HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Revising Zoning Regulations pertaining to fences ORDINANCE NO. 3629
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF
AMES,IOWA,BY REPEALING SUBSECTIONS 29.408(2)AND 29.1307(7)(f)
AS THEY NOW EXIST AND ENACTING NEW SUBSECTIONS 29.408(2)
AND 29.1307(7)(f) FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVISING ZONING
REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO FENCES; 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 29.408(2)and 29.1307(7)(f)and enacting new subsections as follows:
"Sec.29.408. OTHER GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
(2) Fences.
(a) Types of Fences. These standards apply to walls,fences and screens of all types
whether open,solid,wood,metal,wire,masonry or other material.
(b) Location and Height.
(i) The maximum height for fences in required front building setbacks is 4
feet,except:
a. In the case of through lots a maximum fence height of six(6)feet
is permitted along the functional rear lot line, subject to a five-foot setback being provided with a
landscaping element equal to one landscape tree for every 50 lineal feet and two high or three low
shrubs for every ten lineal feet of area to be planted. The landscaping shall be planted within the five-
foot setback area;
b. In no instance is a fence that is taller than four feet in height
permitted within the functional front yard. For the purposes of this section,the functional front yard
is defined as that area located between the main front wall of the residence and the front lot line.
(ii) The maximum height for fences in required side or rear building setbacks
is 8 feet.
(iii) The maximum height for fences that are not placed in required setbacks
is 10 feet.
(iv) In the case of retaining walls and supporting embankments, the above
requirements shall apply only to that part of the wall above ground surface of the retained
embankment.
(v) All fencing shall meet the requirements of the visibility triangle as defined
in Section 29.408(5)of the Municipal Code
Sec.29.1307. WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
(7) Standards for Special Use Permit.
(f) Fencing. An opaque fence constructed of wood or masonry material, or other
substantial material,that is consistent with the existing structures on the proposed site and approved
by the Zoning Board of Adjustment,shall be installed around the antenna support structure and other
equipment unless the antenna is mounted on an existing structure."
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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 25th day of September , 2001
Diane R.Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco,Mayor
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