HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Text amendment allowing greater densities in residential zones if specified in Adaptive Reuse Plan ORDINANCE NO. 4154
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY
OF AMES, IOWA, BY REPEALING SECTION 29.700(3) ENACTING A
NEW SECTION 29.700(3) THEREOF, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
ALLOWING GREATER DENSITIES IN THE RESIDENTIAL ZONES;
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 Section 29.700(3)and enacting a new Section 29.700(3) as follows:
"Sec.29.700(3) RESIDENTIAL DENSITY.
(3) Residential Density. In each Residential Base Zone,residential development must be in accordance with
the Residential Density standard established for that zone. Residential Density is expressed in terms of the square
feet of lot area required per dwelling unit. Residential Density varies by zone. The number of dwelling units that
may be built on a given lot is a function of two factors:the lot size and the Residential Density of the Zone. The
density of a development shall not exceed the density limits hereby established for Residential Zones as follows,or
as specified in an Adaptive Reuse Plan approved by the City Council."
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 All ordinances, or parts of ordinances,in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent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'day of July,2013.
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Diane R. Voss,City Clerk Ann H. Campbell,Mayor ell