HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Zoning Text Amendment Allow Planning Director Approval of 20 Percent Alternative Design Adjustments to General and Base Zone Development Standards ORDINANCE NO. 4534
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL CODE
OF THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA, BY AMENDING
SECTIONS 29.101, 29.103(2), 29.303, 29.305(3) AND
29.1501(3)(d) AND ENACTING A NEW SECTION
29.1502(7) AND REPEALLING SECTION 29.1303 AND
ENACTING A NEW SECTION 29,414 THEREOF, FOR
THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING ALTERNATIVE
DESIGN REVIEW FOR NUMERIC OR SITE DESIGN
STANDARD ADJUSTMENT UP TO 20% APPROVAL OF
PLANNING DIRECTOR AND DRIVE-THROUGH
FACILITIY STANDARDS 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 enacting a new Section 29.1502(7)and Section 29.414, as follows:
"Sec.29.101. STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION.
The provisions of Section 4144 of the Iowa Code,as amended,authorize the City Council
to determine, establish and enforce the regulations, restrictions of buildings and land, and for ti:W
the boundaries of the Zones set forth in the Ordinance.
See. 29.103. VALIDITY,SEVERABILITY& EFFECTIVE DATE.
(2) Effective Date. The Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its
enactment in accordance with Section 414-4 of the Iowa Code.
See,29.303. G ENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS AND ZONING REGULATIONS.
Sec.29.305. APPLICATION OF DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS.
No structure shall be constructed or altered or use of land established or altered except in
conformance with all applicable Development Standards. Alternative Design Review for certain
Development Standards must be approved per requirements of Article 15. Any site„Previously
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developed that does not conform to the Development Standards of this ordinance without approval
of an Alternative Design approval shall be considered_nonconforming as defined within Article 3.
This Ordinance provides for Development Standards as follows:
(1) General Development Standards, General Development Standards are
applicable to development in all zones and are set forth in Article 4.
(2) Zone Development Standards. Zone Development Standards are applicable to
development in each zone and are set forth in the Articles and Sections describing each zone or
district.
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(3)Special Use Standards. Special individual uses have additional development
standards and.use regulations as established within Article 13.
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Sec, 29.414430. DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITIES,
All Drive-Through Facilities, whether primary or accessory uses, must comply with the
following conditions:
(1) Setbacks and Landscaping. Stacking lanes and driveways are parking lot areas
for conformance to development standards. Stacking lanes for a .Drive-Through Facility must be
setback at least 5 feet from all lot lines. Where the setback abuts a Residential Zone, the setback
must be landscaped to at least the High Screen Standard.
(2) Design and Layout. Stacking lanes must be designed to provide adequate on-site
! maneuvering,queuing,and circulation area,so that stacking vehicles will neither impede traffic on
abutting streets nor interfere with vehicle circulation.
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Sec. 29.1501. BLTII,DING/ZONING PERMIT.
(3) Procedures.
(d) Alternative Design Review. Prior to approval of a BuildinglZontlig
Permit approval in writingof f an Alternative Design may be gpproved by the Planning:Director per
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the standards of 19.1502(7),
Sec.29.1.502 SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW.
(7) Alternative Design Review.
(a) Any Numeric Zoning Development Standard or General Design Standard
regulations identified in this Section may be adjusted up to 20% by approval of the Planning
Director if the following criteria are met:
0) Whether the requested adjustment, and combination and totality of
adjustments are consistent with all relevant purpose and intent statements of this ordinance.
(ii) Whether there is an operational need or desirable benefit to the project.
(iii) Whether the requested alternative offsets the effect of the request b
providing something of equal or better consistency of intent of the requirement or zoning district
(iv) Whether the requested exception will have a substantial or undue adverse
effect upon adjacent property,the character of the surrounding area or the public health,safety end
general welfare;
(v) Other factors determined relevant by the plannin€=, director, planning and
zoning commission or city council as applicable,
(b) Alternative design approvals must be applied for as mart of the applicable permit
process Only alternative design approvals issued in writingare re valid adjustments to zoning and
development standards.
i All numeric remainders after a 20% adjustment is calculated will be
rounded to the nearest whole number that achieves the intended 20%adjustment.
(c) Eligible Zoning Districts and Development Standards:
(i) All Article 6 Agricultural Zones
(ii) All Article 7 Residential Zones
(iii) All Article 8 Commercial Zones
(iv) All Article 9 Industrial Zones
(v) South Lincoln Sub Area Mixed Use District
NO Southeast Entryway Gateway Overlay
(vii) Southwest Gateway Overlay
(viii) FS Suburban Residential Zones
(ix) Article 4 Development Standards
(x) F-VR Village Residential Development Standards
(d)Ineligible standards. The following standards in Chapter 29 of the Municipal Code
are not eligible:
(i) Density (including lot area per unit)
(ii) Location of and paving of vehicle maneuvering areas and driveway sy in a
front yard
(iii) Minimum lot fiontage
(iv) Rock size limitations in Campustown Service Center Standards
(v) Lighting output standards
(vi) Fence Height Limitations
(vii) Dwelling Design Standards of 29.409 and 29.410.
(viii) Building Story Limitations
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 frill force and effect from and after its passage
and publication as required by law.
Passed this W6- day of jy LI e. , 2024.
Renee Hall, City Clerk John A. Haila, Mayor