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PREFACE
PUD #1 THE PRESERVE ON GRAND
PUD #2 GRAND WOODS
PUD #3 HEATHERWOOD
PUD #4 HEATHERWOOD 2
PUD #5 BEH
PUD #6 BEH II
PUD #7 PARKHAVEN
PUD #8 SOMERFIELD
PUD #9 SOUTHWOODS KNOLL
PUD #10 S AND F/KARP
PUD #11 SOUTHWOODS EAST 2
PUD #12 SOUTHWOODS EAST
PUD #13 STONEBRIDGE
PUD #14 WISTFUL VISTA
PUD #15 SOUTHWOODS WEST
PUD #16 WESTBROOKE
PUD #17 THE KNOLLS
PUD #18 WEST PARK
PUD #19 WOODLAND PARK
PUD #20 THE SHOPPES AT VALLEY WEST
PUD #21 WESTDALE PLAZA
PUD #22 COUNTRY PARK
PUD #23 JORDAN PARK VISTA
PUD #24 MEADOWVIEW
PUD #25 SUN PRAIRIE
PUD #26 SUN PRAIRIE WEST
PUD #27 WEST LAKES
PUD #28 COUNTRY CLUB OFFICE PLAZA (CCOP)
PUD #29 REED'S CROSSING
PUD #30 GLEN OAKS
PUD #31 ASHWORTH CORRIDOR
PUD #32 RYUN FARM
PUD #33 WIRTZ PROPERTY
PUD #34 BOONE FARM
PUD #35 98TH STREET
PUD #36 WESTOWN CENTRE
PUD #37 CORPORATE PLACE
PUD #38 WRENWOOD PLACE
PUD #39 WATER TOWER PLACE
PUD #40 THREE FOUNTAINS COMMERCIAL
PUD #41 BLUE CREEK
PUD #42 WESTIN HEIGHTS
PUD #43 SOUTH WATER TOWER PLACE
PUD #44 42ND STREET
PUD #45 50TH STREET
PUD #46 MAPLE GROVE NORTH
PUD #47 JORDAN CREEK TOWN CENTER
PUD #48 BRIDGEWOOD
PUD #49 ASHAWA
PUD #50 VALLEY GREEN
PUD #51 5940 UNIVERSITY
PUD #52 COLBY OFFICE PARK
PUD #53 GREENWAY CROSSING
PUD #54 WEST GRAND BUSINESS PARK
PUD #55 MILLS CROSSING
PUD #56 RESERVED
PUD #57 ASHWORTH CROSSING
PUD #58 BATY FARM
PUD #59 DEPOT AT ASHWORTH
PUD #60 LAKE VIEW
PUD #61 BENNETT
PUD #62 WEST GLEN TOWN CENTER
PUD #63 LINCOLN STREET PARK
PUD #64 KING'S VALLEY
PUD #65 CLEVEN
PUD #66 KING'S RIDGE
PUD #67 RESERVED
PUD #68 GALLERIA
PUD #69 ROBEL FARM
PUD #70 WELLS FARGO WEST DES MOINES CAMPUS
PUD #71 JORDAN CREEK CROSSING I
PUD #72 SOUTH MAPLE GROVE
PUD #73 BELLA SOUTH
PUD #74 JORDAN CREEK CROSSING II
PUD #75 JORDAN HEIGHTS
PUD #76 MAPLE GROVE WEST
PUD #77 PUBLIC SAFETY STATION #19
PUD #78 HERITAGE BEND
PUD #79 VILLAGE AT JORDAN CREEK
PUD #80 TALLYN'S REACH
PUD #81 VILLAGE OF PONDEROSA
PUD #82 PLAZA AT JORDAN CREEK
PUD #83 JORDAN CREEK BUSINESS PARK
PUD #84 MERCY WEST LAKES
PUD #85 LUTHERAN-MYERS
PUD #86 COUNTRY CLUB DENTAL
PUD #87 JORDAN WEST
PUD #88 PARADISE POINTE
PUD #89 SILVERWOOD
PUD #90 BROADMOOR APARTMENTS AT JORDAN CREEK
PUD #91 AVIVA USA
PUD #92 ESCALADE TOWNHOMES
PUD #93 WESTOWN CITY CENTER
PUD #94 TACO JOHN'S
PUD #95 RACCOON RIVER QUARRIES
PUD #96 WEST BANK-CASEY'S
PUD #97 60TH AND ASHWORTH CENTER
PUD #98 FAREWAY
PUD #99 DENTON
PUD #100 KINGS LANDING
PUD #101 ROGER'S FARM
PUD #102 MIDWEST TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS PARK
PUD #103 CLOCKTOWER SQUARE
PUD #104 GRAND VALLEY
PUD #105 ELDORADO ESTATES
PUD #106 1ST STREET REDEVELOPMENT
PUD #107 PLATINUM POINTE TOWNHOMES
PUD #108 MAJESTIC OAKS
PUD #109 DELLA VITA
PUD #110 SAMMONS FINANCIAL GROUP
PUD #111 QUAIL PARK WOODS
PUD #112 PHENIX
PUD #113 THE FOUNDRY
PUD #114 THE PARKWAYS
PUD #115 TRAIL SIDE
PUD #116 RB WDM GRAND LLC
PUD #117 BROWNS WOODS HOLLOW
PUD #118 WDM PUBLIC SERVICES
PUD #119 CEDAR RIDGE
PUD #120 GRAND RIDGE
PUD #121 THE PRESERVE
PUD #122 MIDTOWN REDEVELOPMENT
PUD #123 DOWLING CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
PUD #124 WENDY’S
PUD #125 SOUTH BRANCH BUSINESS PARK
PUD #126 VILLAGE ON JORDAN CREEK
PUD #127 KING’S GROVE
PUD #128 WESTOWNE SHOPPING CENTER
PUD #129 MILLS LANDING
PUD #130 LINNWILL HY-VEE
PUD #131 THE WILDER PINES
PUD #132 M&W MINI STORAGE (CUBESMART)
PUD #133 ERIK'S BIKES
PUD #134 THE VILLAGE AT SUGAR CREEK
PUD #135 PAVILION PARK
PUD #136 JORDAN RIDGE
PUD #137 JORDAN CREEK TOWER
PUD #138 SUITE SHOTS
PUD #139 ASHWORTH 88
PUD #140 WOODHOUSE
9-5-8: OPEN SPACE/AGRICULTURAL AND RESIDENTIAL USE REGULATIONS:
   A.   Introduction: These matrices represent those uses in the applicable Residential Districts which are permitted (P), a permitted conditional use permit (Pc), or not permitted (blank space). The applicable zoning district is identified at the top of the matrix and the uses are identified along the left side of the matrix.
   B.   Table Of Contents:
 
Table
1. Residential uses
3. Agricultural uses/animal keeping
4. Recreational uses
5. Other uses
6. Public administration
 
(Ord. 2248, 9-18-2017)
   C.   Use Matrices:
TABLE 5.1 RESIDENTIAL USES
Land Uses
OS
RE
RS
R-1
SF-CR
SF-VJ
MH
RM
RH
TABLE 5.1 RESIDENTIAL USES
Land Uses
OS
RE
RS
R-1
SF-CR
SF-VJ
MH
RM
RH
Single-family dwelling:
Detached
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Multi-family dwelling:
   Detached
P
P
   Attached
P
P
Second dwelling unit
P
P
Pc
Pc
Mobile homes
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
6515 Mobile home developments
P
P
Short term rental
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Long term rental
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
805 Nursing and personal care
P
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
P
P
P
8351 Child and day care services:
Childcare home - 5 children or less 1
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Child development home maximum 6 full time children (State license category A or B)1
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
7+ full time children (child development home - State license category C)
7+ full time children (childcare center)
Pc
Pc
Pc
Note:
1.   In-home daycare uses require a home occupation permit issued by the City in addition to any State requirements.
 
OS
Agricultural/Open Space District
SF-VJ
Single-Family Valley Junction Residential District
RE
Residential Estate District
RS
Residential Single-Family District
MH
Manufactured Housing District
R-1
Single-Family Residential District
RM
Residential Medium-Density District
SF-CR
Single-Family Commerce Residential District
RH
Residential High-Density District
 
Permitted = P Permitted conditional use = Pc Not permitted = Blank space
TABLE 5.2 AGRICULTURAL USES/ANIMAL KEEPING
Land Uses
OS
RE
RS
R-1
SF-CR
SF-VJ
MH
RM
RH
TABLE 5.2 AGRICULTURAL USES/ANIMAL KEEPING
Land Uses
OS
RE
RS
R-1
SF-CR
SF-VJ
MH
RM
RH
01
Agricultural production - crop production outdoors
 
011
Cash grains
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
013
Field crops except cash grains
P
 
016
Vegetables and melons
 
017
Fruit and tree nuts
 
019
General farms, primary crop production
 
018
Horticultural specialties - other than cultivation of marijuana
P
 
-
Cultivation of marijuana with or without a license as a medical cannabidiol manufacturer
01
Agricultural production - crop production under cover
 
018
Horticultural specialties - other than cultivation of marijuana
P
 
-
Cultivation of marijuana as part of a licensed medical cannabidiol manufacturer
Must comply with the State's medical cannabidiol regulations
 
-
Cultivation of marijuana without a license as a medical cannabidiol manufacturer
02
Agricultural production - livestock and animal specialties
 
-
Agricultural Production Animals, Personal - less than 40,000 square foot lot size
 
-
Agricultural Production Animals, Personal - lot size of 40,000 square foot or greater
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
 
-
Agricultural Production Animals, Commercial
Pc
0272
Horses and Other Equines - A minimum lot size of two (2) acres is required and a minimum of two (2) acres per horse is required
P1
Pc
027 9- 9901
Apiary (bee and honey farm/ beekeeping) (no minimum lot size) See 9-10-4.19 for specific regulations related to beekeeping.
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
5421
Fruit and vegetable markets
Pc
Pc
0752
Animal special services except veterinary, horse only
Pc
Pc
7999
Amusement and recreation services, not elsewhere classified, horse shows, horse stables and commercial areas only
Pc
Pc
 
Notes:
   1.   Livestock & Animal Specialties: Approval of a Permitted Conditional Use Permit shall be required for any property upon which any building housing the animal(s) is located less than 100 feet (100') from a residential dwelling not on the same property as the animal(s).
 
OS
Agricultural/Open Space District
SF-VJ
Single-Family Valley Junction Residential District
RE
Residential Estate District
RS
Residential Single-Family District
MH
Manufactured Housing District
R-1
Single-Family Residential District
RM
Residential Medium-Density District
SF-CR
Single-Family Commerce Residential District
RH
Residential High-Density District
 
   Permitted = P Permitted conditional use = Pc Not permitted = Blank space
TABLE 5.3 RECREATIONAL USES
Land Uses
OS
RE
RS
R-1
SF-CR
SF-VJ
MH
RM
RH
TABLE 5.3 RECREATIONAL USES
Land Uses
OS
RE
RS
R-1
SF-CR
SF-VJ
MH
RM
RH
Parks, public
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Tennis courts, private
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Trails, pedestrian/biking
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
7991
Physical fitness facilities
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
7992
Public golf course
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
7997
Membership golf and country club
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
7997
Membership sports and recreation clubs
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
7999
Miniature golf course and golf driving range
P
 
TABLE 5.4 OTHER USES
Land Uses
OS
RE
RS
R-1
SF-CR
SF-VJ
MH
RM
RH
TABLE 5.4 OTHER USES
Land Uses
OS
RE
RS
R-1
SF-CR
SF-VJ
MH
RM
RH
 
Accessory uses and structures (other than to agricultural or dwellings)
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
Gardens, noncommercial
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
 
Open storage
1381
Drilling oil and gas wells
491
Electric services
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
493
Combination utility services
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
494
Water supply
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
4952
Sanitary services, sewerage systems
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
6553
Cemeteries
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
7261
Funeral services and crematories
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
8211
Elementary and secondary school
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
8322
Individual - family social services
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
8331
Job training - vocational rehabilitation services
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
8399
Social services not elsewhere classified
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
8661
Religious organizations
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
 
 
OS
Agricultural/Open Space District
SF-VJ
Single-Family Valley Junction Residential District
RE
Residential Estate District
RS
Residential Single-Family District
MH
Manufactured Housing District
R-1
Single-Family Residential District
RM
Residential Medium-Density District
SF-CR
Single-Family Commerce Residential District
RH
Residential High-Density District
 
   Permitted = P Permitted conditional use = Pc Not permitted = Blank space
TABLE 5.5 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Land Uses
OS
RE
RS
R-1
SF-CR
SF-VJ
MH
RM
RH
TABLE 5.5 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Land Uses
OS
RE
RS
R-1
SF-CR
SF-VJ
MH
RM
RH
91
Executive, legislative, and general government, except finance
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
9211
Courts
Pc
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9221
Public order and safety
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
 
 
 
Pc
Pc
9222
Legal counsel
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9223
Correctional institutions
Pc
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9224
Fire protection
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
9229
Public order and safety, not elsewhere classified
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
 
 
 
Pc
Pc
9331
Public finance, taxation and monetary policy
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
 
 
 
Pc
Pc
9441
Administration of human resource programs
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
 
 
 
Pc
Pc
951
Administration of environmental quality and housing programs
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
 
 
 
Pc
Pc
961
Administration of economic programs
Pc
Pc
Pc
Pc
 
 
 
Pc
Pc
971
National security and international affairs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
OS
Agricultural/Open Space District
SF-VJ
Single-Family Valley Junction Residential District
RE
Residential Estate District
RS
Residential Single-Family District
MH
Manufactured Housing District
R-1
Single-Family Residential District
RM
Residential Medium-Density District
SF-CR
Single-Family Commerce Residential District
RH
Residential High-Density District
 
   Permitted = P Permitted conditional use = Pc Not permitted = Blank space
(Ord. 1309, 6-29-1998; amd. Ord. 1472, 3-18-2002; Ord. 1575, 3-29-2004; Ord. 1618, 1-31-2005; Ord. 1816, 10-6-2008; Ord. 1817, 10-6-2008; Ord. 2136, 1-26-2016; Ord. 2141, 4-4-2016; Ord. 2162, 8-8-2016; Ord. 2248, 9-18-2017; Ord. 2285, 3-5-2018; Ord. 2454, 12-7-2020; Ord. 2514, 5-2-2022)