West Des Moines Zoning Decisions: August 2026

In August 2026, West Des Moines held 2 public meetings covering zoning matters. 6 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 5 approved (100% approval rate), 1 deferred. Activity was up 33% compared to July (36 activity items across 2 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Glen Oaks PUD amendment at 700 My Way

Approved.

Amend the Glen Oaks planned unit development ordinance to modify regulations for fencing and ground signage, Paramount Destination Homes, Inc. Second reading approved, third reading waived, adopted in final form. No outstanding issues; previously adopted unanimously with McKinney absent.

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Mills Landing Plat 2 final plat at 5950 Mills Civic Parkway

Approved.

Approved final plat creating two lots for commercial development at 5950 Mills Civic Parkway, buildings 2000 and 3000, Plaza Street Partners, LLC. Resolution for acceptance of legal documents and approval and release of the final plat. No outstanding issues.

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Valley Junction murals site plan modification at 127, 131, 210, 214 and 233 5th Street

Approved.

Approved level one minor modification of the site plan for the installation of five wall murals, Historic Valley Junction Foundation, in partnership with Bravo and Microsoft. Resolution for approval of the level one minor modifications and approval of license agreements. Unveiling celebration scheduled October 9th.

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Establish West Des Moines Community Schools PUD

Approved.

Establish a new West Des Moines Community Schools planned unit development, east of Mill Civic Parkway and north of Fuller Road. Second reading approved, third reading waived, adopted in final form. No outstanding issues; previously adopted unanimously with McKinney absent.

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Amendment of Southwoods Knoll PUD to remove Valley Stadium

Approved.

Amend the Southwoods Knoll PUD to remove Valley Stadium from the PUD. Second reading approved, third reading waived, adopted in final form. No outstanding issues; previously adopted unanimously with McKinney absent.

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Deferral of item 6A (final plat) indefinitely

Deferred.

Item deferred indefinitely until the developer is ready to bring the final plat forward for approval.

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Top Keywords This Month

• residential: 14 instances
• PUD: 6 instances
• plat: 4 instances
• commercial: 4 instances
• zoning: 1 instance

What to Watch

• Residential is new this month with 14 mentions, not present in July.
• PUD is new this month with 6 mentions, not present in July.

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