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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Revising Zoning Regulations Pertaining to Site Plans ORDINANCE NO. 3051 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA, BY REPEALING SECTION 29.49 AND SUBSECTION 29.25(3) THEREOF AND RE-ENACTING THE SAME FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVISING ZONING REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO SITE PLANS; REPEALING ANY AND ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE BE IT ORDAINED, by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa: Section One. The Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa, shall be and the same is hereby amended by repealing Section 29.49 and Subsec- tion 29.25(3) and re-enacting the same to read as follows: "Sec. 29.49. SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS. (1) Statement of Intent. It is the intent and purpose of this Section to: (a) Establish specific procedures which enable the City Government to plan for and review proposed development/redevelopment of property within the R-3, R-4, G-C, C-C, H-M, and G-I zoning districts; (b) Provide approval procedures for both minor and major site plans; (c) Insure the orderly and harmonious development of property; (d) Promote the most beneficial relationship between uses of land; (e) Provide for orderly and efficient circulation of traffic within the development and throughout the City; (f) Ensure that the proposed development/redevelopment is within the capacity limitations of public facilities and services; (g) Ensure adequate provision for surface and subsurface drainage; and (h) Provide for suitable screening of parking, truck loading, refuse disposal, and outdoor storage from adjacent properties. (2) When Required. Site plans shall be submitted, reviewed, and approved by the City prior to the issuance of a permit for all development or redevelopment of any lot, tract, or parcel of land in any of the zoning districts referenced in Section 29.49(1) . No site plan, as defined in this Section, 1 shall be required for the development or redevelopment for a single-family dwelling or two-family dwelling in any zoning district. (a) Minor site plans shall be required for all development or redevelopment where all the following conditions are met: (i) The development or redevelopment does not require the provision of any additional parking spaces; (ii) The development or redevelopment does not increase the rate of storm water runoff as determined by the Public Works Department; and (III) The development or redevelopment does not exceed 150 square feet of area as calculated from exterior dimensions of the structure(s). (b) Major site plans shall be required for all development or redevelopment that is not defined in Subsection 29.49(2)(a) . (3) Procedure. An application for site plan approval for all development or redevelopment shall be submitted to the Department of Planning and Housing and shall meet the following requirements: (a) Applications for site plan approval shall be made on forms as provided by the City; (b) Site plans shall be submitted in accordance with the schedule as prepared by the City; (c) A minimum of 4 copies of minor site plans and 10 copies of major site plans containing all required information shall be submitted; and (d) The required review fee, as established by the City, shall accompany the application for Site Plan Approval. (4) Submittal Requirements. Submittal requirements for major and minor site plan approval shall be as follows: (a) Submittal information for a minor site plan shall be drawn on a plan sheet no larger than 24" x 36" and shall include the following Information: (i) Date of preparation and north arrow; (ii) A scale no larger than 1" = 10' and no smaller than 1" = 100'; (iii)Legal description and address of the property; 2 (iv) Name and address of the owner of record of the property, the applicant, and the name of the person(s) or firm preparing the site plan; (v) Zoning designation of property to be developed or redeveloped; (vi) Location and size of existing utility services including water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, gas services, electric services, telephone service, plus all existing or proposed fire hydrants; (vii) Property lines with dimensions to the nearest tenth of a foot; (viii) Location of all existing structures including setback distance from property lines. Indicate exact exterior dimensions of existing buildings, entrances, number of dwelling units, and square footage by type of use; (ix) Location of all proposed structures and/or additions to existing structures including setback distance from property lines and distance between other structures. Indicate exact exterior dimensions of proposed buildings, entrances, the number of proposed dwelling units, and square footage by type of use; (x) Location, grade and dimensions of all existing paved surfaces and of all abutting streets; (xi) The complete traffic circulation and parking plan including the location and dimension of all existing and proposed parking spaces, loading areas, entrance and exit drives, curb cuts, pedestrian walkways, transit access and transit stops, bicycleways and storage areas, dividers, curbs, islands, and other similar parking and drive improvements; (xii) Existing and proposed location of all outdoor trash and dumpster areas and method(s) of screening such areas; (xiii) Location and type of all existing and proposed signs, and of all existing or proposed lighting on the property which illuminates any part of the required yard; (xiv) Location of existing trees 6" or larger in diameter, any rock outcrops, landslide areas, springs and streams, and other water bodies, and any areas subject to flooding; 3 (xv) Location, amount, and type of any proposed landscaping fences, walls, or other screening as required by the Zoning regulations; and (xvi) Soil tests, traffic impact studies, utility capacity analysis, and similar information if deemed necessary by the Department of Plan- ning and Housing to determine the feasibility of the proposed development. (b) Submittal information for a major site plan shall be drawn on a plan sheet no larger than 24" x 36" and shall include all information contained in Section 29.49(4)(a) plus the following information: (i) Existing and proposed contours at an interval not to exceed two feet provided that at least two contours shall be shown; (ii) A complete storm water management plan including grades and/or elevations, direction of surface flow, detention and retention areas, outlet control structures and devices, and storm water calculations supporting management design; (iii) Where applicable, elevation views of existing and proposed structures from all directions. (5) Design Standards. When acting upon an application for site plan approval, the City will rely upon generally accepted site planning criteria and design standards. These criteria and standards are necessary to fulfill the intent of the Zoning Ordinance, the Land Use Policy Plan, and are the minimum necessary to safeguard the public health, safety, aesthetics, and general welfare. These criteria and design standards include: (a) The design of the proposed development shall make adequate provisions for surface and subsurface drainage to limit the rate of increased runoff of surface water to adjacent and downstream property; (b) The design of the proposed development shall make adequate provision for connection to water, sanitary sewer, electrical, and other utility lines within the capacity limits of those utility lines; (c) The design of the proposed development shall make adequate provision for fire protection through build- ing placement, acceptable location of flammable materials, and other measures to ensure fire safety; (d) The design of the proposed development shall not increase the danger of erosion, flooding, landslide, or other endangerment to adjoining or surrounding property; 4 (e) Natural topographic and landscape features of the site shall be incorporated. into the development design; (f) The design of interior vehicle and pedestrian circula- tion shall provide for convenient flow of vehicles and movement of pedestrians and shall prevent hazards to adjacent streets or property; (g) The design of outdoor parking areas, storage yards, trash and dumpster areas, and other exterior features shall be adequately landscaped or screened to mini- mize potential nuisance and impairment to the use of adjoining property; (h) The proposed development shall limit entrances and exits upon adjacent streets in order to prevent congestion on adjacent or surrounding streets and in order to provide for safe and orderly vehicle move- ment; (i) Exterior lighting shall relate to the scale and location of the development in order to maintain adequate security and while preventing a nuisance or hardship to adjacent property or streets; (j) The proposed development shall ensure that dust and other forms of air pollution, noise disturbances, odor, glare, and other nuisances will be limited to accept- able levels as prescribed in other applicable State and City regulations; and (k) Site coverage, building scale, setbacks, and open spaces shall be in proportion with the development property and with existing and planned development and structures, in adjacent and surrounding proper- ty. (6) Approval Process. (a) Minor site plans -- upon receipt of fully completed site plan documents, the plan will be reviewed by staff of the Department of Planning and Housing and the plan will be: (i) approved as presented; (ii) approved pending modifications; or (iii) denied. (b) Major site plans -- upon receipt of fully completed site plan documents, the plan will be reviewed by staff of the City and. the plan will be: (i) approved as presented; (ii) approved pending modifications; or 5 (iii) denied. (c) Upon approval, a building permit may be issued. Any person aggrieved by a decision to approve or deny a site plan may appeal to the Zoning Board of Adjustment whereupon the Board shall decide the matter anew. Sec. 29.25. GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (G-I) (3) Application for Zoning; Permit. Whenever any person proposes to develop/redevelop any tract or parcel of land in the General Industrial District, he/she shall submit a request for site plan approval to the Office of the Depart- ment of Planning and Housing. The Director shall approve, approve with modifications or deny the request. upon approval or approval with modifications, a building permit may be issued. Upon denial, an appeal may be made to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. The City Planning staff will assist the applicant with the preparation of the application which shall include the following information, as applicable: (a) A site plan which meets the requirements and stan- dards of Section 29.49. (b) Use Analysis. A use analysis report shall be pre- pared by the applicant and shall include, for evalua- tion by the staff, the following: (i) approximate number of employees. (ii) approximate utility needs and effect upon existing systems, e.g. : water service, sanitary sewer service, electricity, storm sewer, solid waste disposal. (iii) possible nuisance factors and means for alleviating those factors, such as: noise, odor, smoke, dust or fumes, vibration, heat." Section Two. Any and all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed to the extent of such conflict if any. Section Three. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as required by law. Adopted this 13th day of June _ 1989 Nancy Dionig', City Clerk Paul Goodland, Mayor 0107 6