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Des Moines, Iowa

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Planning and Zoning for Des Moines, IA

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    What is the Land Use Allocation in Des Moines, Iowa?

    The following table illustrates how land is allocated for various uses within Des Moines, Iowa as defined by city ordinances.

    Permitted Use TypePermitted Use Sub TypePercentageArea(sq. m)
    Parking80.21%72275.94
    Parking garage or lot80.21%72275.94
    Industrial6.32%5693.12
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)4.38%3947.52
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities17.39%15671.90
    Storage and warehouses16.18%14576.12
    Manufacturing9.38%8449.93
    General industrial6.32%5693.12
    Residential3.93%3543.60
    Two family dwelling11.77%10604.27
    Dwellings (unspecified)42.97%38717.79
    Communal housing42.25%38075.69
    Mobile and floating homes0.71%642.10
    Accessory dwelling unit42.25%38075.69
    Multi family dwelling28.93%26072.15
    Single family dwelling3.93%3543.60
    Mechanical80.21%72275.94
    Utility structures80.21%72275.94
    Communication towers80.21%72275.94
    Agriculture80.21%72275.94
    Agricultural and hunting80.21%72275.94
    Other80.21%72275.94
    Signage6.32%5693.12
    Accessory80.21%72275.94
    Temporary uses80.21%72275.94
    Multiple80.21%72275.94
    Uncategorized80.21%72275.94
    Retail9.38%8449.93
    Eating and drinking establishments23.28%20977.65
    Restricted retail6.32%5693.12
    General retail4.38%3947.52
    Personal services9.38%8449.93
    Community31.63%28502.43
    Medical19.23%17332.94
    Public, quasi-public, and government80.21%72275.94
    Schools and universities16.18%14576.12
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure31.63%28502.43
    Lodging42.25%38075.69
    Bed & breakfast42.25%38075.69
    Commercial80.21%72275.94
    Entertainment19.80%17840.83
    Automobile related uses80.21%72275.94

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