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Home My WebLink About~Master - Zoning for Independent Senior Living Facility ORDINANCE NO.3622 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA, BY REPEALING SUBSECTIONS 29.406(2) AND 29.1202(4) AND ENACTING NEW SUBSECTIONS 29.201(92A), 29.406(2), AND 29.1202(4) FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING ZONING REGULATIONS FOR`INDEPENDENT SENIOR LIVING FACILITY';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 Subsections 29.406(2)and 29.1202(4)and enacting new Subsections as follows: "Sec.29.201. DEFINITIONS. (92A) Independent Senior Living Facility means an apartment dwelling featuring a central lobby, common dining area,and recreational rooms exclusively for the tenants. Domiciliary care services exclusively for the tenants may also be provided. Accessory support uses exclusively for tenants,such as pharmacies,banking services,barbers/beauticians,etc.may be included. The occupancy of an independent senior living facility shall be limited to: (a) Persons of the age of 55 or greater;or (b) `Handicapped'but not including those persons currently illegally using or addicted to a`controlled substance' as defined in the Controlled Substances Act 21 U.S.C. Section 802(6). Sec. 29.406(2). Required Parking Spaces. Off-street parking spaces must be provided in accordance with the minimum requirements set forth in Table 29.406(2)below,for any new building constructed and for any new use established. (a) The off-street parking space requirement for a use not specifically mentioned herein is the same as required for a use of similar nature. (b) Whenever a building erected or established after the effective date of this Section is enlarged in floor area,number of employees,number of dwelling units,seating capacity or otherwise to create a need for an increase of 10%or more in the number of existing parking spaces,such spaces shall be provided on the basis of such enlargement or change. (c) Whenever a building existing prior to the effective date of this Section is enlarged to the extent of 50%or more in the floor area,said building or use shall then and thereafter comply with the parking requirements set forth herein. Table 29.406(2) Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements PRINCIPAL LAND USE ALL ZONES EXCEPT DOWNTOWN/CAMPUSTOWN DOWNTOWN/CAMPUSTOWN SERVICE SERVICE CENTER ZONE CENTER ZONE RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS One and Two-Family and Single Family 2 spaces/Residential Unit(RU) 1 space/RU Attached(including Manufactured Homes utside RLP District Apartment Dwellings 1.5 space/RU;for one-bedroom units 1 space/RU 1 space/bedroom for units of 2 bedrooms or more 1.25 spaceibedroom for units of 2 bedrooms or ore in University Impacted O-UI) Family I1ome 2 spaces plus 1 space/2 full time staff members of he largest shift Group Living Nursing and convalescent homes 1 space/2 beds,plus 1 space/2 staff members of the largest shift College and University housing,fraternities 1 space/bed and sororities Independent Senior Living Facility 1 space per unit,plus 1 space per staff 1 space per unit,plus 2 space per staff ember/contracted service provider of the largest ember/contracted service provider of the shift largest shift Mobile Home and Manufactured Home in 2 spaces/Manufactured/Mobile Home Space plus 1 Manufactured/Mobile Home Parks space for guest parking/4 Manufactured/Mobile Home Spaces Short-Term Lodging Hotel/Motel,including ancillary uses 1 space/guest room;plus 6 spaces/1,000 sf of 1 space/guest room,plus 5 spaces/1,000 sf of ballroom,meeting,bar and restaurant areas;plus 1 ballroom,meeting,bar and restaurant areas; pace/2 employees of the largest shift plus 1 space/2 employees of the largest shift Boarding houses,rooming houses,and I space/bed .5 spaceibed lodging houses OFFICE Medical/Dental office 1 space/143 sf where there is no agreement for hared parking;1 space/200 sf where there is an agreement for shared parking or for medical facilities that exceed 50,000 sf Other office Ground level: 1 space/250 sf;other than ground level: 1 s ace/300 sf TRADE AND WHOLESALE Retail Sales and Services-General Ground level: 1 space 200 sf;other than ground level: 1 s ace/250 sf Wholesale Trade 1 s ace/500 sf Printing 1 space/200 sf of retail area;plus 1 space/2 employees on largest shift;plus 1 space/company vehicle Fuel Sale/Convenience Stores 1 space/200 sf;spaces at fuel pump islands may be counted towards this requirement Major retail and shopping center over 4 spaces/1,000 sf 2000,000 sf,not including Grocery Stores an Office Grocery Stores 1 s ace/150 sf Display store(furniture,appliances,carpets, 1 space/500 sf etc.) Financial institution(freestanding or as Ground level: 1 space/250 sf,other than ground round level service area) level: 1 s ace/300 sf Entertainment,Restaurant and Recreation 14 spaces/1,000 sf Trade Fast food restaurant 12 spaces/1,000 sf in dining or waiting area,or 1 ace/2 employees if no seating Recreation facility,health club 5 space/1,000 sf Enclosed tennis,handball,racquetball or spaces/court plus 1 space/200 sf for rest of wash courts uildin Bowling Alley 5 spaces/lane.Bar,restaurant and other uses shall rovide parking according to the requirement for hat use INSTITUTIONAL AND ISCELLANEOUS USES Auditoriums,theaters,stadiums and arenas Greater of 1 space/5 seats or 10 spaces/1,000 sf, Greater of I space/4 seats or 10 spaces/1,000 with a minimum of 20 spaces sf,with a minimum of 20 spaces Places of Worship When seating is provided in main auditorium: 1 pace/4 seats,exclusive of Sunday School and other special areas. When seating is not provided in main auditorium: 1 s ace/60 sf of worship area Private clubs,fraternal organizations, 1 space/200 sf libraries,museums and community buildings Funeral Home/Mortuary 1 space/50 sf in slumber rooms,parlors and funeral service rooms Vehicle Service Facilities Fuel Sales Only 3 spaces plus 1/employee Service/Repair Facilities 3 spaces plus 2 spaces/service bay Car Wash 2 spaces plus 5 stacking spaces/washing spaces/wasbing bay Motor vehicle sales and service 2 spaces plus 1 space/500 sf over 1,000 sf in the showroom,plus 2 spaces/service bay Heliport or helicopter landing area Greater of 1 space/employee or 2 spaces/1,000 sf of patron area,but not less than 10 spaces Hospital/medical center 1 space/2 beds plus 1 space/2 staff members of the largest shift Schools primarily serving children younger Greater of 2 spaces/classroom or 1 space/4 seats in than age 16 auditorium High schools and universities Greater of 1 space/2 students;or 10 4 spaces/classroom aces/classroom;or 1 space/4 seats in auditorium INDUSTRIAL Industrial Service,Manufacturing and 1 space/500 sfplus 1/space/company vehicle Production,Resource Production and Extraction Warehouse 0.5 s ace/1,000 sf and 1 space/2 employees IXED-USE DEVELOPMENTMixed-use development parking shall be determined as the sum of parking requirements of the individual use components (Ord.No.3587,9-12-00) I See. 29.1202(4). Suburban Residential Permitted Uses. The uses permitted in the Suburban 1 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 USE CATEGORIES APPROVAL APPROVAL STATUS REQUIRED AUTHORITY RESIDENTIAL USES Single Family Dwelling P EO" Two Family Dwelling ,if pre-existing. P ZEOY Single Family Attached Dwelling 12 units or less SDP Major City Council" Apartment Dwelling(12 units or less) Family Home Y ZP ZEO Household Living Accessory Uses Home Office Y HO BA/Staff' Home Business Y HO BA/Staff Group Living N Short-term Lodging N,except Bed and Breakfast HO BA/Staff permitted as a Home Occupation. OFFICE USES N BADE USES Retail Sales and Services"General Entertainment,Restaurant and Recreation Trade INSTITUTIONAL USES Colleges&Universities Y SP ZBA Child Day Care Facilities Y SP ZBA Community Facilities Y SP ZBA Medical Centers Religious Institutions Y SP ZBA Schools Y SP ZBA Social Service Providers TRANSPORTATION,COMMUNICATIONS UTILITY USES Basic Utilities Y SDP Major ity Council Radio&TV Broadcast Facilities -- 1BA Parks&O en Areas DP Minor taffEssential Public Services P BAPersonal Wireless Service Facilities P -31 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 USE CATEGORIES APPROVAL APPROVAL STATUS REQUIRED AUTHORITY RESIDENTIAL USES Single Family Dwelling Y ZP ZE0y Two Family Dwelling Y ZP ZEOy Single Family Attached Dwelling 12 units or less) Y SDP Major City Council Apartment Dwelling 12 units or less) Y SDP Major ity Council" Family Home Y ZP ZEO Independent Senior Living Facility Y SP ZBA unlimited number of units Household Living Accessory Uses "Home Office Y HO BA/Staff' Home Business Y HO BA/Staff Group Living N,except Hospices, SP ZBA Assisted Living,and Nursing Homes, permitted by Special Permit. Short Term Lodging N,except Bed and HO ZBA Breakfast permitted s a Home Occupation. FFICE USES N BADE 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 Y SP ZBA Child Day Care Facilities Y HO or SP(depending taff/ZBA n size Medical Centers N Religious Institutions Y SP ZBA Schools Y SP ZBA Social Service Providers Y SP ZBA RANSPORTATION,COMMUNICATIONS& UTILITY USES Basic Utilities Y SDP Major City Council Essential Public Services ISP ZBA Radio&TV Broadcast Facilities N Parks&Open Areas Y ISDP Minor IStaff Personal Wireless Communication Facilities Y ISP JZBA 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 (Ord.No.3579,8-22-00;Ord.No.3591,10-10-00;Ord.No.3595, 10-24-00)" 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 1 Oth day of July,2001. Diane R.Voss,City Clerk Ted Tedesco,Mayor