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DATE: 01/25/22
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
SUBJECT: TEXT AMENDMENT TO THE "PUD" PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT TO ADD A COMMERCIAL ALLOWANCE
BACKGROUND:
City Council considered a request from Steve Burgason of Ansley Ames Development
Group on August 24th to revise the limited commercial allowance within F-PRD zoning
districts for their future proposed development. (Attachment A) After discussion of the
request and options provided by staff, City Council gave direction to proceed with
changes to the Planned Unit Development Overlay standards rather than the F-PRD
standards. City Council was concerned about changes that could affect previously
approved F-PRDs compared to modify the recently recreated PUD Overlay zoning
district. City Council directed staff to set a limit of up to 35,000 square feet of floor
area within a PUD based upon the intent for such as use to be of a smaller scale
than planned commercial nodes as were described within the prior Land Use Policy
Plan.
The conceptual plan for Ansley includes over 200 housing units of various types and
some commercial development. The applicant desires to have no more than 18,000
square feet of commercial use. The applicant views the commercial as "neighborhood" in
scale even if the uses are not typical of such. The applicant also finds it to be a marketable
piece of the development overall, more so than trying to establish a commercial node or
district. The Burgason' s desire to have commercial near the north edge of their property
if the proposed text amendment is approved. (Attachment B).
The proposed text amendment changes are shown in Attachment C. These changes
primarily address City Council's direction, with one minor correction to a text error related
to parking that was part of the initial approval of the PUD Overlay ordinance. Although
this request was initiated in response to the future Ansley development proposal, the
proposed change would be applicable to all future PUD projects.
Proposed Text Changes:
1. Adding a section to Section (3) Establishment giving a means for evaluating the
purpose of adding commercial use to a PUD.
2. Clarifying Section (4) Effects of Approval, and (b) Permitted Uses to include
commercial uses.
3. Creatingstandard in Table 29.1114 5 for commercial use that:
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a. Include a maximum size (35,000 s q ) and
b. Limit the allowable uses to those found in (Attachment D provides
itemized list of example uses):
i. Table 29.501(4)-2: Office Use (all uses) and
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ii. Table 29.501(4)-3: Trade Use:
1. Entertainment, Restaurant, and Recreational Trade and
2. Retail Sales and Services — General
4. Correcting an error in Table 29.1114 (5) for parking in low- and moderate-income
multifamily developments.
5. Identifying basic design standards in Section (6) Compatibility Standards.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning and Zoning Commission met on November 17, 2021, to consider the
proposed text amendment (Attachment C). The Commissioners voted 6-0-0 to
recommend that Council adopt the proposed PUD changes as written.
ALTERNATIVES:
1 . Approve on first reading a text amendment to modify the PUD Overlay District
standards by allowing for a small commercial component to districts, as presented
in Attachment C.
2. Direct staff to prepare modifications to the proposed text amendment and return
for Council consideration at a later date.
3. Do not approve the proposed text amendment.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The PUD overlay standards do not currently allow any commercial activity if it is not a use
allowed within a base zone. Most of the City's zoning districts separate commercial and
residential uses to address potential nuisance factors. The Zoning Ordinance, however,
was also crafted to encourage developments with mixed commercial and residential uses
in certain areas, such as F-VR Village Residential District. This zoning category was
conceived as containing a mix of uses, as seen today in the Somerset neighborhood. RH
zoning also allows for commercial in a mixed-use environment.
The PUD Overlay text change follows this pattern to allow for select commercial uses that
are likely compatible with their surroundings and could be integrated into a residential
development relatively easily. Commercial uses such as vehicle service facilities, gas
stations, wholesale trade, production/manufacturing uses, are examples of uses that are
excluded from being within a PUD.
The PUD zoning is discretionary: not every district will be required to have a commercial
component and those that do will be subject to Council approval (as will the whole district).
As such, staff does not anticipate a negative impact on future residential development.
The changes are intended to mirror the scale intended within PRDs that do not rise to the
level of an independent commercial node and the need for broader commercial zoning.
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The proposed text changes in Attachment C address the ability of a PUD to be more
flexible in design. The changes do not alter the fact that PUD overlays are to be primarily
residential. The new language should help limited commercial development complement
the proposed neighborhoods.
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt
Alternative 1.
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ADDENDUM
Ames Plan 2040:
The 2040 Ames Comprehensive Plan has among its guiding principles "Quality Urban
Experience" (Growth 4) and "Compatibility with Flexibility" (Land Use 2).
Points of emphasis for Quality Urban Experience include:
"provide public spaces that promote positive interaction and private amenity spaces that
support social engagement and interaction" (G4-1) and
"incorporate activity centers like neighborhood commercial development or include
placemaking features to add character and interest to new development" (G4-2).
The proposed change to allow for limited commercial is generally consistent with these
concepts as it can create an engaging social environment and interest to a development,
but it would not rise to the level of a large "activity center" as shown on the future land
use map for the larger growth areas of the City. Allowing for limited commercial in a PUD
will not undermine the intent of the larger activity centers concept.
Points of emphasis for Land Use include:
"mixed use, mixed density neighborhoods with a high degree of connectedness and an
orientation to pedestrian and bicycle scale" (RN-4).
With the proposed language of the text amendment the PUD allowance by its nature
supports this goal and future commercial uses are intended to fit within the
connectedness intent of the Comprehensive Plan.
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Attachment A
Request to Council
Voss, Diane
From: webnotificaiion@cityofames.org on behalf of City of Ames,IA
<webnotification@cityofames.org> i
Sent: Friday,June 4,2021 106 PM
To:
Voss,Diane
Subject: Text Amendment Submission Part 1
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Message submitted from the<City of Ames,IA>website.
Site Visitor Name:Steve Burgason
Site Visitor Email:sburgasan@yahoo.com
June 4,2021
To the Attention of:Ames City Council
As an introduction to the following"Council Action Request",I would like to let the Ames City Council know of our
desire to pursue a PRO Zoned Development in the approximately 60 plus acres of Burgason Enterprise owned land south
of Oakwood Road that was recently annexed by the City of Ames.This plan for an"Ansley Ames"development consists
of about 120 single residential homes on a range of lot sizes from approximately 4000 square feet to approximately
10,000 square feet.About half of those homes are in pocket neighborhood arrangements surrounded by shared green
spaces and walkways.Another 50 pius additional homes are townhomes arranged in four clusters throughout the
development that will appear very residential in design.This request for a Text Amendment would help us to service this I
development community and others In the area without the burden of specific HOA fees that would otherwise be
needed to support this type of space.
We appreciate your consideration of this text amendment.
Sincerely,
Steve Burgason/Ansley Ames Development Group
--Please See second Message with Text Amendment.
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Message submitted from the<City of Ames,IA>website.
Site Visitor Name:Steve Burgason
Site Visitor Email:sburgason@yahoo.com
June 4,2021
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
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SUBJECT:REQUEST FOR A TEXT AMENDMENTTO CLARIFY THE STATEMENT IN TABLE 29.1203(4)WHAT 15 PERMISSIBLE
AS OFFICE AND TRADE USE"SUPPORTED BY THE RESIDENTS OF THE PROJECT'TO ALLOW FOR OFFICE AND TRADE USES
OF UP TO 18,000 SQUARE FEET,
BACKGROUND:
This text amendment request is made to allow for a future multi-functional 2 story facility on the northeast corner of the ;
Ansley Ames development project on the east side of Aurora where Aurora enters the Ansley Development along the
bike trail.This facility would be privately owned and used as a combination of 1)a small(less than 100 people)event
center,2)a food commisary forthe event center,bike trail/development pit stop and local deliverable food product,and
3)an Ansley Ames Sales and Design Office.As such,the patronage of the residents(and future residents)of the project
would be a critical but not the sole source of income to support the facility.
It is our judgement that this would allow for an event location and amenity available to the Ansley Ames Development
and bike trail users(we would design this with a back patio area and pick up window for food/beverage)but also be
supported by the other income streams of bike trail and area patronage,a design/sales office and a commissary kitchen
for the event center and other deliverable foods.
Thank you for your consideration of this text amendment.
Steve Burgason
Ansley Ames Development Project
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Attachment C
Proposed Text Changes for Planned Unit Development Overlay Districts
Staff proposes the following changes to the Zoning Ordinance. Text to be removed is stf-uek
through. Text to be added is underlined.
Sec. 29.1114 "PUD" PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT
(1) Purpose. The Planned Unit Development (PUD) Overlay zone is intended to allow
flexibility in Zoning District and General Standards where design flexibility helps further
the goals of the Comprehensive Plan and is compatible with its surroundings. The PUD
zone is intended to:
(a) Provide for innovative and imaginative development through flexibility in the
design,placement of buildings, clustering of housing types, use of open space, and
related site and architectural design considerations;
(b) Increase the stock of diverse housing types for a variety of income levels;
(c) Promote efficient land use and infrastructure construction,while maintaining high-
quality living environments for privacy, architectural interest, streetscape,
walkability, and open spaces for private and common use;
(d) Provide for a variety of private and common open space areas corresponding to
smaller lot sizes along with additional amenities for larger developments;
(e) Encourage and preserve opportunities for energy efficient development; and
(f) Encourage context-sensitive infill development.
(2) Pre-Application Conference. Prior to submittal of an application to rezone property to
Planned Unit Development Overlay, a pre-application conference shall be held with the
developer and Department of Planning and Housing staff to review the application.Neither
the developer nor the City shall be bound by any comments, determination, or decisions of
City staff offered or made during the pre-application conference. The following
information shall be submitted with the application:
(a) Name of the applicant and name of the owner of record.
(b) Tax parcel identification number.
(c) North arrow, graphic scale, and date.
(d) Existing conditions within the proposed zoning boundary and within 200 feet of the
proposed zoning boundary: Project boundary; all internal property boundaries;
public rights-of-way on and adjacent to the site; utilities; easements; existing
structures;topography(contours at two-foot intervals);areas of different vegetation
types; designated wetlands; floodplain and floodway boundaries; and other
designated environmentally sensitive areas.
(e) Conceptual infrastructure extensions, open space, and stormwater treatment areas.
(f) A summary table describing all uses of the total site area, including the number of
units per net acre for each unit type and each zoning area.
(g) Conceptual building design character and any planned deviations from Zoning
District standards.
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(3) Establishment. The PUD Overlay zone applies to all lands that are zoned PUD on the
Zoning Map. A Zoning Map Amendment may be approved provided the City Council
makes the following findings:
(a) The Zoning District and Overlay are consistent with the comprehensive plan.
(b) The property on which the PUD is requested has a residential zoning of RL, RM,
UCRM, RH, FS-RL, FS-RM, S-SMD, or is concurrently proposed to be changed
to one of these Zoning Districts.
(c) The design and use of the commercial area is compatible with the overall PUD
design concept and integrated into the development.
(e)� The existing and proposed infrastructure is sufficient in design and capacity to
support the project with water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, streets and other
transportation related facilities.
(d),(l The PUD Master Plan includes interconnected pedestrian and bicycle circulation
routes to the surrounding areas and within the development.
(off The proposed PUD Master Plan is consistent with the requirements of this
ordinance and all deviations, exceptions, and limitations stated on the Master Plan
are clear, identifiable, and necessary in support of the design concept and the
purpose statements of the overlay.
(4)(0 The proposed PUD Master Plan is in harmony with the purpose of the overlay.
Wklj Findings for approval of a Master Plan with a PUD Overlay rezoning may be
deferred, when the City Council initiates a property rezoning.
(4) Effects of Approval.
(a) Master Plan. Subsequent development must be consistent with the approved Master
Plan. Subsequent development is subject to a Major Site Development Plan
approval for any and all uses, unless specifically delegated by the City Council to
the Planning and Housing Director as part of the Master Plan approval. The City
Council may also require a design description or illustrated design guidelines to
convey the intended character of the development and to administer subsequent
permitting within the PUD for such things as landscape features, signage, and
structures.
(b) Permitted Uses. Land, buildings, and structures may be used only for the purposes
identified within the Zoning District use regulations, unless limited or authorized
as additional uses (including accessory dwelling units and commercial uses)by the
PUD Master Plan.
(c) Building/Zoning Permits. Subsequent to the PUD Overlay approval, development-
of the property is subject to all provisions of the Ames Municipal Code, including,
but not limited to, requirements to proceed with preparation of Preliminary and
Final Plats,Zoning Permits,Site Development Plans, Special Use Permits,Building
Permits, and other types of permits required by local, state, or federal law for the
improvement or development of the land.
(d) Phasing. Development of the site may occur in phases, as approved by the City
Council with a Major Subdivision or as indicated on the approved Major Site
Development Plan.Any change to the approved Phasing Plan must be approved by
the City Council.
(5) Supplemental Development Standards. Property that is zoned PUD shall be developed in
accordance with the Zone Supplemental Development Standards listed in Table 29.1114(5)
below:
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Table 29.1114 (5)
Planned Unit Development Overlay District(PUD)
Supplemental Development Standards
SUPPLEMENTAL PUD ZONE
DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS
Area Requirement Minimum area of two acres or more, except when
environmentally sensitive areas, natural features, or scenic assets
are being reserved.
Density Zoning district density requirements shall apply.
Where a development encompasses more than one zoning district,
each area of the PUD development shall comply with the density
requirements that are set by the zone for that area. Density
transfer is not permitted.
Developments with a minimum of 10%affordable housing units
made available for sale or rent to moderate or low-income
households as defined by the Federal Housing and Urban
Development Department(HUD) for the City of Ames, may
include a density bonus of 15%rounding up to the next whole
unit, or one (1) dwelling unit, whichever is greater. An affordable
housing plan and binding agreement for maintaining affordability
must accompany the PUD application.
Commercial Use A PUD may have a commercial component that complies with
the following:
1. A maximum of 35,000 square feet of floor area; and
2. Allowable uses listed in:
a. Table 29 501(4)-2. Office Use Categories; and/or
b. Table 29 501(4)-3: Trade Use Categories
i. Entertainment Restaurant, and
Recreational Trade; and/or
ii. Retail Sales and Services—General
Minimum Lot Area/ Individual lot area, width, and street frontage may be reduced
Width/Frontage from the Zoning District and General Standards as long as the lots
are sized to accommodate the required development standards of
this chapter and comply with the compatibility standards of
Section 29.1114(6). All lots must have approved access to a
public way or a private street.
Minimum Principal & Minimum setbacks and maximum coverage may be modified
Accessory Building from the underlying zoning district requirement if the
Setbacks and Lot compatibility conditions of Section 29.1114(6) are met. Setbacks
Coverage at the perimeter of the Overlay may not be reduced along an
abuttin lot without a finding there are physical circumstances
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justifying a reduction. Reduced setbacks must be identified on the
Master Plan.
Setback encroachments and exceptions will not apply to reduced
yards unless authorized by the PUD.
Garage access shall be a minimum setback of 20 feet when
accessed from a public street. Reduced setbacks may be permitted
along ri ate streets and alleys.
Street Trees and Landscaping and screening shall conform to requirements of this
Minimum Landscaped Chapter, unless approved as an Alternative Design. Each
Area development shall include space for the planting and subsequent
maturity of street trees. Reduced setbacks shall not encroach upon
these defined locations for street trees and other landscape trees.
A street tree plan illustrating the location of trees along with
proposed building footprint and driveway areas must be approved
with the project.
Maximum Height— Zoning District height requirements shall apply to a building
Principal Building within 100 feet of an abutting lot of a different residential zone or
residential land use designation.
Parking Requirements Parking spaces shall be provided as prescribed by this chapter;
however, required parking locations may be approved by the City
Council in common areas or on a street within the boundaries of
the PUD. Affordable housing for low- and moderate-income
households may have parking reduced so that an apartment
dwelling unit only requires a maximum of two parking spaces
regardless of bedroom count per unit. * m of*we
Pa6es-per apaAfflent unit..
Street/Infrastructure Street improvements, water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer
Improvements improvements, park dedication, and electric facilities shall be
installed in compliance with the subdivision regulations of the
City and shall meet the construction specifications of the City.
Private streets (if included)must comply with provisions of the
Subdivision Code.
Common Open Space Minimum of 10%of the gross area shall be devoted to common
and Amenities open space. The intended purpose of the proposed open space
must be set forth in the plan. The land provided for common open
space must be improved for its intended purpose, and readily
accessible to residents. Provide for the ownership and
maintenance of the common open space. Phasing of
improvements shall be clearly described in the development plans
and may be required to be set forth in a legally binding
instrument.
Clubhouse, roof deck patios, and similar community amenities
may be credited toward the open space requirement.
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Developments exceeding 50 dwelling units shall provide for
usable open space and amenities to serve the residents of the
development which may include a combination of common area
and private usable yard areas located outside front yard setbacks.
Development of medium and high-density developments may be
exempt from providing common open space area when
recreational amenities, such as clubhouses, pools, or sport courts,
are sufficiently provided for as an alternative.
Block Design Layout and design shall create an interconnected network of
streets with block faces that do not exceed 660 feet within the
development. Where practicable, block lengths are encouraged to
be 500 feet or less. Block faces may exceed 660 feet where
physical or environmental conditions preclude a more
interconnected street network. Use of cul-de-sacs and dead-end
streets shall also be limited to these situations.
When blocks exceed 600 feet,the PUD shall accommodate
pedestrian crossings, walkway connections through a block, or
other means of enhancing the pedestrian circulation system for
interconnectedness.
Use of alleys, off-site parking, or other shared access means is
desirable to maintain a consistent street frontage with minimal
interruptions by driveways to street trees, lighting, on-street
parking, and sidewalks as well as providing opportunities for
alternative housing options such as cottage courts.
(6) Compatibility Standards. Minimum lot area, lot width, lot frontage, setback, and maximum
site coverage requirements may be reduced to provide for a variety of dwelling types.Any
such modification to the Zoning District requirements must be noted on the Master Plan.
Due to the concentration of dwelling units that will occur if these dimensional requirements
are reduced, the following compatibility standards are required:
(a) Garages and Driveways. Garages and off-street parking areas must be located so
that they do not define the front fagade of the dwelling. This standard is met when
a garage does not protrude forward from the front fagade.
The development must include adequate right-of-way and driveway spacing to
accommodate parking and street trees. The width of driveways may need to be
reduced and garages setback an adequate distance to accommodate these elements.
Shared driveways are encouraged to address street design goals. Alley or private
rear lane access is also an option.
(b) Entrances. Main entrances to dwelling units must be clearly identifiable and
accessible to the owner and visitors. The main entrance must be demarcated by one
of the following: covered porch or stoop; sidelight windows; or other significant
architectural treatment that emphasizes main entrances. Main entrances shall be
directly connected to the pedestrian circulation system of the development.
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(c) Massing. Multi-family buildings proposed abutting single-family and or two-
family buildings should be of a scale, massing, window proportions, and
architectural style that is compatible with abutting lower density residential
development.
(d) Commercial. Commercial buildings shall have main entrances that are clearly
identifiable and accessible. The buildings will be oriented towards the street or
towards a pedestrian/bicycle corridor.
(7) Other Conditions. Other conditions may be imposed if found necessary for health, safety,
and general welfare. Such conditions include, but are not limited to,the following:
(a) Future Development. Provide for future development in a manner that does not
impede the continued use or development of surrounding properties for uses
permitted within the Zoning District or planned for in the comprehensive plan;
(b) Existing Trees. The preservation of existing trees shall be considered when siting
buildings, underground services, and paved areas;
(c) Landscape Buffering. Landscape buffering may be required to maintain privacy or
reduce unusual impacts of noise, light, or height on adjoining properties; and
(d) Infill Compatibility. The design of the PUD is compatible with its surroundings
and/or complementary to adjacent development.
(8) Minor Changes. Minor changes to the approved Master Plan and subsequent Site
Development Plan may occur after a determination by the Department of Planning and
Housing staff that the proposed changes are minor in nature, and revised plans have been
provided for purposes of keeping the Site Development Plan Major current. However, the
Planning Director may refer any change to the City Council for approval. A minor change
is defined as a change that satisfies all of the following criteria:
(a) Does not constitute a change in the land use of the project;
(b) Does not change the overall general layout and design of buildings, open spaces,
landscaping, parking, and circulation;
(c) Does not change the number of buildings or the number of dwelling types by more
than 10%;
(d) Does not increase the density of units in the project or the intensity of use as related
to parking requirements, i.e., floor area of use and bedroom counts, by more than
three parking spaces;
(e) Does not allow an increase in the height of a building or grading of the site by more
than two feet in total. Any height increase must not allow additional stories;
(f) Does not exceed the allowed deviation or exception to zoning standards; and does
not remove or reduce the quality of architectural character, design features, or use
of high-quality building and roofing materials at the time of initial construction.
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Attachment D- Zoning Ordinance
ARTICLE V EXERPT OF ALLOWABLE USE REFERNCES
Table 29.501(4)-2
OFFICE USE CATEGORIES
Definition. Activities conducted in an office setting and primarily focusing on administrative,
business, government, professional, medical, or financial services. Contractors and others who
perform services off-site are included in this Use Category if equipment and materials are not
stored on the site and fabrication, services, or similar work is not carried on at the site.
Exception: Offices that are part of and are located with a firm in another category are considered
accessory to the firm's primary activity.
Uses Included
Office uses such as:
■ Banking and bank-related services
■ Brokerage houses
■ Data processing centers
■ Government offices
■ Insurance services
■ Lenders and credit services
■ Public utility offices
■ Real estate and related services
■ Sales offices
■ General office uses
■ Medical and dental clinics, laboratories and offices
— Professional service offices such as:
■ Accountants
■ Architects
■ Engineers
■ Lawyers
Televisions and radio studios
Accessory Uses
Cafeterias, health facilities, and other amenities primarily for the use of employees or visitors of
the firm or building
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Table 29.501(4)-3
TRADE USE CATEGORIES
Automotive and Marine Craft Trade*
* USES NOT INCLUDED
Entertainment, Restaurant and Recreational Trade
Definition. Facilities providing entertainment or recreation services and eating and drinking
establishments.
Uses Included
— Banquet halls
— Bars and taverns
— Billiards and pool halls
— Bowling alleys
— Catering establishments
— Exhibition and meeting areas (20,000 sf or less)
— Game arcades
— Health clubs and gyms
— Ice or roller skating rinks
— Indoor firing ranges
— Lodges and social clubs
— Membership clubs
— Movie theaters
— Restaurants, cafes, delicatessens (with seating areas)
— Swimming pools
— Tennis courts
— Theaters
Accessory Uses
Offices and storage of food and alcohol
Retail Sales and Services—General
Definition. Uses that involve the sale, lease or rental of new or used consumer products, including
prepared foods,to the general public and uses providing services involving predominantly personal
or business services, including repair of consumer and business goods.
Exceptions: Lumber yards and other building material sales facilities that sell primarily to
contractors and do not have a retail orientation are classified as Wholesale Trade. Sales, rental, or
leasing of heavy trucks and equipment is classified as Wholesale Trade. Uses for the repair and
service of consumer motor vehicles, motorcycles, and light and medium trucks are classified as
Vehicle Service Facilities. Repair and service of industrial vehicles and equipment, and heavy
trucks is classified as Industrial Service.
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Uses Included
Retail Sales:
Stores selling, leasing, or renting consumer, home, and business goods including:
— Antiques
— Appliances
— Art
— Art supplies
— Automobile supplies (no services)
— Bicycles and Motorized Bicycles
— Books and printed material
— Clothing
— Computer hardware and software sales and service
— Convenience Store
— Dry goods
— Electronic equipment
— Fabric
— Furniture
— Garden supplies
— Gifts
— Groceries
— Hardware
— Home improvements
— Household products
— Jewelry
— Music supplies
— Newspaper distribution
— Office machines
— Package liquor
— Pets
— Pet food
— Pharmaceuticals
— Plants and flowers
— Shoes
— Sporting goods
— Stationery
— Tobacco products
— Toys
— Video
Food sales (not including seating areas):
— Bakeries
— Candy
— Delicatessens
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Retail Personal Business and Repair Services:
— Animal grooming salons
— Blueprinting and photocopying services
— Branch banks
— Business and commercial trade schools
— Business and management consulting services
— Dance or music schools
— Dry cleaning collection and distribution centers
— Emergency medical care facilities
— Employment agencies
— Hair, tanning, and personal care services
— Kennels
— Laundromats
— Locksmiths
— Martial arts instruction
— Office equipment rental
— Photo drop-off
— Photographic studios
— Quick printing
— Recycling drop-off
— Scientific and professional instrument repair
— Sign making
— Tailors
— Television, bicycle, motorized bicycle, clock, watch, shoe, gun, appliance and office
equipment repair
— Upholsterers
— Veterinarian offices
Accessory Uses
Offices and storage of goods, and manufacture or repackaging of goods for on-site sale
Wholesale Trade*
Definition. Uses that involve the sale, lease, or rental of products primarily intended for industrial,
institutional,or commercial businesses. Uses emphasize on-site or order-taking and often include display
areas. Businesses may or may not be open to the general public, but sales to the general public are limited.
Products may be picked up on-site or delivered to the customer.
* USES NOT INCLUDED
Table 29.501(4)-7 MISCELLANEOUS USE CATEGORIES
NOTINCLUDED
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE
CITY OF AMES, IOWA, BY AMENDING SECTION 29.1114
THEREOF, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ALLOWING
COMMERCIAL USES IN PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
OVERLAY DISTRICTS; 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 amending Section 29.1114 as follows:
See.29.1114"PUD"PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT
(3) Establishment.The PUD Overlay zone applies to all lands that are zoned PUD on the Zoning Map.
A Zoning Map Amendment may be approved provided the City Council makes the following
findings:
(c) The design of the commercial area is compatible with the overall PUD design concept and
integrated into the development.
0)(e) The existing and proposed infrastructure is sufficient in design and capacity to support the
project with water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage,streets and other transportation related
facilities.
U(d) The PUD Master Plan includes interconnected pedestrian and bicycle circulation routes to
the surrounding areas and within the development.
( (e) The proposed PUD Master Plan is consistent with the requirements of this ordinance and
all deviations,exceptions,and limitations stated on the Master Plan are clear,identifiable,
and necessary in support of the design concept and the purpose statements of the overlay.
(#� The proposed PUD Master Plan is in harmony with the purpose of the overlay.
Lhy(g) Findings for approval of a Master Plan with a PUD Overlay rezoning may be deferred,
when the City Council initiates a property rezoning.
(4) Effects of Approval
b. Permitted Uses. Land, buildings, and structures may be used only for the purposes
identified within the Zoning District use regulations, unless limited or authorized as
additional uses (including accessory dwelling units and commercial uses) by the PUD
Master Plan.
(5) Supplemental Development Standards.Property that is zoned PUD shall be developed in accordance
with the Zone Supplemental Development Standards listed in Table 29.1114(5)below:
Table 29.1114(5)
Planned Unit Development Overlay District(PUD)
Supplemental Development Standards
SUPPLEMENTAL PUD ZONE
DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS
Density
Commercial Use A PUD may have a commercial component that complies with the
following:
1. A maximum of 35,000 square feet of floor area;and
2. Allowable uses listed in:
a. Table 29.501(4)-2:Office Use Categories,and/or
b. Table 29.501(4)-3:Trade Use Categories
Entertainment Restaurant and Recreational Trade,
and/or
Retail Sales and Services—General
Minimum Lot Area/
Width/Frontage
Parking Requirements Parking spaces shall be provided as prescribed by this chapter;however,
required parking locations may be approved by the City Council in
common areas or on a street within the boundaries of the PUD. Affordable
housing for low-and moderate-income households may have parking
reduced so that an apartment dwelling unit only requires a maximum of
two parking spaces regardless of bedroom count per unit to a maxifflum of
(6) Compatibility Standards. Minimum lot area, lot width, lot frontage, setback, and maximum site
coverage requirements may be reduced to provide for a variety of dwelling types. Any such
modification to the Zoning District requirements must be noted on the Master Plan.
Due to the concentration of dwelling units that will occur if these dimensional requirements are
reduced,the following compatibility standards are required:
�d) Commercial Commercial buildings shall have main entrances that are clearly identifiable
and accessible The buildings will be oriented towards the street or towards a
pedestrian/bicycle corridor.
Section Two. Violation ofthe 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 day of
Diane R.Voss,City Clerk John A.Haila,Mayor