Rules for ZIP Code 50047
Carlisle, IA
123 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 50047 is governed by the city of Des Moines, IA, home to about 46% of the ZIP's residents. The ordinances shown below come from Des Moines's own code and apply to residential and commercial properties within its limits, from noise restrictions and parking to building permits and animal regulations.
ZIP codes do not follow city lines. 50047 also covers:
- city of Carlisle~37% of residents · not covered yet
- unincorporated Warren County~16% of residents · not covered yet
Shares are estimates from 2020 Census geography. If your address is in one of these, its rules apply instead.
Each topic below links to the full ordinance breakdown with specific code sections, fine amounts, and answers to common questions. The data is sourced from the official municipal code and verified by our editorial team.
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These are the local rules that apply to ZIP code 50047 based on Des Moines ordinances.
Parking Rules
10 rulesNoise Ordinances
7 rulesProperty Maintenance
3 rules- Snow & Sidewalk ClearingSome
- Property BlightSignificant
- Vacant Lot MaintenanceSome
Animal Ordinances
11 rules- Chickens & LivestockSome
- Wildlife FeedingHeavy
- Pet LimitsHeavy
- Cat RulesSome
- MicrochippingSome
Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors
3 rules- Food Truck PermitsSome
- Vending ZonesSignificant
- Sidewalk & Mobile VendingSignificant
Special Events & Permits
5 rules- Park Event PermitsSome
- Parade PermitsSignificant
- Sidewalk Dining & CafésSome
- Block Party PermitsSome
- Street Fair RulesSignificant
Outdoor Cooking
2 rules- BBQ & Propane RulesSome
- Smoker RulesSome
Building Safety
11 rulesSidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
3 rules- Obstruction RulesSignificant
- Encroachment PermitsSome
- Sidewalk RepairSome
Business Licensing & Operations
5 rules- Massage EstablishmentsSome
- Secondhand DealersSignificant
- Tobacco Retail LicenseHeavy
- Towing CompaniesSome
- PawnbrokersSignificant
Tree Protection
1 rule- Parkway PlantingSignificant
Public Conduct
7 rules- Skateboarding RulesSignificant
- Loitering RulesSome
- Public UrinationSome
- Outdoor Smoking RestrictionsSome
- Loud Party OrdinanceSome
Trash & Recycling
9 rulesFence Regulations
3 rulesRental Property Rules
5 rules- Repairs & HabitabilitySignificant
- Just Cause EvictionFew
- Rental RegistrationSignificant
- Tenant Anti-HarassmentSome
- Security Deposit RulesSome
Fire Regulations
5 rules- Propane StorageSome
- Smoke DetectorsSome
- Fire Pits & Backyard FiresSignificant
- FireworksHeavy
- Outdoor BurningHeavy
Historic Preservation
1 rule- Historic-Cultural MonumentsSignificant
Rental Inspections
2 rules- Tenant Complaint ProcessSome
- Inspection ProgramsSignificant
Environmental Rules
5 rules- Boat Dock PermitsSignificant
- Erosion ControlSome
- Stormwater ManagementSome
- Flood Elevation RequirementsSome
- Flood ZonesSignificant
Swimming Pools & Spas
2 rulesHotels & Lodging
1 ruleLandscaping Rules
4 rulesNoise from Specific Sources
4 rulesGarage & Yard Sales
1 ruleSoliciting & Door-to-Door
1 ruleHomelessness & Encampment Rules
2 rules- Encampment SanitationHeavy
- Sit-Lie RulesSignificant
Curfew Laws
1 rule- Park CurfewSignificant
Local Taxes & Fees
1 rule- Vacancy TaxSignificant
Mobility & Curb Rules
3 rules- E-Bike ClassesLight
- Bike Lane RulesSome
- Red-Light CamerasSome
Accessory Structures
1 ruleInvasive Plant Rules
1 rule- Prohibited SpeciesHeavy
Public Health Rules
1 rule- Rodent ControlSome