HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Zoning Text Amendments Related to Minimum Floor Area Ratio and Height Requirements for Institutional Uses Requiring Special Use Permits in the Downtown Service Center and Commercial Service Center Zoning Districts ORDINANCE NO. 4252
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY
OF AMES, IOWA, BY REPEALING TABLES 29.808(3), TABLE
29.809(3) AND ENACTING NEW TABLES 29.808(3), TABLE 29.809(3)
THEREOF, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FAR REQUIREMENTS FOR
INSTITUTIONAL USES IN DSC& CSC DISTRICTS; 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 Sections 29.808(3),29.809(3)and enacting new Sections 29.808(3)and 29.809(3) as follows:
"Sec.29.808. "DSC" DOWNTOWN SERVICE CENTER.
(3) Zone Development Standards. The zone development standards for the DSC Zone are
set forth in Table 29.808(3) below:
Table 29.808(3)
Downtown Service Center (DSC) Zone Development Standards
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS DSC ZONE
Minimum FAR 1.0,Except that the Zoning Board of Adjustment may determine through review of a use
subject to approval of a Special Use Permit Use that such a proposed use and design is
compatible in character with its surrounding and is exempt from meeting minimum
FAR and minimum height.
Minimum Lot Area No minimum,except for mixed uses,which shall provide 250 sf of lot area for each
dwelling unit
Minimum Lot Frontage No minimum,except for mixed uses,which shall provide 25 ft.
Minimum Building Setbacks:
Front Lot Line
Side Lot Line 0
Rear Lot Line 0
Lot Line Abutting a 0
Residentially Zoned Lot 10 ft.
Landscaping in Setbacks Abutting 5 ft.@ 1-3. See Section 29.403
an R"Zoned Lot
Maximum Building Coverage 100%
Minimum Landscaped Area No minimum
Maximum Height 7 stories
Minimum Height 2 Stories, Except that the Zoning Board of Adjustment may determine through review of
a use subject to approval of a Special Use Permit Use that such a proposed use and design
is compatible in character with its surrounding and is exempt from meeting minimum
FAR and minimum height.
Parking Allowed Between Buildings No
and Streets
Drive-Through Facilities Permitted Yes
Outdoor Display Permitted Yes. See Section 29.405
Outdoor Storage Permitted No
Trucks and Equipment Permitted Yes
(4) Standards for the Granting of Exceptions to the Minimum Requirement for
Two Story Buildings in the D SC (Downtown Service Center) District. Before an exception to the
requirement for two-story buildings in the DSC (Downtown Service Center) can be granted, the Zoning
Board of Adjustment shall establish that the following standards have been, or shall be satisfied:
(a) Standards. The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall review each application for
the purpose of determining that each proposed one-story building, in the DSC zone, meets the
following standards:
(i) Physical circumstances exist for the property which result in a lot with
a size and shape that is not conducive to a multi-story structure, and
(ii) It can be demonstrated that there is a direct benefit to the community to
have a one-story structure, at the proposed location, as opposed to a multi-story structure.
(b) Procedure. The procedure to follow for an "exception" is described in
Section 29.1506(3).
(Ord. No. 3815, 12-21-04; Ord. No. 3872, 03-07-06)
Sec. 29.809. "CSC" CAMPUSTOWN SERVICE CENTER.
(3) Zone Development Standards.The zone development standards for the CSC Zone are set forth in
Table 29.809(3)below:
Table 29.809(3)
Campustown Service Center(CSC)Zone Development Standards
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS CSC ZONE
Minimum FAR 1.0,Except that the Zoning Board of Adjustment may determine through
review of a use subject to approval of a Special Use Permit Use that such a
proposed use and design is compatible in character with its surrounding and is
exempt from meeting minimum FAR and minimum height.
Minimum Lot Area No minimum,except for mixed uses,which shall provide 250 sf of lot area
for each dwelling unit
Minimum Lot Frontage No minimum,except for mixed uses,which shall provide 25 ft.
Minimum Building Setbacks:
Front Lot Line 0
Side Lot Line 0
Rear Lot Line 10 ft.
Lot Line Abutting a Residentially Zoned Lot 10 ft.
Minimum Landscaped Area No minimum
Landscaping in Setbacks Abutting an R Zoned 5 ft.@ L3.See Section 29.403
Lot
Maximum Building Coverage 100%
Openings between buildings In order to provide access for vehicles and/or utilities to the interior of the
block,there shall be a twenty foot wide opening between buildings,at the
approximate mid-point of each face of each block. In addition to this mid-
block areaway or drive,any lot without other means of access from a public
street or alley may have one driveway from the street of up to 20-ft in width.
Minimum Height g ht 5 feet Except that the Zoning Board of Adjustment may determine through
review of a use subject to approval of a Special Use Permit Use that such a
proposed use and design is compatible in character with its surrounding and is
exempt from meeting minimum FAR and minimum height.
Maximum height in portions of CSC bounded by: 115 feet
Lincoln Way
Stanton Avenue
Hunt Street
Hayward Avenue
Maximum height within fifteen(15)feet of the 30 feet,except buildings of three stories height or fewer with frontage on
right-of-way lines of: Lincoln Way and without residential use
Lincoln Way from Hayward Avenue to Stanton
Avenue
Welch Avenue from Lincoln Way to Chamberlain
Street
Maximum Height in all other locations 75 feet.
Parking Allowed Between Buildings and Streets No
Windows More than 50%of the area of primary or secondary fagade between the
ground line and the second floor line shall be windows that allow views into
the interior space or be a display window.
Building Materials Clay brick shall comprise more of the exterior wall surface of the building
than any other material. Exterior surface does not include windows or doors
or their trim. This requirement does not apply to additions to buildings
which do not have brick as an exterior material.
Entrance There shall be at least one functional pedestrian entrance facing a street.
Balconies There shall be no exterior balconies above the third floor.
Site materials No rocks,brick fragments or other hard,loose material over'/<-inch in size
shall be used.
Drive-Through Facilities Permitted Yes
Outdoor Display Permitted Yes,See Section 29.405
Outdoor Storage Permitted No
Trucks and Equipment Permitted Yes
(4) Standards for the Granting of Exceptions to the Minimum Requirement for Two Story Buildings in the CSC
(Campustown Service Center)District. Before an exception to the requirement for two-story buildings in the CSC(Campustown
Service Center) can be granted,the Zoning Board of Adjustment shall establish that the following standards have been, or shall
be satisfied:
(a)Standards.The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall review each application for the purpose of determining
that each proposed one-story building, in the CSC zone,meets the following standards:
(i)Physical circumstances exist for the property which result in a lot with a size and shape that is
not conducive to a multi-story structure,and
(ii)It can be demonstrated that there is a direct benefit to the community to have a one-story
structure,at the proposed location,as opposed to a multi-story structure.
(b)Procedure.The procedure to follow for an"exception"is described in Section 29.1506(3).
(5)Compliance.New buildings shall be constructed in full compliance with the above standards for building design.In
building additions or remodeling it is not required that the entire building be brought into full compliance with the above
standards for building design. It is only required that the addition or remodeling comply. It is required that the addition or
remodeling does not have the effect of increasing the level or degree of nonconformity of the building as a whole.
(Ord. No. 3872, 03-07-06)."
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 day of 14 aoid
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell,Mayor