HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Open space definition amendment for suburban residential zoning districts ORDINANCE NO. 4021
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF
AMES,IOWA,BY AMENDING SECTION TABLE 29.1202(6)THEREOF,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF OPEN
SPACE; REPEALING ANY AND ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT;
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 29.1202(6)as follows:
Sec.29.1202. "F-S" SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL ZONE.
Table 29.1202(6)
Suburban Residential Floating Zone Suburban Regulations
SUBURBAN REGULATIONS F-S ZONE
inimum Density *The minimum average density for one and two-family
uburban Residential Low dwelling units,two-family dwelling units, and single family
ensity attached dwelling units in areas zoned FS-RL shall be 3.75
FS-RL) dwelling units per net acre. Net acres shall be determined by
subtracting from the gross acreage of a subdivision the land
area devoted to the following uses or containing the following*
haracteristics:
1. Public or private right-of-way:
2. Common open space owned by the City of Ames or
caned by property owners in common through a
Homeowner's Association or a similar private entity
3. Areas of severe slope where the topography exceeds 10%
s determined by the Story County Soil Survey;
. Areas containing natural resources as identified in the
Natural Areas Inventory of the City of Ames dated 1994.
5. Areas reserved as an outlot or by easement to the city for
planting as woodland,prairie,wetland or other native plant
community.
. Stormwater detention areas and stormwater retention
ponds required by the Ames Municipal Code or as a condition
f a permit or other City approval.
7. Areas reserved as an outlot or by easement to the city to
protect natural archeological and/or historic features.
inimum Density The minimum density for property developed in the FS-RM
uburban Residential Medium zone shall be 10 units per acre.
Density (FS-RM)
of and Block Design Block lengths that exceed 660 feet in length on a block face
equirements hall contain a mid-block cut through or cross walk to enable
effective pedestrian movement through the block. From one
street to another street on the opposite block face.
Open Space Requirement A minimum of 10%of the gross area shall be devoted to
common open space. A minimum of 15%of the gross area
hall be devoted to common open space for back-to-back
Ingle family attached dwellings. Common open space shall
e owned and maintained by the City of Ames or by a
Homeowner's Association or a similar private entity.
Landscape Buffer Requirement A landscaped buffer of 10 feet in width shall be provided in
he setback area of any lot zoned FS-RM where the lot is
adjacent to any lot zoned FS-RL. The landscaping shall
adhere to the L.3 Standards as provided for in Section 29.403
f the ordinance.
Parking Requirements arking shall be provided to meet the requirement as set forth
in Section 29.406 of this ordinance.
(Ord. No. 3579, 8-22-00; Ord. No. 3591, 10-10-00, Ord. No. 3640, 12-11-01, Ord. No. 3660, 4-23-02)
Section Two.Violation of the provisions of this ordinance shall constitute a simple misdemeanor punishable as
set out by law.
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 12`h day of January , 2010 .
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Diane R.Voss,City Clerk Ann H.Campbell,Mayor