HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Text amendment to allow limited residential use of the first floor in downtown ORDINANCE NO. 4125
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF
AMES,IOWA,BY REPEALING TABLES 29.808(2),AND ADOPTING NEW
TABLE 29.808(2) TO ALLOW LIMITED RESIDENTIAL USE ON THE
FIRST FLOOR IN DOWNTOWN; 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 Council received a request from Newbrough Law Firm,LLP to amend the Zoning Ordinance to
allow limited residential use on the first floor in the Downtown Service Center(DSC)Zone;and
WHEREAS,the Council referred said request on July 24,2012,directing staff to initiate the text amendment process;
and
WHEREAS,one of the statedpurposes of the Downtown Service Center is to encourage pedestrian activity with a strong
emphasis on safe,vital and attractive streets, and
WHEREAS,a continuous street face of commercial or non-residential uses can support the synergy needed to ensure
a vibrant commercial economy and create visual draw for pedestrians walking along downtown streets;and
WHEREAS, amending the code to allow some degree of residential use on the first floor will not hinder commercial
clustering or visual draw along commercial streets,provided that residential uses are not located along the front,street
side of the buildings at street level.
NOW THEREFORE,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
Table 29.808(2),and adopting a new Table 29.808(2),to read as follows:
Table 29.808(2)
Downtown Service Center(DSC)Zone Uses
USE CATEGORY STATUS APPROVAL APPROVAL AUTHORITY
REQUIRED
RESIDENTIAL USES
Group Living -' -
Household Living ,except n combination with SDP Minor Staff
ermitted non-residential use
r uses,in which case 75%
ousehold Living shall be
ocated above the first story,
nd at least the front 50%of the
First story must be maintained
or non-residential use.
Short-term Lodgings y SDP MINOR STAFF
OFFICE USES V SDP MINOR STAFF
BADE USES SDP MINOR STAFF
etail Sales and Services
General
etail Trade- DP MINOR STAFF
utomotive,etc.
Entertainment,Restaurant Y - -
and Recreation Trade
Wholesale Trade SDP MINOR STAFF
NDUSTRIAL USES -
Industrial Service
•
NSTITUTIONAL USES - -
olleges and Universities
ommunity Facilities Y SP ZBA
ocial Service Providers Y SDP MINOR STAFF
edical Centers SP ZBA
arks and Open Areas V -
eligious Institutions V SDP MINOR STAFF
Schools P ZBA
RANSPORTATION, - -
OMMUNICATIONS
ND UTILITY USES
assenger Terminals
asic Utilities V SDP MINOR STAFF
ommercial Parking y SDP MAJOR DTY COUNCIL
Radio and TV Broadcast Y SDP MINOR STAFF
Facilities
Rail Line and Utility y SP ZBA
Corridors
Railroad Yards N SP ZBA
ISCELLANEOUSUSES
ommercial Outdoor
ecreation
hild Day Care Facilities V - -
Detention Facilities N SP ZBA
ajor Event - -
ntertainment
Vehicle Service Facilities SP VBA
dult Entertainment DP MINOR TAFF
usiness IS r
Y = Yes: permitted as indicated by required approval.
N = No: prohibited
SP = Special Use Permit required: See Section 29.1503
SDP MINOR = Site Development Plan Minor: See Section 29.1502(3)
SDP MAJOR = Site Development Plan Major: See Section 29.1502(4)
ZBA = Zoning Board of Adjustment
Section Two. Violation of the provisions of this ordinance shall constitute a municipal infraction punishable asset 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 9t' day of October , 2012 .
Diane R.Voss,City Clerk Ann H. Campbell,Mayor