HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Expanding Option for Waivers for Missing Infrastructure Improvement Requirements, Amending Substantial Improvement Financial Threshold ORDINANCE NO.4529
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE
CITY OF AMES, IOWA, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 5,SECTION
5.118 AND CHAPTER 22, SECTION 22,31 THEREOF, FOR.THE
PURPOSE OF AMENDING INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIRED FOR
MODIFI.E.D IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-
RESIDENTIAL STREETS 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 Section 5.118 and Section 22.31 as follows:
"See.5.118. INFRASTRUCTURE TO BE INSTALLED.
i (4) Definitions: For purposes of this section,the following definition shall be used.
(a) Substantial improvement means any repair, reconstruction, rehabilitation,
addition, or improvement of a principle building, the cost of which has a value of$200,000 or more. The
j term does not,however,include any project for improvement of a building required to correct existing health,
sanitary,or safety code violations identified by the Building Official and that are the minimum necessary to
assure a safe living condition. The term also does not include improvements to the site or to an accessory
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Sec.22.31. INFRASTRUCTURE REQUIRED.
(6) Modified.Improvement Requirements for Non-Residential Streets
The Public Works Director shall have the discretion to waive some or all of the required public
I improvements along the following named streets within this section when it is determined the improvement
is infeasible or as a result there will be an undesirable partial segment of improvement along the frontage:
Carnegie Avenue
Cherry Avenue
Edison between Whitney Avenue and Carnegie Avenue
Flemming Avenue between East Lincoln Way and the Ames City Limits
Freel Drive
Pullman Street between Carnegie Avenue and Whitney Avenue
Sondrol Avenue and McCormick Avenue
(a) The extent to which Public Improvements can be waived will depend upon the
individual project proposed.In cases where Development presents a significant increase in demand for public
services installation of some or all public improvements will be required. If the proposed development is a
low intensity development, the Public Works Director will determine whether some or none of the public
improvements are required.
(b)All zoning,building,fire code and all other City standards as well as local and state
environmental standards will apply to any proposed development on a site along the streets identified in
i this section.
(c) City Council may approve additional infrastructure waivers or deferral agreements,
with or without financial security, for properties within the Intensive Industrial Zoning District and for
previously developed properties abutting atypical right-of-way widths and improvements, such as high
voltage transmission lines and on-street parking,that may preclude the construction of a sidewalk or shared
use path as required by this ordinance.
(7)Definitions:For purposes of this section,the following definitions shall be used.
(a) Satisfactory condition means in a state of good repair meeting the adopted
standards of the City,such as Statewide Urban Design and Specifications(SUDAS).
(b) Substantial improvement means any repair, reconstruction, rehabilitation,
addition, or improvement of a principle building, the cost of which has a value of$200,000 or more. The
term does not,however,include any project for improvement of a building required to correct existing health,
sanitary,or safety code violations identified by the Building Official and that are the minimum necessary to
assure a safe living condition. The term also does not include improvements to the site or to an accessory
structure.
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.
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Passed this 28 day of May,2024.
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eReneke-all, City Clerk John A. Huila,Mayor
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