HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Revising Zoning Code, eliminating Minor Site Plan approval for small projects ORDINANCE NO. 3329
AN ORDINANCE TO NE29 9 AS IT NOW EXISTTHE UNICIPAL ODE OF THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA,
S AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION
BY REPEALING SECTION
29.49 FOR THE PURPOSE
APPROVALVG THE ZONING FOR SMALL PROJOEDCTS LOESS TIHANT 50 SQUARE
FOR MINOR SITE PLAN
FEET THAT DO NOT REQUIRE
ANY ADDITIONAL PARKING OR STORM WATER
AND ALL ORDINANCEES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES
MANAGEMENT;REPEALING
IN CONFLICT TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ENACTED,by the City Council for the City of Ames, Iowa,that:
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Section One. The Municipal Code oenact enacting new Section 29.49 as follows:
of Ames, Iowa shall be and the same is hereby amended y
repealing Section 29.49 as it now exists and g
"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 A-1,RI-10,RI-6,R-2 and
R2-7, 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;
M 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.
(Ord. No. 3169, Sec. 1, 4-28-92)
(2) When Required. Site plans shall be submitted,reviewed, and approved
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prior to the issuance of a permit for all development or redevelopment of any lot,tract,
of land in any of the zoning districts referenced in Section 29.49(l). No site plan, as defined in
this Section, shall be required for the development or redevelopment for a single-family dwelling
or two-family dwelling in any zoning district,or for a development or redevelopment when all the
following conditions are met.
(a) The development or redevelopment does not require the provision of any
additional parking spaces;
(b) The development or redevelopment does not increase the rate of storm water
runoff as determined by the Public Works Department; and
(c) The development or redevelopment does not exceed 150 square feet of area
as calculated from exterior dimensions of the structure(s).
(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;
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(c) A minimum of 10 copies of the 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 site plan approval shall be as
follows:
(a) Submittal information for a 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 I" = 10' and no smaller than 1" = 100%
(iii) Legal description and address of the property;
(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 afoot;
(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 and/or additions
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structures including setback distance from property lines and distance
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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; plan including the
(xi) The complete traffic circulation and parking p g
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, bicycle ways 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;
(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 Planning and Housing to determine the
feasibility of the proposed development.
(xvii) Existing and proposed contours at an interval not to exceed two feet
provided that at least two contours shall be shown;
(xviii) 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;
(xviv) 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
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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 building 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;
(e) Natural topographic and landscape features of the site shall be incorporated
into the development design;
(f) The design of interior vehicle and pedestrian circulation 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 minimize potential nui-
sance 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 movement;
(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;
0) The proposed development shall ensure that dust and other forms of air
pollution, noise disturbances, odor, glare, and other nuisances will be limited to acceptable 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 property.
(6) Approval Process.
(a) 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
(iii) denied.
(b) 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.
(Ord. No. 2751, Sec. 49, 7-1-80; Ord. No. 2861, Sec. 23, 10-25-83; Ord. No. 2959,
Sec. 1, 8-19-86; Ord. No. 3051, Sec. 1, 6-13-89)
(7) Effective Period of Plan Approval. The approval of any site plan required under
the terms of this Section shall be effective for one (1) year from the date of approval by the
Director of Planning and Housing or by the Zoning Board of Adjustment, as applicable. Building
permits shall be issued within the one(1)year approval period, and construction shall commence
within eighteen (18) months of approval of the plans. The approved plans shall be null and void
if the building permits are not issued within the specified period of time and if construction is not
commenced within eighteen (18) months.
(Ord. No. 3089, Sec. 1, 7-24-90)
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(8) Violation. A structure or activity undertaken without site plan approval pursuant to
this Section, or the undertaking of a structure and/or activity not shown on the approved site plan
or in conflict with the approved site plan, shall constitute a violation of this Section for which any
and all lawful enforcement means and proceedings may be invoked and instituted.
(Ord. No. 3089, Sec. 1, 7-24-90)
Section Two. Violation of the provisions of this ordinance shall constitute a municipal infraction punishable
as set out in Section 1.9 of the Municipal Code.
Section Three. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent
of such conflict, if any.
Section Four. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect form and after its passage and publication as
required by law.
Passed this 13thday of June 1995
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Sandra L. Ryan, City Clerk Larry R. C is, Mayor
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