West Des Moines Zoning Decisions: July 2026

In July 2026, West Des Moines held 2 public meetings covering zoning matters. 4 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 4 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was down 88% compared to June (290 activity items across 3 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Grand Shores Final Plat at 6000 Grand Avenue

Approved.

Approval of final plat creating five lots for commercial and residential development, Grand Shores at 6000 Grand Avenue, applicant WDM South LLC. Resolution for acceptance of legal documents and approval and release of the final plat. No outstanding issues. Approved.

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Resolution consolidating the Consolidated Grand Experience Urban Renewal Area

Approved.

Council approved the resolution consolidating the Grand Experience Urban Renewal Plan initiated by the City of West Des Moines, incorporating revised project scope and updated financial terms after prior agreements from December 2024 and October 2025 expired. Project includes a 6,000-seat outdoor amphitheater, hotels, conference center, water park, restaurants, and housing. Approved.

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2080 Agreement for Hotel-Motel Tax Grants

Approved.

Resolution for approval of the 2080 agreement for hotel-motel tax grants with four nonprofit organizations including the Historical Society, Chamber of Commerce, and Valley Junction Foundation. Approved with one abstention (McKinney, conflict of interest as Taste of the Junction board member).

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Plat of Survey Parcels 26-44 and 26-45 at 3620 Southwest Meadow Rose Point

Approved.

Plat of survey for transfer of ownership, Parcel 26-44 and Parcel 26-45, 3620 Southwest Meadow Rose Point, applicant Kyle M. McMahon, trustee of the Kyle M. McMahon Living Trust. Resolution for approval and release of the plat of survey. Approved.

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Top Keywords This Month

• residential: 3 instances
• zoning: 2 instances
• plat: 2 instances
• commercial: 1 instance

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