HomeMy WebLinkAbout4394 ORDINANCE NO. 4394
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF
THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA, BY ENACTING NEW SECTIONS
29.201(22.1), 29.402(2)(a)(II)(r), AND 29.406(2)(e), AND
AMENDING SECTION 29.201(153), FOR THE PURPOSE OF
PROVIDING BICYCLE PARKING INCENTIVES; 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
enacting new Sections 29.201(22.1),29.402(2)(a)(ii)(r),and 29.406(2)(e),and amending Section 29.201(153)as
follows:
"Sec.29.201. DEFINITIONS.
Except as otherwise defined in this Ordinance or unless the context may otherwise require, the following
words are defined for the purpose of this Ordinance as follows:
(22.1) Bicycle Parking System means a fixed structure that allows bicyclists to park one or more
standing bicycles by locking the bicycle frame and one wheel to the structure or the storing of a
bicycle within a secured space,such as a locker.
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(153) Parking Space means any area designed and used for temporary location of a vehicle. "Parking
space" shall not include any vehicular storage areas. Bicycle Parking is not a parking space,
although it may located within a parking area.
Sec.29.402.SETBACKS.
(2) Extensions into Required Building Setbacks.
(a)Principal Buildings.
(ii) Full projections allowed. In addition to the minor projections listed in the previous
section,the following features are allowed to fully project into required setbacks:
r. Bicycle Parking Systems. Bicycle Parking Systems may be located in the front
setback of nonresidential zoning districts when it is no higher than four feet in
height and it does not interfere with required landscaping. This exception does
not allow for parking areas where otherwise not permitted.
Sec.29.406.OFF-STREET PARKING.
(2)Required Parking Spaces . . . .
(e) The Planning Director may approve a reduction of required parking spaces for nonresidential
uses that have adequate vehicle parking, at a ratio of one parking space for every six Qualified
Bicycle Parking System spaces up to a maximum reduction of five spaces.
(i)Qualified Bicycle Parking Systems shall have the following attributes as determined
by the Planning Director:
1. Located on a paved surface, unless otherwise authorized for an alternative all-
weather improved surface.
2. Located to provide adqequate space for direct and convenient access and use by
the bicyclist.
3. Located within 150 feet of the main entrance or a customer entrance.
4. Located in manner that does not interfere with the flow of pedestrians or
vehicles.
Section Two. Violation of the provisions of this ordinance shall constitute a municipal infraction
punishable as set out by law.
Section Thee. 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 81h day of October,2019.
Diane R. Voss,City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor