1. All capital projects on the capitol complex shall be planned, approved, and funded only after considering the guiding principles enunciated in any capitol complex master plan adopted by the commission on or after January 1, 2000. At a minimum, the extent to which the proposed capital project does all of the following shall be considered:

 a. Preserves and enhances the dignity, beauty, and architectural integrity of the capitol building, other state office buildings, and the capitol grounds.
 b. Protects and enhances the public open spaces on the capitol complex when deemed necessary for public use and enjoyment.
 c. Protects the most scenic public views to and from the capitol building.
 d. Recognizes the diversity of adjacent neighborhoods and reinforces the connection of the capitol complex to its neighbors and the city of Des Moines.
 e. Accommodates pedestrian and motorized traffic that achieves appropriate public accessibility.

Terms Used In Iowa Code 8A.376

  • following: when used by way of reference to a chapter or other part of a statute mean the next preceding or next following chapter or other part. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories, and the words "United States" may include the said district and territories. See Iowa Code 4.1
 2. This section applies only to projects for which a construction site was not determined prior to May 11, 2000.
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