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ORDINANCE NO. 3701
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF
AMES,IOWA,BY REPEALING SUBSECTIONS 29.406(6),29.406(18)AND
29.704(2)AND RE-ENACTING THE SAME REVISED FOR THE PURPOSE OF
AMENDING ZONING REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO OFF STREET
PARKING IN THE RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY DISTRICT;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(6),29.406(18)and 29.704(2) and re-enacting the same revised to state respectively, as
follows:
,,Sec.29.406(6). Proximity of Parking to Use. Required parking spaces for residential uses must
be located on the lot containing the principal building and cannot be more than 500 feet from a main
entrance to the structure for which the parking is provided. Except when valet parking is provided
pursuant to Section 29.406(7), required parking spaces for non-residential uses must be in parking
areas located not more than 1,000 feet from a main entrance to the structure served by the parking.
Furthermore, parking for residential uses in the DCSC District may be provided on another lot
pursuant to Section 29.406(18).
Sec.29.406(18). Remote Parking. 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, CCN, and S-HM 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 the principal building is located. Remote
parking for residential uses in the DCSC,may also be provided on a lot in the"RH"Residential High
Density District that is located within the"O-UI"University Impacted overlay District,that is also on
a lot located within 300 feet of the lot for which the parking is being provided. The remote parking
must be located within a parking lot or parking structure that is accessory to and provides parking for
a multifamily residential structure on the same lot. The number of such remote parking spaces
provided in a parking lot or parking structure shall not exceed 50%of the total number of parking
spaces provided in that parking lot or parking structure. Where parking is located on a lot that is
remote from the principal use but within 300 feet,a written 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.
(Ord. No. 3591, 10-10-00, Ord. No. 3606, 1-23-01)
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Sec.29.704(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
Use Categories Status Approval Approval
Required Authority
Residential Uses
Single Family Dwelling Y,if pre-existing ZP ZEO
Two Family Dwelling Y ZP ZEO
Single Family Attached Y SDP Staff
Dwelling Minor
Apartment Dwelling Y SDP Staff
Minor
Family Homes Y ZP ZEO
Household Living
Accessory Uses
Home Office Y HO ZBA/Staff
Home Business Y HO ZBA/Staff
Group Living Y SDP, Staff-No Transitional
Minor 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 HO ZBA
Breakfast permitted as a
Home Occupation.
Office Uses N,except in conjunction SDP Staff
with a mixed Minor
office/residence use
where the residence use
is above the first floor.
Offices Uses Limited to
5,000 sf.
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Use Categories Status Approval Approval
Required Authority
Trade uses
Retail Sales and Services- N,Except in conjunction SDP Staff
General with a mixed Minor
retail/residence use
where the residence use
is above the first floor.
Retail Uses Limited to
5,000 sf.
Entertainment,Restaurant N,Except in conjunction SDP Staff
and Recreation Trade(E, with a mixed E,R& Minor
R,&R) R/residence use where
the residence use is
above the first floor. E,
R&R Uses Limited to
5,000 sf.
Institutional Uses
Colleges&Universities Y SP ZBA
Community Facilities Y SDP Staff
Minor
Child Day Care Facilities Y SDP Staff
Minor
Funeral Facilities Y SDP Staff
Minor
Medical Centers N
Religious Institutions Y SDP Staff
Minor
Schools Y SDP Staff
Minor
Social Service Providers Y SP ZBA
Transportation,
Communications&
Utility Uses
Basic Utilities Y SDP City Council
Major
Essential Public Services Y SP ZBA
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Use Categories Status Approval Approval
Required Authority
Parks&Open Areas Y SDP Staff
Minor
Radio&TV Broadcast N
Facilities
Personal Wireless Y SP ZBA
Communication Facilities
Commercial Parking Y,only as an accessory SDP Staff
use for remote parking Minor
for residential uses
pursuant to Section
29.406(18)
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 19.1502(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. 3591, 10-10-00)"
Section Two. Violation of the provisions of this ordinance shall constitute a municipal infraction punishable
by a penalty of$500 for a person's first violation thereof, and a penalty of$750 for each repeat violation.
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 February, 2003.
Diane R.Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco,Mayor
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