HomeMy WebLinkAboutA045 - Second reading of Zoning Text Amendment to create a partial paving exception for long driveways exceeding 300 feetTo:Mayor & City Council
From:Kelly Diekmann, Director of Planning & Housing
Date:August 12, 2025
Subject:Zoning Text Amendment
Item No. 49
MEMO
The ordinance relating to Zoning Text Amendment to create a partial paving
exception for long driveways exceeding 300 feet is attached for the City Council's
review and consideration for second reading and third reading and adoption.
ATTACHMENT(S):
Ordinance-ZTA_Long_Driveway_Exception.pdf
City Clerk's Office 515.239.5105 main
515.239.5142 fax
515 Clark Ave. P.O. Box 811
Ames, IA 50010
www.CityofAmes.org
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ORDINANCE NO. _________
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MUNICIPAL
CODE OF THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA, BY
AMENDING SECTION 29.1506 THEREOF, FOR
THE PURPOSE OF REQUIREMENTS OF
EXCEPTION TO LONG DRIVEWAY PAVING
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 29.1506 as follows:
“Sec. 29.1506. EXCEPTIONS.
(1) Purpose. This section is intended to provide for exceptions, pursuant to
Sec. 414.12(2) of the Iowa Code, to the terms of the zoning ordinance upon which the
Board is required to pass under the ordinance, to provide a set of procedures and establish
standards to be met.
* * *
(4) When Authorized. The Zoning Board of Adjustment is authorized to
grant the following exceptions:
* * *
(h) Single-Family Dwelling Long Driveway Paving when the dwelling is
more than 300 feet from the right-of-way and has previously not had a paved driveway.
(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:
* * *
(i) Long Driveway Paving. The Board may grant a partial exception
of paving when the design includes a paved approach to City standards, paving of at
least 50 feet on site, an approved alternative surface material specification for rock
acceptable to the Municipal Engineer, and the site has a unique characteristic that
differentiates the parcel from city urban development patterns by being within a rural,
agricultural, or wooded setting. The Board shall find that the exception will provide for a
safe and convenient driveway access design and will not have a substantial negative
impact upon neighboring properties due to dust, noise, or the lack of a stabilized
condition.
***”
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 day of , 2025.
_________________________________ ___________________________________
John A. Haila, Mayor
First Reading:
Second Reading:
Third Reading:
Passed on:
I, Renee Hall, City Clerk of the City of Ames, Iowa, hereby certify that the
above and foregoing is a true copy of Ordinance No. ______________, passed by the
City Council of said City at the meeting held on ______________________and signed by
the Mayor on ___________________________, and published in the Ames Tribune on
___________________________.
____________________________________
Renee Hall, City Clerk
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