HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - ORD No 4371 ORDINANCE NO. 4371
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF
THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA, BY REPEALING SECTION
29.1308(8) AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION 29.1308(8)
THEREOF, FOR THE PURPOSE OF AMENDING THE
BUILDING HEIGHT SETBACK FOR INTERIOR CLIMATE
CONTROLLED MINI-STORAGE FACILITIES 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 29.1308(8)and enacting a new Section 29.1308(8)as follows:
"Sec.29.1308. MINI-STORAGE WAREHOUSE FACILITIES.
(8) Interior Climate Controlled Mini-storage Facilities. Interior climate controlled mini-
storage facilities are mini-warehouse buildings where storage is primarily accessed from the interior of the
building. Such facilities shall meet all regulations of Section 29.1308 with the following exceptions:
(a) Interior climate controlled mini-storage facilities may exceed the sixty feet(60')
maximum building length at the perimeter.
(b) Exterior garages and/or bays may be located on interior climate controlled mini-
storage facilities,but shall not be located on a building that is adjacent to and facing the site perimeter.
(c) Interior climate controlled mini-storage facilities shall be exempt from roof
design requirements.Flat roofs may be permitted.All sloped roofs shall incorporate a high quality surface
such as architectural shingles, standing seam metal or tile.
(d) No building shall exceed three stories in height.
(e) Buildings taller than one story must be set back fifty feet(50')from residentially
zoned property.
(f) Facilities with no exterior accessed storage units shall be exempted from the
specific requirements of Landscaping and Screening and Fencing requirements of Section 29.1308.Each
project shall incorporate perimeter landscaping in addition to other landscape requirements to enhance
visual interest and compatibility with surrounding land uses and development where a total visual screen
may not be necessary. Landscaping and fencing needs shall be reviewed as part of the Special Use Permit
review for each site."
Section Two.All ordinances,or parts of ordinances, in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the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 9th day of October,2018.
Diane R.Voss,City Clerk John A.Haila,Mayor