Rules for ZIP Code 50317
Des Moines, IA ยท Polk County
123 local rules on file for this area.
ZIP code 50317 is governed by the city of Des Moines, IA, home to about 99% 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.
Each topic below links to the full ordinance breakdown with specific code sections, fine amounts, and answers to common questions. Each page quotes the official code section and links to its source.
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These are the local rules that apply to ZIP code 50317 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
- MicrochippingSome
- BeekeepingFew
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 & CafรฉsSome
- 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
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
Public Conduct
7 rules- Loitering RulesSome
- Public UrinationSome
- Outdoor Smoking RestrictionsSome
- Loud Party OrdinanceSome
- JaywalkingSignificant
Historic Preservation
1 rule- Historic-Cultural MonumentsSignificant
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
Rental Inspections
2 rules- Inspection ProgramsSignificant
- Tenant Complaint ProcessSome
Employment Preemption
2 rulesTree Protection
1 rule- Parkway PlantingSignificant