Permit Applications

DOWNLOADABLE APPLICATIONS
The following applications may be downloaded, completed, and returned to the Woodbury County Community and Economic Development office. It is advised to call 712-279-6609 to discuss your application prior to submission. Each application type may have different application deadlines. Most applications must be received before the 1st of the Month.

BUILDING PERMIT

Building Permit Application Download

FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT

Floodplain Development Permit Application Download

Base Flood Elevation (BFE) must be obtained from the Iowa DNR - 515-725-8333
BFE data (Required to accompany Floodplain Development Permit Application)
Elevation Certificate (Required to complete and submit at project's conclusion)
Floodplain Management - Zoning Ordinance Regulations (Section 5.03)

GRADING PERMIT

Grading Permit Application Download

NPDES Permit #2 from the Iowa DNR (Required to accompany application)
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (Required to accompany application)

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT

Conditional Use Permit Application Download

Review Criteria and Application Requirements
Requires review by the Woodbury County Zoning Commission and consideration for approval by the Woodbury County Board of Adjustment
Certified Abstractor's Listing Required - (Property Owners within 500 FT or one (1) mile)
Zoning Ordinance Regulations (Section 2.02.9)

ZONING ORDINANCE MAP AMENDMENT (REZONE)

Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment (Rezone) Application Download

Review Criteria and Application Requirements
Requires review by the Woodbury County Zoning Commission and consideration for approval by the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors
Certified Abstractor's Listing Required - (Property Owners within 1000 FT)
Zoning Ordinance Regulations (Section 2.02.4)

VARIANCE

Variance Application Download

Review Criteria and Application Requirements
Requires review and consideration by the Woodbury County Board of Adjustment
Certified Abstractor's Listing Required - (Property Owners within 500 FT)
Zoning Ordinance Regulations (Section 2.02.8)

HOME OCCUPATION REQUIREMENTS

Home Occupation Use Requirements Download

Please contact 712-279-6609 with any questions.
Zoning Ordinance Regulations (Section 4.14)

MINOR SUBDIVISION

Minor Subdivision Application Download

Background Information and Timeline
Checklist
Zoning District Dimensional Standards
General Requirements for Lots
Floodplain Subdivision Requirements
Requires review by the Woodbury County Zoning Commission and consideration for approval by the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors
Certified Abstractor's Listing Required - (Property Owners within 1000 FT)
Subdivision Ordinance Regulations (Section 4.01)

MAJOR SUBDIVISION

Major Subdivision Application Download

Requires review by the Woodbury County Zoning Commission and consideration for approval by the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors
Certified Abstractor's Listing Required - (Property Owners within 1000 FT)
Zoning District Dimensional Standards
General Requirements for Lots
Floodplain Subdivision Requirements
Subdivision Ordinance Regulations (Section 2.02)

RURAL ADDRESS

Rural Address Application Download

Requires review and approval by the Woodbury County Emergency Services Department

ZONING COMMISSION AND/OR BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEMBERSHIP

Application for County Board / Commissioner Download

Zoning Commissioners and Board of Adjustment members serve 5-Year Terms
There are five members on both the Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustment
Each year one term is up for an appointment beginning in January
Application must be completed and returned to the Woodbury County Board of Supervisors' office