HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Right-of-way Improvement Requirements ORDINANCE NO. 4218
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF
AMES,IOWA,BY REPEALING SECTION 23.403(13),(14)AND SECTION
23.409(I) AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION 23.403(13), (14) AND
SECTION 23.409(1)THEREOF,FOR THE PURPOSE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY
IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS ; 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
repealing Section 23.403(13),(14)and enacting a new Section 23.403(13),(14)and section 23.409(4) as follows:
"Section 23.403. STREETS
(13) Street Lights: Street lights shall be installed along any streets within the subdivision and along any abutting
street frontage at intersections with streets within the subdivision.
Exception:For any final plat for which a preliminary plat has been approved prior to January 1,2015,Street lights shall
be installed at the subdivider's expense and according to design and specification standards approved by the City Council
and after approval of the municipal utility.
(14) Sidewalks and Walkways:
(a)Sidewalks and walkways shall be designed to provide convenient access to all properties and shall connect
to the City-wide sidewalk system.A minimum of a five-footwide concrete sidewalk shall be installed in the public right-
of-way along each side of any street in all zoning districts except General Industrial and Planned Industrial.A minimum
of a five-fool wide concrete sidewalk shall be installed in the public right-of-way along one side of any street in the
General Industrial and Planned Industrial zoning districts. If sidewalks on adjacent property are greater than fivefeet,
the subdivider shall install sidewalks to match. If constraints exist that preclude installation of a sidewalk within the
public right-of-way,the subdivider shall install the required sidewalk on adjacent land within a sidewalk easement.All
required sidewalks shall connect with any sidewalk within the area to be subdivided and with any existing or proposed
sidewalk in any adjacent area.
(b)Exception:For any final plat for which a preliminary plat has been approved prior to January 1,2015,the
following standard shall be met:
Sidewalks and walkways shall be designed to provide convenient access to all properties and shall connect to the City-
wide sidewalk system.A minimum of a four-foot wide concrete sidewalk shall be installed in the public right-of-way
along each side of any street within residentially and commercially zoned areas and along at least one side of any street
within industrially zoned areas. Such a sidewalk shall connect with any sidewalk within the area tobe subdivided and
with any existing or proposed sidewalk in any adjacent area.Any required sidewalk shall be constructed of concrete and
be at least four feet wide.
(c) A deferment for the installation of sidewalks may be granted by the City Council when topographic
conditions exist that make the sidewalk installation difficult or when the installation of the sidewalk is premature.Where
the installation of a sidewalk is deferred by the City Council, an agreement will be executed between the property
owner/developer and the City of Ames that will ensure the future installation of the sidewalk.The deferment agreement
will be accompanied by a cash escrow, letter of credit, or other form of acceptable financial security to cover the cost
of the installation of the sidewalk.
(d)A pedestrian walkway made of concrete may be required where deemed essential to provide access to
schools, parks and playgrounds, commercial areas,transportation or community facilities. Any such walkway shall
be not less than eight feet wide.
Sec. 23.409. IMPROVEMENT GUARANTEES.
(1) The subdivider shall file a bond with the City Clerk in an amount not less than the certified estimate of the
Director of Public Works for the cost of constructing or completing any improvement required under this section that
has not been installed and accepted by the City prior to final plat approval.Such bond shall be retained by the City Clerk
until any such improvement is completed and accepted by the City,as a guarantee that the work will be completed in an
acceptable manner within the time specified in any agreement between the subdivider and the City.The time frame for
installing improvements required for the approval of the subdivision shall not exceed 3 years from the date of approval
of the Final Plat.Additionally,the term of the bond shall be for a period of time equal to or longer than the time specified
in the Improvement Agreement. The installation of street trees in residential zoning districts may be secured with a
sidewalk installation agreement in a form acceptable to the City and which requires the installation of street trees prior
to occupancy of any house on the lot."
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 91h day of June , 2015 .
Diane R. Voss,City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor