HomeMy WebLinkAbout4471 ORDINANCE NO.4471
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE
CITY OF AMES, IOWA, BY ENACTING A NEW SECTION
THEREOF, TABLE 29.809(3) THEREOF, FOR THE PURPOSE
OF AMENDING CAMPUSTOWN SERVICE CENTER ZONING
DISTRICT BUILDING MATERIALS STANDARD REGARDING
CLAY BRICK; 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 replacing and enacting a new Table 29.809(3)below:
"(3) Zone Development Standards. The zone development standards for the CSC Zone are set
forth in Table 29.809(3)below:
Table 29.809(3)
Campustown Service Center(CSC)Zone Development Standards
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS CSC ZONE
Building Materials Clay brick shall comprise more than 50%of the exterior
wall surface of each building facade.Exterior wall surface
does not include windows,doors,their trim,or internal
courtyards not visible from the street.
(Ord. No. 4165, 12-10-13; Ord. No. 4278, 11-15-16, Ord. 4312, 6-27-17)
(4)Standards for the Granting of Exceptions to Building Material Requirements:
(a)Exterior wall surfaces at a zero setback side interior may use alternative building materials with
integral color and texture that are complimentary of other masonry building materials in the Campustown
Service Area.
(i) The overall building must still comply with the 50%clay brick requirement,calculated for
all visible exterior wall surfaces in total with priority placement of clay brick given to prominent visible
facades viewed from public places,such as streets,plazas,and other parking lots. The amount of clay brick
may be reduced on the visible portions of a zero lot line wall, if the other exterior wall surfaces are not
sufficient to meet the clay brick requirement.
(b)Additions to buildings which do not have brick as an exterior material are exempt.
(5) Standards for the Granting of Exceptions to the Minimum Requirement for Two Story
Buildings in the CSC (Campustown Service Center)District.Before an exception to the requirement for two-
story buildings in the CSC (Campustown Service Center)can be granted,the Zoning Board of Adjustment
shall establish that the following standards have been,or shall be satisfied:
(a) Standards.The Zoning Board of Adjustment shall review each application for the purpose of
determining that each proposed one-story building, in the CSC zone,meets the following standards:
(i) Physical circumstances exist for the property which result in a lot with a size and shape
that is not conducive to a multi-story structure,and
(ii) It can be demonstrated that there is a direct benefit to the community to have a one-
story structure,at the proposed location, as opposed to a multi-story structure.
(b) Procedure.The procedure to follow for an"exception" is described in Section 29.1506(3).
(6)Compliance. New buildings shall be constructed in full compliance with the above standards for
building design. In building additions or remodeling it is not required that the entire building be brought into
full compliance with the above standards for building design. It is only required that the addition or
remodeling comply. It is required that the addition or remodeling does not have the effect of increasing the
level or degree of nonconformity of the building as a whole.
(Ord. No. 3872, 03-07-06; Ord. No. 4252, 4-26-16)."
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 28`'day of June,2022.
Diane R. Voss,City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor