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West Des Moines, Iowa

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Planning and Zoning for West Des Moines, IA

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

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

    Permitted Use Type

    Permitted Use Sub Type

    Percentage

    Area(sq. m)

    Industrial
    43.96%16978.23
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)43.96%16978.23
    Mining, excavation and resource extraction27.46%10606.76
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities6.97%2693.70
    Storage and warehouses18.16%7014.68
    Manufacturing13.08%5052.62
    Contractors office43.92%16961.85
    Hazardous materials handling or processing6.17%2382.46
    General industrial43.96%16978.23
    Residential
    99.78%38534.73
    Multi family dwelling mixed use5.99%2314.78
    Mobile and floating homes70.18%27106.07
    Accessory dwelling unit37.63%14534.62
    Multi family dwelling12.50%4826.06
    Dwellings (unspecified)45.56%17595.80
    Single family dwelling37.63%14534.62
    Communal housing62.10%23983.14
    Mechanical
    93.88%36257.51
    Utility structures93.88%36257.51
    Communication towers43.96%16978.23
    Agriculture
    93.88%36257.51
    Agricultural and hunting93.88%36257.51
    Other
    99.87%38572.29
    Signage17.90%6914.35
    Accessory68.08%26293.96
    Uncategorized18.02%6961.20
    Multiple99.87%38572.29
    Retail
    93.88%36257.51
    Professional services18.16%7014.68
    General retail51.83%20018.65
    Personal services93.88%36257.51
    Eating and drinking establishments13.47%5201.81
    Restricted retail8.65%3340.09
    Community
    93.88%36257.51
    Schools and universities93.88%36257.51
    Medical51.83%20018.65
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure43.70%16877.90
    Public, quasi-public, and government93.88%36257.51
    Commercial
    92.60%35761.64
    Professional office92.60%35761.64
    Entertainment51.83%20018.65
    Non-retail sales7.31%2822.99
    Automobile related uses43.96%16978.23
    General commercial92.60%35761.64
    Research and laboratory facilities17.90%6914.35

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