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Council adopts Title 9 zoning amendment to update off‑street parking rules and add vehicle impact protection device standards
Summary
Council approved on second reading and waived the third reading for an amendment to Title 9 zoning updating off‑street parking requirements and adding rules for vehicle impact protection devices after unanimous votes.
The West Des Moines City Council adopted an ordinance amendment to Title 9 of the city code on July 14 that modifies off‑street parking requirements and establishes regulations for vehicle impact protection devices.
Council members said there were no outstanding issues and that the measure had been adopted unanimously at the previous meeting. The council approved the second reading, waived the third reading, and adopted the ordinance in final form by unanimous vote.
City staff said the amendment revises definitions and off‑street parking and loading requirements; it also adds standards for devices intended to prevent vehicle intrusion into protected areas. No substantive changes were reported between readings. Council members moved the ordinance forward without additional debate.
The ordinance will be codified as part of Title 9, chapter 2 (rules and definitions) and chapter 15 (off‑street parking and loading). Planning staff will update code references and implementation guidance as needed.
