Pleasant Hill, Iowa What's Happening

PLEASANT HILL’S COMMUNITY GARDEN

No space . . . No problem! Pleasant Hill has a place for you to grow the garden of your dreams. Lease a 10X10 foot garden space for the season and be a part of a community of gardeners that work together, grow together and celebrate in their harvest. For more
information click here.

METRO HOME IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

The Metro Home Improvement Program is available to Pleasant Hill residents for home rehabilitation such as insulation, windows, siding, plumbing, heating, and repairs for owner-occupied homes. Certain criteria must be met regarding income, paid taxes and ownership. If you are interested in learning more about this owner-occupied rehabilitation program, contact Christine Gordon or Kay Schoon, Housing Planners, at 273-0770 in West Des Moines. Pleasant Hill is one of nine cities who have entered into an agreement with the purpose to preserve the existing affordable housing stock in their community. To find out more about this program or to see if you’re eligible, click here.
Click here to get an application.

2011-2012 Budget

The Pleasant Hill Budget is available online in PDF format and can be viewed by clicking here.

2011 Zoning Map

The 2011 Zoning Map is now available on the Planning Department webpage or by clicking here.

PLEASANT HILL SIGNAL INTERCONNECTION PROJECT

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Storm Water Presentation

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	Metro Residents Can Sign-Up to Receive E-mails on Recycling and Garbage Collection Delays
Residents can now sign up to receive emails from Metro Waste Authority that contain helpful tips. Metro residents who “opt-in” will receive emails regarding collection delays and information pertaining to Metro Waste Authority’s programs and services.Click here for more info

ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES AND SNOWMOBILES

New ordinance information regarding ATV's and Snowmoboles. Click here for more info.

COMMUNITY REMINDER

The Police department has recently received complaints from citizens within the community that residents are parking their boats, campers, trailers, and vehicles in prohibited locations on their property. City Ordinance 69.06 prohibits parking in various places within the community.

Section 22 of this ordinance prohibits parking on private residences and businesses, in the following way; the front, side, or rear yard of any private residence or business in any zoning district. This prohibition does not include driveways or parking areas designated within an approved building site plan. Additionally, junk vehicles as defined in the Pleasant Hill Code of Ordinances Chapter 50 are included. Section 23 of this ordinance further states the parking of all vehicles, including automobiles, vans, campers, trucks, trailers, tractors, recreational vehicles, boats, construction equipment, and any other mobile vehicle equipped for street and highway travel shall occur on asphalt or concrete only.

Essentially this ordinance requires persons that have above mentioned vehicles to park them on a paved surface on an approved site plan, otherwise they are in violation of this ordinance and subject to being ticketed for unlawful parking.

A parking violation in the City of Pleasant Hill carries with it a fine of $15.00.

The Pleasant Hill Police Department will investigate complaints of violations of the parking regulations outlined by ordinance and take appropriate action as needed.
If anyone has questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact the Pleasant Hill Police Department at 515-265-1444.

Thank you
Tim Sittig

To report light outages on the streets, please call 252-6549

Utility Rates

Garbage $9.00 (96 gallon cart) $8.33 (48 Gallon cart) effective 10-01-11
Recycling $2.63 effective 08-01-08
Sewer $4.77 (per thousand gallons) effective 07-01-10
Water $3.85 (per thousand gallons) effective 05-01-08

*The water rates are determined by Des Moines Water Works

Street Use and Maintenance

Pleasant Hill Residents: Please note the following section from the Pleasant Hill Code of Ordinances stating the regulations concerning placing debris on streets. The city appreciates your efforts in keeping the storm sewers free of debris. CHAPTER 135 STREET USE AND MAINTENANCE 135.03 PLACING DEBRIS ON. It is unlawful for any person to throw or deposit on any street or alley any glass, glass bottle, nails, tacks, wire, cans, trash, garbage, rubbish, litter, offal, leaves, grass or any other debris likely to be washed into the storm sewer and clog the storm sewer, or any substance likely to injure any person, animal or vehicle. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.369)

Comprehensive Development Plan Planning towards 2025

The Pleasant Hill Comprehensive Development Plan is designed to promote orderly growth and development within the City. The Comprehensive Development Plan will provide policy guidelines to enable citizens and elected officials to make informed decisions about the future of the City.Click here to download

Sidewalk Inspection Program

The City of Pleasant Hill strives to keep the city sidewalk system in safe. Annually, a sidewalk inspection is completed and deficient sidewalks are marked. Upon marking, notices are sent to the adjacent property owners to make the necessary repair. By making the necessary repairs you help keep others safe. If you have questions concerning the sidewalk inspection program please contact Ruth Mattix at 309-9461

Lost Cats and Dogs

If your dog or cat is missing, call City Hall - 262-9368 to find out if your animal has been picked up and taken to the City Pound. Fines and fees are:
1st Time Pickup - $50
2nd Time Pickup - $75
3rd Time and all additional Pickups - $100
Each day food and board - $15.00
Cost of license if animal is not licensed. Current rabies vaccination certificate is required for licensing. Fines and fees must be paid at City Hall before the animal can be released into your custody.