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

• 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

• 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

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

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT

• 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)

• 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

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

MINOR SUBDIVISION

• 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

• 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

• Requires review and approval by the Woodbury County Emergency Services Department

ZONING COMMISSION AND/OR BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT MEMBERSHIP

• 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