Rules for ZIP Code 52338
Swisher, IA · Johnson County
62 local rules on file for this area. The rules on file for this ZIP code come from Johnson County.
ZIP code 52338 is unincorporated Johnson County land: about 41% of its residents live outside any city or town, so the county's ordinances are the local rules here. County rules tend to differ from nearby cities in areas like noise enforcement, building setbacks, and animal regulations.
ZIP codes do not follow city lines. 52338 also covers:
- city of Swisher~34% of residents · not covered yet
- city of Shueyville~25% 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 52338 based on Johnson County ordinances.
Fence Regulations
4 rulesNoise Ordinances
3 rules- Quiet HoursHeavy
- Amplified Music & Outdoor SoundHeavy
- Decibel LimitsSome
Building Safety
4 rules- Electrical PermitsSome
- Childcare Center RulesSignificant
- Building PermitsSome
- Fire Sprinkler RequirementsSome
Accessory Structures
3 rules- ADU Owner OccupancySome
- ADU RulesSome
- Shed & Carport RulesSome
Historic Preservation
1 ruleEnvironmental Rules
5 rules- Flood ZonesSignificant
- Stormwater ManagementSome
- Erosion ControlSome
- Coastal DevelopmentFew
- Flood Elevation RequirementsSome
Animal Ordinances
3 rulesSwimming Pools & Spas
2 rulesCode Violation Reporting
1 rule- How to ReportSome
Fire Regulations
3 rules- Smoke DetectorsSome
- FireworksSome
- Outdoor BurningSome
Home Business
3 rulesTrash & Recycling
1 ruleSign Regulations
2 rulesRental Property Rules
3 rulesPublic Health Rules
1 rule- Rodent ControlSome
Parking Rules
4 rules- EV ChargingSome
- Abandoned VehiclesSome
- Loading ZonesSome
- Driveway RulesSome
Outdoor Lighting
2 rulesShort-Term Rentals
7 rulesBuilding Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesSolar Energy
1 ruleProperty Maintenance
1 rule- Property BlightSignificant
Right to Farm
1 ruleZoning Overlays & Bonuses
1 ruleLandscaping Rules
1 rule- Weed OrdinancesSome
Food Trucks & Mobile Vendors
1 ruleData Centers & Crypto Mining
1 rule- Crypto Mining RulesSignificant