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Home My WebLink About~Master - Amending the Zoning Regulations to Create the CCR District ORDINANCE NO. 3822 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA, BY REPEALING SECTION 29.802, SUBSECTIONS 29.406(7)(a),29.406(12)(c),29.406(18),AND 29.800(1)AND RE-ADOPTING THE SAME REVISED;AND ADOPTING A NEW SECTION 29.806,ALL FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDMENT THE ZONING REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL NODE (CCN) DISTRICT AND TO CREATE A NEW DISTRICT CALLED THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL NODE (CCR) 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 Section 28.802,Subsections 29.406(7)(a),29.406(12)(c),29.406(18)(c),and 29.800(1)and re-adopting the same revised as follows: "Sec.29.802. "CCN"COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL NODE. (1) Purpose. The Community Commercial Node(CCN)Zone is intended to provide a shopping and services area where there is a shared attraction involving one trip to two(2)or more destinations within a node. Each Community Commercial Node is characterized by a cluster of mixed commercial uses typically found in business districts. Uses within the nodes are more limited than those permitted in the Highway-Oriented Commercial(HOC)Zone. (2) Use Regulations. The uses permitted in the CCN Zone are set forth in Table 29.802(2)below: Table 29.802(2) Community Commercial Node CCN Zone Uses USE CATEGORY STATUS APPROVAL APPROVAL REQUIRED AUTHORITY RESIDENTIAL USES Group Living N Household Living N Short-term Lodgings Y SDP Minor Staff OFFICE USES Y SDP Minor Staff TRADE USES Retail Sales and Services-General Y SDP Minor Staff Retail Trade-Automotive,etc. N - Entertainment,Restaurant and Recreation Trade Y SDP Minor Staff Wholesale Trade N -- -- INDUSTRIAL USES Industrial Service N INSTITUTIONAL USES Colleges and Universities N - Community Facilities Y SDP Minor Staff Social Service Providers Y SDP Minor Staff Medical Centers N Parks and Open Areas N -Religious Institutions Y SP ZBA 1 USE CATEGORY STATUS APPROVAL APPROVAL REQUIRED AUTHORITY Schools N TRANSPORTATION,COMMUNICATIONS AND UTILITY USES Passenger Terminals Y SDP Minor Staff Basic Utilities Y SDP Major City Council Commercial Parking Y SDP Minor Staff Radio and TV Broadcast Facilities Y SP ZBA Personal Wireless Communication Facilities Y SP ZBA Rail Line and Utility Corridors N Railroad Yards N MISCELLANEOUS USES Commercial Outdoor Recreation Y SDP Minor Staff Child Day Care Facilities Y SDP Minor Staff Detention Facilities Y SP ZBA Major Event Entertainment N -- Vehicle Service Facilities Y SDP Minor Staff Y = Yes: permitted as indicated by required approval. N = No: prohibited SP = Special Use Permit required: See Section 29.1503 SDP Minor = Site Development Plan Minor: See Section 29.1502(3) SDP Major = Site Development Plan Major: See Section 29.1502(4) ZBA = Zoning Board of Adjustment (3) Zone Development Standards. The zone development standards for the CCN Zone are set forth in Table 29.802(3)below: Table 29.802(3) Community Commercial Node(CCN)Zone Development Standards DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS CCN ZONE Maximum FAR .75 Minimum Lot Area,Single Building 25,000 sf Minimum Lot Area,Center 100,000 sf Maximum Building Area,Single Building 150,000 sf Maximum Building Area,Center 800,00 sf Minimum Lot Frontage 60 ft. Minimum Building Setbacks: Front Lot Line 0 Side Lot Line 0 Rear Lot Line 0 Lot Line Abutting a Residentially Zoned Area 10 ft.side 10 ft.rear Landscaping in Setbacks Abutting a Residentially Zoned Lot 5 ft.@ L3. See Sec 29.403 Maximum Building Coverage 65% Minimum Landscaped Area 15% Maximum Height 35 ft. Parking Allowed Between Buildings and Streets Yes Drive-Through Facilities Permitted Yes Outdoor Display Permitted Plants and produce only. See Sec 29.405 Outdoor Storage Permitted No Trucks and Equipment Permitted Yes (Ord. No. 3591, 10-10-00; Ord. No. 3595, 10-24-00) Sec.29.406(7). (a) The use of the front yard for the location of vehicular parking is permitted in the "CCN","CCR","HOC"and"GI"Districts,if a minimum setback of 5 feet from the front lot line and 2 5 feet from the side lot lines are maintained and landscaping is installed and maintained within those setback areas. Unless a parking lot plan is submitted as part of the development process pursuant to Section 29.1502, a Surface Parking Lot Landscaping Plan to meet the standards of Section 29.403(4)(f) shall be submitted to and approved by the Director of Planning and Housing (to be evidenced by a document signed by both the property owner or owner's agent and the said director), prior to any construction, reconstruction, installation, erection, conversion, alteration, addition, enlargement or development of any structure, improvement, feature or aspect of the premises. No Building/Zoning Permit required by Section 29.1501 shall be issued until the plan is submitted and approved. (i) The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to the use of a front yard for vehicular parking where it is proven by the property owner, by documentary evidence or the testimony of disinterested third parties,that such use was lawfully established prior to the effective date of this Ordinance. (ii) This Ordinance shall apply to any expansion or increase in the area of the front yard used for parking,even if no other conversion,construction or change to the subject premises occurs. Wherever this subsection applies, the subject parking area shall be so constructed and maintained as to meet the surfacing standards in Section 29.406(11). (Ord. No. 3591, 10-10-00, Ord. No. 3660, 4-23-02) Sec.29.406(12) (c) In"NC","CCN","CCR",and"DCSC"Zones,75%of street level frontage must be maintained for walk-in retail and service uses. Sec.29.406O (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, "CCR",S-HM and S-SMD 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 District, 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, Ord.No. 3701, 2-25-03; Ord. No. 3710, 5-13-03) Sec.29.800. COMMERCIAL BASE ZONES. (1) Purpose. The Commercial Base Zones established by this Ordinance are: (a) Neighborhood Commercial(NC); (b) Community Commercial Node(CCN); (c) Downtown Campustown Service Center(DCSC); (d) Highway-Oriented Commercial(HOC);and (e) Planned Regional Commercial(PRC). (f) Community Commercial/Residential Node(CCR) The different Commercial Base Zones are intended to reflect the diversity of the City's commercial areas. The zones are distinguished by the uses and intensity of development allowed. Some of the zones encourage commercial areas that are supportive of surrounding residential 3 neighborhoods,while other zones allow commercial areas that have a citywide or regional market. The regulations are intended to promote uses and development that will enhance the economic viability of the specific zone and the City as a whole." Section Two. The Municipal Code of the City of Ames, Iowa, is further amended by enacting a new Section 29.806 as follows: "Sec.29.806. "CCR"COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL NODE. (1) Purpose. The Community Commercial/Residential Node(CCR)Zone is intended to provide a shopping and services area where there is a shared attraction involving one trip to two(2) or more destinations within a node, as well as residential uses. Each Community Commercial Residential Node is characterized by a cluster of mixed commercial uses typically found in business districts. Uses within the nodes are more limited than those permitted in the Highway-Oriented Commercial(HOC) Zone. Residential uses are permitted only in combination with a commercial building and only above the first floor,which shall be devoted to commercial space. (2) Use Regulations. The uses permitted in the CCR Zone are set forth in Table 29.806(2) below: Table 29.806(2) Community Commercial/Residential Node CCR Zone Uses USE CATEGORY STATUS APPROVAL APPROVAL REQUIRED AUTHORITY RESIDENTIAL USES Group Living N Household Living N,except in combination with a SDP Minor Staff commercial building,in which case it shall be located above the first floor. Short-term Lodgings Y SDP Minor Staff OFFICE USES Y SDP Minor Staff TRADE USES Retail Sales and Services-General Y SDP Minor Staff Retail Trade-Automotive,etc. N Entertainment,Restaurant and Y SDP Minor Staff Recreation Trade Wholesale Trade N INDUSTRIAL USES Industrial Service N INSTITUTIONAL USES Colleges and Universities N Community Facilities Y SDP Minor Staff Social Service Providers Y SDP Minor Staff Medical Centers N Parks and Open Areas N Religious Institutions Y SP ZBA Schools N TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS AND UTILITY USES Passen er Terminals Y SDP Minor Staff Basic Utilities Y SDP Major City Council Commercial Parking Y SDP Minor Staff Radio and TV Broadcast Facilities Y SP ZBA Personal Wireless Communication Y SP ZBA Facilities Rail Line and Utility Corridors N Railroad Yards N 4 USE CATEGORY STATUS APPROVAL APPROVAL REQUIRED AUTHORITY MISCELLANEOUS USES Commercial Outdoor Recreation Y SDP Minor Staff Child Day Care Facilities Y SDP Minor Staff Detention Facilities Y SP ZBA Major Event Entertainment N -- Vehicle Service Facilities Y SDP Minor Staff Y = Yes: permitted as indicated by required approval. N = No: prohibited SP = Special Use Permit required: See Section 29.1503 SDP Minor = Site Development Plan Minor: See Section 29.1502(3) SDP Major = Site Development Plan Major: See Section 29.1502(4) ZBA = Zoning Board of Adjustment (3) Zone Development Standards. The zone development standards for the CCR Zone are set forth in Table 29.806(3)below: Table 29.806(3) Community Commercial/Residential Node CCR Zone Development Standards DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS CCN ZONE Maximum FAR .75 Minimum Lot Area,Single Building 25,000 sf Minimum Lot Area,Center 100,000 sf Maximum Building Area,Single Building 150,000 sf Maximum Building Area,Center 800,00 sf Minimum Lot Frontage 60 ft. Minimum Building Setbacks: Front Lot Line 0 Side Lot Line 0 Rear Lot Line 0 Lot Line Abutting a Residentially Zoned Area 10 ft.side 10 ft.rear Landscaping in Setbacks Abutting a Residentially Zoned Lot 5 ft. L3. See Sec 29.403 Maximum Building Coverage 65% Minimum Landscaped Area 15% Maximum Height 35 ft. Parking Allowed Between Buildings and Streets Yes Drive-Through Facilities Permitted Yes Outdoor Display Permitted Plants and produce only. See Sec 29.405 Outdoor Storage Permitted No Trucks and Equipment Permitted Yes (Ord. No. 3591, 10-10-00; Ord.No. 3595, 10-24-00) Section Three. Violation of the provisions of this ordinance shall constitute a municipal infraction punishable as set out in Section 29.1603 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 8 th day of March 2005 . Diane R. Voss,City Clerk Ted Tedesco,Mayor 00786 5