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Commission approves zoning amendments to align ADU, tobacco and sign rules with state law and council direction
Summary
The Planning and Zoning Commission voted to send several zoning changes to implement state ADU law, add tobacco‑store separation rules and adjust poll‑sign nonconforming allowances and variance language.
The Des Moines Planning and Zoning Commission on Sept. 4 approved proposed amendments to chapters 134 and 135 of the Des Moines Municipal Code that implement state law changes for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), revise liquor and tobacco retail rules, update poll‑sign nonconforming provisions and change variance test language.
Jason Van Essen, planning and design administrator, told the commission the package responds in part to recent state legislation that narrowed local regulatory authority over ADUs and required a consistent standard for dimensional variance requests. “There was a bill that was passed that narrows down what local governments can regulate with regard to…
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