HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Text amendment related to screening of mechanical units ORDINANCE NO. 4048
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF
AMES, IOWA, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 29 SECTIONS 29.201(116),
29.402(4),29.408(4)(a)(b)(i)(ii)(iii),29.807(5)(a)(b),29.810(5)(a)(b),29.1107(5),
29.1109(10)(g),AND 29.112(7) THEREOF,FOR THE PURPOSE OF TEXT
AMENDMENTS RELATED TO SCREENING OF MECHANICAL UNITS;
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 Chapter 29, Sections 29.201(116), 29.402(4),29.408(4)(a)(b)(i)(ii)(iii), 29.807 (5)(a)(b), 29.810(5)(a)(b),
29.1107(5),29.1109(10)(g)and 29.112(7)as follows:
Sec.29.201. DEFINITIONS.
(116) Mechanical Unit means a climate control device and/or a piece of hardware used for the delivery or
measurement of utilities,not including solar energy systems as defined in section 29.1309.
Sec.29.402. SETBACKS.
(4) Through Lots and Corner Lots. On through lots,and corner lots with two or more abutting streets,
except lots within the RL,RM,and UCRM Zoning Districts,the required front setback shall be provided on all streets.
Sec.29.408. GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
(4) Mechanical Units.
(a) Screening Required. For all uses,except for single-family and two-family dwellings,all mechanical
units located on the ground shall be screened from ground level view from abutting streets by a sight obscuring fence
and/or shrubs that achieve a minimum opacity of approximately 75%.Such fence and/or shrubs shall be at least six inches
higher than the height of the mechanical equipment. All mechanical equipment mounted on roofs, or on the walls of
buildings,shall be screened from the ground level view fromboth abutting streets and of any abutting residentially zoned
lot with materials that are the same color as the principal siding or trim materials of the exterior of the building. Required
screening shall be completely opaque,and shall ensure that at least 75%of the height of the mechanical unit is screened
or otherwise unseen.
(b) Screening Exemptions. Screening of mechanical units is not required in the following instances:
(i) Wall-mounted meters and associated panels on a non-street facing side or rear facade,
provided they are located beyond the centerline of any facade visible from an abutting street;
(ii) Units mounted on roof surfaces that are at least 3 feet lower than the ground level of the
abutting street or property. (Screening is nonetheless required from other non-exempt
vantage points):
(iii) Units visible more than 300 feet beyond the side lot lines that intersect with the street on
which the subject site abuts. (Screening is nonetheless required from other non-exempt
vantage points):
Sec.29.807. "CVCN"CONVENIENCE COMMERCIAL NODE.
(5) Mechanical Units.
(a) Locate mechanical units to minimize acoustic impacts of this equipment on surrounding
residential development and areas.
(b) In addition to the general provisions under Section 29.408(4),screening shall be integral to
and consistent with the overall design of the building,using such means as parapet walls,roof forms,or similar utilization
of the building's primary architectural features and materials.
Sec.29.810. "CGS"CONVENIENCE GENERAL SERVICE.
(5) Mechanical Units.
(a) Locate mechanical units to minimize acoustic impacts of this equipment on surrounding
residential development and areas.
(b) In addition to the general provisions under Section 29.408(4),screening shall be integral to
and consistent with the overall design of the building,using such means as parapet walls,roof forms,or similar utilization
of the building's primary architectural features and materials.
Sec.29.1107. "O-GSE"SOUTHEAST ENTRYWAY GATEWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT.
(5) Design Standard.The following guidelines involve exterior building materials,minimumroofslopes,
entrances and signs.
(g) Garbage Collection areas shall be screened pursuant to Section 29.408(3) and(4) of this
ordinance,except that trash receptacles for use by customers are exempt.
(i) Trash receptacles for use by customers are exempt.
Sec.29.1109. O-GNE NORTHEAST GATEWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT.
(10) Standards for Site Layout. The following Design Standards are the minimum requirements
necessary to implement the Design Guidelines for"Site Layout":
(g) Locate drive-through windows, menu boards, and associated stacking lanes to minimize
impacts on other areas of the development site,as well as impacts on adjacent properties. Such site features are to be
integrated with the building design and screened from off-site property.
Sec.29.1112. "O-GSW"SOUTHWEST GATEWAY OVERLAY DISTRICT.
(7) Mechanical Equipment.
In addition to the general provisions under Section 29.408(4), screening of mechanical units shall be integral to and
consistent with the overall design of the building,using such means as parapet walls,roof forms,or similar utilization
of the building's primary architectural features and materials."
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 26`h day of October , 2010
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Diane R. Voss,City Clerk Ann H.Campbell,Mayor