HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Firearm sales prohibited as home occupation ORDINANCE NO. 4126
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF
AMES,IOWA,BY REPEALING SECTION 29.1304(1)(c),AND ADOPTING
NEW SECTION 29.1304(1)(c) TO ADD FIREARM SALES AS A
PROHIBITED HOME OCCUPATION; 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 Mr. and Mrs. John and Kitty Lamont to amend the Zoning
Ordinance to add firearm sales as a prohibited home occupation;and,
WHEREAS,the Council referred said request on May 8,2012, directing staff to initiate the text amendment process;
and,
WHEREAS,firearm sales are not listed as either a permitted,special permitted or prohibited home occupation,but may
be permitted under Section 29.1304(1)(b)(ix)as other activities not included on either the permitted or prohibited list;
and,
WHEREAS,one of the stated purposes of section 29.1304 is to protect residential areas from potential adverse impacts
of activities defined as home occupations,and,
WHEREAS, the council finds that the sale of firearms from residential areas is inconsistent with goals to protect
residential areas from adverse uses or activities, and,
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
Section 29.1304(1)(c),and adopting a new Section 29.1304(1)(c),to read as follows:
Sec.29.1304. HOME OCCUPATIONS.
(1) Permitted, Special and Prohibited Home Occupations
(c) The following are prohibited Home Occupations;
(i) Animal hospitals;
(ii) Dancing studios or exercise studios;
(iii) Private clubs;
(iv) Restaurants;
(v) Stables and kennels;
(vi) Repair or painting of motor vehicles,including motorcycles; and
(vii) Firearm sales
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 All ordinances,or parts of ordinances,in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent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.
Adopted this 23`a day of October, 2012.
Diane 11�Voss City Clerk Ann H. Campbell,Mayor