5-27-26 Zoning Board of Adjustment

The City of Des Moines Zoning Board of Adjustment held a meeting on May 27, 2026, to consider various zoning-related requests including conditional use permits, variances, and zoning exceptions. Key procurement-related discussions involved approval of conditional uses for a tobacco store at 1 Cherry Street, a group living facility for veterans at 529 48th Street, and a variance request for roof-mounted signage at 2923 Southwest 9th Street. The board denied the tobacco store conditional use due to the applicant's failure to meet procedural requirements and community opposition citing safety concerns. The group living facility for veterans was approved with conditions after deliberation on neighborhood impact and compliance with zoning criteria. The variance for signage at the laundromat location was recommended for approval based on the unique architectural constraints of the building. The board also discussed upcoming workshops and potential sign ordinance reviews. No direct contract awards or budget allocations were mentioned, but several conditional use approvals and denials will affect future development and vendor opportunities in the city.