054-05: LAND USE DESIGN CRITERIA:

In addition to the general conditions and master plan requirements stated within this document, the following land use design criteria shall apply to the development areas designated by parcel on the sketch plan. The sketch plan document referred to in section 054-02 of this ordinance, delineates planning parcels, each denoted with a specific number, for application of specific standards of land use and development regulations. (It should be noted that Parcels #10 and #12 were originally included in the plan but were later deleted and the remaining parcels were not renumbered. Parcel #10 has since been re-added onto the sketch plan.) The City of West Des Moines has adopted the Standard Industrial Classification Manual (1987 edition) as prepared by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, hereinafter referred to as SIC, as a method of classifying and defining specific permitted uses in a particular parcel. The following development standards and use regulations shall apply to development within each of the individual parcels, or portion of a parcel, as applicable.

A. Parcel 1: All general use regulations and provisions set forth in title 9, Zoning, of the West Des Moines City Code for the SC Support Commercial District shall apply to any development in Parcel 1 as shown on the sketch plan for the West Grand Business Park PUD, unless modified otherwise within this ordinance. The maximum net developable acreage within Parcel 1 shall not exceed fourteen (14.0) acres.

1. Allowed Uses: Uses allowed within this parcel shall be permitted by right and include all uses allowed within the SC Support Commercial District pursuant to title 9 of the West Des Moines City Code, unless modified otherwise within this section. The following uses shall be allowed only with the approval as a permitted conditional use (Pc):

Telephone communications, (except: Transmitting/receiving towers and/or dishes) (SIC 481)

Wall mounted antennas and/or dishes (part of SIC 489)

Electric services (SIC 491)

Natural gas transmission (except: natural gas storage and 4925) (SIC 4922)

Mixed, manufactured, or liquefied petroleum gas production and/or distribution (except: production and manufacturing) (SIC 4925)

Combination utility services (SIC 493)

Water supply (SIC 494)

Sanitary services, sewerage systems (SIC 4952)

Sanitary services, not elsewhere classified (SIC 4959)

Convenience stores (a part of SIC 541)

Gasoline service stations (SIC 554)

Drinking places (SIC 5813)

Freestanding ATM machines (a part of SIC 60)

Massage therapy establishments and steam bath services and dating and escort services (a part of SIC 7299)

Photo finish labs (SIC 7384)

Automotive repair, services, and parking (SIC 75) (except SIC 752 and 7532)

Miscellaneous automotive repair services (all part of SIC 7549)

Physical fitness facilities (SIC 7991)

Coin-operated amusement devices (video arcades) (SIC 7993)

Membership sports and recreation clubs (SIC 7997)

Educational services (SIC 82)

Child day care services (SIC 835)

Museums, art galleries, botanical and zoological gardens (SIC 84)

Membership organizations, with food/drink services and conference facilities (part of SIC 86)

Religious organizations (SIC 866)

Courts (SIC 921)

Police protection (SIC 9221)

Fire protection (SIC 9224)

Recreational vehicle repair services, agricultural equipment repair services (part of 7699)

The following uses shall be prohibited in this parcel:

New and used car dealers (SIC 551)

Used car dealers (SIC 552)

Boat dealers (SIC 555)

Recreational vehicle dealers - campers and travel trailers (SIC 555)

Motorcycle dealers (SIC 557)

Automotive dealers, not elsewhere classified (SIC 559)

Automotive parking (SIC 752)

Top, body, and upholstery repair, paint shops (SIC 7532)

2. Other Use Restrictions: Outside displays for retail sales shall only be allowed with the issuance of a temporary use permit under the provisions of title 9, chapter 16, Temporary Use Permits, of the City Code. Freestanding pump island canopies shall be allowed within the front yard setback; however, they shall not be located closer than thirty five feet (35') from the ultimate public street right-of-way.

Drive-thru facilities shall be allowed in Parcel 1 provided that at site plan review, the property owner/developer can demonstrate through design and screening that the proposed drive-up facility will not negatively impact the surrounding residential properties or create traffic congestion in the area. Any drive-up facility shall be designed to be screened with architectural and/or landscape features from the adjacent public street right-of-way and adjacent residential properties to minimize the visual impact of the drive-up.

Any news dealers and newsstands (SIC 5994) shall be required to comply with the City of West Des Moines Adult Entertainment Ordinance.

3. Architecture: Architecture and use of materials for the construction of any building within Parcel 1 shall be principally brick exterior veneer with compatible coloring and size for the all buildings within the parcel. No wood, masonite, visible asphaltic exterior wall material, metal and plastic siding, nonarchitectural sheet metal, concrete block, decorative concrete block, or other similar materials shall constitute a portion of any building except as a trim material, unless the City Council of West Des Moines, after having received a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission of West Des Moines, shall determine said material when used as a primary element, enhances the physical appearance, or provides continuity desired to unite all structures within the parcel together into one project concept. All sides of any building shall be compatible in design and use of materials.

Multiple use of a site by more than one building shall be permitted provided that the multiple buildings on the site are consistent in architectural design and use of materials and organized utilizing a compatible planned open space, landscape plan, and parking plan to serve and maintain a unified master plan concept.

4. Bulk Regulations: The bulk regulations and setbacks of the Support Commercial District shall apply to any development in Parcel 1, unless modified otherwise herein.

Minimum lot area	1 acre
Minimum front yard setback	100 feet
Minimum rear yard setback	20 feet (0' required if abutting similar district)
Minimum side yard setback	25 feet (0' required if abutting similar district)
Minimum lot width	50 feet
Maximum building height	40 feet maximum

5. Open Space Required: On each lot there shall be provided an open space equal to at least twenty five percent (25%) of the total lot area; said space shall be unencumbered with any structure or off-street parking and shall be landscaped and well maintained with grass, trees and shrubbery, except for areas used as pedestrian walks and ingress-egress drives. In addition, all parking areas shall include landscape areas, islands, screens, etc., equal to not less than ten percent (10%) of the total paved area. Such landscaped area shall be in addition to the open space requirements noted above for the total lot area. Landscaped islands within the parking area shall have ground cover of grass (i.e., sod), shrubs or other acceptable living plant life, unless an alternate ground cover is specifically approved as part of the site plan review by the City. Inorganic mulches in the landscape islands shall not be considered acceptable.

B. Parcel 2: All general use regulations and provisions set forth in Title 9, Zoning, of the West Des Moines City Code for the PCP Professional Commerce Park District shall apply to any development in Parcel 2 as shown on the sketch plan for the West Grand Business Park PUD, unless modified otherwise within this Ordinance. The maximum net developable acreage within Parcel 2 shall not exceed twenty five (25.0) acres.

1. Allowed Uses: Uses allowed within this parcel shall include all uses allowed within the PCP Professional Commerce Park District pursuant to Title 9 of the West Des Moines City Code, unless modified otherwise within this Section. The following uses shall be allowed only with the approval as a permitted conditional use (Pc):

Telephone communications, (EXCEPT: transmitting/receiving

towers and/or dishes) (SIC 481)

Wall mounted antennas and/or dishes (part of SIC 489)

Electric services (SIC 491)

Natural gas transmission (EXCEPT: natural gas storage and 4925) (SIC 4922)

Mixed, manufactured, or liquefied petroleum gas production

and/or distribution (EXCEPT: production and manufacturing)

(SIC 4925)

Combination utility services (SIC 493)

Water supply (SIC 494)

Sanitary services, sewerage systems (SIC 4952)

Sanitary services, not elsewhere classified (SIC 4959)

Eating places, sit-down eating places, eating places with

take-out only - no drive-thrus (SIC 5812)

Freestanding ATM machines (a part of SIC 60)

Physical fitness facilities (SIC 7991)

Membership sports and recreation clubs (SIC 7997)

Nursing and personal care facilities (SIC 805)

Hospitals (SIC 806)

Educational services (SIC 82)

Child day care services (SIC 835)

Museums, art galleries, botanical and zoological gardens (SIC 84)

Membership organizations, with food/drink services and

conference facilities (part of SIC 86)

Religious organizations (SIC 866)

Courts (SIC 921)

Police protection (SIC 9221)

Fire protection (SIC 9224)

2. Other Use Restrictions: Drive-thru facilities shall be allowed in Parcel 2 provided that at site plan review, the property owner/developer can demonstrate through design and screening that the proposed drive-up facility will not negatively impact the surrounding residential properties or create traffic congestion in the area. Any drive-up facility shall be designed to be screened with architectural and/or landscape features from the adjacent public street right-of-way and adjacent residential properties to minimize the visual impact of the drive-up.

Any news dealers and newsstands (SIC 5994) shall be required to comply with the City of West Des Moines Adult Entertainment Ordinance.

3. Architecture: Architecture and use of materials for the construction of any building within Parcel 2 shall be principally brick exterior veneer with compatible coloring and size for the all buildings within each of the parcels. No wood, masonite, visible asphaltic exterior wall material, metal and plastic siding, nonarchitectural sheet metal, concrete block, decorative concrete block, or other similar materials shall constitute a portion of any building except as a trim material, unless the City Council of West Des Moines, after having received a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission of West Des Moines, shall determine said material when used as a primary element, enhances the physical appearance, or provides continuity desired to unite all structures within the parcel together into one project concept. All sides of any building shall be compatible in design and use of materials.

4. Bulk Regulations: The bulk regulations and setbacks of the Professional Commerce Park District shall apply to any development in Parcel 2, unless modified otherwise herein.

Minimum lot area	30,000 square feet
Minimum front yard setback	50 feet
Minimum rear yard setback	20 feet (0' required if abutting similar district)
Minimum side yard setback	10 feet (0' required if abutting similar district)
Minimum lot width	80 feet
Maximum building height	40 feet maximum

5. Open Space Required: On each lot there shall be provided an open space equal to at least thirty five percent (35%) of the total lot area; said space shall be unencumbered with any structure or off-street parking and shall be landscaped and well maintained with grass, trees and shrubbery, except for areas used as pedestrian walks and ingress-egress drives. In addition, all parking areas shall include landscape areas, islands, screens, etc., equal to not less than ten percent (10%) of the total paved area. Such landscaped area shall be in addition to the open space requirements noted above for the total lot area. Landscaped islands within the parking area shall have ground cover of grass (i.e., sod), shrubs or other acceptable living plant life, unless an alternate ground cover is specifically approved as part of the site plan review by the City. Inorganic mulches in the landscape islands shall not be considered acceptable.

C. Parcel 3: All general use regulations, performance standards and provisions set forth in Title 9, Zoning, for the PCP Professional Commerce Park District, shall apply to any development proposal for all property within Parcel 3 as shown on the sketch plan for the West Grand Business Park PUD, unless modified otherwise within this Ordinance.

1. Allowed Uses: Uses allowed within this parcel shall be permitted by right and include all uses allowed within the PCP Professional Commerce Park District and the OF Office District pursuant to Title 9 of the West Des Moines City Code, unless modified otherwise within this Section. The following uses shall be allowed only with the approval as a permitted conditional use (Pc):

Telephone communications, (EXCEPT: transmitting/receiving

towers and/or dishes) (SIC 481)

Wall mounted antennas and/or dishes (part of SIC 489)

Electric services (SIC 491)

Natural gas transmission (EXCEPT: natural gas storage and 4925) (SIC 4922)

Mixed, manufactured, or liquefied petroleum gas production

and/or distribution (EXCEPT: production and manufacturing)

(SIC 4925)

Combination utility services (SIC 493)

Water supply (SIC 494)

Sanitary services, sewerage systems (SIC 4952)

Sanitary services, not elsewhere classified (SIC 4959)

Eating places, sit-down eating places, eating places with take-out only - no drive-thrus (SIC 5812)

Freestanding ATM machines (a part of SIC 60)

Physical fitness facilities (SIC 7991)

Membership sports and recreation clubs (SIC 7997)

Nursing and personal care facilities (SIC 805)

Hospitals (SIC 806)

Educational services (SIC 82)

Child day care services (SIC 835)

Museums, art galleries, botanical and zoological gardens (SIC 84)

Membership organizations, with food/drink services and

conference facilities (part of SIC 86)

Religious organizations (SIC 866)

Courts (SIC 921)

Police protection (SIC 9221)

Fire protection (SIC 9224)

2. Other Use Restrictions: Drive-thru facilities shall be allowed in Parcel 3 provided that at site plan review, the property owner/developer can demonstrate through design and screening that the proposed drive-up facility will not negatively impact the surrounding residential properties or create traffic congestion in the area. Any drive-up facility shall be designed to be screened with architectural and/or landscape features from the adjacent public street right-of- way and adjacent residential properties to minimize the visual impact of the drive-up.

Any news dealers and newsstands (SIC 5994) shall be required to comply with the City of West Des Moines Adult Entertainment Ordinance.

3. Architecture: Architecture and use of materials for the construction of any building within Parcel 3 shall be principally brick exterior veneer with compatible coloring and size for the all buildings within the parcel. No wood, masonite, visible asphaltic exterior wall material, metal and plastic siding, nonarchitectural sheet metal, concrete block, decorative concrete block, or other similar materials shall constitute a portion of any building except as a trim material, unless the City Council of West Des Moines, after having received a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission of West Des Moines, shall determine said material when used as a primary element, enhances the physical appearance, or provides continuity desired to unite all structures within the parcel together into one project concept. All sides of any building shall be compatible in design and use of materials.

4. Bulk Regulations: The bulk regulations and setbacks of the Professional Commerce Park District shall apply to any development in Parcel 3, unless modified otherwise herein.

Minimum lot area	30,000 square feet
Minimum front yard setback	50 feet
Minimum rear yard setback	20 feet (0' required if abutting similar district)
Minimum side yard setback	10 feet (0' required if abutting similar district)
Minimum lot width	80 feet
Maximum building height	40 feet maximum

D. Parcels 4 And 7: All general use regulations and provisions set forth in title 9, Zoning of the West Des Moines City Code for the RM Residential Medium Density District shall apply to any development in Parcels 4 and 7 as shown on the sketch plan for the West Grand Business Park PUD, unless modified otherwise within this ordinance. The maximum density for any development within these parcels shall not exceed twelve (12) dwelling units per acre.

1. Allowed Uses: Uses allowed within these parcels shall be permitted as identified pursuant to table 5.1 of title 9 of the West Des Moines City Code for the RM Residential Medium Density District, unless modified otherwise within this section. In addition to the uses listed in table 5.1 for the RM District of title 9 of the City Code the following uses shall be permitted:

Agricultural production - crops (SIC 01) including sod farms and noncommercial grain storage.

2. Architecture Requirements: The architecture of multiple- family buildings within these parcels shall be acceptable to the City and accomplished in a manner compatible with the adjoining residential uses in the neighborhood. Architectural design for multi-family buildings shall attempt to express a creative presentation of exterior building materials, exterior details and texture, treatment of windows and doors, and use of angles and multiplicity of planes within the wall and roof design to lessen the plainness of appearance which can be characteristic of large residential buildings. No more than eight (8) dwelling units side by side in a row on any side of a building shall be permitted. A maximum of twelve (12) dwelling units per building shall be permitted. Brick elements shall be incorporated into the architecture of all sides of a building to integrate the commercial and residential uses through similarity of building materials and style.

3. Bulk Regulations: The bulk regulations and setbacks of the Residential Medium Density District shall apply to any development in Parcels 4 and 7, unless modified otherwise herein.

4. Open Space Required: Within each development there shall be provided an open space equal to at least twenty five percent (25%) of the total lot area; said space shall be unencumbered with any structure or off-street parking and shall be landscaped and well maintained with grass, trees and shrubbery, except for areas used as pedestrian walks and ingress-egress drives. In addition, all parking areas shall include landscape areas, islands, screens, etc., equal to not less than ten percent (10%) of the total paved area. Such landscaped area shall be in addition to the open space requirements noted above for the total lot area. Landscaped islands within the parking area shall have ground cover of grass (i.e., sod), shrubs or other acceptable living plant life, unless an alternate ground cover is specifically approved as part of the site plan review by the City. Inorganic mulches in the landscape islands shall not be considered acceptable.

Emphasis should be placed on the protection and preservation of any environmentally sensitive areas as part of the development of the property. Environmental resources (trees, drainageways, natural areas, and open space, etc.) shall be preserved, wherever practical, through the design development and protection measures.

5. Pedestrian Access: Site plans and plats shall incorporate an internal pedestrian and bicycle trail system which connects to public transit and City-wide trails system adjacent to the project. Particular emphasis shall be placed upon providing pedestrian access, if possible, to the office, commercial, and industrial areas adjoining the property to encourage the residents of the development to utilize alternative modes of transportation.

E. Parcels 5 And 6: All general use regulations, performance standards and provisions set forth in title 9, Zoning of the West Des Moines City Code, for the BP Business Park District, shall apply to any development proposal for all property within Parcels 5 and 6 as shown on the sketch plan for the West Grand Business Park PUD, unless modified otherwise within this ordinance.

1. Allowed Uses: Uses allowed within this parcel shall be permitted by right and include all uses allowed within the PCP Professional Commerce Park District, the OF Office District, and the BP Business Park District pursuant to Title 9 of the West Des Moines City Code, unless modified otherwise within this Section. The following uses shall be allowed only with the approval as a permitted conditional use (Pc):

Jewelry, silverware and plated ware (except 3914) (SIC 391)

Costume jewelry and notions (SIC 396)

Heliport/helistop (part of SIC 4581)

Telephone communications, (EXCEPT: transmitting/receiving

towers and/or dishes) (SIC 481)

Wall mounted antennas and/or dishes (part of SIC 489)

Electric services (SIC 491)

Natural gas transmission (EXCEPT: natural gas storage and

4925) (SIC 4922)

Mixed, manufactured, or liquefied petroleum gas production

and/or distribution (EXCEPT: production and manufacturing)

(SIC 4925)

Combination utility services (SIC 493)

Water supply (SIC 494)

Sanitary services, sewerage systems (SIC 4952)

Sanitary services, not elsewhere classified (SIC 4959)

Lumber and construction materials (SIC 503)

Paints, varnishes and supplies (part of SIC 519)

Dry cleaning plants, except rug cleaning (SIC 7216)

Eating places, sit-down eating places, eating places with take-out only - no drive-thrus (SIC 5812)

Freestanding ATM machines (a part of SIC 60)

Dry cleaning plants, except rug cleaning (SIC 7216)

Carpet and upholstery cleaning (SIC 7217)

Photo finish labs (SIC 7384)

Top, body, and upholstery repair, paint shops (SIC 7549)

Automobile exhaust system repair shops (SIC 7533)

Automotive glass replacement shops (SIC 7536)

Automobile transmission repair shops (SIC 7537)

General automotive repair shops (SIC 7538)

Automotive repair shops, not elsewhere classified (SIC 7539)

Physical fitness facilities (SIC 7991)

Membership sports and recreation clubs (SIC 7997)

Nursing and personal care facilities (SIC 805)

Hospitals (SIC 806)

Educational services (SIC 82)

Child day care services (SIC 835)

Museums, art galleries, botanical and zoological gardens (SIC 84)

Membership organizations, with food/drink services and

conference facilities (part of SIC 86)

Religious organizations (SIC 866)

Courts (SIC 921)

Police protection (SIC 9221)

Fire protection (SIC 9224)

Ordnance and accessories, except vehicles and guided missiles (SIC 348)

Tire retreading and repair shops (SIC 7534)

Transportation services, not elsewhere classified (SIC 4789)

Railroad transportation (SIC 40)

Local and suburban transit and inter-urban highway passenger

transportation (SIC 41)

Rental of railroad cars (SIC 474)

The following uses shall be prohibited in these parcels:

Coating, engraving and allied services (SIC 347)

Special warehousing and storage, not elsewhere classified

(liquid storage and automobile dead storage) (part of SIC

4226)

2. Other Use Restrictions: Any enterprise which cannot wholly enclose its functions within the principal structures, shall be prohibited.

As a part of the review of a site plan or permitted conditional use submitted for any allowed drive-thru facilities, the property owner/developer must demonstrate through design and screening that the proposed drive-up facility will not negatively impact the surrounding residential properties or create traffic congestion in the area. Any drive-up facility shall be designed to be screened with architectural and/or landscape features from the adjacent public street right-of-way and adjacent residential properties to minimize the visual impact of the drive-up.

Any news dealers and newsstands (SIC 5994) shall be required to comply with the City of West Des Moines Adult Entertainment Ordinance.

3. Architecture: Architecture and use of materials for the construction of any building within Parcels 5 and 6 shall be compatible in coloring and type for all the buildings within each of the parcels. The use of brick as accents on all sides of each of the buildings should be encouraged. No wood, masonite, visible asphaltic exterior wall material, metal and plastic siding, nonarchitectural sheet metal, nondecorative concrete block (i.e., plain faced concrete block), or other similar materials shall constitute a portion of any building except as a trim material, unless the City Council of West Des Moines, after having received a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission of West Des Moines, shall determine said material when used as a primary element, enhances the physical appearance, or provides continuity desired to unite all structures within the parcel together into one project concept. All sides of any building shall be compatible in design and use of materials.

Adequate buffering of negative aspects of commercial buildings (loading docks, garbage dumpsters and HVAC mechanical units) from any public street and adjoining properties shall be required. The design of the project shall address the screening of negative views from the public street and adjoining property through the use of one, or a combination of the following methods: landscaping, berming and architectural means. It is recognized that certain uses within these parcels may require railroad access and there will be loading areas abutting the railroad right-of-way which may be visible from the public street (existing Grand Avenue) south of the railroad. At the time of site plan development, the layout of these sites should be designed to minimize the negative views. Wherever practical as determined by the City Council as a part of the review of a development application, buildings shall not be located and designed to expose loading docks or doors, loading areas or the rear of buildings to public streets, unless adequate screening can be provided. Roof equipment on all structures should be screened from view from adjacent properties and public rights-of-way, especially the upland areas, by means which are architecturally integrated into the structure.

4. Bulk Regulations: The bulk regulations and setbacks of the BP Business Park District shall apply to any development in Parcels 5 and 6, unless modified otherwise herein.

Minimum lot area	20,000 square feet
Minimum front yard setback	50 feet
Minimum rear yard setback	25 feet (0 feet required if abutting similar district)
Minimum side yard setback	25 feet (0 feet required if abutting similar district)
Minimum lot width	75 feet
Maximum building height	40 feet maximum

F. Parcel 8: All general regulations and provisions set forth in Title 9, Zoning of the West Des Moines City Code for the Professional Commerce Park (PCP) District shall apply to Parcel 8, however, a primary use of SIC 8221: Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools and uses subordinate to or serving a purpose customarily incidental to a medical school shall be the only uses allowed.

1. Developer Requirements: Unless otherwise agreed upon by the City Council and/or the Board of Trustees for West Des Water Works, as applicable, the developer shall be responsible for the following improvements. The obligations of the developer identified herein shall not preclude the developer from entering into private agreements for shared construction responsibilities and/or financing with property owners/developers of ground on adjacent properties and or benefiting from the improvements.

a. Adjacent Street Improvements:

(1) Booneville Road: The developer will be responsible for 1½ lanes of reconstructing Booneville Road adjacent to Parcel 8. Since a half of lane cannot be constructed, if the property owner on the opposite side of the roadway is unwilling to participate at the time of construction, the applicant will need to construct two (2) full lanes.

(A) That portion of Booneville Road from S 88th Street east to the proposed future access drive to Parcel 8 as indicated on the campus master plan (on file with the City) shall be installed at such time that a drive connection from Parcel 8 to Booneville Road is made, unless otherwise determined to be necessary sooner by an associated traffic study for improvements within Parcel 8.

(B) Unless otherwise negated due to the relocation of Booneville Road from its current alignment, the balance of Booneville Road from the aforementioned access drive east along the frontage of Parcel 8 shall be installed at such time that the developer makes a secondary access connection from Parcel 8 to Booneville Road, or unless otherwise determined to be necessary sooner by an associated traffic study for improvements within Parcel 8.

(C) In order to maintain the functional class of the City’s roadway system as set forth in the comprehensive plan, one half (½) of the right of way necessary for Booneville Road (a Major Collector) shall be dedicated to the City in fee title, when requested by the City. Additionally, as needed, the developer shall provide at no cost to the City temporary easements necessary for the construction of roadways adjacent to the development.

(2) S Jordan Creek Parkway and S 88th Street: Since the proposed development of Parcel 8 will result in the removal of the two north/south streets through the parcel as shown in the traffic study dated September 22, 1997 and Exhibit C of Ordinance No. 1373, the developer shall be required to install one additional traffic lane to S Jordan Creek Parkway and one additional traffic lane to S 88th Street.

(3) Grand Avenue: Developer requirements for the widening of Grand Avenue will be based on a traffic impact study indicating the need for additional capacity on Grand Avenue due to events occurring at Des Moines University or the construction of additional buildings in the future.

b. Water main Installation:

(1) A twelve-inch (12") water main along Booneville Road shall be constructed from the existing stub at S. 88th Street east to the proposed future access to Parcel 8 from Booneville Road. Construction of this portion of the water main shall be initiated with phase 1 building construction occurring within Parcel 8 and shall be completed and operational prior to issuance of a final occupancy permit for any building within phase 1.

(2) Unless otherwise provided, the remainder of the required water main along existing Booneville Road east of the Booneville access drive and adjacent to Parcel 8 shall be required to be constructed at such time that existing Booneville Road is reconstructed. A bond for this future work shall be submitted to West Des Moines Water Works by the developer of Parcel 8 before the issuance of any building water meter within Parcel 8. Should Booneville Road be moved to a new alignment to the north, Parcel 8 would be released of their bond obligations of any portion of the water main along their north frontage of the current Booneville Road that is vacated by the City.

c. Traffic Signals: Developer will be responsible for the payment of twenty five percent (25%) of the cost of a fully operational traffic signal at the intersections of S 88th Street and Booneville Road, S. 88th Street and Grand Avenue and S Jordan Creek Parkway and Grand Avenue at such time that traffic warrants. Additionally, the developer shall be responsible for the payment of fifty percent (50%) of the cost of a fully operational traffic signal at the full access intersections to the site from Grand Avenue at such time that traffic warrants.

d. Streetlights: The developer of Parcel 8 shall be responsible for the cost of all streetlights required along Grand Avenue, S 88th Street, and S Jordan Creek Parkway adjacent to Parcel 8. Additionally, the developer shall be responsible for streetlights along Booneville Road at such time that portions of existing Booneville Road is improved.

e. Public sidewalks, or trail if applicable, shall be constructed along all public roadways adjacent to the property by the developer. With the exception of Booneville Road, unless otherwise deferred by the City Council, said sidewalks/trails shall be installed in conjunction with Phase 1 development within the site. Sidewalk/trail shall be implemented adjacent to Booneville Road at such time that the adjacent portion of existing Booneville Road is improved. Unless otherwise agreed upon by the City, the installation of public trails shall be constructed under the terms of a 60/40 Trail Agreement.

f. A signed Storm Water Management Facility Maintenance Agreement, along with required as-built drawings and certifications of the detention facilities, shall be submitted by the developer of Parcel 8 prior to issuance of the first final occupancy permit for any building within the site.

2. Architecture: Architecture and use of materials for the construction of any building within Parcel 8 shall be principally brick exterior veneer with compatible coloring and size for all buildings within the parcel. No wood, masonite, visible asphaltic exterior wall material, metal and plastic siding, non-architectural sheet metal, concrete block, decorative concrete block, or other similar materials shall constitute a portion of any building except as a trim material, unless the City Council of West Des Moines, after having received a recommendation from the Plan and Zoning Commission of West Des Moines, determines said material when used as a primary element, enhances the physical appearance, or provides continuity desired to unite all structures within the parcel together into one project concept. All sides of any building shall be compatible in design and use of materials.

3. Bulk Regulations: The bulk regulations and setbacks of the Professional Commerce Park District shall apply to any development in Parcel 8, unless modified otherwise herein.

Minimum lot area	60,000 square feet. Lot areas less than 60,000 square feet shall be considered acceptable if supported by reciprocal ingress/egress and parking easements and if approved by the appropriate approval body as part of a plat. Multiple buildings may be allowed on a single lot with appropriate master planning of the site and approval by the City.
Minimum front yard setback (Grand Avenue, S. 88th Street, S. Jordan Creek Parkway)	50 feet
Minimum rear yard setback (Booneville Road)	50 feet (25 feet if abutting similar district)
Minimum side yard setback (adjacent to the property on the far northeast corner of Parcel 8)	50 feet (25 feet if abutting similar district)
Minimum lot width	150 feet
Maximum building height	60 feet: an additional 12 feet of building height is allowed with every additional 10 feet of building setback

4. Parking: Off-street parking areas shall adhere to the minimum requirements as provided in Title 9, Chapter 15 of the West Des Moines City Code.

5. Landscaping: The developers of Parcel 8 desire to create a campus with a naturalized planting, reminiscent of native prairie landscape and oak savannah. This landscape will be characterized by native grasses and forbs with minimal intrusion of woody plants.

a. Open Space Required: On each lot there shall be provided open space area equal to at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the total lot area. Open space shall be considered to be all areas unencumbered by buildings or paved areas associated with parking, drive aisles, and loading docks or zones. Plaza areas, water features and structures such as gazebos, arbors, pergolas, etc., that are associated with outdoor pedestrian use areas, as well as designated and enhanced pedestrian walkways through and between areas within the development may be counted towards fulfilling the minimum open space requirement. Open space areas shall be landscaped and well maintained with lawn grass, trees, shrubbery or prairie grasses and flowers. Open space vegetation shall be provided within PUD parcel 8 at a rate of two (2) trees and three (3) shrubs per three thousand (3,000) square feet of required open space based on twenty-five percent (25%) of a lot. Of the open space required vegetation, twenty percent (20%) of all trees required shall be evergreen in nature.

b. Off-Street Parking Areas: Parking lot landscaping shall be installed according to Title 9, Chapter 19 of the West Des Moines City Code, except that landscape pods may be omitted where linear islands run the length of a parking row between every other bay of parking, provided that one tree is planted in the linear island for every six (6) parking stalls. These trees shall be equally distributed along the length of the linear landscape islands. Landscaped islands within the parking area shall include a tree as required by City Code and have ground cover of grass (i.e., sod), shrubs or other acceptable living plant life, unless an alternate ground cover is specifically approved as part of the site plan review by the City. Inorganic mulches in the landscape islands shall not be considered acceptable.

c. Buffers: Existing trees shall be maintained along the common property lines with Parcel 7, except that invasive species may be removed as needed. If the adjacent residential property owner provides a written waiver stipulating that they are in agreement with not requiring a buffer along the common property lines, a buffer shall not be required. If the adjoining property owner does not sign off on waiving the buffer, the developer shall provide a typical thirty foot (30') wide buffer with vegetation per code; however, earthen berming shall not be required. Existing vegetation that is not on the City’s prohibited species list may be counted towards fulfilling the minimum vegetation requirements. The buffer shall be installed prior to issuance of first occupancy permit for any building within the campus.

d. Landscape vegetation requirements for one purpose or area (for example, buffers) are in addition to landscape vegetation required for another purpose or area (open space, parking lot landscaping, etc.). While the implementation of evergreen trees is desired for winter visual interest, due to the intent to replicate a native prairie appearance within the site, the total number of evergreen trees required within the site shall be reduced to twenty percent (20%) of all overstory trees required (sum of open space, buffer and off-street parking).

6. Signage: The need to provide clear guidance to students, staff and visitors of where to go for the various activities possible within the site is critical. A Signage Plan has been developed identifying the regulations, design and placement locations for the following: Landscape signs, Monument Signs, Directional Signs and Project Construction Signs. Any signage not otherwise detailed in the Signage Plan on file with the City, shall comply with regulations for the Professional Commerce Park District stated within Title 9, Chapter 18 of the West Des Moines City Code.

a. Landscape Signs: Up to three (3) Landscape signs, located and sized according to city code, shall be allowed generally at the southeast, northwest and southwest corners of the site. These signs shall only identify DMU.

b. Monument Signs: Signage intended to identify Des Moines University and direct patrons as they enter the site to specific locations within the campus shall be allowed consistent with regulations for a monument sign as provided in Title 9, Chapter 18 of the West Des Moines City Code, with the following exceptions:

(1) A maximum of two (2) primary monument signs shall be allowed; one (1) at the main entrance off of Grand Avenue and one (1) off of S 88th Street, both at a minimum twenty foot (20') setback from the ultimate street right-of-way. Each sign shall be allowed up to a maximum of fourteen feet (14') in height to accommodate for the difference in property elevation as it relates to the adjoining roadways. The copy on each sign shall not exceed thirty-five (35) square feet per side.

(2) One (1) secondary monument sign shall be allowed at each other vehicle entrance, current and future. Said signs shall be allowed up to a maximum of seven feet (7') in height at a minimum twenty-foot (20') setback from the ultimate street right-of-way. The copy on each sign shall not exceed thirty-five (35) square feet per side.

c. Pedestrian Signs: Signage to direct pedestrians within the site shall be consistent with City Code for Directional Signs. These signs shall be located interior to the site (not legible from bordering perimeter roadways) as desired. Logos shall be permitted on directional signs up to a maximum of five inches (5") in height.

d. Project Construction Signs: Total signage allowed to be displayed on the property during construction shall be calculated based on sixty-four (64) square feet per property frontage on a public street. Multiple signs without sign separation and multiple locations of signage shall be allowed; however, no more than one hundred twenty-eight (128) square feet of signage shall be allowed in a single location. All signs greater than sixty-four (64) square feet shall be located a minimum of fifty feet (50') from the ultimate street right-of-way lines; signs less than sixty-four (64) square feet shall comply with sign code regulations. Illumination of the signs shall be allowed by ground lights directed at the sign face with implementation of all measures possible to negate any light spillover beyond the face of the sign. Said signage shall not be erected on the property until such time that a phased or full site plan or subdivision plat for the property containing the sign has been approved by the City and development of the parcel upon which the sign is located is imminent. Said signage shall be allowed to remain until such time that the first occupancy permit, including temporary occupancy permits are issued for any building within the site.

G. Parcel 9: All general use regulations and provisions set forth in title 9, Zoning of the West Des Moines City Code for the CVC Convenience Commercial District shall apply to any development in Parcel 9 as shown on the sketch plan for the West Grand Business Park PUD, unless modified otherwise within this ordinance. The total net developable acreage of Parcel 9 shall not exceed five (5.0) acres.

1. Allowed Uses: Uses allowed within this parcel shall be permitted by right and include all uses allowed within the CVC Convenience Commercial District pursuant to title 9 of the West Des Moines City Code, unless modified otherwise within this section. The following uses shall be allowed only with the approval as a permitted conditional use (Pc):

Telephone communications, (EXCEPT: transmitting/receiving towers and/or dishes) (SIC 481)

Wall mounted antennas and/or dishes (part of SIC 489)

Electric services (SIC 491)

Natural gas transmission (EXCEPT: natural gas storage and 4925) (SIC 4922)

Mixed, manufactured, or liquefied petroleum gas production and/or distribution (EXCEPT: production and manufacturing) (SIC 4925)

Combination utility services (SIC 493)

Water supply (SIC 494)

Sanitary services, sewerage systems (SIC 4952)

Sanitary services, not elsewhere classified (SIC 4959)

Convenience stores (a part of SIC 541)

Meat and fish markets (SIC 542)

Fruit and vegetable markets (SIC 543)

Gasoline service stations - without repair (SIC 554)

Eating places, sit-down eating places, eating places with take-out only - no drive-thrus (SIC 5812)

Freestanding ATM machines (a part of SIC 60)

Garment pressing, and agents for laundries and dry cleaners with drive-thrus (part of SIC 7212)

Photo finish labs (SIC 7384)

Dance, studios, schools and halls (SIC 791)

Educational services (SIC 82)

Child day care services (SIC 835)

Museums, art galleries, botanical and zoological gardens (SIC 84)

Religious organizations (SIC 866)

Courts (SIC 921)

Police protection (SIC 9221)

Fire protection (SIC 9224)

2. Other Use Restrictions: Outside displays for retail sales shall only be allowed with the issuance of a temporary use permit under the provisions of title 9, chapter 16, Temporary Use Permits, of the City Code. All uses shall be designed to buffers the negative aspects of the use from the adjacent residential areas. Gasoline pump island canopies proposed as freestanding accessory structures shall be allowed within the front yard setback however, they shall not be located closer than thirty feet (30') from the ultimate public street right- of-way.

Drive-thru facilities which are allowed within Parcel 9, shall be reviewed at the time of site plan or permitted conditional use permit review, and the property owner/developer must demonstrate through design and screening that the proposed drive-up facility will not negatively impact the surrounding residential properties or create traffic congestion in the area. Any drive-up facility shall be designed to be screened with architectural and/or landscape features from the adjacent public street right-of-way and adjacent residential properties to minimize the visual impact of the drive-up.

Any news dealers and newsstands (SIC 5994) shall be required to comply with the City of West Des Moines Adult Entertainment Ordinance.

3. Architecture: Architecture and use of materials for the construction of any building within Parcel 9 shall be accomplished in a manner compatible with residential uses within the area. Buildings within this parcel shall be principally brick exterior veneer with compatible coloring and size for all of the building in the parcel. No wood, masonite, visible asphaltic exterior wall material, metal and plastic siding, nonarchitectural sheet metal, concrete block, decorative concrete block, or other similar materials shall constitute a portion of any building except as a trim material, unless the City Council of West Des Moines, after having received a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission of West Des Moines, shall determine said material when used as a primary element, enhances the physical appearance, or provides continuity desired to unite all structures within the parcel together into one project concept. Roof styles shall be residential in character, principally of a gable or hip style design. All heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanical units shall be located on the ground and shall be screened from all adjoining properties and roadways. All sides of the building shall be compatible in design and use of materials. Strip commercial centers should be avoided.

4. Bulk Regulations: The bulk regulations and setbacks of the Convenience Commercial District shall apply to any development in Parcel 9, unless modified otherwise herein.

Minimum lot area	40,000 square feet
Minimum front yard setback	45 feet
Minimum rear yard setback	35 feet (0 feet required if abutting similar district)
Minimum side yard setback	50 feet (0 feet required if abutting similar district)
Minimum lot width	50 feet
Maximum building height	30 feet

H. Parcel 10: All general regulations and provisions set forth in title 9, Zoning of the West Des Moines City Code for the Business Park (BP) District shall apply to Parcel 10 unless provided otherwise in this ordinance.

1. Allowed Uses: The site shall be developed under SIC 7999: amusement and recreation services, not elsewhere classified, consisting of a combination of an indoor recreation complex and outdoor sports fields. In addition to the primary activity of sporting events, the indoor complex shall be allowed to serve as a venue for various events such as, but not limited to, conferences and meeting space, exhibition hall, concerts, graduations, etc. Uses ancillary to the primary recreational use(s) may also be incorporated within the indoor complex and may include retail, sports-related pro-shop, restaurant/concessions, sports related medical and physical therapy offices and clinics, sports training, and offices for operational staff for the complex and sport groups and associations under contract with the City.

2. Bulk Regulations: All development regulations pertaining to the Business Park Zoning District contained in title 9, Zoning, of the West Des Moines City Code shall be adhered to unless otherwise modified by this ordinance:

Minimum lot area	20,000 square feet
Minimum front yard setback	50 feet
Minimum rear yard setback	50 feet
Minimum side yard setback	50 feet
Minimum lot width	75 feet
Maximum height	60 feet: an additional 12 feet of building height is allowed with every additional 10 feet of building setback
Minimum parking setback	25 feet from perimeter of property

3. Parking: With the exception of that indicated below, off- street parking areas shall adhere to the minimum requirements as provided in title 9, chapter 15 of the West Des Moines City Code.

Parking within the site shall be provided at the following ratios:

a. Arena: One parking space per four (4) fixed seats.

b. Fieldhouse: One parking space per one thousand (1,000) square feet of court or turf area.

c. Meeting rooms: One parking space per fifty (50) square feet.

d. Outdoor fields: Eighty five (85) parking spaces per field.

e. Offices: One parking space per two hundred seventy five (275) square feet of office area, including reception and common areas.

f. No parking shall be required of ancillary uses located within the building (i.e.: restaurant, pro-shop, sports related medical and physical therapy offices and clinics, and sports training) which typically would not provide services to patrons not otherwise at the complex for another reason. Ancillary uses that may operate independently of the complex which would draw their own patrons in addition to activities or uses already occurring in the complex shall be parked for each use according to title 9, chapter 15 of the City Code.

It is recognized that operationally individual areas of the complex may be configured and/or used in a variety of ways and with multiple uses occurring within the site at a given time which may affect the amount of parking needed. Use of the complex shall be limited by available parking within the site unless alternate parking accommodations, such as shuttle service from off-site parking fields and/or off-peak parking agreements with nearby establishments are secured. Additional parking will be required to be constructed within the site or operations restricted when on-site events result in the parking of vehicles on grass or in other non-designated parking areas or parking is occurring on nearby properties without the consent of those property owners. At such time when it is demonstrated on multiple occurrences that there is not enough parking to accommodate events held on-site, the City reserves the right to require modifications in operations or an increase in the number of parking stalls either through construction on-site, execution of shared-parking agreements with businesses within one thousand feet (1,000') of the RecPlex property or securing of off-site parking areas with shuttle services. Prior to implementation of additional parking within the site, submittal and approval of a Minor Modification Site Plan application will be required which details the location of additional parking and engineering details.

4. Open Space And Landscaping Required:

a. Open Space: On each lot there shall be provided open space equal to at least twenty five percent (25%) of the total lot area; said space shall be unencumbered with any structure, vehicle use areas or off-street parking and shall be landscaped and well maintained with grass, trees and shrubbery. The area of open-air outdoor recreation fields shall be allowed to count towards provision of the minimum required open space within the site. A minimum of two (2) trees and three (3) shrubs shall be provided for every three thousand (3,000) square feet of required open space. As part of the site plan review and approval process, a landscape concept for the entire site shall be provided that illustrates anticipated location of vegetation, type of plant and the phase in which the vegetation will be installed. All vegetation must be installed within three (3) years of the issuance of the first occupancy permit, whether temporary or final. The site plan shall use a symbol to identify the type of plant (overstory, understory, evergreen tree, deciduous shrub, evergreen shrubs, ornamental grass, and perennials) and shall include a list for possible varieties that may be chosen from for each plant type. Prior to installation, a Minor Modification Level 1 application which details final location and plant variety for each respective phase shall be provided to and approved by the Development Services Department.

b. Trees: At least twenty five percent (25%) of all trees required on the site (sum of open space, buffer, and parking lot trees required) shall be evergreen species to ensure year- round visual interest and aid in the effectiveness of screening.

c. Parking Areas: All parking areas shall include landscape areas, islands, tree-pods, etc., equal to not less than ten percent (10%) of the total paved parking area and drive aisles. Such landscaped area shall be in addition to the open space requirements noted above for the total lot area. One tree shall be installed for every 9' x 17' area of a parking lot island and in a tree diamond. Landscaped islands within the parking area shall have ground cover of grass (i.e., sod), shrubs or other acceptable living plant life, unless an alternate ground cover is specifically approved as part of the site plan review by the City. Inorganic mulches in the landscape islands shall not be considered acceptable.

d. Views: Views from any street or adjacent PUD parcel of off- street parking areas shall be mitigated to a height of three feet (3') through the use of earthen berming, vegetation, or a combination of the two. To the greatest extent possible, plants used for screening shall be coniferous in order to provide for year-round visual mitigation.

e. Buffering: Adequate buffering of negative aspects such as, but not limited to, service areas, loading docks, garbage dumpsters and HVAC mechanical units, from any street and adjoining PUD parcels shall be required through the use of one, or a combination of the following methods: landscaping, berming and architectural means. At the time of site plan development, the layout of these sites should be designed to minimize the negative views. Wherever practical as determined by the City Council as a part of the review of a development application, buildings shall not be located and designed to expose service areas or loading docks or doors to streets, unless adequate screening can be provided. Roof top equipment on all structures should be screened from view from streets and adjacent properties, especially the upland areas, by means which are architecturally integrated into the structure.

f. Plant Substitutions: Plant substitutions shall comply with title 9, chapter 19 of City Code. In addition to that allowed in chapter 19, ornamental grasses shall be allowed to count toward open space, buffer, and parking lot shrub requirements on a one to one basis. If the specific variety of vegetation specified on the approved site plan is not available, substitutions may be made with the approval of the City Landscape Architect; however, any replacement needs to be the same type as the one being replaced (i.e., only an overstory tree can replace an overstory tree, only an evergreen tree can replace an evergreen tree, etc.). If substitutions are made from that provided on the approved site plan, a level 1 minor modification will need to be submitted to the Development Services Department which details all changes made.

g. Minimum Vegetation Size: Vegetation shall meet the following minimum sizes at time of planting:

(1) Overstory Trees: Minimum 1.5 inch caliper.

(2) Understory/Ornamental Trees: Minimum 1.0 inch caliper if single-stem; minimum five feet (5') if multi-stem.

(3) Conifer Trees: Minimum four foot (4') height if grown in root-pruned bags, otherwise minimum six feet (6') in height.

(4) Shrubs:

(A) Deciduous shrubs that reach a mature height greater than five feet (5') shall be installed at a minimum of three feet (3') in height.

(B) Deciduous shrubs that reach a mature height between three feet (3') and five feet (5') shall be installed at a minimum of two feet (2') in height.

(C) Deciduous shrubs that reach a mature height of less than three feet (3') shall be installed at a minimum height of fifteen inches (15").

(5) Conifer Ground Cover (Mat Evergreens): Minimum fifteen inch (15") spread.

(6) Ornamental Grasses: Minimum one-gallon container size.

(7) Perennials: Minimum four inch (4") container size.

5. Architecture: The architectural intent for this parcel is to establish a unique and high-quality identity for a recreational complex. Architectural design for any building in this parcel shall be acceptable to the City. Building form and facades shall be varied and articulated to provide visual interest and lessen the plainness of appearance which can be characteristic of large prefabricated buildings. All facades shall receive high quality materials, finishes, and details (360-degree architectural treatment).

a. All buildings within this development shall accommodate or incorporate the following in building design and materials:

(1) Corporate architecture shall be prohibited. Limited use of corporate colors in building materials or exterior accent lighting that are characteristic of the sponsors or building users may be allowed at the discretion of the Director of Development Services or the appropriate reviewing and approval body. Implementation of colors or lighting shall not be a visual distraction and shall be implemented as part of the overall architectural design for the building.

(2) Any elevations that are facing a street should avoid the appearance of being the "back of the building". The level of design and detail can be reduced on the facades not facing a street as long the same or similar materials and design elements are included on all facades.

(3) Buildings shall be organized to create a logical and identifiable relationship with the site and other buildings, open spaces, and pedestrian circulation paths.

(4) Variation in building height, mass and roof forms shall be provided to create interest while still maintaining an overall building continuity, paying careful attention to exterior building materials and details, use of fenestration, and change in building mass within the plan and roof design.

(5) Entrances into buildings should be easily identified through the use of building design and detailing. Projected or recessed entryways, change in rooflines, addition of awnings or changes in building material are examples that can create this effect.

(6) The use of building articulation shall be reinforced with variation in materials, material modules, expressed joints, textures, colors and details to break up the mass of the building. Materials should change with the change in building planes and be arranged to have the appearance of three-dimensional elements to the greatest extent possible.

(7) Trim and structural elements such as posts or columns shall be sized to the scale of the building.

(8) Whenever possible and logical, the ground floor should provide the maximum possible glazing toward pedestrian areas (walks, plaza spaces) to provide pedestrians with visual interest. Use of reflective glass or mirrored glass is discouraged to promote the linkage of the interior and exterior of the building.

b. Materials should be durable, economically maintained and of a quality that will maintain their appearance over a prolonged time. Allowed building materials include, but are not limited to, brick and stone veneers, architectural metal cladding, metal or composite rain screen panel systems, cast in place concrete panels and decorative concrete block. No wood, synthetic stucco, non-architectural metal cladding, plain concrete block, or other similar materials shall constitute a portion of a building except as a trim material, unless the City Council, after having received a recommendation from the Plan and Zoning Commission, shall determine said material, when used as a primary element, enhances the physical appearance of the building.

6. Signage: Due to the size and layout of the recreational complex and anticipated high percentage of patrons that may not be regular attendees to the facility, the need to provide clear guidance to visitors of where to go for the various activities possible within the site is critical. A Signage Plan (on file with the City) has been developed identifying the regulations, design and placement locations for specific signs for the following purposes: Main Entrance Identification, Vehicle Wayfinding or Direction, Pedestrian Wayfinding or Direction, Outdoor Recreational Field Identification, including sponsorship identification, video and non-video scoreboards and Rules and Regulations. Wherever conflict occurs between the written text in this document and the details on the Signage Plan, the details on the Signage Plan shall prevail.

a. Monument Signs: Signage intended to identify the name of the development/complex which may also include wayfinding information to direct patrons to specific locations within the complex shall be allowed consistent with regulations for a monument sign as provided in title 9, chapter 18 of the West Des Moines City Code, with the following exceptions:

(1) A maximum of two (2) signs shall be allowed within the site at a minimum twenty-foot (20') setback from a public street right-of-way.

(2) A minimum one hundred fifty feet (150') shall be maintained between signs.

(3) These signs shall not exceed seven feet six inches (7'6") in height and sixty-seven (67) square feet of structure size.

(4) The sign structure shall be designed to create visual interest and be unified with the architecture, colors and materials that are relevant to the overall site. Said signs must be more than just a box placed on a slab in the ground; they shall too be an attractive feature, incorporating architectural elements on the sides, bottom and top to frame the sign area.

(5) Sign copy shall not be required to comply with the minimum three-fourths inches (¾”) dimensional lettering requirements of the code.

b. Wayfinding Signage: These signs are intended to provide instruction and/or information to the public to direct them into and around a site. Two types of wayfinding signs are defined based upon the method of movement within the site.

(1) Vehicular Wayfinding Signage intended to aid motoring visitors:

a) The height of these signs shall not exceed seven feet six inches (7'6") in height and twenty-five (25) square feet in structure size.

b) Sign copy shall not be required to comply with the minimum three-fourths inches (¾”) dimensional lettering requirements of the code.

(2) Pedestrian Wayfinding Signage intended to aid walking visitors:

a) The height of these signs shall not exceed seven feet six inches (7'6") in height and ten (10) square feet in structure size.

b) Sign copy shall not be required to comply with the minimum three-fourths inches (¾”) dimensional lettering requirements of the code.

c. Field Identification: While per code these signs would not be allowed to display any corporate identification, due to the community benefit of this facility that was made possible in part through donations and funding by various corporate sponsors, business identification of financial contributors will be allowed on these signs. Signage identifying individual recreation fields may be located adjacent to each recreation field consistent with the following:

(1) The size of these signs shall not exceed nine feet (9') in height and thirty (30) square feet in structure size.

(2) The copy identifying the field number may be a maximum of two (2) feet in height and may be illuminated but must be shut off between 11:00 pm and 5:00 am unless the field is in use. In that case, the illumination must be shut off within one hour of the end of the use of the field for that day. The field number identification shall not be required to comply with the minimum three-fourths inches (¾”) dimensional letter requirement.

(3) Sponsor names or logos: may be displayed on the signs but shall not exceed four (4) square feet in total copy area and shall not be internally illuminated. The top edge of the copy shall be no higher than five feet (5') from the ground.

(4) Sign copy shall not be required to comply with the minimum three-fourths inches (¾”) dimensional lettering requirements of the code.

(5) A maximum of one sign shall be allowed per field.

d. Scoreboards: Scoreboards with video display capabilities shall comply with regulations for scoreboards as provided in title 9, chapter 10 of West Des Moines City Code. Non-video display scoreboards associated with a recreational field shall be allowed in addition to field identification signage.

e. Rules and Regulations signs: These signs are informational signs to communicate rules and regulations to patrons and visitors to the site. These signs shall be allowed on poles with the top of the sign at a maximum of seven feet (7') high with a sign area not to exceed six (6) square feet in size. These signs may include the RecPlex logo or identification; however, no additional square footage of sign area will be granted to accommodate their identification.

f. Building Signage: Due to the scale of the building and the setback from the public street, the total amount of building signage (wall signs) shall be calculated based upon the length of the building facing north (Grand Avenue) at one point seven five (1.75) square foot per linear foot of building frontage. The City of West Des Moines logo may exceed the maximum six-foot (6') height allowed by code but shall not exceed eight feet (8') in height. The logo in combination with the city’s name text shall not exceed a maximum of fourteen feet six inches (14'6") in height. All other wall signage including size of logos and collective total square footage of all wall signs allowed at the one point seven five (1.75) square foot per linear foot rate shall comply with city code requirements for wall signage.

I. Parcel 11: All general use regulations, performance standards and provisions set forth in title 9, Zoning, of the West Des Moines City Code for the LI Light Industrial District, shall apply to any development proposal for all property within Parcel 11 as shown on the sketch plan for the West Grand Business Park PUD, unless modified otherwise within this ordinance.

1. Allowed Uses: Uses allowed within this parcel shall be permitted by right and include all uses allowed within the LI Light Industrial District pursuant to title 9 of the West Des Moines City Code, unless modified otherwise within this section. The following uses shall be allowed only with the approval as a permitted conditional use (Pc):

Lawn and garden services (SIC 0782)

Ornamental shrub and tree services (SIC 0783)

Construction and contractor's operations and storage yards (SIC 15, 16 and 17)

Wood containers (SIC 244)

Misc. wood products (except 2491 and 2492) (SIC 249)

Fabricated structural metal products (except 3442 and 3444) (SIC 344)

Jewelry, silverware and plated ware (SIC 391)

Costume jewelry and notions (SIC 396)

Railroad transportation (SIC 40)

Local and suburban transit and inter-urban highway passenger transportation (SIC 41)

Mini-warehouses/self-storage (including caretaker's facilities) (part of SIC 4225)

Terminal and joint terminal maintenance facilities for motor freight transportation (SIC 423)

Heliport/helistop (part of SIC 4581)

Rental of railroad cars (SIC 474)

Transportation services, not elsewhere classified (SIC 4789)

Telephone communications, (except: transmitting/receiving towers and/or dishes) (SIC 481)

Wall mounted antennas and/or dishes (part of SIC 489)

Electric services (SIC 491)

Natural gas transmission (except: natural gas storage and 4925) (SIC 4922)

Mixed, manufactured, or liquefied petroleum gas production and/or distribution (except: production and manufacturing) (SIC 4925)

Combination utility services (SIC 493)

Water supply (SIC 494)

Sanitary services, sewerage systems (SIC 4952)

Sanitary services, not elsewhere classified (SIC 4959)

Paints, varnishes and supplies (part of SIC 519)

Dry cleaning plants, except rug cleaning (SIC 7216)

Carpet and upholstery cleaning (SIC 7217)

Photo finish labs (SIC 7384)

Physical fitness facilities (SIC 7991)

Educational services (SIC 82)

Museums, art galleries, botanical and zoological gardens (SIC 84)

Religious organizations (SIC 866)

Courts (SIC 921)

Police protection (SIC 9221)

Fire protection (SIC 9224)

Fats and oils (SIC 207)

Cement, hydraulic (SIC 324)

Ready-mix concrete (SIC 3273)

Ordnance and accessories, except vehicles and guided missiles (SIC 348)

The following uses shall be prohibited in these parcels:

Coating, engraving and allied services (SIC 347)

Special warehousing and storage, not elsewhere classified (liquid storage and automobile dead storage) (part of SIC 4226)

2. Other Use Restrictions: Any outdoor storage within these parcels shall only be allowed with the approval of a permitted conditional use permit by the City Council that specifically addressed the outdoor storage as a part of the development application. Any outdoor storage areas shall be screened from views from the public streets with the use of a combination of two (2) or more of the following mitigation measures; architectural elements, berming and dense landscape plantings consistent with the requirements of a thirty foot (30') buffer park.

3. Architecture: Architecture and use of materials for the construction of any building within Parcel 11 shall be compatible in coloring and type for all buildings within the parcel. The use of brick as accents on all sides of each of the buildings should be encouraged. No wood, masonite, visible asphaltic exterior wall material, metal and plastic siding, nonarchitectural sheet metal, nondecorative concrete block (i.e., plain faced concrete block), or other similar materials shall constitute a portion of any building except as a trim material, unless the City Council of West Des Moines, after having received a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission of West Des Moines, shall determine said material when used as a primary element, enhances the physical appearance, or provides continuity desired to unite all structures within the parcel together into one project concept. All sides of any building shall be compatible in design and use of materials.

Adequate buffering of negative aspects of commercial buildings (loading docks, garbage dumpsters and HVAC mechanical units) from any public street and adjoining properties shall be required. It is recognized that certain uses within this parcel may require railroad access and there will be loading areas abutting the railroad right-of-way which may be visible from the public street (existing Grand Avenue) south of the railroad. At the time of site plan development, the layout of these sites should be designed to minimize the negative views. Wherever practical, buildings shall not be located and designed to expose loading docks or doors, loading areas or the rear of buildings to public streets, unless adequate screening can be provided. Roof equipment on all structures should be screened from view from adjacent properties and public rights-of-way, especially the upland areas, by means which are architecturally integrated into the structure.

4. Bulk Regulations: The bulk regulations and setbacks of the LI Light Industrial District shall apply to any development in Parcel 11, unless modified otherwise herein.

Minimum lot area	20,000 square feet
Minimum front yard setback	45 feet
Minimum rear yard setback	20 feet (0 feet required if abutting similar district)
Minimum side yard setback	50 feet (0 feet required if abutting similar district)
Minimum lot width	75 feet
Maximum building height	60 feet maximum (additional 12 feet of height allowed for each additional 10 feet of setback)

5. Open Space Required: On each lot there shall be provided an open space equal to at least twenty percent (20%) of the total lot area; said space shall be unencumbered with any structure or off street parking and shall be landscaped and well maintained with grass, trees and shrubbery, except for areas used as pedestrian walks and ingress-egress drives. In addition, all parking areas shall include landscape areas, islands, screens, etc., equal to not less than ten percent (10%) of the total paved area. Such landscaped area shall be in addition to the open space requirements noted above for the total lot area. Landscaped islands within the parking area shall have ground cover of grass (i.e., sod), shrubs or other acceptable living plant life, unless an alternate ground cover is specifically approved as part of the site plan review by the City. Inorganic mulches in the landscape islands shall not be considered acceptable.

J. Parcels 13, 14 And 15: The Raccoon River, as well as other creeks and intermittent streams in these parcels, presents an opportunity for a significant linear open space through the development. The Raccoon River represents the most significant environmental resource in the area of the PUD.

All general use regulations and provisions set forth in title 9, "Zoning", of the City Code for the RE Residential Estate Use District shall apply to any development in Parcels 13, 14 and 15 as shown on the sketch plan for the West Grand Business Park PUD, unless modified otherwise within this ordinance.

1. Allowed Uses: All uses allowed within these parcels shall be permitted as identified pursuant to table 5.1 through 5.6, inclusive, of title 9 of the City Code for the RE Residential Estate District, unless modified otherwise within this section. In addition to the uses listed in table 5.1 through 5.6, inclusive, for the RE District of title 9 of the City Code, the following uses shall also be permitted:

Agricultural production - crops (SIC 01).

2. Pre-Existing Or Pre-Approved Uses: Uses which are in existence, as shown on exhibit E for Parcel 14 and exhibit F for Parcel 13 on file with the Community Development Department, of the date of the adoption of this ordinance which are not listed as uses that are allowed in the RE District of the West Des Moines City Code, shall be allowed uses and regulated as such, unless modified otherwise within this ordinance.

Further, as to the existing facilities and proposed facilities as outlined in paragraph 2 of this subsection, additional and/or changes in on-site improvements are not required, i.e., landscaping, fencing, brick facades or other surfaces on the buildings, septic, water wells or water systems for the public or irrigation, hard surface parking lot, additional green spaces, lighting systems (the range lights, miniature golf lights, and parking lot lights) and existing signage.

A plan for the development of Parcel 14 had previously been reviewed and approved by Dallas County prior to annexation of the property into the City of West Des Moines which was being constructed as a phased development. Certain portions of the plan may not have been permitted pursuant to the provisions of this ordinance; however, the City hereby adopts by reference the previously approved plan filed with Dallas County, and the owner shall be permitted to complete construction of the development pursuant to such plan. A copy of that plan is on file in the Office of Community Development of the City of West Des Moines (SP-98-38) and is attached to and made a part of this ordinance (exhibit E) along with a letter from the Dallas County Director of Planning and Development (exhibit D) identifying the development standards of the recreational complex. Said exhibits are on file with the Community Development Department. No further review of the continued phased development of Parcel 14 as shown in the aforementioned plan will be required by the City, either through the site plan review process or the permitted conditional use permit use review process. Any structure which requires a building permit by the West Des Moines City Code which has not been constructed prior to the adoption date of this ordinance shall be required to obtain a building permit prior to construction.

In the event that any building or structure constructed under the provisions of this section are damaged by fire, flood, explosion, war, riot or act of God, to an extent of fifty percent (50%) or more of its assessed value, the use shall be considered conforming and allowed to continue, however, the building or structure shall only be allowed to be reconstructed upon approval of a site plan by the West Des Moines City Council and the issuance of a building permit. Any building or structure rebuilt under these provisions shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the applicable Building, Plumbing, Mechanical and Fires Codes at that time.

A golf course has also been a use that was permitted by right in Dallas County and is proposed to be built on Parcels 14 and 13 for which the plan is on file with the Community Development Department and by this reference made a part of this ordinance. This shall also be allowed to be constructed without any further review by the City, except for any structure which requires a building permit by the West Des Moines City Code which has not been constructed prior to the adoption date of this ordinance. For such structures, a building permit must be obtained prior to construction.

3. Additional Allowed Uses: In addition to the uses allowed under the provisions of the West Des Moines City Code for an RE District and those uses pre-approved and allowed as outlined in paragraph 2 of this subsection, the following uses are also allowed with the approval of a permitted conditional use permit by the West Des Moines City Council:

Boarding services for horses (part of SIC 0752)

Riding stables, academies, clubs and saddle horse rental (part of SIC 79)

Batting cages (part of SIC 7999)

Miniature golf course operation (part of SIC 7999)

Golf courses (part of SIC 79)

Golf practice center and driving range with associated usage, i.e. clubhouse facility with associated retail, food and beverage sales, golf lessons, etc. (parts of SIC 79)

Volleyball courts (part of SIC 79)

Private and publicly owned recreational facilities, such as parks, playgrounds, swimming pools and passive recreational areas (part of SIC 79)

Campgrounds (part of SIC 703)

Greenhouses and nurseries (part of SIC 0181)

Kennels for the raising, breeding and boarding of dogs and other domestic animals (part of SIC 0279)

4. Architecture Requirements: All structures shall be constructed in accordance with applicable floodplain requirements of the City of West Des Moines, Dallas County and the State of Iowa, whichever is most restrictive. The architecture within these parcels shall be residential in character with a residential style roof design, e.g., mansard, pitched, gabled, etc. Brick elements shall be incorporated into the architecture of all sides of a building. Wood or metal siding shall be allowed provided it is installed in a horizontal ship-lapped manner similar to the majority of other residential structures within the City. No other wood, masonite, visible asphaltic exterior wall material, metal and plastic siding, nonarchitectural sheet metal, nondecorative concrete block (i.e., plain faced concrete block), or other similar materials shall constitute a portion of any building except as a trim material, unless the City Council of West Des Moines, after having received a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission of West Des Moines, shall determine said material when used as a primary element, enhances the physical appearance, or provides continuity desired to unite all structures within the parcels together into one project concept. All sides of any building shall be compatible in design and use of materials.

5. Bulk Regulations: All uses that are not pre-existing or pre-approved as a part of this ordinance at the time of its adoption shall comply with the bulk regulations and setbacks of the RE Residential Estate District for any development within Parcels 13, 14 and 15.

6. Open Space Required: Within each development there shall be provided an open space equal to at least seventy five percent (75%) of the total lot area; said space shall be unencumbered with any structure or off-street parking and shall be landscaped and well maintained with grass, trees and shrubbery, except for areas used as pedestrian walks and ingress-egress drives. In addition, all parking areas shall include landscape areas, islands, screens, etc., equal to not less than ten percent (10%) of the total paved area. Such landscaped area shall be in addition to the open space requirements noted above for the total lot area. Landscaped islands within the parking area shall have ground cover of grass (i.e., sod), shrubs or other acceptable living plant life, unless an alternate ground cover is specifically approved as part of the site plan review by the City. Inorganic mulches in the landscape islands shall not be considered acceptable.

7. Pedestrian Access: The West Des Moines comprehensive plan shows a bike trail along the river that is proposed to be a major component of the trail system of the community. As part of any development of these parcels or as part of a master plan, the owner shall identify and preserve a corridor for the trail system. Site plans and plats shall incorporate an internal pedestrian and bicycle trail system which connects to public transit and City-wide trails system adjacent to the project to encourage the use of use of alternative modes of transportation. (Ord. 1373, 6-28-1999; amd. Ord. 1812, 9-8-2008; Ord. 2299, 5-14-2018; Ord. 2359, 5-6-2019; Ord. 2360, 5-20-2019; Ord. 2446, 10-19-2020; Ord. 2460, 3-15-2021; Ord. 2462, 4-5-2021)

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