HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Zoning Text Amendment Relating to Setbacks for Accessory Structures and Detached Garages on Single-and Two-Family Lots ORDINANCE NO.4453
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF
THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA, BY ENACTING A NEW SEC.
29.307(3)(g)(i)(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(ii) AND AMENDING SEC.
29.408(7)(a)(i)(a),(b)(i)(ii),(c)(i)(ii)(iii) THEREOF, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF AMENDING ACCESSORY GARAGE
BUILDINGS RELATED TO REAR YARD NON-
CONFORMING SETBACK REQUIREMENTS REPEALING
ANY AND ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT;
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 29.307(3)(g)(i)(1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(ii)and amending Section
29.408(7)(a)(i)(a),(b)(i)(ii),(c)(i)(ii)(iii)as follows:
"Sec.29.307 NONCONFORMITIES.
(3) Nonconforming Structures.
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(g) Rebuilding Nonconforming Detached Garages and Accessory Buildings. The following
applies to nonconformities for setbacks and building,lot coverage.
(i) Nonconforming detached garages and accessory buildings may be fully
demolished(including the foundation)and rebuilt if:
1. The new structure is in the exact same location as the old structure:
2. The new building walls and roof height are the same as the old
structure:
3. No portion of the new building may cross a property line, including
eaves:
4. Any enlargement of the rebuilt, nonconforming detached garage or
accessory structure must conform to building setbacks and lot coverage standards:and
5. The new structure must be completed within 18 months of the removal
of the old structure. Removal includes the deconstruction or collapse of a building,regardless of if
any or all of the foundation or building materials are removed from the site.
(ii) Rebuilt detached garages and accessory buildings may make modifications to
door and window location and sizes.
Sec.29.408.OTHER GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
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(7)Requirements for Private Garages and Other Accessory Buildings.
(a) The following requirements apply to private garages and accessory buildings in Agricultural,
Residential and Hospital/Medical districts:
(i) Location Within Setbacks.
a. No detached garage or accessory building is allowed in the front yard, or within
the side yard setback adjacent to public right-of-way in the case of corner lots.
b. Side Yards.
(i) Interior Lot. A detached garage or accessory building wholly or
partially within the side yard shall meet all the same side setbacks as
required for the principal building emeept in the eaase.^F-a can e
(ii) Corner Lot. in the eaCe of some-lot^ A garage or accessory building
may be placed within 3 feet of the side lot lines, provided the garage is
set back a minimum of 25 feet from the abutting streets and idethe gar-age of aeoessery building is leeated in the side yard that does net
abut the fwnt yard whem the prinesipal building is addfessed.
c. Rear Yards.
(i) A single-story detached garage or accessory building wholly within the
rear yard shall be a minimum of 3 feet from the abuaing property line
any property line (other regulations notwithstanding). For purposes of
this section, the rear yard is located between the rear lot line and the
primary structure, extending from side lot line to side lot line. This
section allows for 3-foot setbacks from both rear and side lot lines
except for two-story structures,which must meet side setbacks.
(ii) In cases in which the rear yard of a lot abuts the front yard of an
adjoining lot, a detached garage or accessory building in the rear yard
shall be not less than 6 feet from the adjoining property line for the
distance of the required front yard setback on the adjoining lot.
(iii) In no case shall a detached garage or an accessory building in the rear
yard be placed closer than 15 feet to any lot line that abuts a street.
- eases -n which the FeaF yafd of a lot abuts the 4ent yar-d of an adjoining let, a
detaelied gar-age of: arseessery building in the rear- yafd shall be not less than 6
feet fiom the adjoining propen), line for-the distanee of the required ffent yaFd
setbaele art the adjoining let-.
II - garage or an arueessery building in the Fear-yaFd be
placed eleseF than 15 feet to any lot line that abuts a street-.
(iii) Size.
(a) Detached garages and accessory buildings in the rear yard shall not occupy more
than a total of 25%of the rear yard.
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 25`h day of January,2022.
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Diane R.Voss,City Clerk John A.Haila,Mayor