HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Text Amendment Creating New Exception and Related Standards for Outdoor Storage in General Industrial (GI) Zoning District ORDINANCE NO.4532
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF
THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA, .ENACTING NEW SECTIONS
29.901(5), 29.1506(4)(g) and 29.1506(5)(h) THEREOF, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF ALLOWING OUTDOOR STORAGE USE IN THE
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL ("GI") ZONING DISTRICT
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 29.901(5),29.1506(4)(g)and 29.1506(5)(h)as follows:
"See.29.901. "Gl"GENERAL INDUSTRIAL ZONE.
(5) GI Outdoor Storage.
(a) Within the GI zoning district, outdoor storage is permitted so long as it complies with the
minimum setbacks,as required in Sec.29.405.
(1b The Zoning Board of Adjustment may grant exceptions to minimum side and rear setbacks for
Gl outdoor storage if the following conditions are met:
0 The subject property line abuts another industrial zoning district.
ii Adequate buffering, screening, or setbacks are provided if deemed necessary due to
the surroundings,
jii The exception is,in conformity with the intent and purpose of the zoning ordinance
and the general plan of the community,
iv The exception does not alter the applicant's obligation to comply with other
applicable laws or regulations,and
(v) That a reduction of side or rear setbacks will not impair or infringe upon the use of
neighboring property or be detrimental to the public health, safety, or general
welfare.
See,29.1506.EXCEPTIONS.
(4) When Authorized. The Zoning Board of Adjustment is authorized to grant the following
exceptions:
(g) For GI outdoor storage,minimum side and rear setbacks pursuant to Sec,29.901 5)(b).
(5) Review Criteria, Before an exception can be granted,the Board of Adjustment shall establish that
the following standards have been or shall be satisfied:
(h) G1 Outdoor Storage Exceptions. The Board mgy grant exceptions to minimum side and rear
setbacks in accordance with the standards set forth in 29.90](5).
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 day of jum �- ,2024.
Renee H 11,City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor