prepared at a minimum scale of 1" = 100' su In construction is permitted if the addition to the house is
requirements and all elevations shall be based on City of Ames 20 or more feet distant from the proposed garage.
No minimum req
(a) Lot Area datum. Existing topographic contours shall be
shown as solid lines and proposed contours shall be -
(b) Lot Width No minimum requirements shown as dashed lines. Cross-sections shall indi- (7) No detached garage or accessory building shall contain living
cafe elevations of all man-made structures and qu irters.
(c) Front Yard 10 feet minimum relationship to existing and proposed site eleva-
40 feet if abutting an arterial street tions. Sec. xxxl03 . FRONT YARD VARIATIONS.
(d) Side Yard 12 feet minimum (c) A landscape plan showing: In "S-R", " 1-10", "Rl-6", "R-2", and "R2-7" Districts, the required
40 feet if abutting an arterial street front yard depth for a principal building located on a lot within seventy
(e) Rear Yard 12 feet minimum (70) feet measured along the street line from the nearest corner of the
40 feet if abutting an arterial street
lot under co sideration, to any portion of two (2) or more lots in the
(t) Maximum Height 9 stories or 100 feet same block d which lots are occupied by dwellings which front on the
Location, size, and description of all proposed and exist- same street s the proposed principal dwellings shall be the average of
ing plant materials; existing plant materials to be remov- the front yard depth of such existing dwellings. In computing such
(3) Application for Zoning Permit. Whenever any person proposes e ; existing pant materials o e retained;to develop/redevelop any tract or parcel of land in the Ge- d l t b areas to be front yard iepth, existing buildings with front yard depths greater
neral Industrial District, he shall submit to the City Manager developed for buildings, parking, streets, and landscap- than fifty ( 0) feet shall be assumed to have a front yard depth of
a request for site plan app y ing. Because some plant materials are at times unavail- fifty 50 g yard depth of less than
royal. Within fifteen (15) days y ( ) feet and a building with a front
able, alternative plant materials shoujd also be listed. thirty (30) ee[ shall be assumed to have a depth of thirty (30) feet.
after submittal, the City Manager shall approve, approve with The landscape plan shall be drawn to P minimum scale of
modification or deny the request. Upon approval or approval '" =100.
with modification, a building permit may be issued. Upon 1 Sec. xxx.31. FRONT YARDS FOR THROUGH LOTS.
denial, appeal may be made to the Zoning Board of Adjust-
ment. objectivesoflandscape The City Manager and City planning staff will assist ] P p On through lots, the required front yard shall be provided on both
the applicant with the preparation of the application which _ streets.
will set out the following information: .(i) to reduce adverse effects upon the subject property
and adjacent and nearby property. Sec. xxx.32 PORCHES PROJECTING INTO FRONT YARDS.
(a) A site plan indicating: (ii) to screen unsightly situations, undesirable views An open porch may project in the required front yard for a distance of
Areas to be developed for buildings, parking and land- and incompatible land uses. not more thin eight (8) feet; the required side yard for a distance not
scaping; pedestrian and vehicular circulation: finished more than three (3) feet; and the required rear yard for a distance not
topography; points of ingress and egress; location of all (ill) to buffer noise and other disturbing sounds. more than ei ht (8) feet.
existing and proposed utilities (sanitary sewer, water (iv) to provide for shade, protection from elements,
system, storm sewer, gas, telephone, and electrical and the comfort and convenience of people. Sec. xxx.33 REAR YARDS ABUTTING ON ALLEYS.,
power); and elevations of buildings and structures.
Proposed signs shall conform to any city ordinance A Statement of Intent shall be included with'the land- When a lot buts on an alley, one-half (%) of the alley width may be
provisions which pertain to signs. - considered a part of the rear yard.
scape plan to explain the methods used to implement the
The objectives of the site plan requirements are: above objectives through the provision of plant materials Sec. xxx.3 . STAIRWAYS, FIRE ESCAPES, CHIMNEYS, ETC., PRO-
and other suitable structures and features. JECTING INTO REAR YARDS.
(i) to reduce adverse effects upon the subject property Minimum standards for plant materials:
and adjacent and nearby property. Open or fat Ice-enclosed fire escapes, outside stairways and balconies
(i) hardiness suitable to the Ames climate and shall be opening upon fire towers, and the ordinary projections of chimneys and
(ii) to control storm water runoff. monitored for a period of three growing seasons to flues into a rear yard may be permitted for a distance not to exceed
insure normal growth. All dead materials shall be five (5) feet when these are so placed as not to obstruct light and
(in) to control soil erosion. ventilation.
replaced within this time period.
(iv) to control air pollution. (ii) Trees - Sec. xxx.35. MULTIPLE BUILDINGS ON SINGLE LOTS.
(v) to screen unsightly situations. undesirable views, Trees measured by height shall be a minimum of 6 More than one principal building may be erected upon a lot in the case
and incompatible land uses. feet in height from ground when planted. (ornamen- of mmmerci l or industrial buildings or of multiple dwellings, hospitals,
tal) Trees measured by trunk diameter shall be a institutions and public buildings, where such uses are permitted, pro-
(vi) to buffer noise and other disturbing sounds. minimum of 1'�inch caliper.(shade trees) vided that all yards otherwise required on the lot for a single building
are obsery All area and setback requirements for multiple dwellings
(vii)to promote public safety and adequate circulation. (d) Use Analysis. shall be ca culated as if each structure was on its own individual lot.
More than ne single family or two family residential structure on the
(viii) to provide adequate utility service. same platted lot is prohibited.
" A use analysis report shall be prepared which includes
(ix) to provide adequate fire protection. the following: Sec. xxx.3 . WIDTH AND YARD REQUIREMENTS FOR LOTS PREVIOUS-
LY OF RECORD.
(b) Use Analysis. (i) approximate number of employees.
A use analysis report shall be prepared by the applicant (ii) approximate utility needs and effect upon infrastruc- Where to h record at the time of t effective date this ordinance
has lesss
and shall include, for evaluation by the staff,the follow- ture. and the owner
wi than herein required in the district in which it is located
of such lot does not own any other parcel or tract
ing tangent thereto, said lot may nonetheless be used for a single-family
Water service, Sanitary sewer service. Electricity, dwelling or for any non-dwelling use permitted,in the district in which
(i) approximate number of employees. Storm sewer, Solid waste disposal
it is located, providing that all yard requirements are met.
(ii) approximate utility needs and effect upon (ill) possible nuisance factors and means for alleviating Sec. xxx.3 , HEIGHT NEAR AIRPORTS.
existing systems, e.g.: those factors.
Water service, Sanitary sewer service, Electri-
city, Storm sewer, Solid Waste Disposal Noise, Odor, Smoke, dust or fumes, Vibration, ed within exceeding two fifty
stories a thirty (3ai feet shall in erect-
Heat, Other ed within even hundred fitly (750) feet of any airport, landing field,
(in) possible nuisance factors and means for alleviating or landing strip.
those factors, that is: Noise, Odor, Smoke, dust or (e) A financial report indicating.
fumes, Vibration, Heat, Other Sec. xxx.3 AREA REQUIREMENTS FOR LOTS OF RECORD.
g will be Evidence of financial resources to assure satisfactory Where a acted lot of record at the time of the effective date of this
(4) Standard for Decision. No buildi /zoningermit
Pn completion of the proposed development, including bond Pthe
issued for any use in the "G-I" District if the determination or cash escrow to guarantee satisfactory performance of ordinance as less area than herein required in own
district in which it is
is made by the City Manager, exercising independent judg- the provisions of the site and landscape plan in a sum Located, a d the owner of such lot does not own any other parcel or
went, that there is reason to believe that the proposed use or established by the Pity Manager. tract adjac nit thereto, said lot may nonetheless be used for Bone-family
structure, as presented by the application will create a nui- dwelling of for any non-dwelling use permitted in the district in which
sance in terms of diminished air quality, smoke, noise, toxic it is locate
(3; Aoplication and Review Procedure. An application for appro-
matter, odor, vibration, glare, sewage waste, heat or other vat of a plan for use and development of the land shall be
condition detrimental to the public health and safety or rea- made to the Ames City Council by filing such application in
diminish
use, enjoyment and value of other ervicet pre or, writing in the office of the City Clerk. Thereafter the City diminish the quality or quantity of any Utility
nlit service resent- y Y Sec. xxx..9. REDUCING SIZE OF LOTS IN NEW SUBDIVISIONS.
ly provided by the City of Ames. Furthermore, no building/ Council may refer the matter to the Planning and Zoning
zoning permit shall be issued unless all other applicable city, Commission for study, investigation and report of recommen- The area f lots in new developments in "S-R", "RI-10", "R176", R-2",
state and federal regulations are complied with and all perms it
dation. The recommendations of the Planning and Zoning or "R2-7" Districts may be reduced in conformance with the following
required by the Iowa Department of Environmental Quality are Commission will be made in o writing d the City Council and the lots all and when subdivisions are approved as herein provided,
will include a statement of the evidence, assumptions and the lots shall be deemed to meet all the requirements of this ordinance.
obtained. reasoning on which its recommendation is based. Thereafter
the City Council shall either approve or deny approval of the (1) he maximum number of lots that can be created by a subdi-
(5) Violation. P structure or activity undertaken in econflictuwithp the plan, and shall make a record of the evidence, findings and
mil issued pursuant to this section; or, ision for residential purposes within a residential district or
information and representations set out in the site plan or on conclusions on which its decision.is based. Changes in an listricts shall be computed by subtracting fifteen percent
requiredP location for approved plan may be made onlyif approved pursuant to the 15%) of the total area being divided and dividing the remain-
the use analysis al to a art of the application same application and review process spestabli established for appro-
g area by the minimum lot area requirement of the district
such permit, shall constitute a violation of this section g- val of an initial plan. r districts within which the new subdivision is located. This
which any and all lawful enforcement means and proceedings
may be invoked and instituted.N nethod shall apply regardless of the amount of land actually
(4) Standard For Decision. Tire plan shall be approved if, in the equired for street right-of-way and regardless of the amount
Sec. xxx.26. PLANNED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (P-1). judgment of the Cfty Council, it will meet the objectives of f land, if any, to be set aside for common use.
the site plan and the objectives of the landscape plan as
Statement of Intent. I[ is the intent of this district to accommodate an stated in subsection "6" above. Furthermore, no building/ (2) Common land for open space or recreation use within any
industrial use which can satisfy the planning requirements to chi
zoning permit shall be issued unless all other applicable city, ubdivision which can accommodate a minimum of twenty-five
P state and federal regulations are complied with and all permits 25) or more lots may be set aside for use by the owners of
district. The purpose of this district & to provide i ion a men required by the Iowa Department of Environmental Quality are esidential lots; or some of the lot sizes in the subdivision be
review procedure involving the Planning & Zoning Commission and th
City Council in acceptance or rejection of a proposed development plan obtained. educed below the normal requirements of the district, so that
district will be applied to those areas where there is a need t ther lots can be enlarged; but the maximum number of lots
This t but where existing an (5) Violation. A structure or activity undertaken without a o be created shall be determined as set out in (1) above,
provide a desirable industrial environmen
future land use patterns may result in development conflicts with adja permit issued after approval of a plan by the .City Council nd the area of any lot that is reduced beyond the normal
cent uses. pursuant to the provisions of this section, or the undertaking inimum requirements of the district shall not be less than
of a structure or activity not shown or expressed in the he following special minimum standards:
(1) Permitted Uses. A building or premises shall be used on) plan, or in conflict with the plan, shall constitute a violation
For the following purposes: of this section for which any and all lawful enforcement means
and proceedings may be invoked and instituted. Normal Minimum Special Minimum
Industrial, laboratory, manufacturing, warehousing, rabricat District Lot Area Lot Area ,
ing, institutional, and commercial uses, excluding shoppin S-R" 20,000 sq. ft. 15,000 sq, ft,
centers. Sec. xxx.27. FENCES AND WALLS. RI-10" 10,000 sq. ft. 7,500 sq. ft.
(2) Planning Requirements. No building/zoning permit will b In any "A-I", "S-R", "Rl-l0", "R1-6", "R-2", "R2-7", "R-3", R-4", or "R- ", "Rl-6", "R2-7" 6,000 sq. Pt. 5,000 sq. ft.
issued in the "P-I" District until a plan for the use and de "H-M" District, fences and walls not exceeding six (6) feet in height (3) he location, extent and purpose of common land proposed to
velopment of the land has been approved by the City Counc: are rmitted within the limits of side and rear yards. A fence or wall
pe a set aside for open space or recreation use within any sub-
after review by the Planning & Zoning Commission. A pla; not exceeding four (4) feet in height is permitted within the limits of division must be reviewed by the City Planning Commission
for land use shall include: the front yard. In the case of retaining walls, supporting embank- lefore the provision of (2) above shall apply. A private
means, the above requirements shall apply only to that part of the wall recreation use, such as a golf course or swimming pool, which
(a) A certified topographic survey showing: above ground surface of the retained embankment. In all other dis- IS reserved to occupants or owners of lots located within the
tricts, fences and walls are permitted not exceeding eight (8) feet in evelopment may qualify as common land as well as historic
Legal description; existing contours; existing utilities height within the limits of any yard. buildings or sites, parkway areas, and ornamental parks.
and natural and manmade features. Agricultural lands, lowland along streams, or areas of rough
terrain may also be included when such areas are extensive,
The objectives of the topographic survey are: ontinuous and have natural features worth preserving.
(i) to provide a clear and accurate representation of (4) he dedication of common land may be considered by the City
the subject property in its existing state. or open space or recreation purposes.
4,
(5) All of the above exceptions are subject to the approval of the (2) In any case where the required parking spaces are not locat-
City Council after being reviewed by the City Planning and ed on the same lot with the building or use served, or where Sec. xxx.46. DURATION OF SPECIAL USE PERMITS.
Zoning Commission. The City Planning and Zoning Commission such spaces are collectively or jointly provided and used, a
shall consider the topography, tree cover and other natural written agreement thereto assuring their retention for such All special use permits shall expire three hundred sixty-five (365) days
features of the site, as well as the standards of this ordinance, after the date of authorization or issuance unless the use is undertaken
the subdivision ordinance, and recognized principles of land- urposes, shall bepp Properly approved
drawn and executed tr the or a building permit has been issued and actual construction started.
parties concerned, a roved p to form or the City g p rney, Where unusual circumstances may prevent compliance with this time re-
quirement,architecture and land use planning. and shall be filed with the application fora building permit.
the city council may, upon written request by the affected
Sec. xxx.40. OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIRED. Sec. xxx.43. LOCATING PARKING SPACE IN FRONT YARD. permittee, extend the time for required start of construction an additio-
nal sixty (60) days. Excavation shall not be considered construction
In all districts there shall be provided at the time any building is Off-street parking space may be located within the required front yard for the purpose of enforcing this sectionerected or
ordinance), oructurally parkinghared spaces(except
as otherwise
th rwisewp rovide h thedfollowing
ance
requirements: in this in any.'G-C", C-C", G-I", or "P-1" District, provided such spa a is
Sec. xxx.47. PLANNED RESIDENTIAL UNITS AUTHORIZED;CONDITIONS.
(1) Dwellings: One and two-family dwellings, two parking spaces (1) Statement of Intent. It is the intent of the City of Ames that
for each dwelling unit; multiple-dwellings, 1.5 for one bed- fifty (50) feet or more away from any "R" district. No off-street planned residential development be encouraged for areas of
room units, two parking spaces for each dwelling unit for all parking is permitted in the front yard of any "S", "R", or "H-M" the community, as appropriate, in particular those areas of
others. District, except upon a regularly constructed, duly authorized drive- the community now undeveloped and those areas which in time
way.
would be annexed to the City.
(2) Rooming, lodging or boarding house: One parking space for More specifically, it is'the intent to:
each sleeping room. Sec. xxx.44. OFF-STREET LOADING REQUIRED.
(3) Fraternity or sorority: One parking space per each 300 There shall be provided at the time any building is erected or strut- (a) Promote and permit flexibility that will encourage a more
square feet of floor space. turally altered in any "C" or "I" District (except as otherwise provided creative and imaginative approach in development and
in this ordinance) one off-street loading space for the first five thousand result in a more efficient, aesthetic, desirable and econo-
(4) Private club or lodge including golf clubs: One parking (5,000) square feet of gross floor area plus one additional space for mfc use of land, while maintaining density and intensity
space per each 200 square feet of floor area. each twenty-five thousand (25,000) feet or any park thereof of additional of use consistent with the adopted Land Use Policy Plan.
(5) Church or temple: One parking space for each eight (B) square feet of gross floor area. (b) Provide minimal effect upon adjacent properties and
. xxx.45. SPECIAL USE PERMITS. existing development. To this end, the Planning and
Sec spaces in the main auditorium. i 'Coning Commission may make appropriate requirements,
(6) School (except high school or colleges): One parking space Intent and Purpose. Rather than permitting all of the many and varied (c) Promote development that can be conveniently, efficient-
for each ten (10) seats in the auditorium or main assembly land use activities within individual and limited zoning districts, it is ly, and economically served by existing municipal utilities
room, or one space for each classroom, whichever is greater the intent of this ordinance to provide a set of procedures and standards and services or by their logical extension.
(7) Community center, library, museum or art gallery: Ten (10) for a limited number and specified uses of land or structures that will
parking spaces plus one additional space for each three allow, on one hand, practical latitude for the investor or developer, but (d) Promote flexibility in design, placement of buildings, and
hundred (300) spare feet of floor area in excess of two thou- that will, at the same time, maintain sound provisions for the protection use of open space, pedestrian and vehicular circulation
sand (2,000) square feet. of the health, safety, convenience and general welfare. This section facilities, and off-street parking areas in a manner that
permits detailed review of certain types of land use activities which, will best utilize the potential of sites characterized by
(8) Hospital: One parking space for each four (4) beds plus one because of their particular and unique characteristics, require special special features of geography, geology, topography, size
for each two (2) employees. consideration in relation to the welfare of adjacent properties and to the or shape.
community as 'a whole. Land and structure use possessing these cha-
(9) Sanitarium, convalescent home, home for the aged or similar racteristics may be authorized within certain zoning districts by the is- (e) Provide, where it is shown to be in the public interest,
institution: One parking space for each six (6) beds. suance of a special use permit. for the preservation of historical features and such
natural features as streams, drainageways, floodplains,
(10) Theater or auditorium (except school): One parking space The zoning Board of Adjustment, after public hearing, and after re- ponds/lakes, topography, rock outcroppings, unique
for each five (5) seats or bench seating spaces. ceiving a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission, and areas of vegetation, stands of trees and other similar
subject to such protective restrictions as may be unposed, may authorize .natural assets.
(11) Sports arena, stadium or gymnasium: one parking space for the location, construction, extension or structural alteration of any of
each five seats or seating spaces. the following buildings or uses or an increase in height in any appro- (f) Provide for more adequate recreational facilities and
priate district: other public and common facilities than would otherwise
(12) Tourist home, cabin, motel or hotel: One parking space for be provided under conventional land development.
each sleeping room. - (1) Airport, landing field or landing strip.
(g) Provide for the enhancement of the natural setting
(13) Dance hall, assembly or exhibition hall without fixed seats: (2) Broadcasting towers, radio or T.V., with or without broad- through careful and sensitive placement of man-made
One parking space*for each one hundred (100) square feet of casting station. facilities and plant materials.
floor area used therefore.
(3) Private community building or recreation center. (2) Review Application Procedure. The reviewing and processing
(14) Business or professional office building including studios, (4) Institutions of a philanthropic or eleemosynary character. any proposed PUD shall be in two steps:
banks, medical or dental clinics: Three (3) parking spaces
plus one additional parking space for each four hundred (400) (5) Day care centers. (a) Pre-application Conference. Prior to any application for
PUD plan approval, contact shall be made with the Plan-
square feet of floor area over one thousand (1,000). ning Division, Department of Community Devleopment,
(15) Bowling alley: Five (5) parking spaces for each lane.
(6) Private clubs. - for a pre-application conference. It is advised that the
en-
(7) Extraction of topsoil, ravel, sand, or othernatural resourc- conference occur prior to any extensive financial of the
P g diture on the part of the developer. The purpose of the
(16) Mortuary or funeral home: One parking space for each fifty es except that in any such operation, there shall be a resto- meeting is to inform appropriate City staff on the pro-
(50) square feet of floor space in slumber rooms, parlors and ration plan filed with the City of Ames which plan shall posed development and to inform the developer about
individual funeral service rooms. contain the following: various City ordinances, applicability of the proposed
(17) Retail store or personal service establishment, except as (a) A physical restoration plan showing the condition and development, timing of procedure, and any other per--
otherwise specified herein: One parking space for each two proposed contour of the land after restoration, plant- tenant information appropriate to the proposal. To this
end, the developer must outline the proposal in schema-
hundred (200) square feet of floor area. ings, and other special features of the restoration and tic and/or written form for discussion purposes. Areas
the method by which such restoration is to be accom- of consideration include, but are not limited to:
_ (18) Furniture or appliance store, wholesale establishments, ma- plished.
chinery or equipment s and service, clothing or shoe
repair or service shop: Two (2) parking spaces plus one (i) General discussion of project, building types,
sale
(b) An agreement with the City and a bond, written by a timing of development
additional parking space for each five repair (500) square licensed surety company, a certified check or other
feet of floor area over one thousand (1,0 financial guarantee satisfactory to the City Attorney in
shop, manufacturing or industrial an amount sufficient to secure the performance of the
(19) Printing shop, plumbing P� restoration agreement.
establishment, research o, testing laboratory, creamery, (ii) Pro osed land uses and density
ranges
bottling plant, warehouse, or similar establishment: One P Y g
parking space for each two (2) employees on .the maximum Procedure. An application for a Special Use Permit shall be submitted (ili) Conformance to Land Use Policy Plan
working shift plus space to accommodate all trucks and other and processed through the following procedure:
(iv) Utility and street arrangements and patterns
vehicles used in connection therewith. (1) Submission of Application. An application may be submitted
(20) Car wash: Five (5) parking spaces for each washing bay. to the City Clerk on a form obtainable from that office. Each (v) Proposed open space and recreational facilities and
application p hall be accompanied by a fee as established by review of natural amenities to be preserved such as
(21) Gasoline service stations: Three (3) parking spaces plus two -the City Council. No part of the fee shall be refundable hill forms, wet lands, wooded areas, and water
courses.
(2) spaces for each service stall.
handball, racquetball, squash courts: Four (2) Data Required. Each application shall be accompanied by the
(22) Enclosed tennis, following information and data: Subsequent to the meeting, the developer will in Pure
(4) spaces per each court plus one <1) space per each addi- meshed, as appropriate, with any comments regarding the
tional 200 square feet. (a) The form filled out in full by the applicant including a meeting including recommendations to inform and assist
statement of supporting evidence that the general and the developer in the processing of the proposed plan.
specific standards as delineated in this section will be No verbal, written or schematically illustrated statements
Sec. xxx.41. RULES FOR COMPUTING OFF-STREET PARKING.
fulfilled. made during the course of the conference shall be held
In computing the number of off-street parking spaces required, the as legally binding as the Ames City Council is the only
following rules gover: (b) Site plan, plot plan, or development plan drawn to scale authorized approval body upon recommendation of the
of the property involved showing the location of all Planning and Zoning Commission.
(1) "Floor area" means the gross floor area of the specific use. abutting streets, the location of all existing and pro-
(b) Application for PUD Plan Approval. After the pre-app
posed structures and their uses and the location of all H
(2) Where fractional spaces result, the parking spaces required above ground development both existing and proposed. cation conference, application for PUD plan approval may
are the nearest whole number. be made to the City Council on forms obtainable from the
(c) Preliminary plans and specifications of the development City Clerk. The City Council may refer the application
(3) The parking space requirement for a use not specifically men- and for all construction, as applicable. to the City Planning and Zoning Commission for review
tioned herein is the same as required for a use of similar and recommendation. Such recommendations shall be
nature. (3) Planning and Zoning Commission Review and Hearing. The forwarded to City Council within 60 days of referral.
application, along with all required data shall be transmitted Upon written request and approval by City Council, an
(4) Whenever a building erected or established after the effective to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review and recom- additional 60 days may be granted for a recommendation.
date of this ordinance is enlarged in floor area, number of mendation. Such review by the Commission shall be at a All technical assistance to the Planning and Zoning
employees, number of dwelling units, seating capacity or Commission on the application shall be coordinated by the
otherwise to create a need for an increase of ten percent regular scheduled meeting. After the hearing, the Planning Department of Community Development.
(10%) or more in the number of existing parking spaces, such and Zoning Commission shall submit a written recommendation
spaces shall be provided on the basis of enlargement or within 30 days to the Zoning Board of Adjustment setting The application shall include the following written and
charge. - forth the reasons for the acceptance, denial, or modification visual materials:
of the application.
(5) Whenever a building existing prior to the effective date of (i) A written statement concerning the proposed de-
this ordinance is enlarged to the extent of fifty percent (50%) (4) Zoning Board of Adjustment Action. After the transmittal of velopment, including the nature of the project,
or more in the floor area or in the area used, said building the recommendation from the Planning & Zoning Commission, proposed land uses, building types, density ranges,
or use shall then and thereafter comply with the parking the Zoning Board of Adjustment shall consider the application conformance with the Land Use Policy Plan, and
requirements set forth herein. at its regular meeting. Notification of the public hearing description of the open space and recreational
shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in system.
(6) In the case of mixed uses, the parking spaces required shall the City at least 7 days prior to the date of the hearing.
equal the sum of the requirements of the various uses com- The Zoning Board of Adjustment may approve, deny, or (ii) A site development plan containing the following:
puted separately modify the special use permit application.
a. Legal description of the total site being de-
(7) The size of a parking'space for one vehicle shall consist of a (5) Permit Expiration. A Special Use Permit shall be valid for a veloped along with the name(s) of the owner(s)
rectangular area having dimensions of not less than nine'(9) period of 365 days from the date of issuance of said permit. and seal of the registered land surveyor
by nineteen (19) feet plus adequate area for ingress and If construction has not commenced and proceeding meaningful- making the plat.
ly toward completion by the end of this period, the Chief
ogress.
Byilding Official shall notify the applicant in writing of the b. A topographical survey of the site at an
(8) Maneuvering space and width of parking area is required to expiration of said permit interval of not more than five (5) feet, unless
permit safe and convenient movement of vehicles. The follow- characteristics of the site indicate a greater or
ing are space requirements for various parking angles. Basis for Determinations. Before a Special Use Permit application can shorter interval appears appropriate.
be approved, it shall be established that the following general standards, C. Dimensions and bearings of external property
Parking Angle Stall Width Stall to curb Aisle Width Curb to as well as the specific standards outlined in each applicable portion of
0° 9.0' 9.0' 12.0' this section shall be satisfied. boundaries.
20* 9.0' 15.0' 11.01
d. The location of all existing structures, ease-
300 9.0' 17.3' 11.0' (1) General Standards. The Planning and.Zoning Commission and ments, utilities, proposed utilities, and public
40' 9.0' 19.1' 12.0'
Zoning Board of Adjustment shall review each application for dedications either contained upon or adjacent
45° 9.0' 19.8' 13.0' the purpose of determining that each proposed use meets the
to the site.
50' 9.0' 20.4' 12.0'
following standards and, in addition, shall find adequate
60° 9.0' 21.0' 18.0' evidence that each use on its proposed location will:
t e. The existing and proposed public and/or
70* 9.0' 21.0' 19.0'
t private street end sidewalk system.
80, 9.0' 20.3' 24.0'
(a) Be harmonious with and in accordance with the genera]
90° 9.0' 19.0' 24.0' f principles and proposals of the Land Use Policy Plan of
I. A statement of quantitative data including
the City of Ames. total number and types of structures to be
constructed on the site, individual parcel
If the degree of angle of parking provided is not listed above, the (b) Be designed, constructed, operated, and maintained so sues, lot coverages, gross and net residential
aisle width required shall be the next largest angle of parking as to be harmonious and appropriate in appearance with densities, areas reserved for open space and
shown above. In circumstances where a strict application would the existing or intended character of the general vicinity recreation, and off-street parking areas.
result in unnecessary practical difficulties, the Zoning Board of and that such a use will not change the essential charac-
Adjustment may, after notice and hearing, authorize such specific, ter of the area in which it is proposed. (ill) Site supporting information to include, as appro-
limited exceptions to the above table of dimensions as it shall find priate:
warranted and consistant with: (c) Not be hazardous or disturbing to existing or future
uses in the same general vicinity and will be a substan- a. Any water course areas
1. protecting landscaping features tial improvement to property in the immediate vicinity
and to the community as a whole. b. Unique natural features
2. .adequate space for maneuvering of trucks, vans and full sized
passenger vehicles. (d) Be served adequately b essential public faciliti s and /
Y P f C. Unique historical sites
services as highways, streets, police, fire protection,
No exceptions shall be allowed for any other feature of the off-street drainage structures, refuse disposal, water and sewage d. General vegetation cover
parking rules. facilities, or schools. -
Sec. xxx.42. LOCATION OF PARKING SPACES;SHARED USE. (e) Not create excessive additional requirements at public e. Sell suitability
cost for public facilities and services.
(iv) A landscape plan delineating the proposed treat-
AD parking spaces required herein shall be located on the same building
<f) Not involve uses, activities, processes, materials, and ment of the site. The plan shall be supplemented
or lot as the use served, except that where an increase in the number
of spaces is required by a change or enlargement of use or where such equipment or conditions of operation that will be detri- with a written "Statement of Intent" of the plan and
spaces are provided collectively or used jointly by two or more build- mental to any person, property or general welfare by how the intent is to be realized,
ings or establishments, the required spaces may be located not to reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, (v) Representative floor plans and exterior elevations of
exceed three hundred (300) feet therefrom. fumes, glare, or odors. proposed structures and buildings.
(1) Not more than fifty percent (50%) of the parking spaces re- (g) Be consistent with the intent and purpose of the zoning
uired for (i) [heaters, bowfin alleys, dance halls, night district in which it is proposed to locate such use. (3) Processing Procedure. The processing procedure for PUD
q g Y g approval shall be in accordance with the Subdivision Ordinance
clubs or cafes; and up to one hundred percent (100%) of the
parking spaces required for a church or school auditorium (2) Conditions and Safeguards. The Zoning Board of Adjustment of this code.
may be provided and used jointly by (ii) banks, offices, may impose such additional conditions and safeguards deemed
retail stores, repair shops, service establishments and similar necessary for the general welfare, for the protection of (4) Changes in approved plan. Changes of a minor nature may
uses not normally open, used or operated during the same individual property rights, and for insuring that the intent be made in an approved plan by the Department of Community
hours as those listed in (i): provided, however, that written and objectives of this ordinance will be observed. Development. However, any proposed change of major conse-
agreement thereto is properly executed and filed as specified -- quence is only authorized by City Council upon recommen-
dation by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
below.
Major changes shall include: d overall state-
Nonconformance to the original approve
ment of intent; Perking lot landscape plans shall be prepared and submitted in accor-
(1) Promote the most beneficial relation between the uses of land dance w'h these provisions and in a manner as directed by the Direc-
(b) Any increase in density, numbers, and/or types of and the circulation of traffic throughout the City; for of oommunity Development and shall, where appropriate, be sub-
dwelling units; mitted [ satisfy item #11, Required Information", under Site Plans
(2) Permit development to an amount commensurate with the availa- Required, Section xxx.49 of this ordinance.
(c) Nonconformance to the original approved overall state- bility and capacity of public facilities and services; Parking lot landscape plans submitted pursuant to this article shall be
ment of intent of the landscape plan; (3) Encourage adequate drawn scale, including dimensions and distances, and clearly delineate
q provision for surface and subsurface the axis ing and proposed parking spaces, or other vehicular use area,
(d) Any change in maximum height or change in location of drainage; and access 'ales, driveways, and the location, size, and description of all
existing and proposed landscape materials.
structures or buildings. (4) Provide suitable screening of parking, truck loadipg, refuse,
change is questionable whether it is of major disposal, and outdoor storage areas from adjacent residential Parking Lot Landscaping Design Criteria. All parking lot landscaping
It any proposed districts.
or minor consequence, such determination shall be made Y shall b of such quality as to improve and enhance the site and its
surroun ' g areas.
the City Council. A PUD t plan runs with the land and is procedure. Whenever any person proposes to develop/redevelop any
binding on any and all interested parties from and after the tract or parcel of land in an of the above-named zoning district, that primary landscaping parking
time a PUD is approved. No permits will be issued in an area y g The ar landsca un materials used in arkin lots shall be trees
that has been rezoned on application of owners representing person
sites lalll submit to the Community Development Department a request which rovide shade or are capable of providing shade at maturity.
p approval. p
that a PUD will be submitted until the PUD has been submit- Shrubbery, hedges, and other live planting material may be used to
eomplem nt the tree landscaping but shall not be the sole contribution
ted and approved. All required information shall be submitted to the Community Develop- to the landscaping, Effective use of earth berms and existing.topogra-
ment Department for review and processing. Within fifteen (15) days phy is so encouraged as a component of the landscape plan:
(5) Design Standards. Even though PUD'5 promote and permit after submittal, the Community Development Director shall, in a written
flexibility of design, certain standards must be applied to decision stating findings of fact and conclusions pertaining to the above
assure compatibility of the .project with the intent of this standards, approve, approve with modification, or deny the request.
ordinance. These standards follow. Upon approval or ap
proval with modification, a building permit may be
y person aggrieved by a decision to grant or deny a permit
detached or may appeal to the Zoning Board of Adjustment whereupon said Board
(a) residential character including ermitted Uses. Normal rsingle-family tted uses e(those o a issued. An The landscaping the planting areas shall be reasonably dispersed
two-family and/or multiple-family dwellings, shall decide the matter anew on the evidence and arguments presented
attached), such as to it and in accordance with the standards set out above. R parking lot.
churches, and g[he psis) accessory buildings, and q throughout the
garages, storage space, maintenance Comstrumercial uses, drawn to anformatiion. Plans which are submitted for review shall be The interior dimensions of any planting area or planting median
buildings for recreational p P appropriate scale and shall include as a minimum the follow- shall a sufficient to protect the landscaping materials planted
roved by the City Coun- ing items of information, unless otherwise waived by the Community therein and to insure proper growth.
limited to those specifically approved cil, are permitted provided that such uses are primarily Development Director:
for the service and convenience of the residents of the (1) Date of preparation, north point, and state. In those instances where plant material exists on a parking lot site
development. Such commercial uses erhoweverraifesuch prior its development, such landscape material may be used if
be located within d tdebe contained
buildings, (2) Legal description and address of the property to be deve- approved as meeting the requirements of this ordinance.
uses are proposed to be contained within a separate loped.
free-standing structure: Planting Materials. No materials shall be approved for use in any
(3) Name and address o[ the record PP parking lot landscaping plan that are judged unsuitable for such use in
(i) it must be so designed to reflect the residential cant, and. the Property owner, the a li- Ames by theDepartment of Community Development. The following are
character of the development; and person(s) or firm preparing p
re gring the site Ian. minimum standards:
contain an identification sign no more than (4) Zoning district.
(ii) It may laced flush on one wall and (1) A plant materials shall be of a hardiness suitable to the
four square feet, p (5) Existing and
A es climate.
generally not observable from the periphery of the two feet, Proposed contours at an interval not to exceed
development. provided that at least two contours shall be shown. (2) Tees -
No building permit for a free-standing commercial strut- (6) Existing and proposed utility lines and easements.
Tees measured by height shall be a minimum of 6 feet in
ture will be issued and/or no certificate of occupancy for
commercial use of any residential structure will be issued (7) Total number and types of buildings proposed;for all buildings- total Proposed uses height from ground when planted. (ornamental)
s; •
until 60 percent of the development's dwelling g floor area of each building; and any Tees measured by trunk diameter-shall be a minimum of lls
been issued a certificate of occupancy. other information which may be necessary to determine the in It caliper. (shade trees).
(b) Density. The permitted maximum dwelling unit denisity number of off-street p arkin
per gross acre shall not exceed the following: the zoning ordinance. - g and loading spaces required by
(3) Flint materials used for screening purposes shall provide
R1-10 4 dwelling units/acre (8) Location, shape, exterior dimensions, and number of stories et ective screening by the third growing season.
R1-6 7.2 dwelling units/acre of each existing building to be retained and of each proposed Peripheral overage Requirements. Peripheral landscaping shall be
R2-7 12 dwelling units/acre building.
R-2, 22 dwelling units/acre required al ng any side of a parking lot of 16 or more spaces that
R-3 38 dwelling units/acre (9) All required yard setbacks. abuts adjoin g property that is not a right-of-way.
R-4 Street Frontage Planting Requirements. Landscaping shall be requireQQ``
Where a PUD is proposed and is contained within two or (10) Location, grade, and dimensions of all existing and proposed along any side of a parking lot of 16 or more spaces that abuts th+
more zoning districts, density shall be determined by paved surfaces and of all abutting streets. right-of-way of any street, road, or highway.
adding the maximum dwelling units allowable for each (11) Complete traffic circulation and parking
the A landscaping strip five (os feet in depth shall be located between thi
of
proportional part. location and dimensions of all existing and proposed pa king abutting where
walk or proposed right-of-way line and the parking lot
stalls, loading areas, entrance and exit drives, dividers, except whet driveway or other openings may be required.
(c) Tract Size. The minimum size tract for a PUD is two planters, and other similar permanent improvements.
acres. ! Maintenance. The owners and their agencies shall be responsible fof
(d) Parking. All parkixx.ng must meet the requirements as set (12) Location and type of any existing and proposed signs, and of
forth g. Sec. xrking Parking lot design consideration providing,condition,
re and maintaining all landscaping in health and
any existing or proposed lighting on the property which growing con ition, replacing it when necessary, and keeping it tree of
shall be as follows: illuminates any part of the required yard. refuse and debris.
areas shall be treated as an integral part (13) Location of existing trees 6" or larger in diameter, any rock Performance Guarantee. Bond or cash escrow in a sum establisted b
(r) Parking outcrops, landslide areas, springs and streams and other the City Manager shall be provided to guarantee satisfactory parlor
of the development in scale, location, and charac- water bodies, and any areas subject to d streams
ter. manta of the provisions of the site and landscape plans.
, amount and type of any proposed landsca ping,g.
Appeals. Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Director of CO..
(14) Location, ,
(ii) Parking areas shall be so arranged to discourage p' g, munit Development made
fences, walls, or other screening as required by the zoning
ypursuant [o this section may appeal such
through traffic. regulations. B decision to he Zoning Board of Adjustment in accordance with the
(ili) As appropriate, parking areas shall be screens
(15) Soils tests and similar information if deemed necessary by the provisions o this ordinance.
from adjacent structures and streets with hedade, Community Development Director to determine the feasibility of
plantings, fences, earth berms, changes in g the proposed development. Sec. xxx.51. ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREA OVERLAY
-and/or other similar examples. I
Design Standards. The standards of design provided herein are neces- (1) Pu se. � It is the purpose of this section [o set out addt11
(iv) Parking areas shall be so designed to allow for sary to insure the orderly and harmonious development of property in do al regulations for review and control of development anq
such manner as will safeguard the public's health, safety, and general construction in areas found to be and designated as especiallyyddj{
drainage of surface water without erosion, flooding, welfare.
and other inconveniences. se sitive to adverse public impace from development due t
un que environmental circumstances pertaining to the site.
(e) Height. There shall be no maximum height requirement. (1) The designof the p development a adequate
However, heights shall be regulated to the extent that it p
area within which the development is proposed to be rovisionfor surfaced ndsubsurfacedrainage, for onnece (2) Designation of the Area. For purposes of these regulations
relates to the proposed development and to the general Lions to water and sanitary sewer lines, each so designated as an area may be designated by resolution of the City Council,;
to neither overload existing public utility lines nor increase aft r having received the advice and comments oP the. Plan-
located. the danger of erosion, flooding, landslide, or other endanger- n' g and Zoning Commission, as an Environmental Sensitivity
(t) Open Space. A major portion of any PUD is its open
went of adjoining or surrounding property. Ov rlay Area if the results of scientific study of the area
(2) The support the conclusion that the area so designated is es ecial-
space. The desirability is closely tied to the integration proposed development shall be designed and located with- ly sensitive to adverse public impact from development due to
of open space with the total development. The Statement in thePropertypnot y un qua environmental circumstances.
of Intent of this section sets forth the overall objective impair the useand enjoymentnteofaadjoiningto uprolertanmish or
property; and to (3) St dies. The staff of the Department of Community De,velop-
desired for PUD's. Therefore, no quantitative standards this end shall minimize the adverse effects'on such adjoining
are stated to this section. Quality standards acknow- properties from automobile headlights, illumination of required me t and the Ames Planning and Zoning Commission are
ledge the separate and multiple functions of open space: perimeter yards, refuse containers, and impairment of light
active recreation, passive recreation, and preservation of and air. For purposes of this section, the term "use and authorized and expected to conduct studies to evaluate) area
the PUD, consi- in terms of environmental sensitivity as a part n the and uu
natural site amenities. In designing enjoyment of adjoining property" shall mean the use and - in process of maintaining a current comprehensive led use
deration shall be given to such functions, enjoyment presently being made of such adjoining property, planfor the City. Additionally, studies done by or fo other
All land in the PUD indicated as common land an common
unless such property is vacant. If vacant the term "use go ernmental or private parties may be adopted for thepur-
open space shall be maintained by one of the following and enjoyment of adjoining property" shall mean those uses Po a of this section.
methods: Permitted under the zoning district in which such adjoining
property is located. (4) Development Process/Plan Required, Procedure. In a are
(i) If the land is deeded to a Homeowner's Association de tgnated as environmentally sensitive no zoning or building
Of (3) The proposed development shall have such entrances and pe its shall be issued and no grading, excavation, con truc-
covena the developer shall file a declarationothe do , or change in use shall occur except in accordance with
covenants and restrictions that will overran for exits upon adjacent streets and such internal traffic circula- a Ian of development reviewed and approved by the City
tion pattern as will not unduly increase congestion on adja-
association, h be submitted with the application cent or surrounding public streets.
the PUD. The provisions shall include, but not be Co ncil. The procedures governing application, review end
limited to: ap roval of such plans shall be the same as those pertaining
(4) To such end as may be necessary and proper to accomplish to he review and approval of Planned Unit Developments as
a. The HOA must be set up before the dwellings the standards in paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 above, the proposed pro ided for in this ordinance. As a part of such planning at d 1
are sold. development shall Provide fences, walls, screening, landscap- rev ew process the developer shall prepare and submit an
En ironmental Assessment Report which shall set out with I ing, erosion control or other improvements. t
b. Membership must be mandatory for each come
ape ificity how the problems identified in the study on which 1
buyer and any successive buyer. (5) All electrical, telephone, and cable television transmission the Environmental Sensitivity Overlay Area designation is
systems shall' be placed underground whenever reasonably bas d will be solved, obviated or mitigated in the public
The open space restr
C. ictions must be permanent practicable. inn rest. No development plan shall be approved until the
Ci[ Council shall have reviewed and approved an Environ-
d. The HOA must be responsible for liabilit;Validity of Approval. A site plan shall become effective upon certifica- me tal Assessment Report for development of the area.
insurance, taxes, and the maintenance c tion of approval by the Community Development Director.
recreational and other facilities. (5) Co fiance with Plan - Enforcement. Development or other''
The approval of any site plan required by this section shall remain act vibes in conflict with the pan, or failure to implement the
(ii) All or any part of the open space system may valid for two years after the date of approval, after which time the site plan, including the measures set out in the Environmental
conveyed to the City of Ames by joint agreement)Plan shall be deemed null and void if the development has not been Assessment Report in accordance with the schedule establish-
the developer and City. Such conveyance may established or actual construction commenced. For the Purpose of this ed in the plan shall constitute a violation of this section for
by dedication or easement. article, actual construction" shall mean that he permanent placement of which any and all enforcement means and remedies established
construction materials has started and is proceeding without undue by law for zoning regulations may be invoked and instituted.
(g) undergo nside ation asAan mbernofof major
factors shod delay' Preparation of plans, securing financial arrangements, issuance ev of building Permits, letting of contracts, grading of Sec. xxx.51. MANAGER TO ENFORCE ORDINANCE.
design Piling of materials on the site shall not constitute actual reonstruction
These include: The provisior s of this ordinance shall be enforced by the-city manager
Violation. Construction or other activities contrary o the approved Plan, or in the absence of an approved plan, shall be a violation of this Sec. xxx.52. ZONING PERMIT REQUIRED.
t
section,
(i) Natural drainage areas shall be retained as a ro- It is unlawfulto commence or to proceed with the erection, con truc-
g PP Sec. xxx.50. LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS FOR PARKING LOTS tion, reconstruction, conversion, alteration, enlargement, extension,
prints and, if necessary, improved. razing or mo ing of any building or structure, or of any portion there-
shall Due consideration shall be given to preserving Statement of Intent. The objective of this provision is to protect and of, or to change the use thereof, without first having applied wri
natural site amenities and minimizing the disturbance promote the public health, safety, and general welfare by requiring the ting to the building official for a zoning permit to do so.
landscaping of parking lots in such a manner as will serve to reduce
to the natural environment. the effects of wind and air turbulence, heat and noise, and the glare of Sec. xxx.53. APPLICATION FOR ZONING PERMIT.
(iii) Existing trees shall be preserved wherever possible. automobile lights; to preserve ground water strata; to act as a natural
The location of trees is to be considered in design- drainage system and ameliorate storm water drainage problems; to Each a licati n for a zoning
g permit shall be it writing, in the al.standard
reduce the level of carbon dioxide and return forms of the City, .and filed in the office of the Building Official. The
ing building locations, underground services, and atmosphere; to pure oxygen o the application buidi gall tr cture b a tot ec s the lot upon ar hick
paved areas. P prevent soil erosion; [o conserve and stabilize property accompaniedy p p
F values and to otherwise facilitiate the creation of a-convenient, attrac- the building r structure is to be placed, reconstructed, enlar d or
(iv) If the development includes flood plain areas, they Live and harmonious community; to relieve the blighted appearance of converted, slowing the size of the lot, foundation dmensions, pr osed
shall be preserved as permanent open space. parking lots; and to generally preserve a healthful and pleasant en- front, rear aid side yard depths of the proposed building or sir ture
vironment. and any oche existing accessory buildings on the lot.
(v) Due consideration shall be given to the natural Definitions.
Sec. xxx.54. ISSUANCE OF PERMIT.
topography and major grade change shall be avoid-
- ed. if the development includes hillsides and (1) Landscaping Tree. An If, after revi wing the application, the Building Official Finds that the
slopes, special evaluation shall be given to geolo- _ y self-supporting conifer or deciduous g proposed location complies with all the pro-
slopes,conditions, erosion, and topsoil loss. If on- plant which usually produces one main trunk, and a more or building
or s ructure in the
favorable development conditions exist, the City less distinct and elevated head with many branches. visions of thi ordinance, the Building Official shall, upon payment of the
Council may restrict clearing, cutting, filling, or required fee, issue a building permit therefore.
other substantial changes in the natural onditionA (2) Shrub. A woody plant that usually remains low and produces Sec. xxx.55 REFUSAL OF PERMIT.
shoots or trunks from the base; it is not usually tree-like nor
of the affected area. single-stemmed. If, after revi wing the application, the Building Official finds that the
Sec. xxx.48. APPROVAL OF PLANNED RESIDENTIAL UNITS. building or s ructure in the proposed location does not comply with the
(3) Parking''Lot. An area not within a building or other strut- provisions of his ordinance, the building official shall furnish theappli-
If the council approves the PUD plan, building permits and certificates ture where motor vehicles may be stored for the purpose of cant with a statement, signed by the enforcing officer, refusing to
of occupancy may be issued, although the use of the land and tht temporary, daily, or overnight off-street parking. This issue such permit and setting forth the reason for such refusal. The
location of the buildings to be erected on the land, the yards and open definition shall include motor vehicle displays or storage lots. refusal by the Building Official to issue a permit may be appealed by
spaces contemplated by the plan, do not conform in all respects to the Parking Lot Landscaping Plan. No parking lot of 16 or more spaces the applicant o the Zoning Adjustment Board in the manner as provided
herein.
district regulations of the district in which it is located. In event of shall be constructed, enlarged or reconstructed (excluding repaving) in
any variation in the plan, as approved by he council, the zoning Ames until a parking lot landscape plan for that lot has been approved Sec. xxx.56. PERMIT RECORDS;FEES.
permienforcement t may revise or officer all deny
yendtt eppnandit and
the
t applicant fotosthe bty the Department of Community Development. At least ten percent of
parking lot will be devoted to landscaping features. The depart- The building Dfficial shall keep a record in the building official's office
council for approval as an original plan. ment shall not approve any parking lot landscape plan submitted to it of all applicat ns filed, permits issued, or refused, and if refused, and
Sec. xxx.49. SITE PLANS REQUIRED.
pursuant to this section unless it conforms to the requirements of this appealed, the final action thereon. The building official shall keep a
section. record in the building official's office of all zoning permit fees collected
and shall remit the amount of such fees to the office of the Director of
Statement of Intent. It is the intent and purpose of this Section to establish a procedure which will enable the.City government to plan for Finance daily.
and review certain proposed improvements of property within zoning
districts R-3, R-4, G-C and H-M of the City. The site planning review
requirements of this article are designed to insure the orderly and
harmonious development of such property in a manner that shall:
Sec. xxx.57. EXPIRATION, EXTENSION OF PERMITS.
Any zoningiec. xxx.69. INTERPRETATION AND PURPOSE.
permit or special use permit under which no construction
work or use has been commenced within 365 days after the date of issue n the interpretation and application, the provisions of this ordinance are
of said permit or under which the proposed construction, reconstruction :he minimum requirements, adopted for the promotion of the public
or alteration has not been completed within two (2) years of the date of health, safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare. It is not
issue, shall expire by limitation; and no work or operation shall take intended by this ordinance to repeal, abrogate, annul or in any way
Place under such permit after such expiration. A zoning permit, but impair or interfere with any existing provisions of law or ordinance, or
not a special use permit, may be once extended for a period not exceed- with any rule, regulation or permit previously adopted or issued, or
ing 365 days by the Building Official which shall be adopted or issued pursuant to law, relating to use of
Sec. xxx.58. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ESTABLISHED; MEMBERSHIP. buildings or premises; nor is it intended by this ordinance to interfere or
to abrogate or annul, any agreement between parties; provided, how-
A Board of Adjustment is hereby established, which board shall consist ever, that where this ordinance imposes a greater restriction upon the
n by use of buildings or premises or upon the height of buildings, or re-
of five (5) members appointed by the mayor, subject to confirmation
the city council. Appointments to the board shall be for a term of five quires larger yards, courts, or other open spaces than are required by
the any such existing provisions of law or ordinances, or by any such
years. Any vacancy shall filled in the same manner for the
rule, regulations or permit,
unexpired portion of the term. Terms of office begin on April first of by any such easement, covenant or
the year of appointment. No member may serve more than seven years. agreement, the provisions of this s ordinance shall govern.
Sec. xxx.59. COMPENSATION OF BOARD. Sec. xxx.70. AMENDMENTS AUTHORIZED.
All members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment shall serve without The City Council may, from time to time, on its own initiative, on
compensation. petition, or on recommendation by the City Planning and Zoning Com-
mission, after public notice and hearings provided by ordinance, and
Sec. xxx.60. SECRETARY OF BOARD, ASSISTANCE BY CITY after a report by the City Planning and Zoning Commission, or after
DEPARTMENTS. thirty (30) days' written notice to said commission, amend, supplement
or change the regulations, districts, or Official Zoning Map herein or
The city clerk shall serve as the secretary of the Board of Adjustment. subsequently established.
In the absence of the secretary, the chairman of the board may appoint Sec. xxx.71. PETITION FOR AMENDMENT.
one of the members of the board to act as secretary pro tem for the
meeting. The board has the power to call on any city department for
Whenever the owners of fifty percent (50$) or more of the area of the
assistance in the performance of its dyties, and it shall be the duty of lots in any district or part thereof desire amendment, supplement or
such department to render such assistance as may be reasonably requir- change in any of the provisions of this ordinance applicable to such area
ed. The board may also request the advice or recommendation of the they may file a petition with the City Clerk requesting the City Council
City Planning and Zoning Commission. Such commission should state to make such amendment, supplement or change. Such petition shall be
the basis and reasons for any advice or recommendation it submits to accompanied by a map or diagram showing the area affected by the
the board. proposed amendment, supplement, or change, together with the boun-
daries.of the said area and the names and addresses of all the owners
Sec. xxx.61. REGULATIONS OF BOARD. of record in the Office of the County Recorder of Story County, Iowa,
of lots therein and within a distance of two hundred (200) feet outside
The Board of Adjustment shall adopt, from time to time, subject to the of the boundaries of said area; and such petition shall immediately be
approval of the city council, such rules and regulations as it may deem transmitted to the City Planning and Zoning Commission for an investi-
necessary to carry into effect the provisions of this ordinance. gation and report. The City Planning and Zoning Commission shall file
its recommendations approving, disapproving or modifying the proposed
Sec. xxx.62. CHAIRMAN OF BOARD; MEETINGS; QUORUM. amendment, supplement or change with the City Council within thirty
(30) days thereafter.
The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall annually elect its own chairperson
at the first meeting on or after April first of each year. Such chair- Sec. xxx.72. FEE. FOR PETITIONS.
person, or in the chairperson's absence, the acting chairperson, may
administer oaths and compel the attendance of witnesses[ There shall All petitions for amendment filed with the City Clerk will be accom-
be a fixed place of meeting and all meetings shall be open to the pu- panied by a filing fee as prescribed by resolution of the City Council,
blic. The presence of three (3) members shall be necessary to con- payable to the City of Ames, Iowa, to cover costs of publishing notice
stitute a quorum. The concurring vote of three (3) members of the of the proposed amendment and other incidental expenses. No refund
- board is necessary on all matters upon which it is required to pass shall be made of said fee or any part thereof. -
under the provisions of this ordinance.
Sec. xxx.73. VOTE REQUIRED WHEN AMENDMENT PROTESTED.
Sec. xxx.63. RECORDS OF BOARD REQUIRED; SECRETARY TO
KEEP. If a written protest against any proposed amendment, supplement or
change shall have been presented to the City Council, signed by the
The secretary of the Board of Adjustment shall keep minutes of its owners of twenty percent (20%) or more, either of the area of the lots
proceedings, showing the vote of each member upon each question. If included in such proposed change, or of those immediately adjacent in
a member is absent or fails to vote, the minutes shall indicate such the rear thereof, extending the depth of one lot or Tot exceeding two
fact. The board shall keep records of its examination and other official hundred (200) feet therefrom, or of those directly opposite thereto,
actions, which shall be on file in the office of the City Clerk as a
public record. extending the depth of one lot or not exceeding two hundred (200) Peet
from the street frontage of such opposite lots, such amendment shall
Sec. xxx.64. APPEALS TO BOARD AUTHORIZED; PROCEDURE. not become effective except by the favorable vote of at least three-
fourths (3/4) of all the members of the City Council.
Appeals to the Board of Adjustment may be taken by any person ag- Sec. xxx.74. RENEWAL OF PETITION AFTER DENIAL:
grieved, or by any officer, department or board of the city affected by
any decision of the enforcing officer. Such appeal shall be taken Whenever a petition requesting an amendment, supplement, or change of
within a reasonable time, as provided by the,rules of the board, by any regulation prescribed by this ordinance has been denied by the
filing with the secretary of the board a written notice of appeal speci- City Council, such petition cannot be renewed for one year thereafter
tying the grounds thereof and the publication of the notice of appeal in unless it is signed by the owners of at least fifty percent (50%) of the
a paper of general circulation in the City of Ames as provided by the
regulation of the board. The secretary of the board shall give prompt property owners who previously objected to the change; tgis provision,
however, shall not prevent the City Council from actin on its own
notice of such appeal to the Building Official who shall forthwith trans- init.iatiie in any case or at any time as provided in this section.
mit to the board all papers and documents constituting the record upon
which the action appealed from was taken. An appeal stays all proceed- Sec. xxx.75. PROCESSING TIME. -
ings in furtherance of the action appealed from, unless the Building
Official certifies to the board after the notice of the appeal shall have For the orderly processing of zoning applications the following time
been filed with the building official, that by reason of facts stated in limits are established:
the appeal a stay would, in the building official's opinion, cause immi-
nent peril to life or property. In such case, the proceedings shall not (1) Rezoning proposals referred by the council to the Planning
be stayed otherwise than by a restraining order which may be granted and Zoning Commission shall be acted upon and returned to
by a court of record on application of notice to the Building Official the Council in not more than 90 days or three (3) consecutive
and due cause shown. monthly meetings unless time extensions are specifically re-
quested by the applicant.
Sec. xxx.65. APPLICATION TO THE BOARD; PROCEDURE; NOTICE. (2) Planned concepts referred by the council to Planning and
Zoning Commission shall be acted upon and returned to the
Council for action no later than 120 days or four (4) consecu-
tive monthly meetings unless time extensions are specifically
Applications to the Board of Adjustment for a use variance, exception, requested by the applicant.
or special use permit may be made by any person. Such application
shall be made by filing with the secretary of the board a written notice (:3) Failure, to return the application and a decision within the
specifying the grounds therefore, The secretary shall publish notice of time specified will signify to the council that the application is
the application in a paper of general circulation in the City of Ames. approved as submitted.
Sec. xxx.66. FEE FOR APPEALS.
(-}) Staff reports: A copy of all staff reports regarding an
application review must be forwarded to the applicant three
All appeals to the Board of Adjustment filed with the secretary shall be (3) working days prior to a hearing date.
accompanied by a filing fee in a sufficient sum (as determined by the
secretary and approved by city council) to cover costs of publishing Sec. xxx.76. ZONING MAP AMENDED.
notice of appeal and other incidental expenses. No refunds shall be
made of said fees or any part thereof.
The official Zoning Map of the City of Ames, Iowa as enacted by Ames
Sec. xxx.67. DISPOSITION OF APPEALS. City Ordinance No. 2109 on December 21, 1965, shall be and is hereby
amended so as to change the classification and designation of all land
The final disposition of an a areas heretofore shown and designated on said map as in the "C-2" and
p y appeal to the Board of Adjustment shall be "C-3" Districts to a new designation and classification as in a district
in the form of a written decision by the board signed by the chairper- named "G-C, General Commercial"; all land areas heretofore shown and
son or acting chairperson, either reversing, modifying, or affirming the designated on said map as in the "C-4" district to a new designation
decision or determination appealed from. A copy of such decision shall and classification as in a district named "C-C, Concentrated Commer-
be filed with the enforcing officer. cial"; all land areas heretofore shown and designated on said map
Sec. xxx.68. POWERS OF THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. as in the "C-1 and C-5" district to a new district named "P-C, Planned
Commercial".and all land in the "S-1" and "S-2" districts to be in a
The board of adjustment has the following powers: district named "S-R Suburban Residential District".
Sec.xxx.77. SEVERABILITY.
(1) Powers relative to errors. To hear and decide appeals where
it is alleged there is an terror in any order, regulation, It is the legislative intent that should any provision, section, clause or
requirement, decision or determination made by an administra- sentence be held unconstitutional or invalid, such holding shall not be
tive official in the enforcement of this ordinance, construed as affecting the validity of any of the remaining provisions,
sections, clauses or sentences.
(2) Powers relative to exceptions. After public hearing and upon Sec.xxx.78. PENALTIES AND REMEDIES.
reaching a finding that special conditions precluded in this
ordinance exist warranting the granting of such a permit, to
permit as a special exception to the zoning regulations set simple Violation of the provisions of this ordinance shall constitute a
ple misdemeanor punishable by a fine not exceeding one hundred
forth in this ordinance, the following uses in a district when
not specifically authorized for such district, provided all dollars ($100) or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed thirty
(30) days.
exceptions shall by their design,,construction, and operation
adequately safeguard the health, safety and welfare of the
occupant and users of the adjoining and surrounding proper- In addition to or as an alternative to the provisions a sub-
occupant
ty, shall not impair an adequate supply of light and air to section (c above, the City Council may institute civil proceedings
i
the adjacent property, shall not increase congestion in the to obtain injunctive and declaratory relief or such other orders public streets, shall not increase public danger of fire and the court are reasonable and proper to abate practices, condi-
safety, shall not diminish or impair established property tiers or circumstances found to be contrary to or prohibited by
the provisions of this ordinance,
values in surrounding areas, and shall be reasonably maces- '
sary for and will serve the public convenience and welfare: Sec. xxx.79. EFFECTIVE DATE.
(a) To permit erections and use of building or the use of
premises or vary the height, yard or area regulations in This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after July 1,
any location for a public service corporation for public 1980.
utility purposes, or for purposes of public communica-
tion, including the distribution of newspapers, which the June 1980.
Board determines is reasonably necessary for the public Passed this _ 3rd_ day of
convenience or welfare.
(b) To permit the use of property in residential districts for
off-street parking purposes as accessory to permitted
residential district uses where said parking lots do not
immediately adjoin the permitted residential district use.
F.
(c) To permit the extension of a district where the boundary Gina m knese, city Clerk Paul Goodland, Mayor
line of a district divides a lot of record in a single Published in The Ames
ownership as shown of record or by existing contract of
purchase at the time of the passage of this ordinance, Daily Tribune, June 25, 19110.
but in no case shall such extension of the district boun-
dary line exceed forty (40) feet in any direction.
In granting any special exception the board may prescribe
appropriate conditions, limitations and safeguards, in confor-
mity with this ordinance. Violation of such conditions and
safeguards, when made a part of the terms under which the
special use is granted, shall be deemed a violation of this
section.
(3) Powers relative to variances. The board shall have the power
to grant variances in conformance with the limitation of its
powers in this regard under the law of the State of Iowa.
In granting any variance, the board is urged to prescribe
appropriate conditions and safeguards to foster the policy and
intent of this ordinance. Violation of such conditions and
safeguards, when made a part of the terms under which the
variance is granted, shall be deemed a violation of this ordi-
nance and punishable under this ordinance.
(4) Powers relative to special permits. To hear and decide appli-
cations for special permits in accordance with the provisions
of this ordinance.