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Zoning board approves ICON Water Trails signs in floodplain and clears consent item; neighborhood member asks for more notice
Summary
The Des Moines Zoning Board of Adjustment approved two Type‑2 sign exceptions for the ICON Water Trails project (1515 Harriet Street and 1313 SE First Street) despite requests from a neighborhood association member to postpone for additional outreach; a consent conditional use at 606 Walnut was also approved.
The Des Moines Zoning Board of Adjustment approved two Type‑2 sign exceptions for the ICON Water Trails project and granted a consent item covering a conditional use at 606 Walnut Street.
Planner Catherine Drahas told the board the two signs under review are kiosks/information hubs tied to the ICON Water Trails project and that one panel in each location would sit in mapped floodway areas where signage is typically prohibited to avoid obstructions during flood events. Staff supported both…
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