CITY OF DES MOINES SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM
CITY OF DES MOINES SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM
CITY OF DES MOINES SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM
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Des Moines Shoreline Master Program<br />
5.3 Shoreline Residential Environment<br />
5.3.1 Purpose<br />
The purpose of the “shoreline residential” environment is to accommodate residential<br />
development and associated structures that are consistent with the SMA and the protection and<br />
restoration of ecological functions.<br />
5.3.2 Management Policies<br />
1. Densities or minimum frontage width standards in the “Shoreline Residential” environment<br />
should be set to protect shoreline ecological functions, taking into account the environmental<br />
limitations and sensitivity of the shoreline area, the level of infrastructure and services<br />
available, and other comprehensive planning considerations.<br />
2. Create development standards for setbacks, buffers, shoreline stabilization, vegetation<br />
conservation and enhancement, critical areas protection, and water quality to assure no net<br />
loss of shoreline ecological functions, and contribute to the restoration of ecological<br />
functions over time in areas where ecological degradation has occurred.<br />
3. Multifamily and multi-lot residential and recreational developments should provide public<br />
access and joint use for community recreational facilities.<br />
4. Access, utilities, and public services should be available and adequate to serve existing needs<br />
and/or planned future development.<br />
5. Construction of structural shoreline stabilization should be allowed, provided it is designed<br />
so it will not result in eventual damage to neighboring properties or ecological functions.<br />
New developments should be designed to preclude the need for such works and should be<br />
compatible with shoreline characteristics and limitations.<br />
5.3.3 Designation Criteria<br />
The “Shoreline Residential” environment designation is appropriate for those areas of the City’s<br />
shoreline that are predominantly single-family or multifamily residential development or are<br />
planned and platted for residential development.<br />
5.3.4 Boundary Description<br />
1. The limits of shoreline jurisdiction from the south bank of Massey Creek to the northern<br />
limits of Saltwater State Park as shown on Figure 5-1, representing the official Des Moines<br />
SMP map. This area generally coincides with the Zenith neighborhood.<br />
2. The limits of shoreline jurisdiction from the southern limits of Saltwater State Park to South<br />
282nd Street as shown on Figure 5-1, representing the official Des Moines SMP map. This<br />
area generally coincides with the Woodmont neighborhood.<br />
3. The limits of shoreline jurisdiction from South 283rd Street to the southern city limits as<br />
shown on Figure 5-1, representing the official Des Moines SMP map. This area generally<br />
coincides with the Redondo neighborhood.<br />
Department of Ecology approval effective November 1, 2010<br />
58 Adopted by City of Des Moines Ordinance No. 1502