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Council advances off‑street parking and vehicle impact protection code changes on first reading
Summary
West Des Moines held a public hearing and on July 7 approved the first reading of ordinance changes to off‑street parking requirements and to establish vehicle impact protection device standards; the planning commission recommended approval.
The West Des Moines City Council held a public hearing on July 7 to consider amendments to City Code Title 9 (zoning) Chapter 2 (rules and definitions) and Chapter 15 (off‑street parking and loading) to modify off‑street parking requirements and to establish regulations for vehicle impact protection devices.
Ryan read the published notice (June 13, 2025, Des Moines Register). Staff reported the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 5‑0 (two absent). No written comments were received, and there were no members of the public who spoke at the hearing. The council approved the ordinance on first reading.
Council noted that the development and planning subcommittee had previously considered the item with Councilman Turvillian sitting in for Councilman McKinney. No changes or outstanding issues were recorded during the hearing. Further readings and final adoption will be scheduled if council proceeds past first reading.
