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Home My WebLink About~Master - Sales and servicing of motorized bicycles in all commercial zoning districts t ORDINANCE NO. 3971 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA,BY AMENDING SECTION 29.201 AND TABLE 29.501(4)-3, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENTS; 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 amending Section 29.201 and Section 29.501(4)-3 as follows: "Sec.29.201. DEFINITIONS. Except as otherwise defined in this Ordinance or unless the context may otherwise require, the following words are defined for the purpose of this Ordinance as follows: "(210) Bicycles means either of the following:(1)A device having two wheels and having at least one saddle or seat for the use of a rider,which is propelled by human power.(2)A device having two or three wheels with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts (one horsepower), whose maximum speed on a paved level surface, when powered solely by such a motor while ridden,is less than 20 miles per hour,as certified by the original manufacturer." (211) Bicycles,Motorized means a motor vehicle having a saddle or a seat for the use of a rider,designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground,and not capable of operating at a speed in excess of 30 miles per hour on level ground unassisted by human power,as certified by the original manufacturer. Sec.29.501. CLASSIFICATION OF USES. Table 29.501(4)-3 TRADE USE CATEGORIES Automotive and Marine Craft Trade Definition. Retail sale or leasing of automobiles, including cars and trucks, and marine craft,including all types of boats and ships. Uses Included Sales or leasing of consumer vehicles,including: Passenger vehicles Motorcycles Light and medium trucks Other recreational vehicles Marine craft and accessories,retail Accessory Uses Vehicle servicing,repair,detailing,body work and finishing when conducted as a secondary activity to the sale of vehicles Entertainment,Restaurant and Recreational Trade Definition. Facilities providing entertainment or recreation services and eating and drinking establishments. 1 Uses Included Banquet halls Bars and taverns Billiards and pool halls Bowling alleys Catering establishments Exhibition and meeting areas(20,000 sf or less) Game arcades Health clubs and gyms Ice or roller skating rinks Indoor firing ranges Lodges and social clubs Membership clubs Movie theaters Restaurants,cafes,delicatessens(with seating areas) Swimming pools(not open to the public) Tennis courts(not open to the public) Theaters Accessory Uses Offices and storage of food and alcohol Retail Sales and Services—General Definition. Uses that involve the sale, lease or rental of new or used consumer products, including prepared foods, to the general public and uses providing services involving predominantly personal or business services, including repair of consumer and business goods. Exceptions: Lumber yards and other building material sales facilities that sell primarily to contractors and o not have a retail orientation are classified as Wholesale Trade. Sales, rental, or leasing of heavy trucks and equipment is classified as Wholesale Trade. Uses for the repair and service of consumer motor vehicles, motorcycles, and light and medium trucks are classified as Vehicle Service Facilities. Repair and service of industrial vehicles and equipment,and heavy trucks is classified as Industrial Service. Uses Included Retail Sales: Stores selling, leasing,or renting consumer,home, and business goods including: Antiques Appliances Art Art supplies Automobile supplies(no services) Bicycles and Motorized Bicycles Books and printed material Clothing Computer hardware and software sales and service Convenience Store Dry goods t Electronic equipment Fabric Furniture Garden supplies Gifts Groceries Hardware Home improvements Household products Jewelry Music supplies Newspaper distribution Office machines Package liquor Pets Pet food Pharmaceuticals Plants and flowers Shoes Sporting goods Stationery Tobacco products Toys Video Food sales(not including seating areas): Bakeries Candy Delicatessens Retail Personal,Business and Repair Services: Animal grooming salons Blueprinting and photocopying services Branch banks Business and commercial trade schools Business and management consulting services Dance or music schools Dry cleaning collection and distribution centers Emergency medical care facilities Employment agencies Hair,tanning,and personal care services Kennels Laundromats Locksmiths Martial arts instruction Office equipment rental Photo drop-off Photographic studios Quick printing Recycling drop-off Scientific and professional instrument repair Sign making Tailors Television,bicycle,motorized bicycle,clock,watch,shoe,gun,appliance and office equipment repair Upholsterers Veterinarian offices Accessory Uses Offices and storage of goods,and manufacture or repackaging of goods for on-site sale Wholesale Trade Definition. Uses that involve the sale, lease, or rental of products primarily intended for industrial,institutional,or commercial businesses. Uses emphasize on-site or order-taking and often include display areas. Businesses may or may not be open to the general public,but sales to the general public are limited. Products may be picked up on-site or delivered to the customer. Uses Included Mail order houses Sale or rental of Agricultural and Farm Equipment Building materials(including lumber) Electrical supplies Equipment Heating and plumbing equipment Heavy trucks Janitorial supplies Machine parts Machinery Restaurant equipment Special trade tools Store fixtures Welding supplies Wholesalers of: Alcoholic beverages Auto parts Building hardware Clothing Electronics Home furnishings Food Accessory Uses Offices,product,repair,warehouses,minor fabrication services, limited retail areas,and repackaging of goods Section Two. Violation of the provisions of this ordinance shall constitute a municipal infraction punishable by a penalty of$500 for a first violation and$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 6"' day of November ,2008. Diane R. Voss,City Clerk Ann H.Campbell, Mayor