| 2026 City Map |
Official map of West Des Moines city limits and streets. |
| 2026 Street Names List |
A complete list of approved street names within the city. |
| Approved Capital Improvement Projects Budget |
Details on funded infrastructure and construction projects. |
| Construction Plan Submittal Requirements |
Guidelines for submitting engineering plans for city review. |
| DSM Metro Design Standards & Addendums (SUDAS) |
Regional design standards and local West Des Moines specific addendums. |
| FEMA Flood Maps (FIRMs) |
Official maps providing flood hazard information in support of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). |
| Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) |
Answers to common engineering and infrastructure questions. |
| Grading Permit |
Application required for land grading and significant soil movement. |
| Iowa Administrative Code - Septic |
Chapter 69 regulations for private sewage disposal systems. |
| Iowa DNR Private Septic Systems |
Useful information regarding private septic systems on City property. |
| Master Storm Water Management |
The City's comprehensive framework for managing stormwater. |
| Public Improvement Checklist |
Required document to be completed with any public improvement for subdivisions. |
| Right-of-Way Permit |
Required for excavation, sidewalk/approach work, and utility maintenance. |
| Storm Water Management Plan |
Requirements for managing runoff and water quality on developed sites. |
| Street Lighting Policy |
Policy implementation for street lights installed along urban cross sections. |
| Street Lighting Requirements |
Required data for the submittal of any street light analysis. |
| Survey Benchmarks |
Vertical control points established utilizing NAVD88 standards. |
| Traffic Counts |
Regularly collected data for various locations throughout the City. |
| Transportation Master Plan |
A framework for a transportation system that meets city-wide mobility needs. |
| Ultimate Streets Map |
Potential future alignments for expressways, arterials, and collectors. |
| Utility Map |
Locations of sanitary and storm sewer utility infrastructure. |
| WDM Construction Specs |
Standard specifications for subdivision public improvements. |
