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Municipal Code for the City of Ankeny
The Municipal Code is a set of laws for the City of Ankeny. It covers all aspects of City regulations, including, safety, public behavior, general welfare, zoning, and various development-related requirements.
View the searchable online version of the Ankeny City Code.
Ankeny is continuously growing and changing, therefore ordinances are frequently updated.
Ordinances to Be Incorporated Into the City Municipal Code with the Next Quarterly Supplement
- Ordinance 2136, Vacate Park Site Office, approved April 3, 2023 (PDF)
- Ordinance 2137, Mayor Appointments, approved April 3, 2023 (PDF)
- Ordinance 2138, HRC Commission Members, approved April 3, 2023 (PDF)
- Ordinance 2140, Storm Water Rates, approved April 3, 2023 (PDF)
- Ordinance 2142, Vacate Roadway Easement, approved May 1, 2023 (PDF)
- Ordinance 2141, amending Zoning Regulations, approved May 15, 2023 (PDF)
- Ordinance 2143, Chapter 144, RAGBRAI, approved May 15, 2023 (PDF)
Municipal Code Quick Reference Guide
| Chapter | Key Information |
|---|---|
| Chapter 51 - Junk and Junk Vehicles | The definitions of debris and junk/nuisance vehicles. |
| Chapter 55 - Animal Protection and Control | Definition of livestock, prohibited animals within City limits, restrictions on the number of animals that can be owned and information about keeping domesticated animals leashed, confined or at heel. |
| Chapter 56 - Dog and Cat Licenses Required | License and vaccination requirements for pet owners. Download the license application on the Pet License page. |
| Chapter 57 - Dangerous and Vicious Animals | Definitions of vicious animals, prohibition thereof, penalty seizure, impoundment and disposition of animals judged dangerous. |
| Chapter 69 - Parking Regulations | Rules related to parking, prohibited areas, adjacency to curb, snow routes and fire lanes. |
| Chapter 105 - Illicit Discharge to Storm Sewer System | Materials to be kept out of the City's storm sewer system, including sediment pollution (erosion/runoff), solvents, detergents, fertilizers, pesticides, litter, landscape waste (including leaves and grass clippings) and more. |
| Chapter 166 - Trees | Planting restrictions, permit requirements and duty of property owners to trim trees growing over City sidewalks. |
| Chapter 167 - Noxious Weeds | The duty of property owners to maintain their property, vegetation height restrictions and exceptions. |
| Chapter 195 - Zoning Ordinance Signs | The placement of both temporary and permanent signage, including garage sale signs, political signs and more. |