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
Chapter 18.50 INTERPRETATION OF TITLE 18 DMMC

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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 18.60 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)

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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
Chapter 18.50 INTERPRETATION OF TITLE 18 DMMC

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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 18.60 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)

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Additional Zoning

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