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Des Moines council adopts municipal code amendments spelling out urban garden and farm rules
Summary
On Oct. 21, 2024 the Des Moines City Council unanimously approved amendments to chapters 134 and 135 of the municipal code that formalize categories for urban gardens and urban farms, clarify separation and use rules and confirm enforcement procedures for chemical applications.
The Des Moines City Council on Oct. 21 voted unanimously to adopt amendments to chapters 134 and 135 of the municipal code that revise permitted-use categories and spell out rules for urban gardens and urban farms.
The changes, described by staff as final consideration of the ordinance package, update definitions and use categories including agricultural uses and data-center allowances in commercial zones, adjust separation requirements for on-site…
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