- Visit the City Clerk's Office (400 Robert D. Ray Drive, Des Moines)
- Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., except City Holidays.
- Cash, check, Visa, or Mastercard is accepted.
You don't always know how much time you need, you don't always have enough change, and sometimes you can't get out and feed the meter again in time. Park downtown often enough and odds are good that you will get a parking ticket eventually. Des Moines has it easy — our tickets are $15.
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Monday through Saturday pay meters from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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Pay a Citation You can now also pay citations through the Iowa State Parking Portal. Please do not send cash through the mail or when utilizing the drop box at 2519 Osborn Drive, 27 Armory Building, Ames, IA 50011.
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Des Moines Parking Rules: Most of the metered spots are free of charge on Sunday. All downtown parking meters charge $0.25 – $1.75 per hour from 9 AM to 9 PM, Monday through Saturday.
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If you have received a citation and you are a visitor to Iowa State University, you have three options. You may pay the citation, request a visitor void or appeal the citaiton.
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No parking within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of a fire hydrant. No parking on a crosswalk • No parking within 10 feet (3 meters) upon the approach to any flashing beacon, stop sign, or traffic-control signal located at the side of the roadway. No parking within 50 feet (15 meters) of a railroad crossing. side of the street.
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Iowa State Center lots offer free parking during the day in designated lots. No overnight parking is allowed. Availability may change due to event parking. Designated campus lots open up for free parking weekdays after 5:30pm until 7am and on weekends after 5:30pm on Friday until Monday at 7am.
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