HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Series of Amendments to Newly-Adopted Zoning Ordinance ORDINANCE NO. 3591
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF
AMES,IOWA,BY REPEALING SECTIONS AND SUBSECTIONS 29.201(8),
29.201(12), 29.201(123.1) THROUGH 29.201(206), 29.300(4), 29.401(4),
29.403(1)(a)(ii)a. and b., 29.403(1)(b)(ii), 29.403(1)(c)(ii), 29.403(1)(d)(ii),
29.403(4)(b),29.403(4)(c)(i)and(ii),29.403(5)(a),29.403(5)(b)(vi),29.406(7)(a)
and (c), 29.406(9)(d), 29.406(11)(c), 29.406(12)(d), 29.406(14), 29.406(18),
29.406(19),29.408(7)(a)(i)b.,29.701(2),29.702,29.703(2),29.703(3),29.704(2),
29.704(3),29.801(3),29.802(3),29.803(2),29.804(2),29.901(2),29.902(4)(a)(ii),
29.1002.(1), 29.1102(2), 29.1104(2), 29.1105(3), 29.1200(2), 29.1200(3), 29-
1200(4), 29.1200(7), 29.1201(3)(h) through (t), 29.1201(6), 29.1201(7),
29.1202(1), 29.1202(2), 29.1202(3), 29.1202(4), 29.1202(5), 29.1202(6), 29-
1202(7), 29.1203(3)(d), 29.1203(4), 29.1203(5), 29.1304(1)(a)(vi), (29-
1304(1)(b)(v),29.1304(1)(b)(viii),29.1304(2)(b),29.1304(3)(e),29-1304(e)(f)(iii),
29.1304(3)(g), 29.1307(8), 29.1403(7)(b), 29.1403(9), 29.1500(2)(d)(iii),
29.1503(3)(a),29.1503(4),and 29.1504(3)(b)AND ENACTING NEW SECTIONS
AND SUBSECTIONS 29.201(8), 29.201(12), 29.201(124) THROUGH
29.201(209), 29.300(4), 29.401(4), 29.403(1)(a)(ii)a. and b., 29.403(1)(b)(ii),
29.403(1)(c)(ii), 29.403(1)(d)(ii), 29.403(4)(b), 29.403(4)(c)(i) and (ii),
29.403(5)(a),29.403(5)(b)(vi),29.406(7)(a)and(c),29.406(9)(d),29.406(11)(c),
29.406(12)(d),29.406(14),29.406(18),29.406(19),29.406(20),29.408(7)(a)(i)b.,
29.701(2), 29.702, 29.703(2), 29.703(3), 29.704(2), 29.704(3), 29.801(3),
29.802(3), 29.803(2), 29.804(2), 29.901(2), 29.902(4)(a)(ii), 29.1002(1),
29.1102(2), 29.1104(2), 29.1105(3), 29.1200(2), 29.1200(3), 29-1200(4),
29.1200(7), 29.1201(3)(h) through (v), 29.1201(6), 29-1201(7), 29.1202(1),
29.1202(2), 29.1202(3), 29.1202(4), 29.1202(5), 29.1202(6), 29-1202(7),
29.1203(3)(d), 29.1203(4), 29.1203(5), 29.1304(1)(a)(vi), (29-1304(1)(b)(v),
29.1304(1)(b)(viii), 29.1304(2)(b), 29.1304(3)(e), 29-1304(e)(f)(iii),
29.1304(3)(g), 29.1307(8), 29.1403(7)(b), 29.1403(9), 29.1500(2)(d)(iii),
29.1502(5), 29.1503(3)(a), 29.1503(4), 29.1504(3)(b) FOR THE PURPOSE OF
REVISING VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING REGULATIONS OF
THE CTY OF AMES,IOWA; REPEALING ANY AND ALL ORDINANCES OR
PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH
CONFLICT; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND ESTABLISHING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ENACTED,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 Sections and Subsections 29.201(8),29.201(12),29.201(123.1)through 29.201(206),29.300(4),29.401(4),
29.403(1)(a)(ii)a. and b., 29.403(1)(b)(ii), 29.403(1)(c)(ii), 29.403(1)(d)(ii), 29.403(4)(b), 29.403(4)(c)(i) and (ii),
29.403(5)(a), 29.403(5)(b)(vi), 29.406(7)(a) and (c), 29.406(9)(d), 29.406(11)(c), 29.406(12)(d), 29.406(14),
29.406(18),29.406(19),29.408(7)(a)(i)b.,29.701(2),29.702,29.703(2),29.703(3),29.704(2),29.704(3),29.801(3),
29.802(3), 29.803(2), 29.804(2), 29.901(2), 29.902(4)(a)(ii), 29.1002.(1), 29.1102(2), 29.1104(2), 29.1105(3),
29.1200(2), 29.1200(3), 29-1200(4), 29.1200(7), 29.1201(3)(h) through (t), 29.1201(6), 29.1201(7), 29.1202(1),
29.1202(2), 29.1202(3), 29.1202(4), 29.1202(5), 29.1202(6), 29-1202(7), 29.1203(3)(d), 29.1203(4), 29.1203(5),
29.1304(1)(a)(vi), (29-1304(1)(b)(v), 29.1304(1)(b)(viii), 29.1304(2)(b), 29.1304(3)(e), 29-1304(e)(f)(iii),
29.1304(3)(g),29.1307(8),29.1403(7)(b),29.1403(9),29.1500(2)(d)(iii),29.1503(3)(a),29.1503(4),and 29.1504(3)(b)
and enacting new sections and subsections as follows:
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"Sec.29.201. DEFINITIONS.
(8) Agriculture means any use of any land, building, structure or portion thereof
principally for the production and, as an accessory use, for the treatment and storage of plants,
animals or horticultural products. "Agriculture"shall include aquaculture;beef cattle;bees and apiary
products;dairy animals and products;flowers;forages;fruits,nuts and berries;grains and feed crops;
horses; poultry; sheep; swine; trees and forest products; and vegetables. "Agriculture" shall not
include any auction sales yards, recreational facilities, rural or suburban areas used primarily for
residential or recreational purposes or stockyards or feedlots operated commercially.
(12) Apartment Dwelling means a dwelling containing three or more residential units.
The term includes what is commonly known as an apartment building, but does not include
community residential facilities or single family attached dwellings. Apartment dwellings may be
occupied by families only, or by a group of unrelated persons limited to five or less per residential
unit.
(124) Neighborhood Commercial Center means a group of commercial establishments
planned,constructed and managed as a total entity with customer and employee parking provided on-
site, provisions for goods delivery separated from customer access, aesthetic considerations and
protection from the elements, in the Neighborhood Commercial zoning.
(125) Nonconforming Lot,Use or Structure means a lot,use or structure which lawfully
existed prior to the adoption,revision or amendment of this Ordinance,but which fails by reason of
such adoption,revision or amendment to conform to this Ordinance.
(126) Nursing Home means any building or portion thereof used for providing residential
care for 2 or more invalid,infirm,aged,convalescent,or physically disabled or injured persons,not
including insane or other mental cases, inebriate, or contagious cases. These facilities shall not
contain equipment for surgery or for the treatment of serious injury. "Nursing home" shall not
include any hotels.
(127) Office Uses: See Table 29.501(4)-2.
(128) Official Zoning Map means the Official Zoning Map for the City,as adopted April
25,2000, and as subsequently amended.
(129) Open Space means useable open space designed and intended for the use of all
residents of a residential development,including space dedicated to the public.
(130) Ordinance means this Zoning Ordinance,adopted as Chapter 29 of the Municipal
Code on April 25,2000,and as subsequently amended.
(131) Outdoor Display means the outdoor exhibition of products,vehicles,equipment
and machinery for sale or for lease. Uses that often have outdoor displays include car and boat sales
and plant nurseries. Outdoor display does not include goods that are being stored or parked outside.
(132) Outdoor Storage means the outdoor keeping of any goods,material,merchandise,
vehicles,or other items for more than 72 hours,not including solid waste out of doors.
(133) Overlay Zone means a mapped area to which a uniform set of regulations serving
a particular purpose applies as a supplement to Base Zone regulations.
(134) Owner means any person, group of persons, firm or firms, corporation or
corporations,or any other legal entity having legal title to or significant proprietary interest in a tract
of land.
(135) Parking Area means any area consisting of any number of parking spaces and
which is accessory to another use.
(136) Parking Lot means the area not within a building where motor vehicles may be
stored for the purposes of temporary,daily,or overnight off-street parking. "Parking Lots"include
motor vehicle displays or storage lots.
(137) Parking Space means any area designed and used for temporary location of a
vehicle. "Parking space" shall not include any vehicular storage areas.
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(138) Parking Space,Interior means a parking space that does not abut the perimeter
of a parking lot.
(139) Parking Structure means any structure designed and used for temporary location
of vehicles.
(140) Parks and Open Areas: See Table 29.501(4)-6.
(141) Passenger Terminals: See Table 29.501(4)-6.
(142) Pitch means the amount of slope of the roof in terms of angle or other numerical
measure;for example, 1 unit of rise to 3 units of shelter would be expressed as 1:3 rise to run.
(143) Planned Unit Development (PUD) means a development of land that is under
unified control and is planned and developed as a whole in a single development operation or a
programmed series of development phases for the purpose of encouraging mixed uses. The
development may include streets,sidewalks,utilities,building,open spaces and other site features and
improvements.
(144) Porch means a structure attached to a building and typically covered by a roof and
screened or open on 2 or more sides.
(145) Primary Use means the main use of land or structures, as distinguished from an
accessory use.
(146) Principal means any building,structure,or portion thereof which is used for,or
a use which is conducted for,the primary purpose of the lot on which it is located.
(147) Public Place means an open or unoccupied public space more than twenty feet in
width that is permanently reserved for the purpose of primary access to abutting property.
(148) Public Way means any right-of-way used for passage by the public. 'Public Way"
shall include any highways,streets or alleys.
(149) Radio and Television Broadcast Facilities: See Table 29.501(4)-6.
(150) Rail Lines and Utility Corridors: See Table 29.501(4)-6.
(151) Railroad Yards: See Table 29.501(4)-6.
(152) Reasonable Accommodation: See Section 29.1505.
(153) Recreation Facility means any building, structure,portion thereof, land or water
designed and used for exercise, relaxation, or enjoyment. "Recreation Facility" shall include any
athletic fields, baseball or softball diamonds, basketball courts, football fields, golf courses, golf
driving ranges,gun clubs,gymnasiums,hunting or fishing preserves,ice hockey rinks,miniature golf
courses,racquetball or squash courts,soccer pitches,swimming pools,tennis courts,or tracks.
(154) Recreational Vehicle means a vehicular type portable structure without permanent
foundation which can be towed, hauled, or driven and primarily designed as temporary living
accommodation for recreational, camping, and travel use, and including, but not limited to,travel
trailers,truck campers,camping trailers,and self-propelled motor homes.
(155) Religious Institutions: See Table 29.501(4)-5.
(156) Residential Corrections Facility means any building or portion thereof accredited
by the State of Iowa Department of Corrections for residential use by adults placed there as a
condition of their sentencing,probation,parole,work release, federal placement,or other placement
agreement.
(157) Residential Unit means that portion of a building providing living space for an
individual or a single family.
(158) Residential Uses: See Table 29.501(4)-1.
(159) Resource Production and Extraction: See Table 29.501(4)-4.
(160) Restaurant/Fast-Food means an establishment which is maintained, operated,
and/or advertised to the public as a place where food and beverage are served to customers from a
serving counter in disposable containers or wrappers and where food and meals are generally prepared
in advance for immediate sale,and which may include inside seating,drive-through service,delivery
service,and takeout/carry-out service.
(161) Retail Sales and Services--General: See Table 29.501(4)-3.
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(162) Right-of-Way means any strip of land acquired by reservation, dedication,
prescription,or condemnation and used or intended to be used by specific persons or the public for
a specific purpose or purposes. "Right-of-way"includes any public ways.
(163) Roof,Gabled means a roof that slopes from both sides of a ridge.
(164) Roof,Gambrel means a double pitched roof.
(165) Roof,Hipped means with slopes on all 4 sides,continuous from peak to eaves.
(166) Roof,Mansard means a steep,dual pitched hipped roof allowing a tall attic space;
frequently used to add an upper story.
(167) Rooming House means any building or portion thereof used for lodging or rooming
where meals may be served for compensation to more than 3 persons not members of the family there
residing. "Rooming house" shall not include any hotels.
(168) Salvage Yard means any open area on any parcel of land used for dismantling,
storing,abandonment or keeping of junk or machinery,or the dismantling or abandonment of motor
vehicles,other vehicles or parts thereof. "Salvage Yard"shall not include any vehicular storage areas.
(169) Schools: See Table 29.501(4)-5.
(170) Setback means the distance that is required by this Ordinance to be maintained in
an unobstructed state between a structure and the property line of the lot on which the structure is
located. This term refers to a required minimum area,while the term"Yard"refers to the actual open
area.
(171) Setback,Front means a setback that is to extend across the full width of a lot,the
required depth of which is measured as the minimum horizontal distance between the street right-of-
way line and a line parallel thereto on the lot.
(172) Setback,Rear means a setback that is to extend across the full width of a lot,the
required depth of which is measured as the minimum horizontal distance between the rear lot line and
a line parallel thereto on the lot.
(173) Setback Side means a setback that is to extend the full length of a lot, the required
depth of which is measured as the minimum horizontal distance between a side lot line and a line
parallel thereto on the lot.
(174) Short-Term Lodging: See Table 29.501(4)-1.
(175) Shrub means a woody plant,smaller than a tree,consisting of several small stems
from the ground or small branches near the ground. It may be deciduous or coniferous.
(a) Shrubs Low: Shrubs with a mature height of 3 to 6 feet.
(b) Shrubs High: Shrubs with a mature height of 6 feet or greater.
(176) Single Family Dwelling means a dwelling containing one residential unit.
(177) Single, Nonprofit Housekeeping Unit means the functional equivalent of a
traditional family,including a non-transient,interactive group of persons jointly occupying or a non-
transient individual person occupying a single dwelling unit, including the joint or individual use of
common areas,for the purpose of sharing or conducting household activities and responsibilities such
as meals,chores and expenses. "Single,Nonprofit Housekeeping Unit"shall not include occupants
of a boarding house,hotel, fraternity,sorority, or club.
(178) Single Room Occupancy Housing(SRO)means a dwelling providing single room
residential units where bath or toilet facilities are usually shared by individuals who are not members
of the same family. The structure may or may not have separate or shared cooking facilities for the
residents. SRO includes structures commonly called residential hotels,boarding houses and rooming
houses.
(179) Site Development Plan,Major or Minor means a plan showing accurately and
with complete dimensions,the boundaries of a site and the location of all buildings, structures,uses,
and principal site development features proposed for a specific parcel of land in such detail as may
be required by the applicable article of the Ordinance.
(180) Social Service Providers: See Table 29.501(4)-5.
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(181) Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan means a plan submitted by an
applicant for the purpose of providing such earthen and other surfaces designed to minimize soil
erosion and sedimentation and includes,but is not limited to, a map and narrative. The map shall
show topography,cleared and graded areas,proposed area alterations and the location of and detailed
information concerning erosion and sediment measures and facilities. The narrative shall describe
the project, the schedule of major activities on the land,the application of conservation practices,
design criteria, construction details and the maintenance program for any erosion and sediment
control facilities that are installed.
(182) Solid means the area calculated by multiplying the width of the front facing facade
by the height measured between the foundation and roof line,not including a gable area. See also
"Void."
(183) Sorority or Fraternity means any building or portion thereof used principally for
residential purposes by members,candidates for membership,employees and guests of a social club
affiliated with a college or university. "Sorority or Fraternity"shall not include any hotels.
(184) Special Purpose District means a zone other than a Base Zone,fixed on the map,
intended to promote and enhance the development of areas of the City possessing a unique character.
(185) Special Use Permit means the permit required for the development of specified
uses in certain zones. See Section 29.1503.
(186) Specified Anatomical Areas means(1)less than completely and opaquely covered
human genitals,pubic region,buttocks, anus, or female breasts below a point above the top of the
areolae, or(2)human male genitals in a discernibly turgid state, even if completely and opaquely
covered.
(187) Specified Sexual Activities means (1) the fondling or other erotic touching of
human genitals, pubic region, buttocks, anus, or female breasts; (2) sex acts, actual or simulated,
including intercourse, oral copulation, or sodomy; (3) masturbation, actual or simulated; or (4)
excretory functions as part of or in connection with any of the activities set forth in(1)through(3)
of this definition.
(188) Stoop means a roofed space outside the main walls of the building that serves as
a covered entrance for a building that is supported by columns,posts or brackets. A stoop is not
enclosed,but does provide shelter.
(189) Street means any public way designed and used for passage of vehicles. "Street"
shall not include any alleys or highways.
(190) Street,Arterial means a street that provides for rapid movement of concentrated
volumes of traffic relatively long distances to and from major traffic generators or areas of larger
volumes of traffic with a high degree of access control and is designated in the Transportation Plan
for the City of Ames as an arterial street.
(191) Street,Front means the street or public place upon which a lot abuts. If a lot abuts
upon more than one street or public place,it shall mean the street designated as the front street in the
owner's application for a building permit.
(192) Structure means anything constructed or erected,the use of which requires,directly
or indirectly,a permanent location on the land.
(193) Suburban Regulations means specific requirements applying to all land uses in
the Suburban Residential(F-S) Floating Zone. These requirements relate to minimum densities,lot
and block design, open space requirements, landscape buffering requirements, and parking
requirements. These requirements are similar to the conventional development patterns that are
typical of development that has occurred since the 1940s.
(194) Trade Uses: See Table 29.501(4)-3.
(195) Tree,Landscape means deciduous or coniferous tree. Deciduous trees at the time
of planting must be fully branched,have a minimum diameter of 1-1/2 inches,measured 4 feet above
the ground when planted,and be a minimum height of 6 feet. Coniferous trees at the time of planting
must be a minimum height of 3 feet.
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(196) Tree, Understory means an understory deciduous tree, 30 feet or less tall at
maturity,planted primarily for its ornamental value or screening purposes. Ornamental trees shall
be at least 6 feet tall when planted.
(197) Tree, Over-story means an over-story deciduous, greater than 30 feet tall at
maturity,planted primarily for its high crown of foliage or overhead canopy. Shade trees shall be at
least 8 feet tall when planted.
(198) Trucks and Equipment means those vehicles having a manufacturer's stated
"gross vehicle weight"of more than 10,000 pounds.
(199) Useable Open Space means land or water which is free of buildings, structures
and/or other substantial improvements and that is readily accessible by the public or residents of a
residential development. Useable open space does not include streets,alleys,off-street parking or
loading areas,roofs,or slopes in excess of 50%.
(200) Urban Regulations means specific requirements applying to specific land uses in
the Village Residential(F-VR)floating zone. The requirements relate to building placement,design
elements, use, height and parking and are specific and unique to each land use in the Village
Residential(F-VR)zone and serve to create a development pattern that is reflective of development
prior to the 1940s.
(201) Use Category means a class of similar uses grouped together for purposes of
delineating the uses permitted in a zone.
(202) Vehicular Service Facilities: See Table 29.501(4)-7.
(203) Vehicular Storage Area means any open area on any parcel of land used for
storing or keeping of motor vehicles,other vehicles or parts thereof. "Vehicular Storage Area" shall
not include any salvage yards.
(204) Void means the area calculated by adding the area of all window and door openings
in the primary facade of a building, measured around the perimeter of the frame. A front facing
window or door shall be included in the void area regardless of its location. See also "Solid."
(205) Warehouse and Freight Handling: See Table 29.501(4)-4.
(206) Waste Processing and Transfer: See Table 29.501(4)-4.
(207) Wholesale Trade: See Table 29.501(4)-3
(208) Yard means the actual unobstructed open space that exists or that is proposed
between a structure and the lot lines of the lot on which the structure is located. See "Setback."
(209) Zone means a section of the zoning jurisdiction for which the regulations governing
permitted use of buildings and land,the height of buildings,the size of yards,and the intensity of use
are uniform,as set forth in the applicable article of the Ordinance.
Sec.29.300. ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES.
(4) Floating Zones. For purposes of this Ordinance the City hereby establishes the
following Floating Zone:
"F-VR" Village Residential
"F-S" Suburban Residential
"F-PRD" Planned Residence District
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Sec.29.401. FLOOR AREA, LOT AREA, FRONTAGE, COVERAGE AND HEIGHT
STANDARDS.
(4) Maximum Building Coverage. Maximum Building Coverage standards apply to
Principal and Accessory Buildings and to areas used for outdoor storage. The Maximum Building
Coverage permitted for Principal and Accessory Buildings is listed in the Zone Development
Standards Table applicable to each Base Zone. In some zones, Minimum Building Coverage
standards may also apply. In the case of Overlay Zones, Building Coverage standards may be set
forth in a Supplemental Development Standards Table.
Sec.29.403. LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING.
(1)
(a) . . .
(ii)
a. If the area to be landscaped is less than 30 feet deep,the
required minimum ratio is one Landscape Tree per 50 linear feet parallel to the lot line,plus 3 low
shrubs per 300 square feet of area to be landscaped.
b. If the area to be landscaped is 30 feet deep or greater,
the required minimum ratio is one Landscape Tree per 1,000 square feet and either 3 high shrubs or
6 low shrubs per 1,000 square feet of landscaped area. The shrubs and trees may be grouped. Ground
cover plants must fully cover the remaining area to be counted toward required landscaping.
(b) . . .
(ii) Required Landscape Elements. Low shrubs spaced at a maximum
distance of 4 feet on center must form a continuous screen 3 feet high. In addition,one Landscape
Tree is required per 50 lineal feet of landscaped area or as appropriate to provide a tree canopy over
the landscaped area. A 3-foot-high masonry wall may be substituted for the shrubs,but the trees and
ground cover plants are still required. A wood fence 3 feet high,or a 3-foot high berm in combination
with low shrubs spaced at a maximum of 8 feet on center also may be substituted for the shrubs,but
the trees and ground cover plants are still required. When applied along Street Lot Lines,the fence
or wall is to be placed along the interior side of the landscaped area. Appropriate adjustments shall
be made to preserve sight visibility at all intersections as per Section 29.408(5).
(c) . . .
(ii) Required Landscape Elements. The L3 standard requires high
shrubs spaced at a maximum distance of 6 feet on center to form a screen 6 feet high. In addition,
one Landscape Tree is required per 50 lineal feet of landscaped area or as appropriate to provide a
tree canopy over the landscaped area. Ground cover plants must fully cover the remainder of the
landscaped area. A 6-foot high wooden fence with the fence posts on the interior side unless the fence
is finished on both sides may be substituted for some or all of the high shrubs. When a 6-foot high
wooden fence is installed,high or low shrubs shall be planted at the rate of one shrub per 10 lineal
feet,and one Landscape Tree is required per 50 lineal feet or as appropriate to provide canopy over
the landscape area. A 6-foot-high masonry wall may be substituted for the high shrubs spaced 6 feet
on center,but the trees and ground cover plants are still required. When applied along Street Lot
Lines, if permitted as per Section 29.408(2),the 6-foot high fence or wall is to be placed along the
interior side of the landscaped area.
(d) . . .
(ii) Required Landscape Elements. The L4 standard requires a
8-foot-high masonry(but not concrete block)wall along the interior side of the landscape area. One
Landscape Tree is required per 50 lineal feet of wall or as appropriate to provide a tree canopy over
the landscaped area. In addition,3 high shrubs or 6 low shrubs are required per 30 lineal feet of wall.
Ground cover plants must fully cover the remainder of the landscaped area.
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(4)
(b) Setbacks and Perimeter Landscaping. The minimum surface parking area
setbacks and perimeter landscaping standards are set forth in Table 29.403(4)below.
Table 29.403(4)
Minimum Parking Area Setbacks and Perimeter Landscaping
Location All Zones
Lot line abutting street 5 ft. L2 or 10 ft.P,Ll
Lot line abutting a Residentially-Zoned Lot 5 ft @ L3,except 10 ft.@ L4 in G1
Lot line abutting a Commercially or 5 ft.@ L2 or 10 ft.@ L1
Industrially-Zoned Lot
(c) Surface Parking Area Interior Landscaping. All surface parking areas must
meet the following interior landscaping requirements.
(i) Interior landscaping shall be required for parking lots,containing
16 or more spaces,that include three or more rows of parking spaces separated by two or more drive
aisles in a single location. Such interior landscaping shall,at a minimum, include a 9.0'wide and 16'
long landscaped island for every 20 interior parking spaces and a landscaped median, a minimum of
15'wide running the full length of the drive aisle,for every 3 contiguous double loaded parking aisles.
At least one Landscape Tree,as defined in Section 29.403(2)(b),
shall be installed on each landscaped island. A minimum of one Landscape Tree is required per 50
lineal feet of landscaped median. Shrubs or ground cover plants must cover the remainder of each
landscaped island and median.
(ii) Interior landscaping is not required for parking lots that have
parking on one or both sides of a single drive aisle.
(5) Landscaping Requirements for Apartment Dwellings in the UCRM,FS-RM
and RH Zones.
(a) Generally. These landscaping requirements are intended to be applied to
front yards and side yards that abut streets for apartment dwellings in the UCRM,FS-RM,RM and
RH zoning districts. This landscaping is required to enhance the yard area and to soften the impact
of the building from the street and from nearby residential areas.
(b) . . .
(vi) Installation and Maintenance. Installation and maintenance of
the landscaping for apartment dwellings in the UCRM, FS-RM,RM and RH zones shall meet the
requirements provided for in Section 29.403(3).
Sec.29.406. OFF-STREET PARKING
(7) Locating Parking Spaces in Front Yard.
(a) The use of the front yard for the location of vehicular parking is permitted
in the"DCSC","HOC"and"GI"Districts,if a minimum setback of 5 feet from the front lot line and
5 feet from the side lot lines are maintained and landscaping is installed and maintained within those
setback areas. Unless a parking lot plan is submitted as part of the development process pursuant to
Section 29.1502, a Surface Parking Lot Landscaping Plan to meet the standards of Section
29.403(4)(f) shall be submitted to and approved by the Director of Planning and Housing (to be
evidenced by a document signed by both the property owner or owner's agent and the said director),
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prior to any construction, reconstruction, installation, erection, conversion, alteration, addition,
enlargement or development of any structure, improvement, feature or aspect of the premises. No
Building/Zoning Permit required by Section 29.1501 shall be issued until the plan is submitted and
approved.
(i) The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to the use of a
front yard for vehicular parking where it is proven by the property owner,by documentary evidence
or the testimony of disinterested third parties, that such use was lawfully established prior to the
effective date of this Ordinance.
(ii) This Ordinance shall apply to any expansion or increase in the
area of the front yard used for parking, even if no other conversion, construction or change to the
subject premises occurs. Wherever this subsection applies, the subject parking area shall be so
constructed and maintained as to meet the surfacing standards in Section 29.406(11).
(c) Under no circumstances shall vehicular parking be permitted in the front
yard of any residential building in any"RL","RM", "RH", "UCRM","FS-RL",or"FS-RM" zones,
except upon a driveway that leads to the side or rear yard or to an attached garage. There shall be no
installation at grade of any expanse of asphalt,concrete,gravel,brick,or other form of paving by any
material whatsoever without the written authorization of the Zoning Enforcement Officer. Such
authorization shall be granted only if under the facts and circumstances of the particular situation it
is unlikely that the paving will facilitate the use of the front yard,or any part thereof, for the parking
of vehicles,except on a driveway as stated.
(9) Parking Space and Vehicle Aisle Dimensions.
(d) No exceptions shall be allowed for any other feature of these off-street
parking rules.
Figure 29.406(9)
PARKING AREA DIMENSIONS
(For Standard-size Vehicles)
(A '
� 0 �
'K
C '
Full Sized Vehicles Table 29.406(9)-1
Parking Angle(A) 0° 20° 30° 40° 1 45° 50° 60° 70° 80° 90°
Curb Length Per Space N/A 26.3' 18.0' 14.0' 12.7' 11.7' 10.4' 9.6' 9.1' 9.0'
Space Depth(C) 9.0' 15.0' 17.3' 19.1' 19.8' 20.3' 21.0' 21.0' 20.3' 19.0'
Access Aisle Width(D) 12.0' 12.0' 12.0' 12.0' 13.0' 15.0' 18.0' 19.0' 24.0' 24.0'
Space Width(E) 1 9.0' 9.0' 9.0' 9.0' 9.0' 9.0' 9.0' 9.0' 9.0' 9.0'
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Compact Vehicles Table 29.406(9)-2
Parking Angle(A) 0° 20' 30' 40' 45' 50' 60' 70' 80' 90,
Curb Length Per Space(B) N/A 23.4' 16.0' 12.4' 11.3' 10.4' 9.2' 8.5' 8.1' 8.0'
Space Depth(C) 8.0' 13.0' 14.9' 16.4' 17.0' 17.4' 17.9' 17.8' 17.1' 16.0'
Access Aisle Width(D) 12.0' 12.0' 12.0' 12.0' 13.0' 15.0' 18.0' 19.0' 24.0' 24.0'
Space Width(E) 8.0' 8.0' 8.0' 8.0' 8.0' 8.0' 8.0' 8.0' 8.0' 8.0'
-Auto-accessible spaces shall be 13 feet wide, including parking space and passenger access aisle.
-Van-accessible spaces shall be 16 feet wide,including parking space and passenger access aisle.
(11) Improvements of Off-Street Parking Areas.
(c) Storm Water Management Design Standards: Storm water
management design shall include grading, facilities or improvements or some combination
thereof which results in no increase in the rate of runoff when compared to the undeveloped
condition of the area to be developed. The rainfall frequencies that shall be incorporated in the
design of the storm water management system shall include the five year,ten year,50 year and
100 year design storm events. The calculations and design of the storm water management
system shall be prepared by an engineer licensed to practice in Iowa.
(12) . . .
(d) The parking structure must conform to all setback, height, bulk, and
landscaping requirements for buildings within the zone in which the structure is located.
(14) Parking Spaces Accessible for Persons with Disabilities. For new construction,
(a)where parking spaces are provided for self parking of vehicles by employees or visitors to a site
or use or (b) where required parking spaces for residential use exceeds 6 spaces, parking spaces
accessible for persons with disabilities shall be provided in accordance with the minimum ratios set
forth in Table 29.406(14)below,except where no residential units are accessible. However,at least
one accessible parking space shall be provided where there are three or more apartment units in a
structure. Required Accessible Parking Spaces may count as Required Parking Spaces for purposes
of Section 29.406(2).
Table 29.406(14)
Required Accessible Parking Spaces
TOTAL PARKING SPACES IN LOT REQUIRED MINIMUM NUMBER OF ACCESSIBLE SPACES
10 to 25 1
26 to 50 2
51 to 75 3
76 to 100 4
101 to 150 5
151 to 200 6
201 to 300 7
301 to 400 8
401 to 500 9
501 to 1,000 2%of total
1,001 and over 20 spaces plus 1 for each 100 over 1000.
(18) Remote Parking Commercial Land Use. All parking spaces required by this
ordinance shall be located on the same lot as the use served, except parking spaces required for
principal uses permitted in the DCSC,HOC and CCN zoning districts may be located on the same lot
as the principal building or on a lot within 300 feet of the lot on which a principal use is located.
Where parking is located on a lot that is remote from the principal use but within 300 feet,a written
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agreement in a form provided by the City shall be executed by the property owner or owners and the
City to assure that these remote parking spaces are retained for the principal use. This agreement shall
be recorded and shall be binding on all successors and assigns of the property or properties involved.
(19) Manufactured Home, Mobile Home, and Recreational Vehicle Parking.
Manufactured homes, mobile homes, travel trailers, or recreational vehicles shall not be parked,
stored,or occupied on any property which is not part of an approved manufactured home park,or the
permanent installed site of a manufactured home.However,the parking of one(1)unoccupied travel
trailer or recreational vehicle,boat,or boat trailer is permitted behind the front yard setback of the lot
in any district,provided the travel trailer or recreational vehicle,boat,or boat trailer is not used for
living quarters or business purposes.
(20) Trucks and Equipment Parking and Storage. The standards for truck and
equipment parking apply to business vehicles and equipment that are parked regularly at a site. The
regulations do not apply to pickup and delivery activities,to the use of vehicles during construction,
or to services at the site which occur on an intermittent and short-term basis.Permissibility of truck
and equipment parking and storage is covered in the individual Zone Development Standards Tables.
Sec.29.408. OTHER GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
(7) . . .
(a) . . .
(i)
b. A detached garage or accessory building shall meet all
the same side setbacks as required for the principal building except in the case of a corner lot. In the
case of a corner lot a garage or accessory building may be placed within 3 feet of the side lot lines,
provided the garage is set back a minimum of 25 feet from the abutting streets and provided the
garage or accessory building is located in the side yard that does not abut the front yard where the
principal building is addressed.
Sec.29.701. "RL" RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY.
(2) Permitted Uses. The uses permitted in the RL Zone are set forth in Table
29.701(2)below:
Table 29.701(2)
Residential Low Density(RL)Zone Uses
APPROVAL APPROVAL
USE CATEGORIES STATUS REQUIRED AUTHORITY
RESIDENTIAL USES
Single Family Dwelling Y ZP ZEO
Two Family Dwelling Y,if pre-existing. ZP ZEO
Single Family Attached Dwelling N
Apartment Dwelling(12 units or less) N
Family Home Y ZP ZEO
Household Living Accessory Uses
Home Office Y HO ZBA/Staff
Home Business Y HO ZBA/Staff
Group Living N,except for existing Residences SP ZBA
for the physically disabled,
mentally retarded or emotionally
disturbed which do not meet the
definition of Family Home
Short-term Lodging N,except Bed and Breakfast HO ZBA/Staff
permitted as a Home Occu ation.
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APPROVAL APPROVAL
USE CATEGORIES STATUS REQUIRED AUTHORITY
OFFICE USES N
TRADE USES
Retail Sales and Services—General N
Entertainment,Restaurant and Recreation Trade N -
INSTITUTIONAL USES
Colleges&Universities Y SP ZBA
Child Day Care Facilities Y SP or HO, ZBA
depending on the
size
Community Facilities Y SP ZBA
Medical Centers N
Religious Institutions Y SP ZBA
Schools Y SP ZBA
Social Service Providers Y,if pre-existing SP ZBA
TRANSPORTATION,COMMUNICATIONS&
UTILITY USES
Basic Utilities Y SDP Major City Council
Radio&TV Broadcast Facilities N
Parks&Open Areas Y SDP Minor Staff
Essential Public Services Y SP ZBA
Personal Wireless Service Facilities Y SP ZBA
Y = Yes: permitted as indicated by required approval.
N = No: prohibited
SP = Special Use Permit required: See Section 29.1503
ZP = Building/Zoning Permit required: See Section 29.1501
SDP Minor = Site Development Plan Minor: See Section 29.1502(3)
SDP Major = Site Development Plan Major. See Section 29.1502(4)
HO = Home Occupation
ZBA = Zoning Board of Adjustment
ZEO = Zoning Enforcement Officer
Sec.29.702. "RM"RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY.
(1) Purpose. This District is intended to accommodate medium-density residential
development and to serve as a transition from commercial and high-density residential areas to
low-density residential areas.
(2) Permitted Uses. The uses permitted in the RM Zone are set forth in Table
29.702(2)below:
Table 29.702(2)
Residential Medium Density(RM)Zone Uses
APPROVAL APPROVAL
USE CATEGORIES STATUS REQUIRED AUTHORITY
RESIDENTIAL USES
Single Family Dwelling Y ZP ZEO
Two Family Dwelling Y ZP ZEO
Single Family Attached Y SDP Minor Staff
Dwelling
Apartment Dwelling(12 units or Y SDP Minor Staff
less)
Family Home Y ZP ZEO
Household Living Accessory Uses
Home Office Y HO ZBA/Staff
Home Business Y HO ZBA/Staff
Group Living N,except Hospices,Assisted Living, SP ZBA
and Nursing Homes,permitted by
Special Use Permit.
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APPROVAL APPROVAL
USE CATEGORIES STATUS REQUIRED AUTHORITY
Short Term Lodging N,except Bed and Breakfast permitted HO ZBA
as a Home Occupation.
OFFICE USES N
TRADE USES
Retail Sales and Services—General N -
Entertainment,Restaurant and Recreation N
Trade
INSTITUTIONAL USES
Colleges&Universities Y SP ZBA
Community Facilities Y SP ZBA
Funerary Facilities Y SP ZBA
Child Day Care Facilities Y HO or SP ZBA
(depending
on size)
Medical Centers N -
Religious Institutions Y SP ZBA
Schools Y SP ZBA
Social Service Providers Y SP ZBA
TRANSPORTATION,
COMMUNICATIONS&UTILITY USES
Basic Utilities Y SDP Major City Council
Essential Public Services Y SP ZBA
Radio&TV Broadcast Facilities N
Parks&Open Areas Y SDP Minor Staff
Personal Wireless Communication Facilities Y SP ZBA
Y = Yes: permitted as indicated by required approval.
N = No: prohibited
SP = Special Use Permit required: See Section 29.1503
ZP = Building/Zoning Permit required: See Section 29.1501
SDP Minor = Site Development Plan Minor: See Section 29.1502(3)
SDP Major = Site Development Plan Major: See Section 29.1502(4)
HO = Home Occupation
ZBA = Zoning Board of Adjustment
ZEO = Zoning Enforcement Officer
(3) Zone Development Standards. The zone development standards for the RM
Zone are set forth in Table 29.702(3)below:
Table 29.702(3)
Residential Medium Density(RM)Zone Development Standards
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS RM ZONE
Minimum Lot Area
Single Family Dwelling 6,000 sf
Two Family Dwelling 7,000 sf
Single Family Attached Dwelling 3,500 sf per unit for the two exterior units; 1,800 sf per unit for
interior units
Apartment Dwelling Over 2 Units 1 7,000 sf for the first two units and 1,800 sf each additional unit
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DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS RM ZONE
Minimum Principal Building Setbacks
Front Lot Line 25 ft.
Side Lot Line 6 ft.for one story
• 8 ft.for 2 stories
• 10 ft.for 3 stories
• 20 ft.for 4 stories
Side Lot Line(party wall for Single Family Attached 0 ft.
Dwellings)
Side Lot Line(all other side lot lines except party wall 6 ft.for one story
line) 8 ft.for 2 stories
• 10 ft.for 3 stories
• 20 ft.for 4 stories
Rear Lot Line(single family attached with party wall) 0 ft
Rear Lot Line(All other rear yard lot lines except party 25 ft.
wall line)
Comer Lots Provide 2 front yards and 2 side yards
Minimum Frontage 24 ft @ street line for single family attached,all others
35 ft.@ street line;
24 ft @ building line for single family attached,all others
50 ft.@ building line
Minimum Landscaping See Article 29.403(5)
Maximum Height 50 ft.or 4 stories,whichever is lower
Principal Building
Maximum Height
Accessory Building See Sec.29.408(7)(a)(ii)
Parking Between Buildings and Streets No,except if preexisting
Drive-Through Facilities No
Outdoor Display No
Outdoor Storage No
Trucks and Equipment No
(Ord. No. 3571, 6-17-00)
Sec.29.703. "UCRM" URBAN CORE RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY ZONE.
(2) Permitted Uses. The uses permitted in the UCRM Zone are set forth in Table
29.703(2)below:
Table 29.703(2)
Urban Core Residential Medium Density(UCRM)Zone Uses
APPROVAL APPROVAL
USE CATEGORIES STATUS REQUIRED AUTHORITY
RESIDENTIAL USES
• Single Family Dwelling Y ZP ZEO
Two Family Dwelling Y,if pre-existing ZP ZEO
• Single Family Attached Dwellings (2 units only) Y,if pre-existing SDP Minor Staff
Apartment Dwelling(12 units or less) y,if pre-existing SDP Minor Staff
• Family Home Y ZP ZEO
Household Living Accessory Uses
• Home Office Y HO ZBA/Staff
Home Business Y HO ZBA/Staff
Group Living N,except existing Residences for the SP ZBA
physically disabled,mentally
retarded or emotionally disturbed
which do not meet the definition of
Family Home
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APPROVAL APPROVAL
USE CATEGORIES STATUS REQUIRED AUTHORITY
Short Term Lodging N, except Bed and Breakfast HO ZBA/Staff
permitted as a Home Occupation.
OFFICE USES N
TRADE USES
Retail Sales and Services—General N
Entertainment,Restaurant and Recreation Trade N
INSTITUTIONAL USES
Colleges&Universities Y SP ZBA
Community Facilities Y SP ZBA
Funeral Facilities N -
Child Day Care Facilities Y HO or SP Staff/ZBA
(depending upon
size)
Medical Centers N --
Religious Institutions Y SP ZBA
Schools Y SP ZBA
Social Service Providers Y,only if pre-existing SP ZBA
TRANSPORTATION,COMMUNICATIONS&
UTILITY USES
Basic Utilities Y SDP Major City Council
Essential Public Services Y SP ZBA
Radio&TV Broadcast Facilities N
Parks&Open Areas Y SDP Minor Staff
Personal Wireless Communication Facilities Y SP ZBA
Y = Yes: permitted as indicated by required approval
N = No: prohibited
SP = Special Use Permit required: See Section 29.1503
ZP = Building/Zoning Permit required: See Section 29.1501
SDP Minor = Site Development Plan Minor: See Section 29.1502(3)
SDP Major = Site Development Plan Major: See Section 29.1502(4)
HO = Home Occupation
ZBA = Zoning Board of Adjustment
ZEO = Zoning Enforcement Officer
(3) Zone Development Standards. The zone development standards applicable in
the UCRM Zone are set forth in Table 29.703(3)below:
Table 29.703(3)
Urban Core Residential Medium Density(UCRM)Zone Development Standards
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS UCRM ZONE
Minimum Lot Area
Single Family Dwelling 6,000 sf
Two Family Dwelling 7,000 sf
Single Family Attached Dwelling 3,500 sf per unit
Apartment Dwellings Over 2 Units 7,000 sf for the first two units and 1,800 sf each additional unit
Minimum Principal
Building Setbacks:
Front Lot Line 25 ft.
Side Lot Line 6 ft.for one story;
• 8 ft.for 2 stories;
• 8 ft.for 3 stories;
Side Lot Line(party wall line for Single 0 ft.
Family Attached Dwelling
Side Lot Line(all other side lot lines except 6 ft.for one story;
party wall line) 8 ft.for 2 stories;
• 8 ft.for 3 stories;
Rear Lot Line 20 ft.
Comer Lots Provide 2 front yards and 2 side yards
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DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS UCRM ZONE
Minimum Frontage 35 ft.@ street line;
50 ft.@ building line
Maximum Building Coverage 35%Single Family Dwelling;40%all others
Maximum Site Coverage(includes all buildings, 60%
paving and sidewalks on lot)
Minimum Landscaped Area See Article 29.403(5)
Maximum Height 40 ft.or 3 stories,whichever is lower
Principal Building
Maximum Height
Accessory Building See Sec.29.408(7)(a)(ii)
Parking Between Buildings and Streets No,except if pre-existing
Drive-Through Facilities No
Outdoor Display No
Outdoor Storage No
Trucks and Equipment No
Sec.29.704. "RH" RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY.
(2) Permitted Uses. The uses permitted in the RH Zone are set forth in Table
29.704(2)below:
Table 29.704(2)
Residential High Density(RH)Zone Uses
APPROVAL
USE CATEGORIES STATUS REQUIRED APPROVAL AUTHORITY
RESIDENTIAL USES
• Single Family Dwelling Y,if pre-existing ZP ZEO
Two Family Dwelling Y ZP ZEO
• Single Family Attached Dwelling Y SDP Minor Staff
• Apartment Dwelling Y SDP Minor Staff
• Family Home Y ZP ZEO
Household Living Accessory Uses
Home Office Y HO ZBA/Staff
Home Business Y HO ZBA/Staff
Group Living Y SDP Minor Staff-No Transitional Living
Facility for former offenders may
be closer than 500 ft.to another
such facility or to a Family Home.
Short-term Lodging N,except Bed and Breakfast HO ZBA
permitted as a Home
Occupation.
OFFICE USES N,Except in conjunction with SDP Minor Staff
a mixed office/residence use
where the residence use is
above the first floor. Office
Uses Limited to 5,000 sf.
TRADE USES
Retail Sales and Services-General N,Except in conjunction with SDP Minor Staff
a mixed retail/residence use
where the residence use is
above the first floor. Retail
Uses Limited to 5,000 sf.
Entertainment,Restaurant and Recreation N,Except in conjunction with SDP Minor Staff
Trade(E,R,&R) a mixed E,R,&R/residence
use where the residence use is
above the first floor. E,R.,&
R Uses Limited to 5,000 sf.
INSTITUTIONAL USES
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APPROVAL
USE CATEGORIES STATUS REQUIRED APPROVAL AUTHORITY
Colleges&Universities Y SP ZBA
Community Facilities Y SDP Minor Staff
Child Day Care Facilities Y SDP Minor Staff
Funeral Facilities Y SDP Minor Staff
Medical Centers N
Religious Institutions Y SDP Minor Staff
Schools Y SDP Minor Staff
Social Service Providers Y SP ZBA
TRANSPORTATION,
COMMUNICATIONS&UTILITY USES
Basic Utilities Y SDP Major City Council
Essential Public Services Y SP ZBA
Parks&Open Areas Y SDP Minor Staff
Radio&TV Broadcast Facilities N
Personal Wireless Communication Facilities Y SP ZBA
Y = Yes: permitted as indicated by required approval.
N = No: prohibited
SP = Special Use Permit required: See Section 29.1503
ZP = Building/Zoning Permit required: See Section 29.1501
SDP Minor = Site Development Plan Minor: See Section 29.1502(3)
SDP Major = Site Development Plan Major: See Section 29.1502(4)
HO = Home Occupation
ZBA = Zoning Board of Adjustment
ZEO = Zoning Enforcement Officer
(3) Zone Development Standards. The zone development standards applicable in
the RH Zone are set forth in Table 29.704(3)below:
Table 29.704(3)
Residential High Density(RH)Zone Development Standards
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS RH ZONE
Minimum Lot Area
Single Family Dwelling 6,000 sf
Two Family Dwelling 7,000 sf
Apartment Dwellings over 2 Units 7,000 sf for the first two units and 1,000 sf each additional unit
Single Family Attached Dwelling 3,500 sf per unit for the two exterior units;1,800 sf per unit for
interior units
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Minimum Principal Building Setbacks:
Front Lot Line 25 ft
Side Lot Line 6 ft.for one story;
8 ft.for 2 stories;
10 ft for 3 stories;
12 ft.for 4 stories;
4 ft.additionalal for each story over 4
Side Lot Line(party wall line for Single Family Attached 0 ft.
Dwelling)
Side Lot Line(all other side lot lines except party wall line) 6 ft.for one story;
8 ft.for 2 stories;
10 ft.for 3 stories;
20 ft.for 4 stories
Rear Lot Line(single family attached with party wall) 0 ft.
Rear Lot Line(All other real yard lot lines except party wall 25 ft.
line)
Comer Lots Provide 2 front yards and 2 side yards
Minimum Frontage 24 ft @ street line for single family attached,all others
35 ft @ street line
24 ft @ building line for single family attached,all others
50 ft @ building line
Minimum Landscaping Apartment Dwellings See Article 29.403(5).
Maximum Height
Principal Building 100 ft or 9 stories,whichever is lower
Maximum Height
Accessory Building See Sec.29.408(7)(a)(ii)
Parking Between Buildings and Streets No,except if pre-existing
Drive-Through Facilities No
Outdoor Display No
Outdoor Storage No
Trucks and Equipment No
(Ord.No.3571,6-17-00)
Sec.29.801. "NC" NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL.
(3) Zone Development Standards. The zone development standards for the NC Zone
are set forth in Table 29.801(3)below:
Table 29.801(3)
Neighborhood Commercial(NC)Zone Development Standards
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS NC ZONE
Maximum FAR .70
Maximum Lot Area,Single Building 20,000 sf
Maximum Lot Area,Neighborhood Commercial Center 30,000 sf
Maximum Lot Area for Pre-existing Buildings and Pre-existing 100,000 sf(with approval by Special Use Permit
Neighborhood Commercial Centers according to Sec.29.1503
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Minimum Lot Frontage 60 ft.
Minimum Building Setbacks:
Front Lot Line 0 if pre-existing,10 ft if not pre-existing.
Side Lot Line 0
Rear Lot Line 0
Lot Line Abutting a Residentially zoned Lot 5 ft.side(for RM&RH zones)&10 ft side for
RL,UCRM&RLP zones,or a historic district
15 ft.rear
Maximum Building Setbacks: 60 ft.
Street Lot Line
Landscaping in Setbacks Abutting an R Zoned Lot 5 ft.at L3;see Section 29.403
Maximum Building Coverage 35%
Minimum Landscaped Area 15%
Maximum Height 35 ft.
Parking Allowed Between Buildings and Streets No,except where allowed prior to the effective
date of this ordinance.
Drive-Through Facilities Permitted No
Outdoor Display Permitted No
Outdoor Storage Permitted No
Trucks and Equipment Permitted No
Sec.29.802. "CCN" COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL NODE.
(3) Zone Development Standards. The zone development standards for the CCN
Zone are set forth in Table 29.802(3)below:
Table 29.802(3)
Community Commercial Node(CCN)Zone Development Standards
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS CCN ZONE
Maximum FAR .75
Minimum Lot Area,Single Building 25,000 sf
Minimum Lot Area,Center 100,000 sf
Maximum Building Area,Single Building 150,000 sf
Maximum Building Area,Center 800,00 sf
Minimum Lot Frontage 60 ft.
Minimum Building Setbacks:
Front Lot Line 0
Side Lot Line 0
Rear Lot Line 0
Lot Line Abutting a Residentially Zoned Area 10 ft.side
10 ft.rear
Maximum Building Setbacks: 60 ft.
Front Lot Line
Landscaping in Setbacks Abutting a Residentially Zoned Lot 5 ft.@ L3. See Section 29.403
Maximum Building Coverage 65%
Minimum Landscaped Area 15%
Maximum Height 35 ft.
Parking Allowed Between Buildings and Streets Yes
Drive-Through Facilities Permitted Yes
Outdoor Display Permitted Plants and produce only. See Section 29.405
Outdoor Storage Permitted No
Trucks and Equipment Permitted Yes
Sec.29.803. "DCSC" DOWNTOWN/CAMPUSTOWN SERVICE CENTER.
(2) Permitted Uses. The uses permitted in the DCSC Zone are set forth in Table
29.803(2)below:
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Table 29.803(2)
Downtown/Campustown Service Center(DCSC)Zone Uses
APPROVAL APPROVAL
USE CATEGORY STATUS REQUIRED AUTHORITY
RESIDENTIAL USES
Group Living N
Household Living N,except in combination with a commercial SDP Minor Staff
building,in which case it shall be located above
the first floor.
Short-term Lodgings Y SDP Minor Staff
OFFICE USES Y SDP Minor Staff
TRADE USES
Retail Sales and Services-General Y SDP Minor Staff
Retail Trade-Automotive,etc. N '
Entertainment,Restaurant and Y SDP Minor Staff
Recreation Trade
Wholesale Trade N
INDUSTRIAL USES
Industrial Service N
INSTITUTIONAL USES
Colleges and Universities Y SP ZBA
Community Facilities Y SDP Minor Staff
Social Service Providers Y SP ZBA
Medical Centers N -
Parks and Open Areas Y SDP Minor Staff
Religious Institutions Y SP ZBA
Schools N
TRANSPORTATION,
COMMUNICATIONS AND
UTILITY USES
Passenger Terminals Y SDP Minor Staff
Basic Utilities Y SDP Major City Council
Commercial Parking Y SDP Minor Staff
Radio and TV Broadcast Facilities Y SP ZBA
Rail Line and Utility Corridors Y SP ZBA
Railroad Yards N
MISCELLANEOUS USES
Commercial Outdoor Recreation N -
Child Day Care Facilities Y SP ZBA
Detention Facilities N
Major Event Entertainment Y SP ZBA
Vehicle Service Facilities N
Adult Entertainment Business Y SDP Minor Staff
Y = Yes: permitted as indicated by required approval.
N = No: prohibited
SP = Special Use Permit required: See Section 29.1503
SDP Minor = Site Development Plan Minor: See Section 29.1502(3)
SDP Major = Site Development Plan Major: See Section 29.1502(4)
ZBA = Zoning Board of Adjustment
Sec.29.804. "HOC" HIGHWAY-ORIENTED COMMERCIAL.
(2) Permitted Uses. The uses permitted in the HOC Zone are set forth in Table
29.804(2)below:
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Table 29.804(2)
Highway-Oriented Commercial(HOC)Zone Uses
APPROVAL APPROVAL AUTHORITY
USE CATEGORY STATUS REQUIRED
RESIDENTIAL USES
Group Living N,except Transitional SP ZBA
Living Facility
Household Living N
Short-term Lodgings Y SDP Minor Staff
OFFICE USES Y SDP Minor Staff
TRADE USES
Retail Sales and Services-General(including Y SDP Minor Staff
printing,publishing,commercial art and
reproduction)
Retail Trade-Automotive,etc. Y SDP Minor Staff
Entertainment,Restaurant and Recreation Trade Y SDP Minor Staff
Wholesale Trade Y SDP Minor Staff
INDUSTRIAL USES
Industrial Service N
INSTITUTIONAL USES
Colleges and Universities Y SP ZBA
Community Facilities Y SDP Minor Staff
Social Service Providers Y SP ZBA
Medical Centers Y SP ZBA
Parks and Open Areas N
Religious Institutions Y SP ZBA
Schools N
TRANSPORTATION,COMMUNICATIONS
AND UTILITY USES
Passenger Terminals Y SDP Minor Staff
Basic Utilities Y SDP Major City Council
Commercial Parking Y SDP Minor Staff
Radio and TV Broadcast Facilities Y SDP Minor Staff
Personal Wireless Communication Facilities Y SP ZBA
Rail Line and Utility Corridors Y SP ZBA
Railroad Yards N
MISCELLANEOUS USES
Commercial Outdoor Recreation Y SDP Minor Staff
Child Day Care Facilities Y SDP Minor Staff
Detention Facilities Y SDP Minor Staff
Major Event Entertainment Y SDP Minor Staff
Vehicle Service Facilities Y SDP Minor Staff
Adult Entertainment Business Y SDP Minor Staff
Y = Yes: permitted as indicated by required approval.
N = No: prohibited
SP = Special Use Permit required: See Section 29.1503
SDP Minor = Site Development Plan Minor: See Section 29.1502(3)
SDP Major = Site Development Plan Major: See Section 29.1502(4)
ZBA = Zoning Board of Adjustment
Sec.29.901. "GI" GENERAL INDUSTRIAL ZONE.
(2) Permitted Uses. The uses permitted in the GI Zone are set forth in Table 29.901(2)
below:
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Table 29.901(2)
General Industrial(GI)Zone Uses
USE CATEGORY STATUS APPROVAL APPROVAL
REQUIRED AUTHORITY
RESIDENTIAL USES N
OFFICE USES Y SDP Minor Staff
TRADE USES
Retail Sales and Service-General Y SDP Minor/SP Staff/ZBA
Uses greater than one 3,000 sf use per site require a Special Use
Permit from the ZBA.
Automotive and Marine Craft Y SDP Minor/SP Staff/ZBA
Uses greater than one 10,000 sf use per site require a Special Use
Permit from the ZBA.
Entertainment,Restaurant and Recreation N
Wholesale Trade Y SDP Minor Staff
INDUSTRIAL USES
Manufacturing/Processing
*Except Major Industrial Y* SDP Minor Staff
Groups 28&29
Resource Production/Extraction Y SDP Minor Staff
Warehousing/Freight Storage Y SDP Minor Staff
Industrial Service(except Salvage Yards) Y SDP Minor Staff
Salvage Yards
See Sections 29.1306 and 29.1503. Y SP ZBA
Waste-Processing and Transfer Y SP ZBA
INSTITUTIONAL USES
Limited to Child Day Care Facilities and Vocational/Technical High Y SDP Minor Staff
Schools
TRANSPORTATION,COMMUNICATIONS,AND ESSENTIAL Y* SDP Minor Staff
SERVICES
*Except Passenger Terminals
Personal Wireless Communication Facilities Y SP ZBA
MISCELLANEOUS USES
Adult Entertainment N
Facilities
Commercial Outdoor Recreation N
Detention Facilities Y SP ZBA
Major Event
Entertainment N
Vehicle Servicing
Facilities Y SDP Minor Staff
Y = Yes: permitted as indicated by required approval.
N = No: prohibited
SP = Special Use Permit required: See Section 29.1503
SDP Minor = Site Development Plan Minor: See Section 29.1502(3)
SDP Major = Site Development Plan Major: See Section 29.1502(4)
ZBA = Zoning Board of Adjustment
(4) Site Development Plan Requirements.
(a) . . .
(ii) approximate utility needs and effect upon existing systems,e.g.,
projected water demand(Gallons Per Minute or Gallons Per Day),waste water generation(Gallons
Per Day + Chemical Oxygen Demand or Biochemical Oxygen Demand), electricity demand
(Kilowatts), storm water increase(Cubic Feet Per Second), solid waste generation(tons);and
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Sec.29.902. "PI" PLANNED INDUSTRIAL ZONE.
(4) Site Development Plan Requirements.
(a) . . .
(ii) Approximate utility needs and effect upon existing systems,e.g.,
projected water demand(Gallons Per Minute or Gallons per Day),waste water generation(Gallons
Per Day + Chemical Oxygen Demand or Biochemical Oxygen Demand), electricity demand
(Kilowatts),storm water increase(Cubic Feet Per Second),solid waste generation(tons);and
Sec.29.1002. "S-GA" GOVERNMENT/AIRPORT DISTRICT.
(1) Purpose. This Special Purpose District is to be located on the City Zoning Map
by the City Council and is reserved exclusively for structures and uses related to or owned by federal,
state, county, school districts, or municipal governmental authorities. Such structures and uses
include property of Story County,publicly owned facilities of the City of Ames for administration
and services,and general aviation. Although such governmental structures and uses enjoy a legal
exemption from local zoning requirements,with the exception of height limitations in the vicinity of
any airport,it is expected that such authorities will cooperate with the Department of Planning and
Housing to encourage the development of standards which will be applicable to and compatible with
the general character of the area in which this District is situated.
Sec.29.1102. "O-H"HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY.
(2) Notice. With regard to zoning applications and proposed zoning ordinance
amendments that affect proposed or designated landmarks and historic districts, the Historic
Preservation Commission shall consider such applications and/or amendments prior to consideration
by the Zoning Board of Adjustment,or by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Sec.29.1104. "O-G" GATEWAY OVERLAY
(2) Applicability.The O-G Zone shall be designated on the Official Zoning Map by
ordinance of the City. Some examples of such possible areas are:
(a) Dayton Avenue and U. S.Highway 30;
(b) Duff Avenue and U.S.Highway 30;
(c) East 131 Street and Interstate 35;
(d) Elwood Drive U.S.Highway 30;
(e) South Dakota Avenue and U.S.Highway 30;
(f) Interstate 35 and U.S.Highway 30;
(g) North Grand Avenue and Northern Corporate Limits.
Sec.29.1105. "O-UI"UNIVERSITY IMPACTED DISTRICT.
(3) Parking Requirements. For all dwelling units located in the University Impacted
District,the parking requirement shall be as follows:
(a) 1.5 parking spaces per residential unit for one bedroom residential units
in an apartment dwelling.
(b) 1.25 parking spaces per bedroom for residential units of 2 bedrooms or
more in an apartment dwelling.
(c) All other uses shall provide parking as required in Table 29.406(2).
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See.29.1200. FLOATING ZONES
(2) Establishment. Areas zoned F-VR,F-S and F-PRD shall be established through
a three-step process involving, (1) a pre-application conference, (2) approval of a Major Site
Development Plan by the City Council as required in Section 29.1502(4)for areas to be zoned F-VR
or F-PRD, or approval by the City Council of a Master Plan as required in Section 29.1502(5)for
areas to be zoned F-S,and(3)approval of a rezoning petition. The requirements of the Major Site
Development Plan or Master Plan become mapped zoning district requirements and all subsequent
development shall adhere to the requirements of the approved plan. The requirements of the Major
Site Development Plan or Master Plan overlays any other zoning requirements of any base zone and
thus modifies the base zone requirements to the extent authorized by the City Council on the approved
Major Site Development Plan or Master Plan. The procedural requirements for this three-step process
is outlined below:
(a) Pre-application Conference A Pre-application conference with staff from
the Department of Planning and Housing, Public Works Department staff, and other staff, as
necessary,shall occur to review the Major Site Development Plan or Master Plan for.any"F-VW',
"F-S", or"F-PRD"project. Neither the developer nor the City shall be bound by any comments,
determinations or decisions of City staff offered or made during the Pre-application Conference. The
following information shall be submitted to the City as part of the Pre-application Conference.
(i) The location any points of access and the location and layout of
any proposed streets or other public ways;
(ii) The arrangement and size of any lots to be proposed;
(iii) An indication of the land use of each lot in sufficient detail to
determine compliance with the requirements of this ordinance and other requirements of the City;
(iv) The layout of any proposed public infrastructure;
(v) The pattern of surface water drainage on the tract;
(vi) Development potential of abutting property
(b) Major Site Development Plan/Master Plan. An applicant proposing to
develop any tract or parcel of land as either an"F-VR"or"F-PRD"project shall first submit to the
City a Major Site Development Plan in compliance with the applicable requirements of this Article
and in compliance with all submittal requirements and procedural requirements contained in Section
29.1502(4). An applicant proposing to develop any tract or parcel of land under an"F-S"zoning
designation shall submit to the City a Master Plan concurrently with the submittal of a Rezoning
Petition and the Preliminary Plat for said tract or parcel of land. The Master Plan shall be in
compliance with the applicable requirements of this Article and in compliance with the submittal
requirements and procedural requirements contained in Section 29.1502(5). A Major Site
Development Plan(s) shall be submitted and approved by the City Council concurrent with the
approval of a Final Plat for land designated"F-S"for those specific lots that are designated on the
Master Plan to be developed with single family attached dwellings or apartment dwellings.
(c) Rezoning Approval. As specified in Article 29.1200(l),the administration
of the requirements of the"F-VR","F-S","F-PRD"zoning districts shall occur as a"floating"zones
where the requirements of each of these zones shall be applied as a result of a rezoning map
amendment as provided for in Section 29.1506 of this Ordinance. Applicants requesting a rezoning
amendment to either"F-VR, "F-S", or"F-PRD" shall be required to comply with all applicable,
petition,notice,voting and processing time requirements as set forth in Section 29.1506.
(d) Subdivision Requirements. Approval of a Major Site Development Plan
or Master Plan,as applicable,for property to be zoned"F-VR","F-S",or"F-PRD"shall be required
to comply with all requirements of Chapter 23 of the Municipal Code as amended,and all applicable
subdivision requirements of the Code of Iowa.
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(3) Use Regulations. Use regulations for all areas zoned F-VR,F-S and F-PRD are
set forth in the following Use Tables: Village Residential, 29.1201(5); Suburban Residential Low
Density, 29.1202(4)-1; Suburban Residential Medium Density, 29.1202(4)-2; Planned Residence
District,29.1203(4).
(4) Floating Zone Supplemental Development Standards. Zone supplemental
development standards for all areas zoned F-VR, F-S, F-PRD are set forth in the following Zone
Supplemental Development Standards Tables: F-VR Supplemental Development Standards,
29.1201(6); Suburban Residential Low Density, 29.1202(5)-1; Suburban Residential Medium
Density,29.1202(5)-2;Planned Residence District,29.1203(5).
(7) Suburban Residential Floating Zone Suburban Regulations. Suburban
regulations are applicable only to land uses that are permitted in areas zoned Suburban Residential
(F-S)and are found in table 29.1202(6).
Sec.29.1201. "F-VR"VILLAGE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT.
(3) Definitions.The following definitions apply in the F-VR District. When conflicts
arise between the terms used herein and the definitions provided in Article 2 of the Ordinance,this
section shall take precedence.
(h) Front Porch means a roofed structure,not heated or cooled and is open to
the air which is not enclosed with glass. A porch is located so as to provide access to the dwelling
or building to which it is attached and is used for the purpose of protecting persons or objects from
the sun or rain. A porch is larger than a stoop.
(i) Frontage Build-out means the length of a front building fagade compared
to the length of the front lot line,expressed as a percentage.
0) Frontage Line refers to a line upon which the front wall of a building sits
and is synonymous with its setback requirement. Frontage lines also exist for side walls facing a
street or path. As specified,porches,stoops,balconies,and bay windows may protrude beyond the
Frontage Line.
(k) Green means an open space available for unstructured recreation, its
landscape consisting of grassy areas and trees. See"Park".
(1) Neighborhood Center means an area of varying size at the center of a
parcel zoned F-VR that is of greatest density and intensity that may contain residential,commercial,
civic and mixed-use buildings along with a green,park or similar open space feature.
(m) Neighborhood Edge means an area furthest from the Neighborhood Center
yet within a five to fifteen minute walk of the Neighborhood Center that is of lowest residential
density.
(n) Neighborhood General means the area generally surrounding the
Neighborhood Center and adjacent to the Neighborhood Edge that is of residential land use that is less
dense than the Neighborhood Center but more dense than the Neighborhood Edge.
(o) Park means an open space,available for recreation,its landscape consisting
of paved paths and trails,some open lawn,trees,open shelters or recreation facilities.
(p) Pedestrian Pathways means interconnecting paved walkways that provide
pedestrian passage through blocks, located on both side of the street and running from one street to
another street.
(q) Private Open Space means open spaces owned and maintained by a
property owner's association or an individual property owner.
(r) Public Open Space means open spaces that are owned and maintained by
the city,county,the state or federal government.
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(s) Street-wall means a wall constructed of material as approved by the City
of Ames that is 6 feet in height,that is generally opaque and built along the front lot line. Openings
in the street-wall shall be gated.
(t) Streetscape means the area within the street right-of-way that contains
sidewalks,street furniture, landscaping, or trees.
(u) Stoop means a covered or uncovered structure that is attached to a dwelling
or a building,which functions as a platform or landing at the entrance to the building and is smaller
than a porch.
(v) Village Residential Project means the development of property by a single
property owner or multiple property owners that meet the requirements of this Section of the Zoning
Ordinance and is approved by the City Council.
(6) Village Residential (F-VR) Floating Zone Supplemental Development
Standards Requirements. The supplemental development standards for the F-VR zone are set forth
in Table 29.1201(6)below:
Table 29.1201(6)
Village Residential Floating Zone(F-VR)Supplemental Development Standards
SUPPLEMENTAL DEVELOPMENT F-VR ZONE
STANDARDS
Size Not less than 40 acres or more than 160 acres in size,except that parcels larger than 160 acres
may be developed as multiple Village Residential Projects,each individually subject to all
provision of this Article.
Location Along Arterial Streets Village residential projects shall be located adjacent to a street that is classified as an
arterial street in the Transportation Plan of the City.
• Arterial streets should not bisect a Village residential project to the extent practicable.
• Where an arterial street does bisect a village residential project,the arterial street shall
be designed with such features as center medians,curvilinear alignment,or other such
features that will offset the negative impact of the arterial street.
Land Use Distribution Village residential projects shall contain three areas that have been defined as
Neighborhood Center in Section 29.1201(3)(k),Neighborhood General in Section
29.1201(3)(m),and Neighborhood Edge 29.1201(3)(1).
• Land uses and buildings shall be grouped and located with respect to other buildings
on the basis of design compatibility in contrast to land uses and buildings being
grouped and related in relation to use.
• Land uses and buildings of similar design and use shall face each other across a street.
Changes to building design and use shall occur at the rear lot line or along an alley.
Land Use Density/Intensity Residential densities shall be the greatest in the Neighborhood Center with gradual less
density occurring in the Neighborhood General and Neighborhood Edge.
• Residential land use shall be developed with an average net density of 8 dwelling units per
acre for residential land use,where all residential use types are computed in the average.
• Commercial land use shall be developed where the intensity of development is at.70 ground
coverage including buildings and other impervious surfaces.
Permitted Land Use Types In Village Village residential projects shall contain a wide variety of-residential use types;
Residential Projects Residential Use types include:
Country Houses
Village Houses
Village Cottages
Single Family Attached Dwellings
(Side-yard House)
Single Family Attached Dwellings
(Row-houses)
Village Apartments
• Commercial Use types include:
Mixed Use/shop house buildings
Commercial shop front buildings
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SUPPLEMENTAL DEVELOPMENT F-VR ZONE
STANDARDS
Residential Land Use Allocation Village residential projects shall contain a minimum of five(5)residential use types selected
from the residential use types listed in Table 29.1201(5)Permitted Land Use Types Village
Residential Projects.
• Each residential use type shall contain a sufficient number of dwelling units to represent not
less than 5%of all dwelling units in the village residential project.
Commercial Land Use Allocation Commercial land use be permitted to locate in a village residential project on the basis of
projected population within the village residential project.
• Projected population shall be calculated according to the following formula:
• Single family detached-3.2 people per dwelling;
• Single family attached-2.5 people per dwelling;and
• Apartment Dwelling-2.0 people per dwelling.
• Total commercial land use in a village residential project shall not occupy more than 8 acres
in an individual project.
Park/Open Space Land Allocation A minimum of 10%of the gross area of the Village residential project shall be devoted to park
and open space uses.
Building Placement Standards The term"build-to-line"refers to the line on a lot upon which the front wall of a building is to sit
and align with as lot configuration allows. The build-to-line is synonymous with the setback
requirements. Unless otherwise specified,porches,stoops,balconies,and bay windows may
project beyond the build-to-line.
Lot and Block Design All streets and alleys shall terminate at other streets within the project and shall connect to
the existing and proposed through streets outside the project.
• Street layout and design shall create an open network that create blocks that shall not exceed
660 feet on block face.
• The street network shall create a hierarchical street system that establishes the overall
structure of the Village Residential project.
• Cul-de-sacs shall not be permitted except where unusual physical or topographic conditions
exists that make the use of a cul-de-sac an essential means of providing street frontage.
• Where the street design proposes a street to terminate at an intersection with another street,
the termination vista shall be the location of a significant and carefully designed building,
open space or public monument that creates a landmark or a focal point.
• Curved street design shall maintain one general directional orientation.
• Alleys shall be required for property access for lots that are less than 60 feet wide,and
where an alley exists no access shall be permitted from the adjoining street.
• Lots that are less than 60 feet in width shall be subdivided into sub-lots of no less than 12
feet in width. Sub-lots may be consolidated into larger lots at the discretion of the property
owner to create flexibility for a variety of residential housing types.
• A comer lot condition exists whenever a street intersects with another street or plaza.
(7) Village Residential Floating Zone Urban Regulations. The Urban Regulations
for the F-VR zone are provided for in the following tables 29.1201(7)-1 through 29.1201(7)-8
Table 29.1201(7)-1
Village Residential(F-VR)Floating Zone Urban Regulations
Country Houses
URBAN REGULATIONS F-VR ZONE
General Requirements All proposed building design shall be submitted to and approved by the Village Architect.
• Country Houses shall be permitted in the Neighborhood Edge.
• Country Houses shall be constructed on lots that are between 72 and 96 feet or larger in
width.
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URBAN REGULATIONS F-VR ZONE
Building Placement There shall be a mandatory build to line of 20 feet for Country Houses in the Neighborhood
Edge and 18 feet In the Neighborhood General.
• Country Houses with attached garages that have access from a street shall be setback a
minimum of 20 feet from the property line.
• Where Country Houses have detached garages,the garage shall be located no closer than 3
feet nor more than 20 feet from the alley line. Where no alley exists a detached garage may
be located a minimum of 3 feet from the rear yard lot lines.
• Attached and detached garages shall be located no closer than 5 feet to a side lot line for an
interior lot and 20 feet from the side lot line in a corner condition
• Country Houses shall be located no closer than 5 feet to an interior side lot line and 20 feet
to the side lot line in a corner condition in the Neighborhood Edge,and 18 feet to the side
lot line in a corner condition in the Neighborhood General.
Design Elements The front facade(s)of Country Houses shall be composed as a single plane with a minimal
number of outside corners and articulation.
• Open porches,stoops,bay windows and or balconies,where constructed,shall encroach into
the area between the build-to-line and the front property line.
• Where porches are constructed,they shall have a depth of between 6 feet and 8 feet.
• Fences and garden walls that may be constructed shall be constructed on the property lines
and shall be constructed of a design and made of materials as proscribed in the Architectural
Design Guidelines for the Village Residential Project.
• Openings in fences and walls shall be gated with a gate that conforms to the Architectural
Design Guidelines.
• Trash containers shall be in the area of the lot where parking is permitted and shall be
screened from view.
Use Requirements Country Houses shall be used for residential use only.
Height Restrictions The height of Country Houses shall not exceed two stories.
• The height of fences and walls shall not exceed 6 feet along the side and rear lot lines and
not exceed 3 feet when constructed between the build-to-line and the front property line.
Parking Requirements Each Country House shall be required to provide two parking spaces in an attached or
detached garage located in conformance with the Building Placement requirements as
provided in this Section.
• Where a Country House has an alley,the drive to the garage must extend from the alley and
not the street.
Table 29.1201(7)-2
Village Residential(F-VR)Floating Zone Urban Regulations
Village House
URBAN REGULATIONS F-VR ZONE
General Requirements All building design shall be submitted to and approved by the Village Architect.
• Villages Houses shall be permitted in the Neighborhood Edge and the Neighborhood
General.
Village Houses shall be constructed on lots that are between 48 and 72 feet in width.
Building Placement There shall be a mandatory build-to-line of 15 feet in the Neighborhood General and 20
feet in the Neighborhood Edge.
• Village Houses shall be located no closer than 5 feet for an interior side lot line and 15
feet to the side lot line in a corner condition in the Neighborhood Edge and 20 feet to the
side lot line in a corner condition in the Neighborhood Edge.
• Attached garages that have access from the street in the Neighborhood General,shall be
set back a minimum of 33 feet from the front lot line if no porch exists. Where a porch
does exist,and the access is from the street,that garage shall be set back 25 feet from the
front property line.
• Attached and detached garages shall locate no closer than five feet to an interior side lot
line and three feet from the rear lot line. Detached garages on a comer lot condition shall
be set back a minimum of 18 feet from the side lot line.
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URBAN REGULATIONS F-VR ZONE
Design Elements The front facade(s)of Village Houses shall be composed as a single plane with a minimal
number of outside comers and articulation.
• Opens porches,stoops,bay windows and or balconies,where constructed,shall encroach
into the area between the build-to-line and the front property line.
• Where porches are constructed,they shall have a depth of between 6 and 8 feet.
• Fences and garden walls that may be constructed shall be constructed on the property
lines and shall be constructed of a design and made of materials as proscribed in the
Architectural Design Guidelines for the Village Residential Project.
• Openings in fences and walls shall be gated with a gate that conforms to the Architectural
Design Guidelines.
• Trash containers shall be in the area of the lot where parking is permitted and shall be
screened from view.
Use Requirements Village Houses shall be used for residential use only.
Height Restrictions Village Houses shall not exceed 2 stories for lots that are between 60 and 72 feet wide,
and 1-1/2 stories for Village Houses on lots that are between 48 and 60 feet wide.
• The height offences and walls shall not exceed 6 feet along the side and rear lot lines and
shall not exceed 3 feet when constructed between the build-to-line and the front property
line.
Parking Requirements Each Village House shall be required to provide two parking spaces in an attached or
detached garage located in conformance with the Building Placement requirements as
provided in this Section.
• Village Houses on lots smaller than 60 feet shall have access from alley and not from the
street.
Table 29.1201(7)-3
Village Residential(F-VR)Floating Zone Urban Regulations
Village Cottages
URBAN REGULATIONS F-VR ZONE
General Requirements All building design shall be submitted to and approved by the Village Architect.
• Village Cottages shall be permitted in the Neighborhood General and Neighborhood Center,
only.
Village Cottages shall be constructed on lots that are between 24 and 48 feet wide.
Building Placement There shall be a mandatory build-to-line of 0 to 15 feet.Where a porch or stoop is a design
element on the Village Cottage,the build-to-line shall be measured from the porch or stoop.
• Village Cottages shall be located no closer than 5 feet to the interior side lot line and 0 to 15
feet to the side lot line in a comer condition. The build-to-line in the comer condition shall
place the Village Cottage in line with adjacent Village Cottage structures on the same street
face.
• Access to lots that have Village Cottages shall be from an alley.
• Garages may be attached or detached to the Village Cottage.
• Attached garages shall locate no closer than 5 feet to the interior side lot line and 18 feet on
the side lot line in a comer condition.
• Attached garages shall locate no closer than 8 feet and not more than 24 feet from the rear
lot line.
• Detached garages shall locate no closer than 3 feet to the interior side lot line and the rear
lot line.
Design Elements The front facade(s)of Village Cottages shall be composed of a single plane with a minimal
number of outside comers and articulation.
• Open porches,stoops,bay windows and or balconies shall encroach into the area between
the build-to-line and the front property line.
• Covered stoops or porches are required.
• Porches shall be constructed with a depth of between 6 and 8 feet.
• Fences and garden walls that may be constructed shall be constructed on the property lines
and shall be constructed of a design and made of material as proscribed in the Architectural
Guidelines for the Village Residential Project.
• Openings in fences and walls shall be gated with a gate that conforms to the Architectural
Guidelines.
• Trash containers shall be in the area of the lot where parking is permitted and shall be
screened from view.
Use Requirements Village Cottages shall be used for residential purposes only.
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URBAN REGULATIONS F-VR ZONE
Height Restrictions Village Cottages shall not exceed 2 stories in height.
• The height offences and walls shall not exceed 6 feet along the side and rear lot lines and
not exceed 3 feet when constructed between the build-to-line and the front property line.
Parking Requirements Each Village Cottage shall be required to provide two parking spaces in the area of the lot
from behind the principal Village Cottage structure and the rear lot line.
Table 29.1201(7)-4
Village Residentia!(F-VR) Floating Zone Urban Regulations
Single Family Attached/Side-Yard House
URBAN REGULATIONS F-VR ZONE
General Requirements All building design shall be submitted to and approved by the Town Architect.
• Single Family Attached Dwellings are permitted in the Neighborhood General and
Neighborhood Central.
• Single Family Attached Dwellings shall be constructed on lots that are between 24 and 48
feet wide.
Building Placement There shall be a mandatory build-to-line of 0 to 15 feet and the build-to-line shall be
constant for a street face. The build-to-line shall be measured from a porch or stoop where
a porch or stoop is a design element of the Single Family Attached Dwelling.
• Single Family Attached Dwellings shall have no required setback from side lot lines.
• Single Family Attached Dwellings built in attached groups shall not exceed 12 units in a
single group.
• Where no building wall is present along the front property line,a fence or garden wall
shall be constructed on the property line.
• Single Family Attached Dwellings may extend to meet garages if the extensions remain 5
feet from the side property line.
• All single family attached dwelling lots shall have access from an alley.
• Garages may be attached or detached to the principal single family attached dwelling
structure.
• Garages shall be located no closer than 8 and more than 24 feet from the rear lot line.
• Garages may be constructed on the interior side lot line or 15 feet from the side lot line in a
comer condition.
Design Elements The front facade of Single Family Attached Dwellings shall be composed of a single plane
and contain a minimum number of outside comers.
• Porches or stoops are required and shall encroach in the areas between the build-to-line
and the front property line.
• Porches or stoops shall extend along the side of a Single Family Attached Dwelling in a
comer condition and shall be a minimum of 40%of the length of the wall of the Single
Family Attached Dwelling to which it is attached.
• Porches or stoops shall have a depth of between 6 and 8 feet.
• Walls of a Single Family Attached Dwelling facing the side of another Single Family
Attached Dwelling shall not contain windows that will create visual access to the other
Single Family Attached Dwelling structure.
• Fences and garden walls that may be constructed shall be constructed on the property lines
and shall be constructed of a design and made of materials as proscribed in the
Architectural Design Guidelines for the Village Residential Project.
• Openings in fences and walls shall be gated with a gate that is consistent with the
Architectural Guidelines.
• Trash containers shall be in the area of the lot where parking is permitted and shall be
screened from view.
Use Requirements Single Family Attached Dwellings shall be used for residential use only.
Height Restrictions Single Family Attached Dwellings may be either one or two stories in height. The height
for single family attached dwellings in a single group shall be of the same height.
• The height of fences and walls shall not exceed 6 feet along the side and rear lot line.And
not exceed 3 feet when constructed between the build-to-line and the front property line.
Parking Requirements Each Single Family Attached Dwelling shall be required to provide two parking spaces in
the area of the lot from behind the principal Single Family Attached Dwelling structure
and the rear lot line.
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Table 29.1201(7)-5
Village Residential (F-VR)Floating Zone Urban Regulations
Single Family Attached/Row-House
URBAN REGULATIONS F-VR ZONE
General Requirements All building design shall be submitted to and approved by the Town Architect.
• Row-houses shall be permitted in the Neighborhood Center and Neighborhood General
only.
• Row-houses shall be constructed on lots that are between 24 and 36 feet wide.
Building Placement There shall be a mandatory build-to-line of between 0 and 15 feet,and the build-to-line
shall be constant along a street face.
• Row-houses shall have no required side yard set back requirement except on a corner
condition where there shall be a setback of 6 feet in the Neighborhood Center and 12 feet
in the Neighborhood General.
• Row-houses built in attached groups shall not exceed 12 units in a single group nor have
less than 3 units in a single group.
• Row-houses shall be constructed where the front facade of a Row-house shall extend
along 100%of the frontage line.
• Where no Row-house is built,a wall or privacy fence shall be constructed on the property
line.
• On a corner condition,Row-houses shall have entrances on both the front and side
facades of the Row-house.
• The side of the Row-house shall resemble as much as possible a house front.
• Access for all Row-house lots shall be from an alley.
• Garages shall be attached and be built to the rear of the principal Row-house structure or
may be detached but connected with a breezeway of at least 12 feet in width.
• Garages may be constructed with no side yard setback from interior lot lines. Garages
shall be set back from the side lot line in a corner condition 6 feet in the Neighborhood
Center and 12 feet in the Neighborhood General.
• Garages shall be setback from the rear property line no less than 8 feet and not more than
24 feet.
Design Elements A covered porch or stoop is required.
• Open porches,stoops or balconies may encroach to the area between the build-to-line
and the property line.
• Porches shall be between 6 and 8 feet deep.
• Balconies shall be 3 feet deep.
• On comer lot conditions,porches and stoops shall extend around the comer.
• A breezeway that may connect a Row-house with a garage on a corner lot condition shall
be located adjacent to the interior side lot line farthest from the comer lot line.
Opening in garden walls and privacy fences shall be gated.
Use Requirements Row-houses shall be used for residential use only.
Height Restrictions Row-houses shall be a minimum of 2 stories and a maximum of 3 stories in height.
• The height of fences and wall shall not exceed 6 feet in height along the side and rear lot
lines,and shall not exceed 3 feet in height when constructed between the build-to-line
and the front property line.
Parking Requirements Each Row-house dwelling unit shall be required to provide two parking spaces.
Parking spaces shall be located behind the principal Row-house structure.
Table 29.1201(7)-6
Village Residential(F-VR)Floating Zone Urban Regulations
Village Apartments
URBAN REGULATIONS F-VR ZONE
General Requirements All designs must be submitted to and approved by the Village Architect.
• Village Apartment shall be permitted in the Neighborhood Center only.
Village Apartment shall be constructed on lots that are wider than 96 feet.
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URBAN REGULATIONS F-VR ZONE
Building Placement There shall be a mandatory build-to-line of 15 feet for two story Village Apartments and
20 feet for three story Village Apartments.
• Village Apartments shall locate no closer than 8 feet to the side lot line.
• Village Apartments shall be occupied for residential use only in the area of the Village
Apartment structure that is constructed at and within 20 of the build-to-line.
• Parking use located within a Village Apartment structure may occur as long as the area
for parking is no closer than 20 feet to the front of the structure.
• Surface parking shall be located to the interior of the lots and screened from the view by
either the placement of apartment buildings that will screen the parking lots or a berm
with landscaping that will screen the parking areas.
• Village Apartment structures shall be constructed where the front facade of the structure
shall extend along 70%of the front property line.
• Where no building wall is constructed,a fence or garden wall shall be constructed on
the property line.
• All exterior walls enclosing parking spaces shall be constructed with design detail as if
the use of the interior space was residential.
Design Elements Porches or balconies shall be required for a minimum of 40%of the built street
frontage.
• Porches shall be constructed with a depth of between 6 and 8 feet.
• Balconies shall be 3 feet deep.
• Porches and balconies shall encroach in the area between the build-to-line and the front
property line.
Use Requirements Village Apartments shall be used for residential uses only.
Height Restrictions Village Apartments shall be shall minimum of 2 stories and a maximum of three stories
in height.
• Fences and garden walls shall not exceed 6 feet in height along the side and rear
property lines and shall not exceed 3 feet in height when located between the build-to-
line and the front property line.
Parking Requirements Each dwelling in a Village Apartment shall be provided with 2 parking spaces located
within or behind the Village Apartment.
• Parking for Village Apartments may be located below grade.
• Trash containers shall be located in the areas where parking is permitted behind the
Village Apartment structure.
• Where parking is permitted on the street,the street parking on the side of the street
adjacent to lots and only for the width of the lots that are developed as Village
Apartments may be calculated towards the required parking for the Village Apartment.
Table 29.1201(7)-7
Village Residential(F-VR)Floating Zone Urban Regulations
Mixed Use/Shop House
URBAN REGULATIONS F-VR ZONE
General Requirements All designs shall be submitted to and approved by the Village Architect.
• A Shop House structure shall be permitted in the Neighborhood Center only.
• Shop houses shall be permitted on lots that are between 24 and 36 feet wide.
Building Placement There shall be a mandatory build-to-line of 6 feet.
• Shop House structures shall have no required side yard setback requirement for interior
side lot lines.
• Shop House structure shall locate no closer than 3 feet to the side lot line in a comer
condition.
• The front facade of the Shop House structure shall extend along 100%of the street
frontage.
• Where no building wall exists,a fence or garden wall shall be constructed on the property
line.
• In a corner condition the Shop House shall be connected to a garage,located along the side
lot line closest to the comer,with a garden wall or privacy fence.
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URBAN REGULATIONS F-VR ZONE
Design Elements Balconies,porches,bay windows may encroach into the area between the build-to-line and
the front property line.
• A second story balcony is required and shall extend along 50%of the street frontage.
• Balconies shall be 3 feet deep,and porches shall be 6 feet deep.
• The area between the build-to-line and the front property line and the area between the side
yard setback on a corner condition shall be paved similar to the sidewalk.
• On comer lots,the side of the structure shall be designed to resemble the front of the
structure.
• Vehicle access to all Shop House lots shall be from an alley only.
• A breezeway of 12 feet in width maximum connecting the Shop House structure to a
garage is allowed adjacent to a side lot line.
• Openings in fences and garden walls shall be gated.
Use Requirements Shop House structures shall be used for both residential and commercial purposes.
Commercial uses shall be restricted to the ground floor,first story space. Residential uses
shall be restricted to the second and third story space.
• Commercial uses of first floor space shall be limited to commercial uses as provided for in
Commercial/Shop Front buildings in the Village Residential Project.
Height Restrictions Shop House structures shall be a minimum of 2 stories and a maximum of three stories in
height.
• Fences and walls shall not exceed 6 feet in height along the side and rear property lines
and shall not exceed 3 feet when located between the build-to-line and the front property
line.
Parking Requirements There shall be 2 parking spaces provided for each dwelling unit in a Shop House structure.
• Parking for commercial space shall be provided for in conformance with the parking
standards provided for in Section 29.406 of this Ordinance.
• Parking located on the street wholly adjacent to a Shop Front lot may count towards the
commercial parking requirement.
Table 29.1201(7)-8
Village Residential(F-VR)Floating Zone Urban Regulations
Commercial/Shop Front
URBAN REGULATIONS F-VR ZONE
General Requirements All design shall be submitted to and approved by the Village.
• Architect Commercial/Shop Front structures shall be permitted in the Neighborhood
Center only.
• Commercial/Shop Front structures shall be permitted on lots that are between 24 and
48 feet wide.
Building Placement There shall be a mandatory build-to-line of 6 feet.
Vehicle access to all Commercial/Shop Front lots shall be from an alley only.
Commercial/Shop Front structures shall be constructed with no side yard setback on
interior side yard lines.
There shall be a 6-foot side yard setback on the side yard in a corner condition.
The front facade of Commercial/Shop Front structures shall extend along 100%of
the frontage and 50%along the side lot line in a comer condition.
Commercial/Shop Front structures shall be arranged where the building placement
along a street creates a traditional"Main Street'effect.
Commercial/Shop Front structures shall be arranged where a mid-block pedestrian
pathway or paseo of 8 feet in width is constructed to enable pedestrian mobility
through the Neighborhood Center.
Where no building wall exists,a garden wall shall be constructed on the property
line,except in the instance of a Convenience Store with gas.
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URBAN REGULATIONS F-VR ZONE
Design Elements The area between the build-to-line and the front property line and the area between
the structure and side lot line in a comer condition shall be paved similar to the
adjacent sidewalk.
Balconies,awnings and roof overhangs may encroach into the area between the
build-to-line and the front property line and the area between the side yard setback
line and the side yard line.
An awning or second story balcony is required for a minimum of 50%of the street
frontage or the distance adjacent to a path.
Balconies shall be 3 feet deep and awning shall be 6 feet deep adjacent to street
frontage. Awning adjacent to a path shall be 3 feet deep.
All exterior building walls facing adjacent streets shall be glazed along a minimum of
40%of the wall length with clear glass at eye level.
Setback areas for entrance doors to Commercial/Shop Front structures shall not
exceed 75 square feet.
Commercial/Shop Front structures shall not exceed 10,000 square feet of floor area in
any single structure.
Use Requirements Apothecary Shop Artists Studios and Accessory Gallery
Bait and Tack e Shop Banks
Bar er Shops Beauty Shops
Cabmet Shops Car Was
Convenience Store With Gas Dance Studio
Dry Cleaner Dwelling Units Located Above the
First Floor
Hardware Store
Grocery,Bakery,Delicatessen or Similar Office Buildings
Retail Sales
Photography Labs Pottery Shops
Printing Shops Retain Saes as Defined in Section 5.3
of this Ordinance
Restaurants,Excluding Drive Through Service Second Hand Stores
Height Restrictions Commercial Shop Front structures shall be a maximum of three stones in height
Single Story Commercial/Shop Front structures facing adjacent street shall be a
minimum of 16 feet in height.
Garden walls shall not exceed 6 feet in height when located along the side lot line
and shall not exceed 3 feet in height when located between the build-to-line and the
front property line.
• Awnings shall be constructed at a height of between 9 and 12 feet above the walk.
Parking Requirements Parking is allowed on Commercial/Shop Front lots behind the structure only.
One parking space shall be provided for each 250 square feet of gross floor area.
Required parking includes all parking on the Commercial/Shop Front lots plus all
parking on and off the street within 300'of the Commercial/Shop Front lot.
Trash container and loading areas shall be located behind the Commercial/Shop
Front structure.
Sec.29.1202. "F-S"SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL ZONE.
(1) Purpose. Suburban Residential development is intended to accommodate contemporary
development patterns similar to development in the past 20 to 30 years. The F-S Suburban
Residential is an alternative to the Village Residential zone that is provided for in Section 29.1201
of this ordinance.
(2) Suburban Residential Development Principles. Property that is developed according
the F-S requirements shall create a development pattern that adheres to the following development
principles:
(a) A development pattern that contains generally distinct and homogeneous land
uses to occur in the remaining in-fill areas and the targeted growth areas where Village Residential
development is not selected by the property owner.
(b) An economic and efficient subdivision design with respect to the provision of
streets, utilities, and community facilities with limited focus on building and development design
integration and a greater emphasis on vehicular mobility;
(c) Effective landscaped buffers between distinctly different land uses.
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(d) The provision of common open space in residential areas where the maintenance
of the open space is the responsibility of those directly benefiting.
(e). A development pattern that ensures compatibility in the design of buildings with
respect to placement along the street;spacing and height of building and provides for spaciousness,
and effective vehicular and pedestrian circulation;
(f) A development pattern that is compatible with surrounding neighborhoods and
is consistent with the Goals and Objectives of the Land Use Policy Plan.
(3) Establishment. The F-S is hereby established and applies to all lands that are rezoned
to F-S on the Zoning Map through a Zoning Map Amendment as described in Section 29.1506
provided the City Council makes the following findings:
(a) The designation is consistent with the Land Use Policy Plan;
(b) The development complies with all requirement of Section 29.1202 as stated
herein;
(c) The existing infrastructure system to be utilized by the land proposed to be zoned
F-S has the capacity to support the development contemplated;
(d) The designation and contemplated development of the land proposed to be zoned
F-S has been selected by the property owner as an alternative to the F-VR zoning designation.
(4) Suburban Residential Permitted Uses. The uses permitted in the Suburban Residential
Floating Zone are set forth in the following tables: Suburban Residential Low Density (FS-RL)
29.1202(4)-1;Suburban Residential Medium Density(FS-RM)29.1202(4)-2 below:
Table 29.1202(4)-1
Suburban Residential Floating Zone
Residential Low Density(FS-RL)Uses
APPROVAL APPROVAL
USE CATEGORIES STATUS REQUIRED AUTHORITY
RESIDENTIAL USES
-Single Family Dwelling Y ZP ZEO
-Two Family Dwelling Y,if pre-existing. ZP ZEO
-Single Family Attached Dwelling Y SDP Major City Council
-Apartment Dwelling(12 units or less) N
-Family Home Y ZP ZEO
Household Living Accessory Uses
-Home Office Y HO ZBA/Staff
-Home Business Y HO ZBA/Staff
Group Living N --
Short-term Lodging N,except Bed and Breakfast HO ZBA/Staff
permitted as a Home Occupation.
OFFICE USES N
TRADE USES
Retail Sales and Services—General N
Entertainment,Restaurant and Recreation N --
Trade
INSTITUTIONAL USES
Colleges&Universities Y SP ZBA
Child Day Care Facilities Y SP ZBA
Community Facilities Y SP ZBA
Medical Centers N -
Religious Institutions Y SP ZBA
Schools Y SP ZBA
Social Service Providers N -
TRANSPORTATION,COMMUNICATIONS&UTILITY
USES
Basic Utilities Y SDP Major City Council
Radio&TV Broadcast Facilities N --- -
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APPROVAL APPROVAL
USE CATEGORIES STATUS REQUIRED AUTHORITY
Parks&Open Areas Y SDP Minor Staff
Essential Public Services Y SP ZBA
Personal Wireless Service Facilities Y SP ZBA
Y = Yes: permitted as indicated by required approval.
N = No: prohibited
SP = Special Use Permit required: See Section 29.1503
ZP = Building/Zoning Permit required: See Section 29.1501
SDP Minor = Site Development Plan Minor: See Section 29.1502(3)
SDP Major = Site Development Plan Major: See Section 29.1502(4)
HO = Home Occupation
ZBA = Zoning Board of Adjustment
ZEO = Zoning Enforcement Officer
Table 29.1202(4)-2
Suburban Residential Floating Zone
Residential Medium Density(FS-RM)Uses
APPROVAL APPROVAL
USE CATEGORIES STATUS REQUIRED AUTHORITY
RESIDENTIAL USES
-Single Family Dwelling Y ZP ZEO
-Two Family Dwelling Y ZP ZEO
-Single Family Attached Dwelling Y SDP Major City Council
Apartment Dwelling(12 units or less) Y SDP Major City Council
-Family Home Y ZP ZEO
Household Living Accessory Uses
-Home Office Y HO ZBA/Staff
-Home Business Y HO ZBA/Staff
Group Living N,except Hospices,Assisted SP ZBA
Living,and Nursing Homes,
permitted by Special Permit.
Short Term Lodging N,except Bed and Breakfast HO ZBA
permitted as a Home Occupation.
OFFICE USES N
TRADE USES
Retail Sales and Services—General N
Entertainment,Restaurant and Recreation Trade N --
INSTITUTIONAL USES
Colleges&Universities Y SP ZBA
Community Facilities Y SP ZBA
Funerary Facilities Y SP ZBA
Child Day Care Facilities Y HO or SP Staff/ZBA
(depending on
size)
Medical Centers N
Religious Institutions Y SP ZBA
Schools Y SP ZBA
Social Service Providers Y SP ZBA
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APPROVAL APPROVAL
USE CATEGORIES STATUS REQUIRED AUTHORITY
TRANSPORTATION,COMMUNICATIONS&
UTILITY USES
Basic Utilities Y SDP Major City Council
Essential Public Services Y SP ZBA
Radio&TV Broadcast Facilities N
Parks&Open Areas Y SDP Minor Staff
Personal Wireless Communication Facilities Y SP ZBA
Y = Yes: permitted as indicated by required approval.
N = No: prohibited
SP = Special Use Permit required: See Section 29.1503
ZP = Building/Zoning Permit required: See Section 29.1501
SDP Minor = Site Development Plan Minor: See Section 29.1502(3)
SDP Major = Site Development Plan Major: See Section 29.1502(4)
HO = Home Occupation
ZBA = Zoning Board of Adjustment
ZEO = Zoning Enforcement Officer
(5) Suburban Residential Floating Zone Supplemental Development
Standards. The standards that are applicable to property that is developed using the F-S floating
zone alternative shall be those zone supplemental development standards that are applicable to
other areas of the City that are zoned RL,Residential Low Density,RM Residential Medium
Density and RLP Residential Low Density Park Zone.These standards are set forth in the Tables
29.1202(5)-1 Residential Low Density and 29.1202(5)-2 Residential Medium Density.
The zone supplemental development standards for areas that are to be zoned RLP
Residential Low Density Park Zone shall adhere to the standards as set forth in Section 29.705 of
this ordinance.
Table 29.1202(5)-1
Suburban Residential Floating Zone
Residential Low Density(FS-RL)Supplemental Development Standards
SUPPLEMENTAL F-S ZONE
DEVELOPMENT LOW DENSITY
STANDARDS
TWO FAMILY SINGLE FAMILY ATTACHED
SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS DWELLING
Minimum Lot Area 6,000 sf 7,000 s . 3,500 s per unit or exterior units;
1800 sf per unit for interior units
Minimum Principal
Building Setbacks:
Front Lot Line 25 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft.
Side Lot Line 6 ft.;or 6 ft.;or
8 ft for 2 stories 8 ft for 2 stories
8 ft.for 3 stories 8 ft.for 3 stories
Side Lot Line(party wall line for 0 ft.
Single Family Attached
Dwelling
Side Lot Line(all other side lots 6 ft.for one story;
lines except party wall line) 8 ft for 2 stories;
10 ft.for 3 stories
20 ft for 4 stories
Rear Lot Line 20 ft 20 ft 20 ft.
Comer Lots Provide 2 front yards and 2 Provide 2 front yards Provide 2 front yards and 2 side yards
side yards and 2 side yards
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Minimum Frontage: 35 ft.@ street line; 35 ft.@ street line; 24 ft @ street line and building line
50 ft.@ building line 50 ft.@ building line
Maximum Building Coverage 35% 40% No Maximum
Maximum Site Coverage 60% 60% No Maximum
(includes all buildings,paving
and sidewalks on lot)
Minimum Landscaped Area 40% 40% No Minimum
Maximum Height
Principal Building 40 ft.or 3 stories,whichever 40 ft.or 3 stories, 40 ft.or 3 stories,whichever is lower
is lower whichever is lower
Parking Between Buildings and No No No
Streets
Drive-Through Facilities No No No
Outdoor Display No No No
Outdoor Storage No No No
Trucks and Equipment No No No
Note:Maximum Height for an Accessory Building has been deleted for all categories. This is addressed in Sec.
29.408(7)(a)(ii).
Table 29.1202(5)-2
Suburban Residential Floating Zone
Residential Medium Density(FS-RM)Supplemental Development Standards
SUPPLEMENT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS F-S ZONE
MEDIUM DENSITY
Minimum Lot Area
Single Family Dwelling 6,000 sf
Two Family Dwelling 7,000 sf
Single Family Attached Dwelling 3,500 sf per unit
Apartment Dwelling Over 2 Units 7,000 sf for the first two units and 1,800 sf each additional unit
Minimum Principal Building Setbacks:
Front Lot Line 25 ft.
Side Lot Line 6 ft.for one story;
• 8 ft.for 2 stories;
• 10 ft.for 3 stories;
• 20 ft.for 4 stories
Side Lot Line(party wall line for Single 0 ft.
Family Attached Dwellings
Side Lot Line(all other side lot lines 6 ft.for one story;
except party wall line) 8 ft.for 2 stories;
• 10 ft.for 3 stories;
• 20 ft.for 4 stories
Rear Lot Line 25 ft.
Comer Lots Provide 2 front yards and 2 side yards
Minimum Frontage 35 ft. street line;
50 ft.@ building line
Minimum Landscaping See Article 29.403(5).
Maximum Height Principal Building 50 ft.or-4 stories,whichever is lower
Maximum Height Accessory Building 12 ft.to mi point of roof, 15 ft.toridge
Parking Between Buildings and Streets No,except if preexisting
Drive-Through Facilities No
Outdoor Display No
_Outdoor Storage No
Trucks and Equipment Light only,no advertising
(6) Suburban Residential Floating Zone Suburban Regulations. The
Suburban Regulations for the F-S zone are provided for in Table 29.1202(6)below.
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Table 29.1202(6)
Suburban Residential Floating Zone Suburban Regulations
SUBURBAN REGULATIONS F-S ZONE
Minimum Density The minimum average density for one and two-family dwelling units,
Suburban Residential Low Density two-family dwelling units,and single family attached dwelling units in
(FS-RL) areas zoned FS-RL shall be 3.75 dwelling units per net acre. Net acres
shall be determined by subtracting from the gross acreage of a
subdivision the land area devoted to the following uses or containing
the following characteristics:
1. Public or private right-of-way:
2. Public or private open space;
3. Areas of severe slope where the topography exceeds 10%as
determined by the Story County Soil Survey;
4. Areas containing natural resources as identified in the Natural Areas
Inventory of the City of Ames dated 1994.
Minimum Density The minimum density for property developed in the F -RM zone shall be 10 units per
Suburban Residential Medium Density (FS-RM) acre.
Lot and Block Design Requirements B oc engt s t at exceed 60 feet in length on a block face shall contain a mi - oc
cut through or cross walk to enable effective pedestrian movement through the block.
From one street to another street on the opposite block face.
Open Space Requirement A minimum of 10%of the gross area shall be devoted to private or public open space.
The ownership and maintenance responsibility of the open space shall be a
Homeowner's Association or a similar private entity.
Landscape Buffer Requirement A landscaped buffer of 10 feet in width shall be provided in the setback area of any
lot zoned FS-RM where the lot is adjacent to any lot zoned FS-RL. The landscaping
shall adhere to the L.3 Low Wall Standards as provided for in Section 29.403 of the
ordinance.
Parking Requirements ParT—in-g--sh-aMe-provided to meet the requirement as set forth in Section 9.40 0
this ordinance.
(7) Site Development Plan Amendments. All site development plans
approved hereunder may only be amended pursuant to the same procedures for approving an F-S Plan
as provided herein.
Sec.29.1203. 'IF-PRD" PLANNED RESIDENCE DISTRICT
(3) . . .
(d) The designation and contemplated development of the land proposed to be
zoned F-PRD has been selected by the property owner as an alternative to the F-VR or the F-S zoning
designation.
(4) Planned Residence District(F-PRD)Floating Zone Permitted Uses. The
uses permitted in the F-PRD are set forth in table 29.1203(4)below.
Table 29.1203(4)
Planned Residence District(F-PRD)Floating Zone Uses
PERMITTED PRINCIPLE USES PERMITTED ACCESSORY USES
Single Family House Recreational facilities for the residents of the PRD.
Two-Family House Accessory uses of the Household Living category provided for in Table 29.500 of this ordinance.
Apartment Building Garages
Townhouse Open space uses.
Home occupations subject to the standards of Section 29.1304 of this ordinance
Home Day Care subject to the standards of Section 29.1304.
Office and Trade use where the property owner can demonstrate through a written Market/Study
that the Office and Trade use can be supported by the residents of the Planned Residence District
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(5) Planned Residence District (F-PRD) Floating Zone Supplemental
Development Standards. Property that is zoned F-PRD shall be developed in accordance with the
Zone Supplemental Development Standards listed in Table 29.1203(5)below.
Table 29.1203(5)
Planned Residence District Floating Zone
Supplemental Development Standards
SUPPLEMENTAL F-PRD ZONE
DEVELOPMENTSTANDARDS
Area Requirement A minimum of two(2)acres shall be required for all areas developed as F-PRD.
Density Densities shall comply with the densities provided for in the Land Use Policy Plan and the
underlying base zone regulations. Where a property has more than one base zone designation,each
area of the PRD project shall comply with the density limitation that is established for the base
zone of that area. Density transfer from one area of a PRD project to another are of the same
project of a lower density shall not be permitted.
Height Limitations Structures proposed to be developed in areas zoned PRD shall be compatible with the predominant
height of structures in adjacent neighborhoods. There is no absolute height limitation in the PRD
district.
Minimum Yard and Setback There are no specified yard and setback requirements in areas zoned PRD,except that structures
Requirements constructed adjacent to public right-of-way and adjacent to the exterior boundary of an area zoned
PRD shall comply with the setback standards in the underlying base zone regulations unless there
are physical features on the site that would justify a different setback than provided for in the base
zone.
Parking Requirements Parking for uses permitted in areas zoned PRD shall comply to the parking standards set forth in
Section 29.406 of this ordinance
Open Space Design Requirements Open spaces all be designed as a significant and integrated feature of the entire area to e
developed as a PRD project. Open space may include such features as:
Larger recreation areas for all residents of the PRD project.
Mini-parks for selected residents of a PRD project.
Pedestrian open space systems.
Environmental features,drainage ways,flood prone areas and other areas of geologic,
cultural or historic significance.
Open Space Area Requirement The area devoted to open space in a PRD project shall meet the landscape and open space
requirements as set forth in the base zone standards. These standards are:
Residential Low Density-40%open space.
Residential Medium Density-40%open space.
Residential High Density-35%open space
Open Space Improvements and Open space and amenity features in areas zoned PRD shall include such features as:
Amenities Pathway systems
• Club houses and meeting room facilities
• Playground facilities
• Swimming pool improvements
• Tennis courts
• Volleyball improvements
• Picnic shelters
• Other similar amenities
Maintenance of Open Space and Site Open space and site amenities for areas developed as a PRD project shall be the ownership and
Amenities maintenance responsibilities of a Homeowner's Association.
Street/Infrastructure Improvements Street improvements,water,sanitary sewer,storm sewer improvements,and electric facilities shall
be installed in compliance with the subdivision regulations of the City and shall meet the
construction specifications of the City.
Sec.29.1304. HOME OCCUPATIONS.
(1) Permitted,Special and Prohibited Home Occupations.
(a) . . .
(vi) Tutoring and giving lessons,limited to 4 students at any one time;
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(b) . . .
(v) Real estate and related services;
(viii) Home professional offices, lawyers and members of similar
professions; and
(2) . . .
(b) Special Home Occupations. Applicants must submit a Special Home
Occupation Permit to the City Clerk for consideration by the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Applications will then be reviewed by the Planning and Housing Department. A staff report will be
prepared and sent to the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
The Board may grant the Special Home occupation Permit if it reasonably concludes
from the evidence that the home occupation proposed will meet the criteria set out in Section
29.1304(3). The Board may,if warranted by the evidence,impose such additional conditions as may
be deemed necessary to protect the legitimate use and enjoyment of neighboring properties. Any
failure to obtain such Special Home Occupation Permit when required,or to comply with the criteria
and conditions set out when issued,shall constitute a violation of this Section and shall be grounds
for revocation of the Special Home Occupation Permit after notice and hearing by the Zoning Board
of Adjustment.
(3)
(e) Traffic. The activity shall not generate significantly greater traffic volumes
than would normally be expected in a residential area. Not more than 10 vehicular visits per day shall
be allowed. An exception to the number of visits allowed per day may be permitted for family day
care homes and adult day care due to the number of children or adults allowed on-site and the need
for parent or caregiver contact during the day. The delivery and pick up of materials or commodities
to the premises by commercial vehicles shall not interfere with the delivery of other services to the
area.
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(iii) No more than 4 client vehicles during any given hour shall be allowed
on this site. This requirement shall not be construed to prohibit occasional exceptions for such events
as meetings,conferences,demonstrations,or similar events that are in no way a nuisance to adjoining
residences.
(g) Class Size. If the home occupation is the type in which classes are held or
instructions given,there shall be no more than 4 students or pupils at any given time. The Board may
approve up to 6 students if it finds that the additional students will not generate additional traffic.
Day-care homes may have up to 6 children or adults at a time. Additional children or adults will
require a Special Home Occupation Permit for a day-care center.
Sec.29.1307. WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
(8) Changes. There shall be no change in the exterior appearance of a cell site,
including any change in the profile of the antenna support structure,that is a departure from what was
shown or represented in the initial application for the granted special use permit. Additional antenna
devices may be attached to the antenna once an antenna support structure has been certified as having
been installed according to the approved special use permit. The additional antenna devices may be
attached as provided for in Section 29.1307(3)as a means to accomplish the objective of co-location
as specified in Section 29.1307(7)(b).
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See.29.1403. ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT.
(7) . . .
(b) Special Use Permits, Special Home Occupation Permits, and Exceptions.
Hear and decide on applications for Special Use Permits, Special Home Occupation Permits, and
exceptions in accordance with Section 29.1503 of this Ordinance;and hear and decide on applications
for exceptions to the Minimum Height Requirement in the Downtown/Campustown Service Center
zone in accordance with Section 29.803(4).
(9) Applications to the Board. Applications to the Board for a Special Use
Permit,Special Home Occupation Permit, or Variance may be made by any person. Such application
shall be made by filing with the secretary of the Board a written notice specifying the grounds
therefore. The secretary shall publish notice of the application in a paper of general circulation in the
City.
Sec.29.1500. GENERAL.
(2) . . .
(d) . . .
(iii) Posted Notice. Notice required pursuant to this Section shall be posted
by the City on signs posted on the subject property. One sign shall be posted for each property. The
required sign shall be posted along the perimeter of the subject property in a location that is highly
visible from adjacent public streets in a reasonable time prior to the meeting or hearing, unless
conditions prevent such posting,or unless otherwise prescribed by statute.
Sec.29.1502. SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW.
(5) Master Plan. Any time an applicant is proposing to develop a tract or parcel of land with
an "F-S" zoning designation he shall submit to the City a Master Plan in compliance with the
applicable requirements in Section 29.1200,Section 29.1202 and this Section. The Master Plan shall
be submitted at the same time that the Preliminary Plat and the Rezoning petition are submitted to the
City.
(a) Submittal Requirements. The Master Plan shall contain the following
information:
(i) Name of the applicant and the name of the owner of record.
(ii) Legal description of the property.
(iii) North arrow,graphic scale,and date. The scale shall be not less than V
= 10'and not greater than 1"=60'unless an alternate scale is approved by the Director of Planning
and Housing.
(iv) The proposed arrangement and size of the lots to be developed.
(v) The proposed zoning boundary lines for FS-RL and FS-RM uses.
(vi) The dwelling unit type proposed for each lot.
(vii) The number of units per net acre for low density dwelling units and the
number of units per net acre for medium density dwelling units.
(b) Number of copies. The applicant shall submit seven(7)copies of the Master Plan
on a sheet not to exceed 24"x 36",and one(1)reduced copy of the Master Plan no larger than I V
x 17".
(c) Procedures for Approval of the Master Plan. The City Council shall review the
Master Plan for development under the "F-S" designation at the same time that it reviews the
preliminary Plat and the Rezoning Petition for this property. The procedure for approval of the
Master Plan shall be the same procedure used for approval of the Major Site Development Plan as per
Section 29.1502(4)(c),as applicable.
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See.29.1503. SPECIAL USE PERMIT.
(3) Procedure for Special Use Permits and Exceptions.
(a) Planning and Zoning Commission. The application,along with all required data,
shall be transmitted to the Planning and Zoning Commission for review and recommendation. Such
review by the Commission shall not be concluded until consideration is given to comments at a public
hearing that may be part of a regularly scheduled meeting.Notification of the public hearing shall be
made by mail and posting,in accordance with Sections 29.1500(2)(d)(i)and(iii)above. Within 30
days of the hearing,the Planning and Zoning Commission shall submit a written recommendation to
the Zoning Board of Adjustment setting forth the reasons for its recommendation of acceptance,
denial,or modification of the application.
(4) Review Criteria. Before a Special Use Pemut application can be approved,the Zoning
Board of Adjustment shall establish that the following general standards, as well as the specific
standards outlined in subsections (b), (c), and(d)below, where applicable, have been or shall be
satisfied. The Board's action shall be based on stated findings of fact. The conditions imposed shall
be construed as limitations on the power of the Board to act. A mere finding that a use conforms to
those conditions or a recitation of those conditions,unaccompanied by specific findings of fact,shall
not be considered findings of fact for the purpose of complying with this Ordinance.
(a) General Standards. The Planning and Zoning Commission and Zoning Board
of Adjustment shall review each application for the purpose of determining that each proposed use
meets the following standards, and in addition, shall find adequate evidence that each use in its
proposed location will:
(i) Be harmonious with and in accordance with the general principles and
proposals of the Land Use Policy Plan of the City;
(ii) Be designed,constructed,operated,and maintained so as to be harmonious
in appearance with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such a use will
not change the essential character of the area in which it is proposed;
(iii) Not be hazardous or disturbing to existing or future uses in the same
general vicinity;
(iv) Be served adequately by essential public facilities and services such as
highways, streets, police, fire protection, drainage structure, refuse disposal, water and sewage
facilities,and/or schools;
(v) Not create excessive additional requirements at public cost for public
facilities and services;
(vi) Not involve uses,activities,processes,materials,equipment or conditions
of operation that will be detrimental to any person,property or general welfare by reason of excessive
production of traffic,noise,smoke,fumes,glare,or odors;and
(vii) Be consistent with the intent and purpose of the Zone in which it is
proposed to locate such use.
(b) Residential Zone Standards. The Planning and Zoning Commission and Zoning
Board of Adjustment shall review each application for the purpose of determining that each proposed
use in a residential zone meets the following standards, as well as those set forth in
Section 29.1503(4)(a) above and, in addition, shall find adequate evidence that each use in its
proposed location will:
(i) Not create excessively higher levels of traffic than the predominant pattern
in the area and not create additional traffic from the proposed use that would change the street
classification and such traffic shall not lower the level of service at area intersections;
(ii) Not create a noticeably different travel pattern than the predominant
pattern in the area. Special attention must be shown to deliveries or service trips in a residential zone
that are different than the normal to and from work travel pattern in the residential area;
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(iii) Not generate truck trips by trucks over 26,000 g.v.w. (gross vehicle
weight)to and from the site except for waste collection vehicles and moving vans;
(iv) Not have noticeably different and disruptive hours of operation;
(v) Be sufficiently desirable for the entire community that the loss of
residential land is justifiable in relation to the benefit;
(vi) Be compatible in terms of structure placement,height,orientation or scale
with the predominate building pattern in the area;
(vii) Be located on the lot with a greater setback or with landscape buffering
to minimize the impact of the use on adjacent property;and
(viii) Be consistent with all other applicable standards in the zone.
(c) Commercial Standards. The Planning and Zoning Commission and Zoning Board
of Adjustment shall review each application for the purpose of determining that each proposed use
located in a commercial zone meets the following standards as well as those set forth in
Section 29.1503(4)(a) above and, in addition, shall find adequate evidence that each use in its
proposed location will:
(i) Be compatible with the potential commercial development and use of
property planned to occur in area;
(ii) Represent the sufficiently desirable need for the entire community that the
loss of commercial land is justifiable in relation to the benefit;and
(iii) Be consistent with all other applicable standards in the zone.
(d) Special Use Permits for Functional Families.
(i) Purpose. This Section is to provide for the regulation of Functional
Families that may request to reside in a Single Family Dwelling, Two Family Dwelling or Single
Family Attached Dwelling. The regulations are also intended to prohibit larger groups of unrelated
persons from residing in Single Family Dwellings,Two Family Dwellings,or Single Family Attached
Dwellings.Larger groups of unrelated persons have frequently shown to have a detrimental affect on
Single Family neighborhoods since larger groups of unrelated persons do not live as a family unit and
do not have significant economic or emotional ties to a neighborhood.
(ii) Standards of Functional Families. The Planning and Zoning Commission
and Zoning Board of Adjustment shall review each application for a Special Use Permit for a
functional family as provided for in this section after having determined that the application meets
the following standards:
a. The functional family shares a strong bond or commitment to
a single purpose(e.g.religious orders);
b. Members of the functional family are not legally dependent on
others not part of the functional family;
C. Can establish legal domicile as defined by Iowa law;
d. Share a single household budget;
e. Prepare food and eat together regularly;
f. Share in the work to maintain the premises;and
g. Legally share in the ownership or possession of the premises.
(e) Conditions. The Board may impose such additional conditions as it deems
necessary for the general welfare,for the protection of individual property rights, and for ensuring
that the intent and objectives of this Ordinance will be observed.
Sec.29.1504. VARIANCE.
(3) (b) Public Hearing Required. Prior to disposition of an application for a variance,
the Zoning Board of Adjustment shall hold a public hearing.Notice of the public hearing shall be by
mail,in accordance with Section 29.1500(2)(d)(i)above.
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Section Two. Violation of the provisions of this ordinance shall constitute a simple misdemeanor punishable as
set out by law.
Section Two. Violation of the provisions of this ordinance shall constitute a municipal infraction punishable as
set out in Section 1.9 of this 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 from and after its passage and publication as
required by law.
Passed this 10th day of October _,2000.
Diane R.Voss,City Clerk Ted Tedesco,Mayor
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