HomeMy WebLinkAbout4413 ORDINANCE NO.4413
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE
CITY OF AMES, IOWA, BY REPEALING CHAPTER 29,
SECTION 29.408(3) AND ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 29,
SECTION 29.408(3) AND ENACTING A NEW CHAPTER 29.201
211A THEREOF, FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRASH AND
RECYCLING COLLECTION AREAS IN COMMERCIAL
ZONES. 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 a new Chapter 29, Section 29.408(3)and enacting a new Chapter 29,Section 29.201
211 A as follows:
"Chapter 29,Section 29.201. DEFINITIONS.
(211A) Solid Waste includes refuse,garbage,trash,and recyclable materials.
Chapter 29,Section 29.408(3).
(3) Solid Waste Collection Areas. All containers of garbage, trash, refuse, and recycling
incidental to the principal use shall be located within defined collection areas and shall be screened from all
public rights-of-way, other than alleys, and from adjacent properties to the High Screen (i.e. 6-foot tall
planting landscape buffer) or F2 (i.e. opaque fence) standards set forth in Section 29.403. Individual
receptacles for incidental pedestrian use are exempt. Recycling drop-off and other Waste Processing uses are
not considered incidental to the principal use as described in this section.
(a) Exception. Collection Areas in Commercial Zones. The intent is to ensure that
solid waste collection areas and associated enclosures are serviceable, durable, unobtrusive, and
architecturally compatible with the principal building(s)on the site. The following provisions constitute the
minimum requirements for collection areas when located within a front yard.
(i) Location in the Front Yard or Side Yard Adjacent to a Street.Exterior collection
areas are prohibited within any required front yard setback, street side yard setback, and required front
yard landscape areas. Enclosures shall be located in a visually unobtrusive location on the site that is readily
accessible for collection services without interfering with other characteristics of the site layout.
(ii) Design and Materials. The design of enclosures placed within the front
yard, outside of setbacks, shall be compatible with the architectural features, materials, and colors of the
principal building(s) on the development site. Materials used to construct the enclosures, including gates,
shall be durable and unobtrusive in appearance
a. Minimum Height and Opacity of Enclosures. All front yard
enclosures shall meet screening standards of"172." Walls enclosing collection areas related to this
section shall not be subject to requirements for a"fence"located in a front yard.
(iii) Alternatives to location standards regarding minimum setbacks, including
waiver of setbacks, may be approved by the Planning and Housing Director if there are three, or more streets
abutting the development site.
Section Two.Violation of the provisions of this ordinance shall constitute a municipal infraction
punishable as set out by law.
Section Three. 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 91 day of June,2020.
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0 R.Voss,City Clerk John A.Haila, Mayor