Polk County Zoning (Iowa)

The Polk County Building Department ensures the construction of safe buildings by creating and enforcing building codes and zoning rules in Polk County, IA. As part of this process, the Building Departments maintain records on Polk County zoning requirements and regulations, and they typically also check building plans to make sure they meet zoning rules and keep records on approved and rejected building and renovation plans. Building Department records may include Polk County zoning maps, building plans, and compliance reports on any violations of zoning laws. Polk County zoning information may be available on the Building Department website.

Altoona City Zoning Altoona IA 1504 8th Street Southwest 50009 515-967-5138

Des Moines Permits Des Moines IA 602 Robert D. Ray Drive 50309 515-283-4200

Des Moines Zoning Des Moines IA 602 Robert D. Ray Drive 50309 515-283-4182

Iowa State Permits Ankeny IA 6310 Southeast Convenience Boulevard 50021 515-237-3264

Johnston Building Department Johnston IA 6221 Merle Hay Road 50131 515-727-7778

Johnston Zoning Johnston IA 6221 Merle Hay Rd 50131 515-278-2344

Polk County Building Department Des Moines IA 5885 Northeast 14th Street 50313 515-286-3352

Polk County Planning and Zoning Department Des Moines IA 5885 Northeast 14th Street 50313 515-286-3358

Urbandale Zoning Urbandale IA 3600 86th Street 50322 515-278-3935

West Des Moines Permits West Des Moines IA 4200 Mills Civic Parkway 50265 515-222-3630

The Polk County Clerk's Office maintains important documents for a county or local government, which can include records related to zoning in Polk County, Iowa. These records, such as Polk County zoning maps and parcel maps, can show the zoning lines in a community, and they can also include zoning regulations and violations of zoning rules. Polk County Clerk Offices may also house building plans or renovation plans that have been approved based on zoning rules. Polk County zoning information is often accessible through the Clerk Office website.

Altoona City Clerk Altoona IA 407 8th Street Southeast 50009 515-967-5136

Des Moines City Clerk Des Moines IA 400 East 1st Street 50309 515-283-4141

Mitchellville City Clerk Mitchellville IA 204 Center Avenue North 50169 515-967-2935

Polk County Clerk Des Moines IA 500 Mulberry Street 50309 515-286-3772


The Polk County Code Enforcement Office ensures compliance with codes, including zoning codes, as well as other rules and regulations in Polk County, IA. They are responsible for enforcing Polk County zoning regulations, and their records include documents listing the zoning rules and regulations as well as reports of Polk County code violations from complaints or inspections. Code Enforcement Offices in Polk County investigate potential violations and keep records of zoning problems. They may also keep Polk County abatement records. Polk County zoning information may be available through the Code Enforcement Office website.

Urbandale Code Enforcement Urbandale IA 3600 86th Street 50322 515-278-3935