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The Building Department ensures that new and remodel construction of residential and commercial buildings complies with the adopted building codes through plan review and on-site inspections.
The Building Department ensures that new and remodel construction of residential and commercial buildings complies with the adopted building codes through plan review and on-site inspections.
Duties of the Building Official
The Building Official serves as the zoning administrator and the administration liaison to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Zoning Adjustment.
The Building Official serves as the zoning administrator and the administration liaison to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Board of Zoning Adjustment.
Urban Revitalization Tax Exemption
- Building Permit - Online Application
- Fence Permit - Online Application
- Sign Permit - Online Application
- Demolition Permit - Online Application
- Moving Permit - Online Application
- Iowa One Call - Call Before You Dig
- Electrician Licensing
- Plumbers Licensing
- Iowa Workforce Development Contractor Registration
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City Code Chapters
- Table of Contents
- General Code Provisions Table of Contents Ch. 1 - Ch. 11
- Administration, Boards and Commissions Table of Contents Ch. 15 - Ch. 29
- Police, Fire and Emergencies Table of Contents Ch. 35 - Ch. 38
- Public Offenses Table of Contents Ch. 45 - Ch. 47
- Nuisances and Animal Control Table of Contents Ch. 50 - Ch. 56
- Traffic and Vehicles Table of Contents Ch. 60 - Ch. 80
- Water Table of Contents Ch. 90 - Ch. 93
- Sanitary Sewer Table of Contents Ch. 95 - Ch. 101
- Garbage and Solid Waste Table of Contents Ch. 105 - Ch. 106
- Franchises and Other Services Table of Contents Ch. 110 - Ch. 117
- Regulation of Business and Vocations Table of Contents Ch. 120 - Ch. 125
- Streets and Sidewalks Table of Contents Ch. 135 - Ch. 140
- Building and Property Regulations Table of Contents Ch. 145 - Ch. 160
- Zoning and Subdivision Table of Contents Ch. 165 - Ch. 167
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General Code Provisions
Administration, Boards and Commissions
Police, Fire and Emergencies
Nuisances and Animal Control
Traffic and Vehicles
Garbage and Solid Waste
Regulation of Business and Vocations
Building and Property Regulations
Current Building & Fire Codes in use:
Chapter 155:
2015 International Building Code (IBC)
2015 International Residential Code (IRC)
2015 International Mechanical Code (IMC)
2015 International Existing Building Codre ((IEBC)
2015 International Energy Code (IEC)
2012 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)
2014 National Electric Code (NEC)
Chapter 156:
2015 International Fire Code (IFC)