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At a glance: Key approvals and votes from the Dec. 15 West Des Moines council meeting

West Des Moines City Council · January 6, 2026
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Summary

The council approved a slate of ordinance amendments (zoning, fire code, traffic), multiple plats and plats of survey, several first readings, and a site plan; several items were continued or withdrawn and one design expenditure was deferred.

At its Dec. 15 meeting the West Des Moines City Council took the following official actions:

- Consent agenda: approved (unanimous). - Ordinances (second reading, waiver of third and adoption in final form): Cedar Ridge zoning map amendment; Jordan West specific plan setback reduction; Board of Adjustment jurisdiction powers; adoption of the 2024 International Fire Code with local amendments; amendments to motor vehicle and traffic code to…

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