Des Moines allows Level 1, 2, and 3 electric vehicle charging stations as a permitted use in every zoning district. No local ordinance mandates EV-ready or EV-capable spaces in private parking lots, leaving those decisions to property owners.
Under Des Moines Zoning Ordinance No. 15,816 (Chapter 134), EV charging stations — including Level 1 (120V), Level 2 (240V), and DC fast chargers (Level 3) — are permitted by-right in all zoning districts, though installation within the public right-of-way is not permitted. Chapter 114 (Traffic and Vehicles) governs general parking regulations but contains no minimum EV-space ratios. Iowa state law does not preempt local EV charging regulations, but Des Moines has not adopted mandatory EV-ready parking ratios for new construction. Permits for charging equipment fall under the Chapter 26 Electrical Code (Article IV).
No specific EV parking violation fines; general electrical-permit violations under Chapter 26 may result in stop-work orders and fees.
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