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MED FOR RsCORO ORDINANCE NO. 2810
MAY - 7 1982
$U�IWLii� ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF
sy 9S, IOWA, BY REPEALING SECTION 29.15 AS IT NOW EXISTS,
ENACTING A NEW SECTION 29. 15 FOR THE PURPOSE OF
INCLUDING EXISTING TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS IN THE R1-6
DISTRICT; PROVIDING A PENALTY AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa:
Section One: The Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa shall be and
is hereby amended by repealing Section 29. 15 as it has existed heretofore and
enacting a new Section 29.15 to read as follows:
"Sec. 29.15. R1-6, LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
Statement of Intent. This district is intended to provide for
low-density residential areas with single-family dwellings and
certain existing two-family dwellings.
(1) Permitted Uses. A building or premises shall be used
only for the following purposes:
Single-family dwellings
Two-family dwellings if constructed or under construction
prior to July 1, 1980 and if designed and built as a
two-family dwelling, not a single-family dwelling
converted to a two-family dwelling, as evidenced by
the plans on file with the Chief Building Official
Places of worship
Cemetery
Golf course, except miniature golf courses and driving
ranges operated for commercial purposes
Country club
Private schools having curriculum similar to that
offered by public schools
(2) Bulk Regulations. The following minimum requirements
shall be observed:
(a) Lot Area Single-family dwellings - 6,000 sq. ft.
Two-family dwellings - 7,000 sq. ft.
(b) Lot Width Single-family and two-family dwellings
at street line - 35 feet
Single-family and two-family dwellings
at building line - 50 feet
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(c) Front Yard 25 feet minimum
(d) Side Yard 6 feet minimum
8 feet for two stories
10 feet for three stories
15 feet on street side for corner lot
except when additional side yard
is required to prevent motor
vehicles from parking on the sidewalk.
(e) Rear Yard 20 feet minimum
(f) Maximum Height 3 stories or 40 feet
(3) Off-street Parking Requirements. Two per unit required
in all single-family dwellings; and all other permitted
uses as required in Sec. 29.40.
Occupancy of a single dwelling unit or of a structure designed
and built as a single-family dwelling by more than three adult
persons not related by marriage or consanguinity is prohibited and
shall constitute a violation of this section."
Section Two. Violation of the provisions of this ordinance shall con-
stitute a simple misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed One Hundred
Dollars ($100.00) or by imprisonment for a period not to exceed thirty (30)
days.
Section Three. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from
and after its passage and publication as required by law.
Passed this 9th day of March , 1982.
Gina Bicknese, City Clerk QF. Pa-ul-Goodland, Mayor
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