HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Text amendment allowing conversion of former school building to an apartment dwelling in UCRM Zone ORDINANCE NO. 4153
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY
OF AMES, IOWA, BY REPEALING TABLE SECTION 29.703(2)
ENACTING A NEW TABLE SECTION 29.703(2) THEREOF, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF ALLOWING A NEW APARTMENT DWELLING IN THE
UCRM ZONE; 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
repealing Table Section 29.703(2)and enacting a new Table Section 29.703(2) as follows:
"Sec.29.703. "UCRM" URBAN CORE RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY ZONE.
Table 29.703(2)
Urban Core Residential Medium Density UCRM Zone Uses
APPROVAL APPROVAL
USE CATEGORIES STATUS REQUIRED AUTHORITY
RESIDENTIAL USES
Single Family Dwelling Y AR City Council
Two Family Dwelling Y,ifpre-existing AR City Council
Single Family Attached Dwellings (2 units only) Y,if pre-existing SDP Minor Staff
Apartment Dwelling(12 units or less) Y,ifpre-existing SDP Minor Staff
Former School Building Converted for Use as an Y AR City Council
Apartment Dwelling
Family Home Y AR City Council
Household Living Accessory Uses
Home Office Y HO ZBA/Staff
Home Business Y HO ZBA/Staff
Group Living N,except existing Residences for the SP ZBA
physically disabled,mentally retarded
or emotionally disturbed which do not
meet the definition of Family Home
Short Term Lodging N, except Bed and Breakfast HO ZBA/Staff
permitted as a Home Occupation.
OFFICE USES
TRADE USES
Retail Sales and Services—General N
Entertainment,Restaurant and Recreation Trade N
INSTITUTIONAL USES
Colleges&Universities Y SP ZBA
Community Facilities Y SP ZBA
Funeral Facilities N
Child Day Care Facilities Y HO or SP Staff/ZBA
(depending upon
size)
Medical Centers N
Religious Institutions Y SP ZBA
Schools Y SP ZBA
Social Service Providers Y,only if pre-existing SP ZBA
TRANSPORTATION,COMMUNICATIONS&
UTILITY USES
Basic Utilities Y SDP Major City Council
APPROVAL APPROVAL
USE CATEGORIES STATUS REQUIRED AUTHORITY
Essential Public Services Y SP ZBA
Radio&TV Broadcast Facilities N
Parks&Open Areas Y SDP Minor Staff
Personal Wireless Communication Facilities Y SP ZBA
Y = Yes: permitted as indicated by required approval
N = No: prohibited
SP = Special Use Permit required: See Section 29.1503
ZP = Building/Zoning Permit required: See Section 29.1501
AR = Adaptive Reuse approval required:See Section 29.306
SDP Minor = Site Development Plan Minor: See Section 29.1502(3)
SDP Major = Site Development Plan Major: See Section 29.1502(4)
HO = Home Occupation
ZBA = Zoning Board of Adjustment
ZEO = Zoning Enforcement Officer
(Ord. No. 3591, 10-10-00)"
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 16`h day of July,2013.
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Diane R. Voss,City Clerk Ann H. Campbell,Mayor