HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Amending Zoning Regulations to Incorporate the LUPP Evaluation Report ORDINANCE NO. 3771
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF
AMES, IOWA, BY ADOPTING A NEW SUBSECTION 29.700(3);
REPEALING THE PARAGRAPH CALLED TABLE 29.1203(5) AND RE-
ADOPTING THE SAME AS REVISED, ALL FOR THE PURPOSE OF
AMENDING ZONING REGULATIONS TO INCORPORATE THE _
FINDINGS OF THE 1998-2002 LAND USE POLICY PLAN EVALUATION
REPORT; 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
enacting a new subsection 19.700(3)as follows:
"Sec.29.700. RESIDENTIAL BASE ZONES
(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 two
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 seven and twenty-six
hundredths(7.26)dwelling units per net acre.
(b) Urban Core Residential Medium Density(UCRM)-no more than seven
and twenty-six hundredths(7.26)dwelling units per net acre.
(c) Residential Medium Density (RM) - at least seven and twenty-six
hundredths(7.26)but no more than twenty-two and thirty-one hundredths(22.31)dwelling units per
net acre.
(d) Residential High Density (RH) - at least eleven and two tenths (11.2)
dwelling units per net 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 ofAmes,Iowa is further amended by repealing the paragraph
called Table 29.1203(5)and re-adopting that paragraph to state as follows:
" Table 29.1203(5)
Planned Residence District Floating Zone
Supplemental Development Standards
SUPPLEMENTAL F-PRD ZONE
DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS
ea Requirement A minimum of two(2)acres shall be required for all areas developed as
F-PRD
Density Densities of developments shall be as provided for residential base
zones as follows:
1. Low-Density Residential(RL)-no more than seven and
twenty-six hundredths(7.26)dwelling units per net acre.
2. Urban Core Residential Medium Density(UCRM)-no more
than seven and twenty-six hundredths(7.26)dwelling units per
net acre.
3. Residential Medium Density(RM)-at least seven and twenty-
six hundredths(7.26)but no more than twenty-two and thirty-
one hundredths(22.31)dwelling units per net acre
4. Residential High Density(RH)-at least eleven and two tenths
(11.2)dwelling units per net acre but no more than thirty-eight
and fifty-six hundredths(38.56)dwelling units per acre.
Where a development encompasses more than one residential base zone,
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 not 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.
inimum Yard and There are no specified yard and setback requirements in areas zoned
etback Requirements PRD,except that structures constructed adjacent to public right-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
pen Space Design Open space shall be designed as a significant and integrated feature of
equirements 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.
pen Space Area The area devoted to open space in a PRD project shall meet the
equirement landscape and open space requirements as set forth in the base zone
standards. Those standards are:
Residential Low Density-40%open space.
Residential Medium Density-40%open space.
Residential High Density-35%open space
pen Space Open Space and amenity features in areas zoned PRD shall include such
Improvements and features as:
Amenities 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 Open space and site amenities for areas developed as a PRD project
Space and Site shall be the ownership and maintenance responsibilities of a
Amenities Homeowner's Association.
treet/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 meet the construction
specifications of the City."
Section Three. Violation of the provisions of this ordinance shall be a municipal infraction punishable by a
penalty of$500 for a person's first violation thereof,and a penalty of$750 for each repeal violation.
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 13th day of July 12004
Diane R. Voss,City Clerk Ted Tedesco,Mayor
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