Page 191 - Des Moines - Zoning, Planning and Design Ch 134, 135

DRAFT 135-3. lArGe-ScAle DeVelOPMeNt

Generally

Large-Scale Development regulations, and the required for each parcel to be developed within the
general subdivision regulations per Chapter 106, Large-Scale Development based upon the zoning
the subdivision platting process is required per district and applicable requirements. Multiple
Article II of Chapter 106. parcels may be submitted together as one site plan.
1. Regulations for anticipated building types
shall be considered when setting block depth
and width to avoid the need for variances or
exceptions.

2. Private streets, where permitted by the city,
require private rights-of-way per the city’s street
typologies defined in the most current city’s
Transportation Master Plan. 1
3. Streets and blocks shall meet the requirements
of 135-3.2.
4. Open space shall meet the requirements of 135-
3.5. Open space shall either be dedicated or an
easement/deed restriction established.
5. Subdivision Platting and rezoning shall be
reviewed and approved concurrently.
6. Implementation of the conceptual site plan may
be phased, submitted as separate subdivision
plats; however, the rezoning area shall match
the subdivision area.
c. rezoning. Rezoning of the parcel may be required
based upon the type of development and the
requirements of this article.
1. Proposed Zoning Districts shall meet the
requirements of 135-3.4 and any other
requirements of Chapters 134 and 135.
2. Primary street designations shall be mapped
separately and submitted in the rezoning
process for inclusion on the city’s Primary
Streets Map.

3. Subdivision Platting and rezoning shall be
reviewed and approved concurrently.
4. Proposed open space shall be zoned with the
P1 designation.

5. Implementation of the conceptual site plan may
be phased, i.e. submitted as separate rezonings;
however, the rezoning area shall match the
subdivision area.
D. time limit. If no construction has occurred within
5 years of the subdivision approval, the plat shall be
considered void and the rezoning shall be reversed.
e. Site Plan review. After approval of both the
subdivision plat and the rezoning, site plan review is
1 Need to figure out a way to address street type without
the master plan adopted. .

CITY OF DES MOINES CHAPTER 135: PLANNING AND DESIGN DRAFT 135-3-5