Des Moines City Zoning Code

Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections

Division I

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Sections

  • Chapter 18.01 GENERAL PROVISIONS
  • Chapter 18.05 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND MAP; ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS, USES PERMITTED, AND PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL ZONES
  • Chapter 18.10 OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
  • Chapter 18.15 NONCONFORMING BUILDINGS AND USES
  • Chapter 18.20 LAND USE REVIEW PROCEDURES
  • Chapter 18.25 AMENDMENTS TO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
  • Chapter 18.30 AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING CODE, MAP AND PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS
  • Chapter 18.35 WAIVER OF ZONING REQUIREMENTS AND VARIANCES
  • Chapter 18.40 REVOCATION, EXPIRATION OF PERMITS
  • Chapter 18.45 OCCUPANCY AND ENFORCEMENT
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Division IA

ZONES AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Sections

  • Chapter 18.52 PERMITTED USES
  • Chapter 18.55 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
  • Chapter 18.57 MIDDLE HOUSING PROVISIONS AND STANDARDS
  • Chapter 18.58 CO-LIVING HOUSING
  • Chapter 18.60 RA-3,600 RESIDENTIAL: ATTACHED TOWNHOUSE AND DUPLEX 3,600 ZONE
  • Chapter 18.65 RM-2,400 RESIDENTIAL: MULTIFAMILY 2,400 ZONE
  • Chapter 18.70 RM-1,800 RESIDENTIAL: MULTIFAMILY 1,800 ZONE
  • Chapter 18.75 RM-900 RESIDENTIAL: MULTIFAMILY 900 ZONE
  • Chapter 18.80 RM-900A AND RM-900B RESIDENTIAL: MULTIFAMILY ZONE
  • Chapter 18.85 R-SE RESIDENTIAL: SUBURBAN ESTATE ZONE
  • Chapter 18.90 N-C NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONE
  • Chapter 18.95 I-C INSTITUTIONAL CAMPUS ZONE
  • Chapter 18.100 B-C BUSINESS COMMERCIAL ZONE
  • Chapter 18.105 B-P BUSINESS PARK ZONE
  • Chapter 18.110 C-C COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL ZONE
  • Chapter 18.115 D-C DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL ZONE
  • Chapter 18.120 C-G GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONE
  • Chapter 18.125 H-C HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL ZONE
  • Chapter 18.127 W-C WOODMONT COMMERCIAL ZONE
  • Chapter 18.130 R-SR RESIDENTIAL: SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL ZONE
  • Chapter 18.135 PACIFIC RIDGE ZONE
  • Chapter 18.136 T-C TRANSIT COMMUNITY ZONE
  • Chapter 18.140 UNCLASSIFIED AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
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Division II

SUPPLEMENTAL CONDITIONS FOR SPECIFIC USE

Sections

  • Chapter 18.150 KEEPING OF ANIMALS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES
  • Chapter 18.155 MULTIFAMILY RECREATION AREAS
  • Chapter 18.160 ADULT ENTERTAINMENT FACILITY ZONING
  • Chapter 18.165 HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
  • Chapter 18.170 TEMPORARY USES
  • Chapter 18.175 PUBLIC UTILITIES
  • Chapter 18.180 FAMILY DAY CARE PROVIDERS
  • Chapter 18.182 SUPPORTIVE HOUSING STANDARDS
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Division III

GENERAL CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL ZONES

Sections

  • Chapter 18.185 NOISE LEVELS
  • Chapter 18.190 HEIGHT, YARDS, AREA, AND OPEN SPACES – GENERAL PROVISIONS
  • Chapter 18.195 LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING
    • Article I General Provisions
    • Article II General Landscaping Requirements
    • Article III Landscaping Regulations By Zone
    • Article IV Specific Requirements
    • Article V Solid Waste Containers
  • Chapter 18.200 SIGNS
    • Article I General Provisions
    • Article II Permits
    • Article III Comprehensive Design Plan Permits
    • Article IV Provisions Applicable In All Zones
    • Article V Provisions Applicable To Specific Zones
    • Article VI Administration And Enforcement
  • Chapter 18.205 ELECTRICAL VEHICLE INFRASTRUCTURE
  • Chapter 18.210 LOADING AREAS AND OFF-STREET PARKING
  • Chapter 18.215 PROTECTION OF HISTORIC AND ARCHEOLOGICAL RESOURCES
  • Chapter 18.220 DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ON LAND ACQUIRED AND OWNED BY PUBLIC ENTITIES
  • Chapter 18.230 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS
  • Chapter 18.235 DESIGN REVIEW
  • Chapter 18.240 HEARING EXAMINER
  • Chapter 18.245 MOBILE HOME PARK REGULATION CODE
  • Chapter 18.250 STATE-LICENSED MARIJUANA PRODUCERS, PROCESSORS, AND RETAILERS
  • Chapter 18.255 ESSENTIAL PUBLIC FACILITIES (EPF)
  • Chapter 18.260 DENSITY BONUS
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