CHAPTER 12 evaluated the existing land use, discussed future land use demand estimates, and created a land

use plan for the City through 2040.

LAND USE
LAND USE CONSIDERATIONS FUTURE LAND USE DEMAND
Many factors went into the decision-making behind the future land use plan. Market Area Density Density Low Growth High Growth Low Growth High Growth
Unit Demand (low) (high) High Density High Density Low Density Low Density
Factors considered include:
Single Family Detached % (units) du/acre du/acre acres acres acres acres
Community Needs and Desires Growth Patterns small lot 30 2,042 6 8 230 281 306 374
Utility + Sewer Capability Agriculture medium lot 40 2,722 3 5 490 599 817 998
Existing Land Use Civic and School Uses large lot 30 2,042 1 2 919 1,123 1,838 2,246
Transportation Network Planning Boundary Townhomes / Condos 766 10 16 43 53 69 84
Landforms Proposed Northeast Beltway Rental Apartments 2,296 15 20 103 126 138 168

Floodplains, Streams, & Habitats Total Residential 9,868 5.0 3.4 1,785 2,182 3,167 3,871
square feet (FAR) (FAR) acres acres acres acres

The future land use map represents a potential future development pattern. It can Retail 1,219,000 0.2 0.25 101 123 126 154
and should be updated if and when circumstances warrant a change. The land use Ofce 486,000 0.2 0.25 40 49 50 61
composition of Ankeny currently versus under the new land use plan are shown below. Industrial / Flex / R+D 1,191,000 0.2 0.25 98 120 123 150

Overall, the composition does not change dramatically, and the land uses that dene Lodging 360,000 0.25 0.3 25 30 30 36

Ankeny today continue into the future under this plan. 10-Year Total Required Net Parcel Acreage 2,049 2,504 3,496 4,273
Acres Required by 2040 4,713 acres 5,760 acres 8,041 acres 9,828 acres

EXISTING LAND USE Existing Land Use Acre Percent FUTURE LAND USE Land Use Acre Percent

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Single-Family Residential

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4,494.7 23.8%

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NE
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Medium Density Residential 711.6 3.8% NW
N W 134
3 TH AVE AVE
AV H AVVEE
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N T AVE
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NE 134 NE 134
NE 3 TH
H AVE Open Space 4,738.9 11.1%
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T High Density Residential 505.5 2.7% Right-of-Way (ROW) 3,994.4 9.3%

D ST
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Commercial 650.8 3.5% Medium Density Residential 3,250.6 8.0%

Ofce / Business Park 2,427.4 5.4%
Ofce
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441.4 2.3% NW
W 12666TH
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AVE
H AV
N 126TTTH
NE NE 126
NE 26TH AV

Civic / Public Park / Recreation 2,266.5 5.4%

6TTH SSTT
Industrial / Warehouse / Flex 918.2 4.9%

H ST
Light Industrial

TERSSSTAATTE 35
2,194.3 4.9%

W 16T

6TTH
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NE 29T
NW
Institutional 973.7 5.2%

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NE

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A E
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H SST
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NW 26T

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NE 388T
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Airport Business Park 767.7 1.8%

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Industrial, Warehouse, + Flex
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ST
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Commercial (3.5%%) Vacant / Semi-Improved Land (2.6%) Highway Commercial 2.3% Uptown 0.1%
 FUTURE LAND USE CATEGORIES
LAND USE
LOW DENSITY MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
Dominated by single-family detached dwellings with a typical density Single-family dwelling units typically referred to as townhomes, Multi-family dwelling units typically referred to as apartments or
of 1 to 5 dwelling units per acre and may include the continuation of rowhouses, and cottage homes. Densities range from 5 to 12 dwelling condominiums. Also includes mobile home subdivisions or parks.
existing agricultural operations. units per acre. Densities are generally 12+ dwelling units per acre.

NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL

Smaller neighborhood-scale retail and office uses located close to Designed for large-scale retail and entertainment uses typically located Designed to be located along major highways with the intent of providing
residential areas and are intended to serve the daily retail needs for the along high-traffic corridors. Intended to serve the entire community and commercial products and services to the local, regional, and general motoring
residents. motoring public as well as attract customers from outside of the city with public.
a typical service area of up to 5 miles or more.

OFFICE / BUSINESS PARK LIGHT INDUSTRIAL HEAVY INDUSTRIAL

Designed for employment opportunities with a combination of professional Designed to accommodate most types of light industrial uses as well as Includes large scale assembly of goods and materials processing and may
office and medical uses, research and development and testing facilities, warehouse and distribution facilities. include outdoor storage.
and corporate campuses. Limited retail uses may be allowed.

NEIGHBORHOOD MIXED USE MIXED USE UPTOWN

Designed to provide flexibility in uses and building design to accommodate Includes areas that are developed at a higher more urban density with Includes Uptown Ankeny and should focus on creating pedestrian level,
either mixed-use or single-use buildings and developments. Includes multi-story buildings including a combination of residential, retail, and walkable environment with one or two level buildings with a mixture of retail
multi-family residential, office, and retail as well as convenience stores, office uses. Retail and office uses are generally located on the first floor and commercial uses with the possibility of second-level residential.
and fast-food restaurants. with multi-family residential dwelling units located on the upper floors.

CIVIC / PUBLIC PARKS / RECREATION OPEN SPACE AIRPORT BUSINESS PARK

This land use category includes government buildings, education centers, Includes areas within the floodplain, wetlands, steep slopes, or significant Designed for the Ankeny Regional Airport and the immediately surrounding
libraries, parks, and public recreational activities such as golf courses and tree cover. Includes agriculture and very low density residential development area and is meant to protect the airport and airspace from incompatible land
aquatic centers. with no more than 1 dwelling unit per 20 acres. uses.
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Mixed Use Interchange Improvements
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Civic / Public Parks / Recreation
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Airport Business Park
Light Industrial 0 .5 1
Heavy Industrial Miles
 COMMUNITY CHARACTER
CHAPTER 9 is about defining the Community Character Ankeny currently has and detailing methods for
retaining and improving that character through to 2040 alongside all of the growth and development occurring.

DEFINING ANKENYS CHARACTER NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION + CREATION

One way to define a communitys character is to ask residents how they would describe Ankeny in a few Nearly 54% of all single-family homes in Ankeny were built between 2000-2016. This means that a majority
words. Below is a word cloud created using feedback from the community survey completed as part of the of homes in Ankeny are located in new subdivisions. However, despite the high growth rates in Ankeny
Ankeny Plan 2040 when asked Use three words to describe Ankeny. The larger the word in the graphic, since 1990, a significant number of homes are located in older, subdivisions near the Citys historic core.
the more common of a response it was. Ankeny must be diligent in ensuring that new neighborhoods feel connected to the community and that
older neighborhoods do not get left behind and become less desirable.

Methods suggested to promote neighborhood preservation include:

Upkeep of neighborhood physical features such as sidewalks, signage,
streets, and nearby parks
Access to mixed use and commercial areas
Transform retail corridors near the historic core into more neighborhood
friendly design
Facade Improvements for nearby commercial areas
Home Improvement Program - financial incentives to update older
homes to keep competitive with modern amenities
Methods to promote neighborhood creation include:
Comprehensive design review process that ensures the subdivisions
connect and integrate into the existing community design and layout
SENSE OF COMMUNITY Plan road improvements and layouts that physically connect new
subdivisions to the community and decrease the presence of cul-de-
A strong sense of community can help attract and retain residents and sacs that create barriers to connectivity
businesses. A strong social fabric helps residents feel connected to one Promote new subdivisions around parks, schools, and retail centers
another and the community. This includes allowing for opportunities Connect new neighborhoods to existing neighborhoods by encouraging
to engage the public in civic organizations. Multifunctional public sequential development patterns and avoiding leap frog development
gathering spaces and public art installations can also help community Design standards for higher density residential developments to
members come together and feel connected to their community. encourage attractive, high quality design
These amenities should come in a variety of sizes to be able to
accommodate different event types and group sizes.

VEGETATION & LANDSCAPING SIGNAGE

Vegetation and landscaping have significant impacts on the character of a community. Ankeny already utilizes some attractive signage throughout the community to highlight community
Use of existing vegetation such as mature vegetation and tree stands should be encouraged events, Uptown, and the City parks to name a few. The Ankeny Plan 2040 proposes the City create a
Native species should be encouraged and utilized by the City unified signage plan to further create a sense of place in Ankeny.
Street trees and well-landscaped medians
Develop a city landscape improvement plan and policy

STREET TREES

LANDSCAPED MEDIAN STREETSCAPE DESIGN CURRENT SIGNAGE SIGNAGE EXAMPLE

COMMUNITY EVENTS
Community events such as SummerFest and the Ankeny Farmers Market help residents feel a connection to their community and can serve as a means to enhance civic engagement. The Ankeny Plan 2040 recommends
continuing this tradition of holding community-wide events to engage all different residents in Ankeny.
 COMMUNITY CHARACTER
DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES in Ankeny were identified as part of the Community Character chapter.
These sites represent significant future activity centers within Ankeny from a cultural, social, and economic
perspective.

DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
NORTHEAST BELTWAY
The proposed Northeast Beltway would serve as a vital
transportation link along the eastern edge of the Ankeny
planning area and will provide tremendous opportunities
for new growth and development. The Ankeny Plan 2040
calls on Ankeny to be an advocate for the project and to
plan for its development.

NE 36TH STREET & INTERSTATE 35

The intersection of NE 36th Street and Interstate 35 is
envisioned as a new future mixed-use development site.
The availability of developable land, interstate access,
and nearby residential areas make this an area perfectly
situated for a higher density mixed use development.

BUSINESS PARKS
The Corporate Woods Business Park and the Crosswinds
Business Park are both strategically located at the
intersection of Interstate 35 and SE Corporate Woods Drive
offering direct access to the interstate and close proximity
to multiple freight companies and the Ankeny Regional
Airport. Support retail services and hotels are also in close
proximity. These sites are ripe for development with a
variety of professional office and industrial users.

UPTOWN
Many suburban communities do not have a historic retail
center or a public gathering space as unique and significant
as Uptown. Rather, they are having to invest time and
money into creating such a community gathering space
and central retail core. Ankeny already has one that will
allow it to continue to grow and thrive. The Ankeny Plan
2040 calls for continued support for the improvement and
revitalization of Uptown Ankeny.

UPTOWN ANKENY
COMMUNITY CHARACTER GOALS
Continue to monitor and respond to the needs and desires of
Ankeny residents and businesses

Continue to brand Ankeny with streetscaping and unified entryway

and wayfinding signage and monumentation

Continue efforts to improve and revitalize Uptown

Support the long-term planning and construction of the Northeast

Beltway