HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment Pertaining to Maximum height of Architectural Features in all Zoning Districts ORDINANCE NO.4204
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA,
BY REPEALING SECTION 29.401(4)(b) & ENACTING A NEW SECTION 29.401(4)(b)
THEREOF, FOR THE PURPOSE OF INCREASING THE ALLOWABLE HEIGHT FOR
CERTAIN ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES ; 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 29.401(4)(b)and enacting a new Section 29.401(4)(b)as follows:
"Section 29.401 (4)
(b) Architectural features. Steeples, spires, cupolas, clock towers, and similar features with a
footprint of less than 200 square feet are permitted above the building height limit. The building height,
including the architectural feature, shall not exceed the building height limit by the greater of either one
and one-half times the maximum allowable height or a total height of 75 feet."
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 All ordinances,or parts of ordinances, in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent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.
Passed this 131h day of January,2015.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell,Mayor