HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Zoning Text Amendment for Temporary Use of Yard Waste Facilities ORDINANCE NO. 4461
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE
CITY OF AMES, IOWA, BY ENACTING NEW SECTIONS
29.201(248.1) AND 29.1315 THEREOF, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
ALLOWING TEMPORARY YARD WASTE PROCESSING
FACILITIES; 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 new Sections 29.201(248.1)and 29.1315 as follows:
"Sec 29.201. DEFINITIONS.
(248.1) Yard Waste Processing means yard waste collection and disposal. Yard waste processing
is a type of Waste Processing and Transfer use.
See 29.1315. Temporary Yard Waste Processing
(1) It is recognized that yard waste processing sites to serve City diversion goals may require the
establishment of temporary facilities for the collection and disposal of yard waste. These sites serve
the residents of Story County and may be located within the corporate limits of Ames.
(2) The Zoning Board of Adjustment can authorize a Special Use Permit for a temporary yard waste
collection and disposal site when the use is allowed in the Base zoning district and only after a public
hearing in accordance with the submittal and approval procedures set out in Section 29.1503.
(3) Any Special Use Permit for a temporary yard waste collection and disposal site must terminate
within one year of its approval. A single extension of up to one year may be granted by the Zoning
Board of Adjustment provided the initial Special Use Permit has not expired.
(4) Additional Requirements
a. All temporary principal and accessory structures and storage of materials shall meet the
setbacks of the zone in which it is located.
b. The Zoning Board of Adjustment may modify site improvement requirements related to paving,
landscaping, and buffering in recognition of the type of activity and limited use, provided that
the criteria for a Special Use Permit under Ames Municipal Code section 29.1503 are met.
c. If any site improvements are proposed, the Applicant must submit a minor site plan with their
Special Use Permit Application.
d. The Zoning Board of Adjustment may apply any other appropriate standard as a condition of
approval as it deems necessary for the general welfare, for the protection of individual property
rights, and for ensuring that the intent and objectives of this Ordinance will be observed."
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 22"d day of March,2022.
Diane R. Voss,City Clerk John A.Haila, Mayor