Des Moines's quiet hours: 10PM-7AM (residential night, construction, powered model vehicles, recreational vehicles). During these hours, noise must stay below residential nighttime decibel limits at the property line. Violations can result in fines on the first offense.

Des Moines's residential noise limits: 60 dBA (7 AM - 10 PM) dB(A) during the day and 50 dBA (10 PM - 7 AM) dB(A) at night. Commercial zones allow 65 dBA (at all times). Limits are measured at the receiving property line.

Call the Des Moines police non-emergency line at (515) 283-4811. For ongoing violations, contact code enforcement at (515) 283-4207 (Zoning Enforcement for noise complaints). Have the address, noise type, and duration ready. You can request to remain anonymous.

Des Moines's noise violation penalties: Violations of the Noise Control Ordinance may result in a notice of violation, a civil infraction, and/or a criminal citation. Sound equipment may be impounded. Unlicensed pets are a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to $500. If code violations are not corrected, Polk County may abate them and assess costs against the property.. Fines typically escalate with repeat offenses and may result in misdemeanor charges for chronic violations.

Des Moines's rules: No person shall own, possess or harbor any animal or bird which frequently or for continued duration emits sounds native to the species which are a noise disturbance across a residential real property boundary or within a noise sensitive area. Animal noise complaints are handled by ARL Animal Services after being reported to DMPD non-emergency dispatch.. To report a barking dog, contact animal control at (515) 284-6905 (ARL Animal Services) or the police non-emergency line.

Des Moines's construction noise rules: No person shall operate or permit the operation of any tools or equipment in construction, drilling, or demolition work between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.. Permits may be required for construction activities beyond permitted hours.. Violations can be reported to code enforcement, which can issue stop-work orders for unpermitted or off-hours construction.

Yes. Des Moines's ordinance: Generally, no person shall operate sound equipment to create a noise disturbance across a residential real property boundary or outdoors within a noise sensitive area. Permits are required for sound equipment on public streets or premises. Specific permit types exist with varying decibel limits and hours. For example, sound equipment under a Type E permit for street closings can be used from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.. Residential events with a Type D permit allow up to 65 dBA from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m... Music exceeding residential decibel limits or plainly audible across property lines during quiet hours is a citable violation.