Skip to code content (skip section selection)
Compare to:
West Des Moines Overview
West Des Moines, IA Code of Ordinances
West Des Moines, IA Planned Unit Development
WEST DES MOINES, IA PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCES
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
PUD #141 VALLEY WEST MALL
PUD #142 VAL AIR BALLROOM
053-03: LAND USE DESIGN CRITERIA:
In addition to the general conditions and requirements stated within this document, the following land use design criteria shall apply to the development areas designated by parcel on the sketch plan: (Ord. 1785, 10-22-2007)
   A.   Parcels A, B, C, And D: All general use regulations and provisions set forth in title 9, "Zoning", of the City Code for the Community Commercial District (CMC), shall apply to any development proposal for any of these parcels as shown on the sketch plan for the GreenWay Crossing PUD ordinance, unless noted elsewhere within this ordinance.
      1.   Allowed Uses: Allowed uses within all parcels shall include all uses in the Community Commercial District (CMC) except for the following exceptions:
         a.   One convenience store with eight (8) gas pumps and gasoline canopy with a maximum size of nine thousand (9,000) square feet shall be a permitted use within Parcel A or C. (Ord. 2312, 7-9-2018)
         b.   Any adult entertainment establishments (SIC 5999) shall be strictly prohibited within Parcels A, B, C, and D.
      2.   Bulk Regulations: The bulk regulations for all lots and structures, except the private lift station but including any gasoline canopy, shall be as follows:
Minimum lot area
43,560 square feet
Minimum setback:
Front yard
50 feet1
Rear yard
50 feet
Side yard
50 feet2
Minimum lot width
125 feet
Maximum height
36 feet3
Parking lot
15 feet measured from the irrevocable offer of ROW dedication line, 82.5 feet from the centerline of University Avenue
 
   Notes:
       1.    The setback of all structures except the private lift station but including any gasoline canopy will be measured from the established ROW line of 60 feet from the centerline of University Avenue.
       2.    Setback of 0 feet allowed if the property abuts a similar district. (However, there is a 15.5 foot side yard setback between Parcel A for the portion that abuts Parcel B and a 15.5 foot side yard setback for Parcel B along the west property line to allow for a 31 foot access drive.)
       3.    Additional 12 feet of height allowed for each additional 10 feet of setback.
      3.   Buffers: A thirty foot (30') buffer park will be required to be provided along 92nd Street at the time that a development plan is submitted for Parcel A.
      4.   Outdoor Use Areas: Outdoor use areas, i.e., sitting and gathering areas shall be encouraged.
      5.   Light Standards: Light standards shall be limited to a maximum of twenty five feet (25') and the use of any wall pack lighting on buildings shall be strictly prohibited. The provision of bicycle parking should be considered to be provided.
      6.   Gasoline Canopy: The size of the canopy, architectural and visual interest will be enhanced by changes to the plane of the canopy; brick surrounds on the perimeter canopy columns, and flush mounted lighting. All canopy columns will be faced with the same material used for the main buildings. Canopy height will need to be a minimum of fourteen feet (14') for clearance of safety vehicles and the maximum size of the gasoline canopy will be limited to nine thousand (9,000) square feet.
      7.   Screening: Vegetation or other measures, with or without berming, shall be required to provide opaque screening of all parking areas, dumpsters, mechanical equipment, etc., from view from all streets (public and private) and adjoining dissimilar land uses. (Ord. 1785, 10-22-2007)
   B.   Parcels E And F: All general use regulations and provisions set forth in title 9, "Zoning", of the City Code for the Office District (OF), shall apply to any development proposal for any of these parcels as shown on the sketch plan for the GreenWay Crossing PUD ordinance, unless noted elsewhere within this ordinance.
      1.   Allowed Uses:
         a.   Allowed uses within Parcels E and F shall include all office uses within the OF Office District except for the following uses which shall not be permitted in their entirety:
Child daycare services (SIC 835).
Depository institutions (SIC 60).
Eating and drinking places (SIC 58).
Educational services (SIC 82).
Massage therapy establishments and steam bath services (SIC 7299-02).
News dealers and newsstands (SIC 5994).
Nursing and personal care facilities (SIC 805).
Physical fitness facilities (SIC 7991). (Ord. 2044, 7-14-2014; amd. Ord. 2318, 7-23-2018)
         b.   Allowed uses within Parcel F shall include, notwithstanding the excepted uses in the previous paragraph, all office uses within the OF Office District. Additionally, the following use shall be allowed as a permitted use in Parcel F:
Facility rental and party planning services (SIC 7299). (Ord. 2044, 7-14-2014)
      2.   Bulk Regulations: All building heights and setbacks shall be in accordance with the Office District standards established in the setback and bulk density chapter of the West Des Moines zoning ordinance unless otherwise stated in this PUD.
      3.   Lot Size For Typical Office Lots:
 
Minimum lot size
1 acre
Maximum lot size
5 acres
 
(Ord. 2018, 1-13-2014)
      4.   Postage Stamp Lots: Postage stamp lots will be allowed with the establishment of a property owners' association of which each lot has an ownership interest. An operation and easement declaration (OEA) shall be established by the developer for the property encompassing any office development utilizing postage stamp lots. The OEA shall identify requirements for the ongoing upkeep and maintenance of any privately owned common grounds, structures and signs and any other specific development improvements required by the developer in this ordinance. Unless otherwise specifically noted or delineated, the developer and individual lot owners shall have equal responsibility for the obligations specifically set forth in this section or as generally noted in this ordinance. Buildings on postage stamp lots within Parcel E or F must meet the following bulk regulations: (Ord. 2018, 1-13-2014; amd. Ord. 2318, 7-23-2018)
         a.   No building shall be closer than thirty feet (30') from a public right-of-way line.
         b.   No building shall be closer than thirty five feet (35') from a property line of a property with dissimilar zoning.
         c.   Principal buildings must be no closer than twenty feet (20') apart.
         d.   No building shall be closer than five feet (5') to a postage stamp lot line. (Ord. 2018, 1-13-2014)
      5.   Buffers: A thirty foot (30') buffer park will be required to be provided along the west and south boundary of Parcel E and on the south boundary of Parcel A at the time that a development plan is submitted for the parcel. (Ord. 2318, 7-23-2018)
      6.   Screening: Vegetation or other measures, with or without berming, shall be required to provide opaque screening of all parking areas, dumpsters, mechanical equipment, etc., from view from all streets (public and private) and adjoining dissimilar land uses. (Ord. 2018, 1-13-2014)
   C.   Parcel G: All general use regulations and provisions set forth in title 9, "Zoning" of the City Code for the Residential High Density District (RH-18) shall apply to any development proposal for Parcel G as shown on the sketch plan for the GreenWay Crossing PUD ordinance, unless noted below or elsewhere within this ordinance.
      1.   Uses: Uses in Parcel G will be restricted to senior housing only.
      2.   Setbacks And Building Height: The following bulk density regulations for setbacks and building height shall be as follows:
         a.   Minimum setbacks from all property lines shall be a minimum thirty foot (30') for no more than a three story building. Additional setback of ten feet (10') for each additional twelve feet (12') in height above three (3) stories shall be required. Setbacks shall be measured from the property line to the foundation or outside edge of a deck; however, no part of a building shall be closer than twenty feet (20') from the curb line of a private drive.
      3.   Buffers: Buffers shall be provided as follows and landscape requirements will be in addition to open space or parking lot landscaping. The location of detention basins within the buffer areas does not negate the buffer requirements.
         a.   A thirty foot (30') landscape buffer shall be installed along 90th Street to be consistent with other parcels along 90th Street. Buffer width shall be measured from the property line along the public street and the curb line along private streets. Landscape requirements shall be in accordance with City Code for a thirty foot (30') buffer.
         b.   With the zone change of Parcel G to Residential High Density, the burden of providing a buffer between dissimilar land uses (commercial to residential) lies with Parcel G.
The buffer width along the north boundary shall be thirty feet (30') with landscaping provided according to City Code for a thirty foot (30') buffer. The width shall be measured from the curb line along a private drive or the property line along a public street.
The buffer width along the west boundary will be twenty feet (20') with landscaping provided at two-thirds (2/3) of the requirement of a thirty foot (30') buffer as provided in City Code. The width of the buffer will be measured from the curb line of a private street or the property line along a public street.
No buffer is required along Bishop Drive due to the existing residential high density development in Parcel H.
      4.   Screening: Vegetation or other measures, with or without berming, shall be required to provide opaque screening of all parking areas, dumpsters, mechanical equipment, etc., from view from all streets (public and private) and adjoining dissimilar land uses.
      5.   Parking: Parking space requirements shall be governed by title 9, Zoning, chapter 15, Off-Street Parking And Loading. The parking space requirement shall follow the parking ratio for multi-family housing as outlined in the City Code. Dwelling units intended for sale shall be provided a minimum of one covered parking space that shall be tied with the dwelling unit. Covered spaces (i.e., underground parking or surface garages) may be counted towards meeting the requirement at a 1 to 1 ratio if separate secured storage is provided for the residents.
         a.   For multi-purpose space incorporated in the building design, the requirements for parking shall be as follows:
            (1)   If the space is rentable to non-residents, the parking ratio will be one space per fifty (50) square feet of multi-purpose space square footage, in addition to the parking required for the residents.
            (2)   If the space is not rentable to non-residents, there will be no additional parking requirement. (Ord. 2318, 7-23-2018)
   D.   Parcels H And J: All general use regulations and provisions set forth in title 9, "Zoning", of the City Code for the Residential High-Density District (RH-16) shall apply to any development proposal for Parcels H and J as shown on the sketch plan for the GreenWay Crossing PUD ordinance, unless noted elsewhere within this ordinance.
      1.   Setbacks: All building heights and setbacks shall be in accordance with the setback and bulk density regulations chapter of the West Des Moines zoning ordinance, and the following:
         a.   Dimension of "driveway parking area" (face of garage to back of curb, or edge of pavement of private street or alley) shall be at least twenty five feet (25').
         b.   Thirty foot (30') front yard setback for two-story buildings in Parcel H and thirty five foot (35') front yard setback for two-story buildings in Parcel J.
         c.   Sixty foot (60') front yard setback for three-story buildings.
         d.   Twenty foot (20') minimum separation between buildings. (Ord. 2223, 5-30-2017; amd. Ord. 2318, 7-23-2018)
      2.   Buffers: Buffers will be established according to the requirements of the PUD and in accordance with title 9, "Zoning", chapter 19, "Landscaping", of the City Code. A minimum thirty foot (30') buffer will be required to be provided along 90th Street, with the option of providing a forty five foot (45') buffer, planted at thirty foot (30') buffer landscaping requirements, with a public sidewalk within a dedicated easement with the proposal of three-story buildings. A minimum thirty foot (30') buffer will be required to be provided along 92nd Street and the south boundary of Parcel J at the time that a development plan is submitted for Parcel J. (Ord. 2018, 1-13-2014; amd. Ord. 2318, 7-23-2018)
   E.   Parcel K: All general use regulations and provisions set forth in title 9, "Zoning", of the City Code for the Residential Single-Family District (RS-6) shall apply to any development proposal for Parcel K as shown on the sketch plan for the GreenWay Crossing PUD ordinance, unless noted elsewhere within this ordinance.
      1.   Setbacks: All building heights and setbacks shall be in accordance with the setback and bulk density regulations chapter of the West Des Moines zoning ordinance, unless noted elsewhere within this ordinance. A five foot (5') side yard building setback will be allowed with the provision that no part of any structure, including cantilevers, overhangs, etc., shall be closer than five feet (5') to a property line.
   F.   Parcel L: All general use regulations and provisions set forth in title 9, "Zoning", of the City Code for the Residential Medium-Density District (RM-8) shall apply to any development proposal for Parcel L as shown on the sketch plan for the GreenWay Crossing PUD ordinance, unless noted elsewhere within this ordinance.
Parcel L shall be developed as detached townhome units and shall be platted as postage stamp lots with a forty five foot (45') minimum lot width and a minimum lot size of four thousand five hundred (4,500) square feet allowed. A thirty foot (30') minimum rear yard building setback and a five foot (5') side yard building setback will be allowed for the development of Parcel L, with the provision that no part of any structure, including cantilevers, overhangs, etc., shall be closer than five feet (5') to a property line.
The required dimension of "driveway parking area" (face of garage to back of curb, or edge of pavement of private street or alley) be at least twenty five feet (25') or no greater than ten feet (10'). (Ord. 1785, 10-22-2007; amd. Ord. 2318, 7-23-2018)