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Zoning Map, Zoning Ordinance, and Planing & Design Ordinance9 documents
- How to Use the Zoning Ordinance, Planning & Design Ordinance, and Zoning Map
- Step-by-Step Overview of Using the Ordinances and Map
- City of Des Moines Zoning Map (PDF)
- PlanDSM Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map (PDF)
- City of Des Moines' "Show Me My City" Interactive Map To see Zoning District or Land Use Layer, click on "Basemap Galley" near top right ("four-square" icon)
- Chapter 134 of Municipal Code: ZONING ORDINANCE (link will begin PDF download) Approved by City Council on December 16, 2019 & Amended on February 10, 2020
- Chapter 135 of Municipal Code: PLANNING & DESIGN ORDINANCE Â (link will begin PDF download) Approved by City Council on December 16, 2019 & Amended on February 10, 2020 & December 21, 2020
- Primary Streets Map
- Compiled List of Conditional Zoning Districts Conditional Zoning Applied through Ordinances since December 16, 2019
Plan and Zoning Commission Documents6 documents
- Pre-Application Conference Request Form
- Application Form for Rezoning and Legacy PUD Conceptual Plan Amendments
- Neighborhood Meeting Requirements for any Rezoning or Legacy PUD Conceptual Plan Amendment
- Checklist for Amendment to Legacy PUD Conceptual Plan
- Right-of-Way Request
- 2021 Schedule of Meeting Dates and Application Deadlines
Zoning Board of Adjustment Application and Addendums18 documents
- Application Form for Zoning Board of Adjustment & Appeals Per Chapter 134 Application Form for Zoning Board of Adjustment and other Appeals Per City Code Chapter 134
- 2020 Schedule of Meeting Dates and Application Deadlines
- Neighborhood Meeting Requirements for any Conditional Use Policy on neighborhood meeting that is required for any application requesting a Conditional Use approval
- 2021 Schedule of Meeting Dates and Application Deadlines
Addendums14 documents
- Addendum A - Type 1 Zoning Exception Addendum A - Type 1 Zoning Exception (Eligible for Administrative Review)
- Addendum B - Type 2 Zoning Exception Addendum B - Type 2 Zoning Exception
- Addendum C - Zoning Variance Addendum C - Zoning Variance
- Addendum D - Floodplain Zoning Variance Addendum D - Floodplain Zoning Variance
- Addendum E - Request for Reasonable Accommodation Addendum E - Request for Reasonable Accommodation
- Addendum F - Appeal of Administrative Decision Addendum F - Appeal of Administrative Decision
- Addendum G - Conditional Use - General Addendum G - Conditional Use - General
- Addendum H - Conditional Use - Short Term Commercial Rental DRAFT Addendum H - Conditional Use - Short Term Commercial Rental DRAFT
- Addendum I - Conditional Use - Alcoholic Liquor Wine and Beer Sales Addendum I - Conditional Use - Alcoholic Liquor Wine and Beer Sales
- Addendum J - Conditional Use - Wireless Telecommunications Facility Addendum J - Conditional Use - Wireless Telecommunications Facility
- Addendum K - Type 2 Home Occupation Addendum K - Type 2 Home Occupation (Eligible for Administrative Review)
- Addendum L - Type 3 Home Occupation Addendum L - Type 3 Home Occupation
- Addendum M - Type 4 Home Occupation Addendum M - Type 4 Home Occupation (NX2a District Only)
- Addendum N - Temporary Use Addendum N - Temporary Use (Eligible for Administrative Review)
Historic Preservation Commission Documents5 documents
- Application for Certificate of Appropriateness
- Architectural Guidelines for Local Historic Districts - Building Rehabilitation
- Architectural Guidelines for Local Historic Districts - New Construction
- Fence Guidelines for Local Historic Districts
- 2020 Schedule of Meeting Dates and Application Deadlines