HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Text amendment regarding nonconforming structures ORDINANCE NO. 3961
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF
AMES,IOWA,BY REPEALING SECTION 29.307(3)(d)AND ENACTING
A NEW SECTION 29.307(3)(d) FOR THE PURPOSE OF TEXT
AMENDMENT REGARDING NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES;
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 29.307(3)(d) as it now exists and enacting a new Section 29.307(3)(d) as follows:
"See.29.307. NONCONFORMITIES.
(3) Nonconforming Structures.
(d) Enlargement and Expansion. A nonconforming structure may not be enlarged,
expanded or extended unless the enlargement,expansion,or extension conforms to the requirements
of this ordinance."
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 and$750 for any
subsequent violations.
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repealed to the extent of such conflict, if any.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 15" day of July ,2008.
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Diane R.Voss,City Clerk Ann Campbell, Mayor