HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Text Amendment to PUD (Planned Unit Development Overlay Zoning District to add Commercial Allowance ORDINANCE NO.4458
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:
Sec.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.
(d)(s) 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.
Lem The PUD Master Plan includes interconnected pedestrian and bicycle circulation routes to
the surrounding areas and within the development.
Lf)(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.
(gA The proposed PUD Master Plan is in harmony with the purpose of the overlay.
01)(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 maximum 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 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 22nd day of February,2022.
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Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor