HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Text amendment adding an exception for striping of parking spaces designated for outdoor display of vehicles for sale or lease ORDINANCE NO. 4116
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA,
BY REPEALING SECTION 29.406(11)(b)AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION 29.406(11)(b)
THEREOF, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING AN EXCEPTION FOR THE
REQUIREMENT FOR THE STRIPING OF PARKING SPACES DESIGNATED FOR THE
OUTDOOR DISPLAY OF VEHICLES FOR SALE OR LEASE; 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.
WHEREAS, the City has adopted standards for the striping of parking spaces in accordance with the dimension
standards described in Figure 29.406(9);and
WHEREAS,current standards for the striping ofparking areas do not differentiate betweenparking areas for the outdoor
display of vehicles and those parking areas for use by customer,employee,business and other vehicles;and
WHEREAS,parking lots for auto and marine craft trade are not only for purposes of providing parking for individuals
that visit or frequent the site,they also serve to display products for sale;and
WHEREAS,alternative parking area striping standards for auto and marine craft trade parking lots have been drafted
that address the marketing needs of the auto sales industry while also ensuring that the striping of parking areas for use
by other vehicles,in accordance with Figure 29.406(9),is achieved.
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 29.406(11)(b)enacting a new Section 29.406(11)(b)as follows:
"Sec.29.406. OFF-STREET PARKING.
(11) Improvements of Off-Street Parking Areas.
(b) Striping.All parking areas must be striped in accordance with the dimension standards
described in Figure 29.406(9)to clearly delineate parking spaces and drive aisles for use by customer,employee,
business and other vehicles,except parking areas designed for outdoor display of vehicles for sale or lease."
Section Two.Violation of the provisions of this ordinance shall constitute a municipal infraction 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 All ordinances,or parts of ordinances,in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent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' day of June 2012 .
Diane R.Voss,City Clerk A H. Campbell,Mayor