HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Allowing for limited use of non-wood siding in Historical Preservation District ORDINANCE NO. 3457
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF
AMES,IOWA,BY REPEALING SUBSECTION 31.10(6) AND RE-ENACTING
THE SAME REVISED TO ALLOW FOR THE LIMITED USE OF NON-WOOD
SIDING IN AN HISTORICAL PRESERVATION DISTRICT; REPEALING
ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND
PROVIDING A PENALTY.
BE IT ORDAINED,by the City Council for the City of Ames, Iowa, that:
Section One. The Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa shall be and the same is hereby amended by
repealing Subsection 31.10(6)and re-enacting that subsection to state as follows:
"(6) Use of Substitute Materials. Substitute materials may be used as an acceptable alternative to
the historic materials if all of the following conditions are met:
(a) the historic material on the structure is so deteriorated or damaged that it cannot be
repaired;
(b) the substitute material can be installed without irreversibly damaging or obscuring
the architectural features and trim of the building;
(c) the substitute material is similar to the historic material in size,design,composition
and texture,such as one type of wood replacing another.
However,item(c)above notwithstanding, and the reference to"clapboard"in Sec. 31.13(26)
notwithstanding, with respect to a structure that consisted of either a compatible or a
contributing structure that had been at least doubled in size by a non-contributing addition,
if the contributing or compatible portion of that structure is completely destroyed as the result
of an event beyond the control of the owner, including fire or windstorm, and the non-
contributing portion remains intact,then smooth surface siding made of vinyl, aluminum,
steel,hard-board,or other synthetic materials of premium quality,may be used on both the
remaining non-contributing portion of the said structure and on any new construction done
to replace the contributing or compatible portion that was completely destroyed."
Section Two. Any and all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent
of such conflict.
Section Three. Violation of this ordinance shall constitute a municipal infraction punishable or provided in
Section 1.9 of the Municipal Code of the City of Ames,Iowa.
Section Four. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as
required by law.
Passed this 26th day of August , 1997.
Sandra L.Ryan,City Clerk Larry R.Curtis, Mayor
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