HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Removing the Size Limitation for Accessory Structures and Private Garages for Institutional Uses in Residential Zones ORDINANCE NO. 4192
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF
AMES, IOWA, BY REPEALING CHAPTER 29 ARTICLE 4 SECTION
408(7)(a)(iii)(b),(c) AND ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 29 ARTICLE 4
SECTION 408(7)(a)(iii)(b),(c) THEREOF, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
REMOVING THE SIZE LIMITATION FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
AND PRIVATE GARAGES FOR INSTITUTIONAL USES IN
RESIDENTIAL ZONES; REPEALING ANY AND ALL ORDINANCES OR
PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH
CONFLICT;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
enacting a new Chapter 29,Article 4,Sec.29.408(7)(a)(iii)(b),(c)as follows:
"Sec.29.408. OTHER GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
... (7) Requirements for Private Garages and Other Accessory Buildings.
(a) The following requirements apply to private garages and accessory buildings in
Agricultural,Residential and Hospital/Medical districts:
.. (iii) Size.
b. The maximum gross floor area shall not exceed 900 square
feet for a detached garage or accessory building/structure to a Single Family Dwelling or 1,200 square feet for
accessory uses to a Two Family Dwelling.
(Ord. No. 3595, 10-24-00; Ord. No. 3861, 11-22-05)
(c) When a special use permit is required for an institutional use,garages and
accessory buildings/structures shall be exempt from that requirement if the accessory structure does not exceed 900
square feet. Garages and accessory structures for an institutional use exceeding 900 square feet require approval of a
special use permit.
(Ord. 3861, 11-22-05)."
Section Two All ordinances, or parts of ordinances,in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of
such conflict,if any.
Section Three. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as
required by law.
Passed this 26' day of August,2014.
Diane R.Voss,City Clerk Ann H. Campbell,Mayor