HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Zoning - Related to dwelling units per acre in certain zoning districts ORDINANCE NO. 3652
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF
AMES, IOWA, BY REPEALING SUBSECTION 29.700(3) AND TABLE
29.1203(5)AND RE-ADOPTING THE SAME REVISED FOR THE PURPOSE
OF REGULATING THE NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE IN
CERTAIN ZONING DISTRICTS;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 Subsection 29.700(3)thereof and re-enacting the same revised to state as follows:
"(3) Residential Density. In each Residential Base Zone,residential development must be in
accordance with the Residential Density standard established for that zone. Residential Density is
expressed in terms of the square feet of lot area required per dwelling unit. Residential Density varies
by zone. The number of dwelling units that may be built on a given lot is a function of 2 factors: the
lot size and the Residential Density of the Zone. The density of a development shall not exceed the
density limits hereby established for Residential Zones as follows:
(a) Low-Density Residential(RL)-no more than four(4)dwelling units per gross acre.
(b) Urban Core Residential Medium Density(UCRM)-at least four(4)but no more
than six(6)dwelling units per gross acre.
(c) Residential Medium Density(RM)- at least four(4)but no more than fourteen(14)
dwelling units per gross acre.
(d) Residential High Density(RH)-at least fourteen(14)dwelling units per gross acre
but no more than thirty-eight and fifty-six hundredths(38.56)dwelling units per net acre."
Section Two. The Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa shall be and the same is hereby amended by
repealing Table 29.1203(5)and re-enacting the same revised to state as follows:
"Table 29.1203(5)
Planned Residence District Floating Zone
Supplemental Development Standards
SUPPLEMENTAL F-PRD ZONE
DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS
Area Requirement A minimum of two(2)acres shall be required for all areas
developed as F-PRD.
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Density Densities of developments shall be as provided for residential base
ones as follows:
a) Low-Density Residential(RL)-no more than four(4)dwelling
nits per gross acre.
b) Urban Core Residential Medium Density(UCRM)-at least
four(4)but no more than six(6)dwelling units per gross acre.
(c) Residential Medium Density(RM)- at least four(4)but no
ore than fourteen(14)dwelling units per gross acre.
d) Residential High Density(RH)-at least fourteen(14)dwelling
nits per gross acre but no more than thirty-eight and fifty-six
hundredths(38.56)dwelling units per net acre
Where a development encompasses more than one residential base
one,each area of the PRD development shall comply with the
density requirements that are set by the base zone that the area is
in. Density transfer from an area of a PRD zoned for higher
density to an area of the same PRD zoned for lower density shall
of 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
Requirements zoned PRD,except that structures constructed adjacent to public
fight-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 Open space shall be designed as a significant and integrated feature
equirements of the entire area to be 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 he area devoted to open space in a PRD project shall meet the
Requirement andscape and open space requirements as set forth in the base zone
standards. Those standards are:
esidential Low Density-40%open space.
Residential Medium Density-40%open space.
Residential High Density-35%open space
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Open Space Improvements Open space and amenity features in areas zoned PRD shall include
and Amenities such features as:
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 Open space and site amenities for areas developed as a PRD
and Site Amenities project shall be the ownership and maintenance responsibilities of a
Homeowner's Association.
Street/Infrastructure Street improvements,water,sanitary sewer, storm sewer
Improvements improvements,and electric facilities shall be installed in
compliance with the subdivision regulations of the City and shall
�rneet the construction specifications of the City.
Section Three. Violation of the provisions of this ordinance shall constitute a municipal infraction punishable
as set out in Section 1.9 of this Code.
Section Four. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of
such conflict,if any.
Section Five. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as
required by law.
Passed this 26th day of March 2002
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Diane R.Voss,City Clerk Ted Tedesco,Mayor
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