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City of Ames

Legal Department

Legal Department
515 Clark Avenue
PO Box 811
Ames, IA 50010

Hours:
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Phone:
515-239-5146

Fax:
515-239-5142

 

 

 

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Chapter 29:  ZONING

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Chapter 29:  ZONING

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Chapter 29 - Index

DIVISION I:  GENERAL PROVISION
ARTICLE 1 Title; Authorization; Purpose & Miscellaneous Provisions
ARTICLE 2 Rules of Construction and Definitions
ARTICLE 3 Zoning Process
DIVISION II:  GENERAL REGULATIONS & STANDARDS
ARTICLE 4 Development Standards
ARTICLE 5 Use Categories
DIVISION III:  USE REGULATIONS
ARTICLE 6

 Agricultural

ARTICLE 7  Residential
ARTICLE 8

 Commercial Zones

ARTICLE 9 Industrial
ARTICLE 10 Special Purpose Districts
ARTICLE 11 Overlay Zones
ARTICLE 12

Floating Zones

ARTICLE 13 Additional Requirements for Specific Uses
DIVISION IV:  ADMINISTRATION & PROCEDURES
ARTICLE 14

Administration

ARTICLE 15 Procedures
ARTICLE 16 Enforcement
CHAPTER 29 INDEX