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Home My WebLink About~Master - Amending Zoning Regulations Pertaining to Corner Lot Setback Requirements ORDINANCE NO. 3738 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA, BY REPEALING SUBSECTIONS 29.402(5), 29.408(2)(b)(i), 29.408(7)(a)(i)a,29.701(3),29.702(3)AND 29.703(3);RE-ADOPTING THOSE SUBSECTIONS AMENDED FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVISING THE ZONING REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO CORNER LOT SETBACK REQUIREMENTS;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 29.402(5),29.408(2)(b)(i),29.408(7)(a)(i)a,29.701(3),29.702(3),and29.703(3)andre-adopting those subsections revised to state as follows: "See.29.402. SETBACKS. (5) Through Lots and Corner Lots. On through lots,and corner lots with two or more abutting streets, except lots within the RL, RM, and UCRM Zoning Districts, the required front setback shall be provided on all streets. Sec.29.408. OTHER GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS. (2)Fences (b)Location and Height (i) The maximum height for fences in required frontbuilding setacks, and the side yard setbacks adjacent to public right-of-way,in the case of corner lots,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 the area located between the main front wall of the residence and the front lot line. (7) Requirements for Private Garages and Other Accessory Buildings. (a) The following requirements apply to private garages and accessory buildings in Agricultural,Residential and Hospital/Medical districts: (i) Location Within Setbacks. a. No detached garage or accessory building is allowed in the front yard,or within the side yard setback adjacent to public right-of-way in the case of corner lots. (Ord.No. 3595, 10-24-00) Page 1 of 4 Sec.29.701. "RL"RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY. (3) Zone Development Standards. The zone development standards for the RL Zone are set forth in Table 29.701(3)below: Table 29.701(3) Residential Low Density RL Zone Development Standards DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS SINGLE FAMILY TWO FAMILY DWELLING Minimum Lot Area 6,000 sf 7,000 sf Minimum Principal Building Setbacks: Front Lot Line 25 ft. 25 ft. Side Lot Line 6 ft.;or 6 ft.;or 8 ft for 2 stories 8 ft for 2 stories 8 ft.for 3 stories 8 ft.for 3 stories 15 ft.for side lot line abutting public 15 ft.for side lot line abutting public right-of-way on a corner lot right-of-way on a corner lot Rear Lot Line 20 ft 20 ft Minimum Frontage: 35 ft.@ street line; 35 ft.@ street line; 50 ft.@ building line 50 ft. building line Maximum Building Coverage 35% 40% Maximum Site Coverage(includes all buildings, 60% 60% paving and sidewalks on lot Minimum Landscaped Area 40% 40% Maximum Height Principal Building 40 ft.or 3 stories,whichever is lower 40 ft.or 3 stories,whichever is lower Maximum Height Accessory Building See Sec.29.408 7 a ii See Sec.29.408 7 a ii Drive-Throu b Facilities No No Outdoor Di splay No No Outdoor Storage No No Trucks and Equipment No No (Ord. No. 3571, 6-27-00; Ord. No. 3595, 10-24-00) Sec.702. "RM"RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY. (3) Zone Development Standards. The zone development standards for the RM Zone are set forth in Table 29.702(3)below: Table 29.702(3) Residential Medium Density RM Zone Development Standards DEVELOPMENTSTANDARDS RM ZONE Minimum Lot Area Single Family Dwelling 6,000 sf Two Family Dwelling 7,000 sf Single Family Attached Dwelling 3,500 sf per unit for the two exterior units;1,800 sf per unit for interior units Apartment Dwelling Over 2 Units 7,000 sf for the first two units and 1,800 sf each additional unit Page 2 of 4 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS RM ZONE Minimum Principal Building Setbacks Front Lot Line 25 ft. Side Lot Line 6 ft.for one story • 8 ft.for 2 stories • 10 ft.for 3 stories • 20 ft.for 4 stories 15 ft.for side lot line abutting public right-of-way on a corner lot Side Lot Line(party wall for Single Family 0 ft. Attached Dwellings) Rear Lot Line(single family attached with Oft party wall) Rear Lot Line(All other rear yard lot lines 25 ft. except party wall line Minimum Frontage 24 ft @ street line for single family attached,all others 35 ft.@ street line; 24 ft @ building line for single family attached,all others 50 ft. building line Minimum Landscaping See Article 29.403(5) Maximum Height 50 ft.or 4 stories,whichever is lower Principal Building Maximum Height Accessory Building See Sec.29.408 7 a ii Drive-Through Facilities No Outdoor Display No Outdoor Storage No Trucks and Equipment No (Ord.No. 3571, 6-17-00; Ord. No. 3591, 10-10-00; Ord. No. 3595, 10-24-00) Sec.29.703. "UCRM"URBAN CORE RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY ZONE. (3) Zone Development Standards. The zone development standards applicable in the UCRM Zone are set forth in Table 29.703(3)below: Table 29.703(3) Urban Core Residential Medium Density UCRM Zone Development Standards DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS UCRM ZONE Minimum Lot Area Single Family Dwelling 6,000 sf Two Family Dwelling 7,000 sf Single Family Attached Dwelling 3,500 sf per unit Apartment Dwellings Over 2 Units 7,000 sf for the first two units and 1,800 sf each additional unit Page 3 of 4 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS UCRM ZONE Minimum Principal Building Setbacks: Front Lot Line 25 ft. Side Lot Line 6 ft.for one story; • 8 ft.for 2 stories; • 8 ft.for 3 stories; 15 ft.for side lot line abutting public right-of-way on a corner lot Side Lot Line(party wall line for Single Family Attached Dwelling 0 ft. Rear Lot Line(single family attached with 0 ft. party wall) Rear Lot Line(All other real yard lot lines 20 ft. except party wall line Minimum Frontage 35 ft.@ street line; 50 ft. building line Maximum Building Coverage 35%Single Family Dwelling;40%all others Maximum Site Coverage(includes all buildings, 60% paving and sidewalks on lot Minimum Landscaped Area See Article 29.403(5) Maximum Height 40 ft.or 3 stories,whichever is lower Principal Building Maximum Height Accessory Building See Sec.29.408 7 a ii Drive-Through Facilities No Outdoor Display No Outdoor Stora e No Trucks and Equipment No (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 by a penalty of$500 for a persons 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 bylaw. Passed this 14th day of October 2003 C\'Aj'I'v e)-R l Diane R.Voss,City Clerk Ted Tedesco,Mayor 0710 Page 4 of 4