HomeMy WebLinkAboutA029 - Second reading of ordinance on Zoning Text Amendment to amend the PUD Overlay Open Space Standard for Infill SitesTo:Mayor & City Council
From:Kelly Diekmann, Director of Planning & Housing
Date:August 26, 2025
Subject:Zoning Text Amendment to amend the PUD Overlay Open Space
Standard for Infill Sites
Item No. 31
MEMO
The ordinance relating to Zoning Text Amendment to amend the PUD Overlay
Open Space Standard for Infill Sites is attached for City Council's review and
approval on second reading.
ATTACHMENT(S):
DRAFT_ordinance_for_removing_open_space_requirements_for_single_family_dwelling_infill_projects.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 29.1114(5)
THEREOF, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELIMINATING PUD
OVERLAY 10% COMMON AREA OPEN SPACE STANDARD
REQUIREMENT FOR SINGLE FAMILY ATTACHED DWELLING
INFILL PROJECTS, 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 29.1114(5) as follows:
“Sec. 29.1114 “PUD” PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT
* * *
(5) Supplemental Development Standards. Property that is zoned PUD shall be developed in
accordance with the Zone Supplemental Development Standards listed in Table 29.1114(5) below, except
Alternative Design approvals of 29.1502(7) or Pocket Neighborhood compatibility standards have priority over
Development Standards if there is a conflict:
Table 29.1114 (5)
Planned Unit Development Overlay District (PUD)
Supplemental Development Standards
SUPPLEMENTAL
DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS
PUD ZONE
. . .. . .
Common Open Space and
Amenities
purpose of the proposed open space must be set forth in the plan. The land provided for
common open space must be improved for its intended purpose, and readily accessible to
residents. Provide for the ownership and maintenance of the common open space. Phasing of
improvements shall be clearly described in the development plans and may be required to be
set forth in a legally binding instrument. Infill projects consisting of Single Family Attached
Dwellings are exempt from this common open space requirement.
Clubhouse, roof deck patios, and similar community amenities may be credited toward the
open space requirement.
Developments exceeding 50 dwelling units shall provide for usable open space and amenities
to serve the residents of the development which may include a combination of common area
and private usable yard areas located outside front yard setbacks.
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SUPPLEMENTAL
DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS
PUD ZONE
courts, are sufficiently provided for as an alternative.
. . . . . .
* * *.”
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 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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