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ORDINANCE NO. 3658
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF
AMES, IOWA, BY REPEALING SUBSECTIONS 31.11(2), 31.13 (7), and
31.13(8) AND RE-ADOPTING THOSE SUBSECTIONS WITH REVISIONS;
AND ADOPTINGNEW SUBSECTIONS 31.2(30),31.2(31)AND 31.2(32)ALL
FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVISING HISTORIC PRESERVATION DISTRICT
REGULATIONS;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
adopting new Subsections 31.2(30),31.2(31)and 31.2(32)as follows:
"31.2 DEFINITIONS AND RULES OF CONSTRUCTION.
(30) Fence: A man-made barrier used as an enclosure or as a boundary.
(31) Retaining Wall: A wall built to hold back a bank of soil.
(32) Visibility Triangle: The area created by the intersection of property lines at the corner
of two(2)abutting streets and a line connecting two(2)points on these property lines twenty(20)feet
from the point of intersection."
Section Two. The Municipal Code of the City of Ames,Iowa,is further amended by repealing Subsection
31.11(2)and re-adopting that Subsection with revisions as follows:
"(2) Administrative Approval Process.
(a) Types of Alterations. A Certificate of Appropriateness for the following types of
exterior alterations, and new constructions as described below, provided the alterations or new
construction meet the adopted Design Guidelines and Design Criteria.
(iv) Replacement or the new construction of fences and retaining walls,as permitted
by this Chapter.
Section Three. The Municipal Code of the City of Ames,Iowa,is further amended by repealing Subsection
31.13(7)and 31.13(8)and re-adopting those Subsections as follows:
"(7) Fence and Retaining Wall Height and Fence,Retaining Wall,and Trash or Animal
Enclosure Materials.
(a) Historic retaining walls and perimeter fences shall be retained, whenever
possible.
(b) Fence Height.
(i) Fences not exceeding six(6)feet in height are permitted within the limits
of the side and rear yards.
(ii) Fences not exceeding four(4) feet in height are permitted within the
limits of the front yard.
(c) Retaining Wall Height.
(i) The height of the retaining wall is limited to the height of the bank of
soil being retained by the wall.
(d) Fence Materials
(i) Permitted Fence Materials:
a. Wood;
b. Masonry(for fence posts,only);
C. Iron;
d. Stone;
e. Stucco Walls;
f. Cast Stone;and,
g. Other fence materials for which historic evidence can be shown
that the material has been used historically on properties in the historic district.
(ii) Fence Materials Not Permitted:
a. Vinyl;
b. Metal Panels;
C. Plastic;
d. Plywood;
C. Solid Masonry;
f. Concrete,including poured concrete to imitate brick; and,
g. Any other materials not listed as"permitted".
(e) Retaining Wall Materials.
(i) Permitted Retaining Wall Materials:
a. Stone(Mortared or Dry-laid);
b. Poured Concrete;
C. Brick;
d. Combination of Brick and Stone;and,
e. Other retaining wall materials for which historic evidence can be
shown that the material has been used historically on properties in the historic district.
(ii) Retaining Wall Materials Not Permitted;
a. Wood Design,including railroad timbers,landscape timbers and
landscape logs;
b. Concrete Block;
C. Imitation Brick or Stone;
d. Metal;and,
e. Any other material not listed as"permitted".
(f) Trash and Animal Enclosure Materials.
(i) Permitted Trash and Animal Enclosure Materials:
a. Enclosures for trash receptacles or for animals shall be
constructed of the same materials as are permitted elsewhere on the property for fences,or retaining
walls.
(8) Fence and Retaining Wall and Trash and Animal Enclosure Design.
(a) New construction shall be consistent with the architectural style.
(b) Fence Design.
(i) Permitted Fence Designs:
a. Wood Picket;
b. Wood Slat;
C. Solid Wood;
d. Woven Wire;
e. Ornamental Iron;
f. Alternating Board;
g. Solid Wood Board fence with lattice comprising approximately
the top one-third of the total fence height;and,
h. Other fence designs for which historic evidence can be shown that
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the design has been used historically on properties in the historic district.
(ii) Fence Designs Not Permitted.
a. Basket-Weave;
b. Chain Link;
C. Split Rail;
d. Horizontal Board;
e. Stockade;
f. Post and Rail;
g. Lattice,exceeding one-third of the total fence height;and,
h. Any other design not listed as"permitted".
(c) Retaining Wall Design.
(i) Permitted Retaining Wall Designs:
a. Brick Wall in combination with concrete caps;
b. Cast Stone/Cast-in-Place Concrete;and,
C. Other retaining wall designs for which historic evidence can be
shown that the design has been used historically on properties in the historic district.
(ii) Retaining Wall Designs Not Permitted:
a. Hollow,or Solid Interlocking Concrete Block;
b. Faced Concrete Block;and,
C. Any other design not listed as"permitted".
(d) Trash and Animal Enclosure Design.
(i) Permitted Trash and Animal Enclosure Designs:
a. Enclosures for trash receptacles or for animals shall be
constructed of the same designs as are permitted elsewhere on the property for fences,or retaining
walls."
Section Four. Violation of the provisions of this ordinance shall constitute a municipal infraction punishable
by a penalty of$500.00 for a first violation and a penalty of$750.00 for each repeat violation.
Section Five. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of
such conflict,if any.
Section Six. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as
required by law.Passed this 3YC� day of f n� 2002.
Diane R.Voss,City Clerk Ted tedesco,Mayor
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