HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 4373 ORDINANCE NO. 4373
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF
THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA,BY REPEALING SECTION
29.808(4)(a)(i)(ii),(b),SECTION 29.1506(4)(a)(b)(c)(d)(e),(5)(a)(b)
AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION 29.808(4)(a)(i)(ii),(b)(i)(ii)
(iii)(iv)(v)(vi),(c)AND SECTION 29.1506(4)(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f),
(5)(a)(b)(c)AND RE-LETTERING FORMER SUBSECTIONS
(5)(c)(d)(e)(f)AS(5)(d)(e)(f)(g)THEREOF,FOR THE PURPOSE
OF EXCEPTION TO MINIMUM STORIES AND MINIMUM
FLOOR AREA RATIO 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 Section 29.808(4)(a)(i)(ii),(b)(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)(v)
(vi),(c), Section 29.1506(4)(a)(b)(c)(d)(e)(f),(5)(a)(b)(c)and re-lettering former subsections
(5)(c)(d)(e)(f)as(5)(d)(e)(f)(g)as follows:
"Sec.29.808. "DSC" DOWNTOWN SERVICE CENTER.
(4) Standards for the Granting of Exceptions to the Minimum Requirement for Two Story Buildings
and the Minimum 1.0 Floor Area Ratio in the DSC (Downtown Service Center) District. Before an
exception to the requirement for two-story buildings or the minimum 1.0 floor area ratio 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 for New Construction.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) Standards for Existing Structures. The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall review
each application for the purpose of determining that each proposed expansion or enlargement of a building
not meeting the minimum number of stories or floor area ratio,meets each of the following standards:
(i) The proposed project is an expansion or enlargement of an existing building
and not for new construction,
(ii) The property has frontage on 611 Street. For properties on a through lot,
existing buildings on the south half of the lot shall have a second story along the entire 51 Street frontage,
(iii)The proposed project retains or creates an active pedestrian street entrance,
(iv) The proposed project demonstrates a height and building placement that
emphasizes an urban design of Main Street style development characterized by a height compatible with
buildings in downtown and maintaining or creating a street edge with buildings,
(v) The proposed project deemphasizes the quantity and visibility of surface
parking spaces, and
(vi)The proposed project has a minimum floor area ratio of 0.50.
(c) Procedure. The procedure to follow for an "exception" is described in Section
29.1506(3).
Sec.29.1506. EXCEPTIONS.
(4) When Authorized. The Zoning Board of Adjustment is authorized to grant the following
exceptions:
(a) Parking stall exceptions pursuant to Sec.29.406(9)(c).
(b) CSC minimum height exceptions pursuant to 29.809(4). (Ord.No.3872,03-07-06)
(c) DSC minimum height and floor area ratio exceptions pursuant to Sec.29.808(4).
(d) Exceptions for minor area modifications. The Board is authorized to grant exceptions
from the requirements of the zoning ordinance to allow minor area modifications for single family attached
and detached dwellings that are existing in developed areas,but not in cases of new construction. These are
authorized for the following situations:
(i)reduction of required residential side yard setbacks for principal structures by no more
than two feet;
(ii) reduction of required residential front and rear yard setbacks for principal structures
by no more than five feet;
(iii)reduction of minimum lot area requirements by no more than 10%;
(iv) reduction of required residential front, rear and side yard setbacks without limit as
required to provide handicapped access ramps to a dwelling;
(v)reduction of front,rear, and side yard setbacks without limit to allow reconstruction of
a historically accurate structure.
(e) Commercial Parking lot side and rear landscape setback requirement of 29.403.
(f) Commercial Parking Lot area percentage requirement of 29.403.
(5) Review Criteria. Before an exception can be granted,the Board of Adjustment shall establish that
the following standards have been or shall be satisfied:
(a) Parking Stall Dimension Exceptions. The Board may grant specific limited exceptions to
the minimum parking space and drive aisle dimensions in accordance with the standards set forth at Sec.
29.406(9)(c).
(b) CSC Minimum Height Exceptions. The Board may grant exceptions to the minimum
height requirements for buildings in the CSC districts in accordance with the standards set forth at 9.809(4).
(c) DSC Minimum Stories and FAR exceptions. The Board may grant exceptions to the
minimum number of stories and floor area ratio requirements for buildings in the DSC district in
accordance with the standards set forth at 29.808(4)".
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 131 day of November,2018.
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Diane R.Voss,City Clerk John A. Haila,Mayor