HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Establishing a New Intensive Industrial Zoning (II) District for the East Industrial Prairie View Industrial Center ORDINANCE NO.4430
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY
OF AMES, IOWA, BY ENACTING A NEW SECTION 29.904 THEREOF,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING A NEW INTENSIVE
INDUSTRIAL ZONING (II) DISTRICT FOR THE EAST INDUSTRIAL
PRAIRIE VIEW INDUSTRIAL CENTER; 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 29.904 as follows:
"Sec.29.904. "II" INTENSIVE INDUSTRIAL ZONE.
(1) Purpose. The Intensive Industrial Zone is designed to accommodate large and varied industrial
business development in the area east of Interstate 35. The standards of this zone are intended to provide for an
environment that permits large scale industrial development upon large tracts of land adjacent to highways and rail
lines. A site plan review process is required in order to assure such development and intensity of use occurs in a way
that assures safe, functional,efficient and environmentally sound operations.
(2) Permitted Uses. The uses permitted in the II Zone are set forth in Table 29.904(1)below:
Table 29.904(1)
Intensive Industrial II Zone Uses
USE CATEGORY STATUS APPROVAL APPROVAL
REOL1, RED At1THORM
RESIDL.NTIAL USES N
OFFICE USES Y when in SDP Minor Staff
combination
with a permitted
Industrial use on
the same lot or
parcel
TRADE USES
Entertainment,Restaurant and Recreation-General
Wholesale Trade -
INDUSTRIAL USES
Manufacturing/Processing
1 SDP Minor Staff
Resource Production/Extraction 1 SDP Minor Staff
Animal/Livestock
Warehousing/Freight Storage SDP Minor Staff
USE CATEGORY STATUS APPROVAL APPROVAL
RE t MIA) .AUTHORITY
Industrial Service(except Salvage Yards) Y SDP Minor Staff
Waste-Processingand Transfer Y
INSTITUTIONAL USES
Child Day Care Facilities and Vocational/Technical High N
Schools
Colleges and Universities N
TRANSPORTATION,COMMUNICATIONS,AND Y SDP Minor
ESSENTIAL SERVICES
Rail Yards N
Rail Lines Y SDP Minor Staff
Personal Wireless Communication Facilities Y til' IBA
MISCELLANEOUS USES
Adult Entertainment Facilities N
Commercial Outdoor Recreation N
Detention Facilities N
Major Event
Entertainment N
Vehicle Servicing Facilities N
Y = Yes: permitted as indicated by required approval.
N = No: prohibited
SP = Special Use Permit required: See Section 29.1503
SDP Minor= Site Development Plan Minor: See Section 29.1502(3)
SDP Major= Site Development Plan Major: See Section 29.1502(4)
ZBA = Zoning Board of Adjustment
(3) Zone Development Standards. The zone development standards applicable in
the II Zone are set forth in Table 29.901(2)below:
Table 29.904(2)
Intensive Industrial II Zone Development Standards
[Mi.7nimumFrontage
rea l acre
200 ft.if located along a collector or arterial street-or-100 feet with
approved shared access. Local street frontage minimum of 100 feet.
inimum Building Setbacks
Front and Street Side Lot Line 40 ft.
Side and Rear Lot Lines 20 ft.
Rear setback abutting rail lines 0
Maximum Building Coverage 85%
Minimum Landscaped Area 15%
Landscaping See Section 29.403
Additional Screening required I'hrough Site Development Plan review the Planning Director may
require additional dense and/or enhanced landscaping for uses with
external processes,storage,and equipment visible from abutting streets.
Maximum Height 150 ft.(200 ft.for related appurtenances with Planning Director
approval.)
Parking Allowed Between Building and Streets Yes
Drive-Through Facilities Permitted N
Outdoor Display Permitted Yes. See Section 29.405
Outdoor Storage Permitted Yes. See Section 29.405
Trucks and Fquipment Permitted Yes
(4) Site Development Plan Requirements.
(a) In addition to Minor or Major Site Development Plan submittals, a Use
Analysis Report shall be prepared by the applicant that shows the following:
(i) approximate number of employees;
(ii) approximate utility needs and effect upon existing systems, e.g.,
projected water demand (Gallons Per Minute or Gallons Per Day), waste water generation (Gallons
per Day + Chemical Oxygen Demand or Biochemical Oxygen Demand) electricity demand
(Kilowatts), storm water increase (Cubic Feet Per Second),solid waste generation(tons);and
(iii) possible nuisance factors and means for alleviating those factors,
such as noise, odor,smoke,dust,or fumes,vibration,heat.
(b) No Site Development Plan approval will be issued for any use in the II
District if the determination is made by the approving authority exercising independent judgment, that
there is reason to believe that the proposed use or structure, as presented by the application, will create
a nuisance in terms of diminished air quality, smoke, noise,toxic matter, odor, vibration, glare, sewage
waste, water quality, street system capacity, heat or other condition detrimental to the public health
and safety or reasonable use, enjoyment and value of other properties; or diminish the quality or
quantity of any utility service presently provided by the City. Furthermore, no approval or permit shall
be issued unless there is compliance with all other applicable City, state and federal regulations."
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 261 day of January.2021.
Diane R. Voss,City Clerk John A. Hai a,May