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What Are You Allowed to Build at 3321 Bowdoin St, Des Moines, IA, 50313?

Backyard Cottage

(Detached ADU)

Might be Allowed

This property may qualify for a Detached ADU of up to 1,000 sq ft allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit, but there are some special considerations.

In Home Apartment

(Conversion or Addition)

Might be Allowed

This property may qualify for an Internal ADU of up to 1,000 sq ft allowed By Right, or possibly more by Special Permit, but there are some special considerations.

Swimming Pool

Might be Allowed

This property may meet the zoning requirements to build a swimming pool. Some factors may affect feasibility. Based on applicable zoning limits, the estimated buildable area for a pool. Final feasibility may depend on site-specific conditions and local interpretation.

Single Family

Probably Allowed

This property likely meets the zoning requirements to build a Single-Family home.

Multifamily

Home Addition

Probably Allowed

We estimate you can expand this property under current zoning rules. We weren't able to identify a specific size limit, but an addition may be possible horizontally, vertically, or both, depending on design and permitting.

Property facts

Zoning Jurisdiction

DES MOINES

Parcel ID

792426178001

Property Type

Residential

Zone

Year Built

1947

Lot Size

6,664 sq ft

Gross Building Area

978 sq ft

Gross Floor Area

899 sq ft

Estimated

Living Area

821 sq ft

Basement Area

0 sq ft

Impervious Surface

978 sq ft

Estimated

14.7%of lot coverage

ADU rules for Des Moines, IA

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