HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Zoning Text Amendment to Standards for Flag Lots, Sec. 29.201 and 29.401 ORDINANCE NO.4464
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY
OF AMES, IOWA, BY AMENDING SECTIONS 29.201(119) AND
29.401(c)(ii) THEREOF, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ALLOWING
REDUCED ACCESS STRIPS IN GENERAL INDUSTURIAL ZONES;
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
amending sections 29.201(119)and 29.401(c)(ii)as follows:
"Sec.29.201 Definitions
(119)Lot,Flag means any lot
pFepesed and onfigured such that a narrow access corridor extends from the point of frontage to a larger portion
of the lot(the "rear lot")where the width of the access strip is less than the required width of the lot.
Sec. 29.401. LOT CONFIGURATION, BUILDING COVERAGE, FLOOR AREA RATIOS, AND HEIGHT
EXCEPTIONS.
(1) Lot Configuration.
(c) Flag Lots.Flag lots may be created only if they are in accordance with the following requirements:
(ii) The "Rear Lot" shall include an "access strip" no less than 35-feet wide for its entire length,
providing access to and from a public street. However, within any General Industrial (GI) zone,
the width of the access strip may be reduced to 25-feet if easements are provided to allow for
necessary vehicular and pedestrian access.
Section Two.All ordinances,or parts of ordinances, in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent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 241h day of May,2022.
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Diane R.Voss,City Clerk John A. Haila,Mayor