6-24-26 Zoning Board of Adjustment

The City of Des Moines Zoning Board of Adjustment held a meeting on June 24, 2026, primarily to review conditional use requests, zoning exceptions, and appeals related to the city's zoning ordinance. Key procurement-related discussions included a variance and conditional use request for a salvage yard at 1623 East 17th Street, where the board reviewed the applicant's request to waive the requirement for an 8-foot opaque fence. The board ultimately denied the variance request, citing non-compliance with previously agreed conditions from 2021 and concerns about maintaining zoning standards. Additionally, the board approved a conditional use permit for a tobacco store at 4814 Southwest 9th Street, subject to staff conditions and agreed operating hours. The meeting also covered procedural matters, including agenda adjustments and scheduling a future workshop. No contract awards, RFPs, or vendor selections were discussed during this session.