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.
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
- Notice to Applicants
- Building Setbacks by Zoning District
- Zoning District Dimensional Standards
- Contacts Regarding Construction
- Siouxland District Health
- Woodbury County Engineer
- Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
- Electrical Permit Information
- Zoning Ordinance Regulations (Section 2.02.2)
- Guide to County Living
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
- 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
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