3612 Stange Rd Ames, IA 50010-3901

29. 810. “CGS” CONVENIENCE GENERAL SERVICE. (1) Purpose. The Convenience General Service Zone is intended for strategically located nodes on major or minor thoroughfares within or near conventionally designed suburban residential neighborhoods. This zone is similar to, and under the same locational criteria as, the CVCN district, except that it is less restrictive in terms of design standards, permit procedures, and scale of uses, making it appropriate for those locations where it is less likely to impact surrounding residential development. Development is intended to accommodate vehicular travel associated with conventional suburban residential subdivision design. Building and site improvements are moderately regulated to promote compatibility with the character of surrounding residential development. DEVELOMENT STANDARDS CSC ZONE Windows at ground line For Non-Residential Facades, more than 50% of the area of primary or secondary façades between the ground line and the second floor line shall be windows that allow views into the interior space or be a display window. For Residential Facades, more than 30% of the area of primary or secondary façades between the ground line and the second floor line shall be windows or entries with windows Building Materials Clay brick shall comprise more than 50% of the exterior wall surface of each building facade. Exterior wall surface does not include windows, doors, their trim, or internal courtyards not visible from the street. Entrance There shall be at least one functional pedestrian entrance facing a street. Short term lodging must have a lobby and entrance facing a street. Balconies There shall be no exterior balconies above the third floor. Site materials No rocks, brick fragments or other hard, loose material over 3⁄4-inch in size shall be used. Drive-Through Facilities Permitted Yes Outdoor Display Permitted Yes, See Section 29.405 Outdoor Storage Permitted No Trucks and Equipment Permitted Yes