7-22-26 Zoning Board of Adjustment

The City of Des Moines Zoning Board of Adjustment held a meeting on July 22, 2026, to consider several zoning appeals and conditional use requests. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of conditional uses for a place of assembly at 35236th Avenue, a bar with on-premise alcohol sales and an outdoor patio at 418 East Grand Avenue, and a liquor store selling beer and wine at 1000 Army Post Road. The board approved these conditional uses with specific conditions, including occupancy limits, operating hours, and compliance with building and fire codes. The board also discussed neighborhood impact, parking, and regulatory compliance related to these uses. Motions to approve the requests passed unanimously or with strong support, with conditions such as limiting bar operating hours from 7 a.m. to midnight. The meeting concluded with plans for a zoning board workshop to review ordinances and board roles.