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Q: Do I need a site plan for a building permit in Iowa?

Yes — most Iowa jurisdictions require a site plan as part of any building, addition, accessory structure, deck, fencing, pool, or demolition permit application. Dallas County explicitly requires a scaled site plan for every dwelling and accessory building permit application before a permit is issued, and Cedar County requires a detailed site plan so zoning staff can verify that proposed structures meet setback requirements for the applicable zoning district. In major cities like Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and Davenport, building departments expect a site plan showing property lines, existing structures, setback distances, and the location of proposed work. Iowa cities with populations of 15,000 or more are required by state law to adopt a building code at least equal to the State Building Code of Iowa, making site plan submissions a consistent expectation across every major metro area. Our site plans are not a survey, nor are they intended to replace one.

Q: How much does a site plan cost in Iowa?

Iowa site plans start at $99 — a flat rate with no hidden fees and no need to hire a surveyor. MySitePlan.com offers five tiers to match your project: the Basic Plot Plan ($99) shows property lines, primary structure roofline, lot dimensions, north arrow, and scale; the Medium Site Plan ($119, our most popular option) adds measurements between features, trees, driveway, accessory structures, and swimming pool — making it the right choice for most Iowa building, fencing, deck, and HOA permits; the Detailed Site Plan ($159) adds paths, shrubs, landscaping, and septic/utility locations; the Commercial Detailed plan ($179) includes parking, ingress/egress, and dumpster areas; and Commercial "The Works" ($279) adds legal setbacks, topography, impervious surface calculations, a vicinity map, and a DWG file. There are no travel fees, no scheduling costs, and no surprise charges — what you see is what you pay.

Q: How fast will I receive my Iowa site plan?

Every Iowa order is delivered within 24 hours — guaranteed — with no site visit required and no scheduling delays. Simply place your order online, provide your property address and project details, and our Drafterra Certified drafters will produce your plan remotely using GIS lot-line data and satellite imagery. There is no need for a rush upgrade because 24-hour turnaround is our standard for every single order, whether you're in Des Moines, Sioux City, Waterloo, or a rural county. Once your plan is complete, you'll receive it digitally — which is also convenient for jurisdictions like Cedar Rapids that require digital plan submittals.

Q: Is a MySitePlan site plan a land survey?

No — a MySitePlan site plan is a professionally drafted drawing, not a licensed land survey. Our site plans are not a survey, nor are they intended to replace one. MySitePlan's plans are created using GIS lot-line data and satellite imagery by Drafterra Certified drafters, and are designed to meet the site plan submission requirements of Iowa building departments and HOAs. If your project requires a legal boundary survey — for example, to resolve a property line dispute or satisfy a mortgage lender — MySitePlan refers customers to Surveyor Pros for that service. For most Iowa permit applications, zoning compliance reviews, and HOA submissions, a professionally drafted site plan like ours is exactly what is needed.

Q: What types of Iowa projects require a site plan?

Site plans are required for a wide range of projects across Iowa, including new home construction, room additions, detached garages, accessory structures, sheds, decks and porches, fencing permits, pool permits, ground-mounted solar installations, demolition permits, home remodels, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and driveway or site improvement permits. In Marion, for example, a permit is required for all decks or platforms over 30 inches from grade, and fences over 7 feet require a building permit — both of which need a site plan showing placement and setbacks. Johnson County requires a demolition permit for structures such as houses, sheds, and commercial buildings, including a hazardous materials safety abatement plan, and a site plan is part of that package. HOA architectural approval submissions for exterior modifications — such as fences, pools, sheds, and additions — are another major use case where a site plan helps the board evaluate compliance with community guidelines.

Q: What types of site plans are available for Iowa?

MySitePlan.com offers five site plan tiers to fit any Iowa project or budget. The Basic Plot Plan ($99) includes property lines, the primary structure roofline, lot dimensions, a north arrow, and scale — ideal for early project planning. The Medium Site Plan ($119) is our most popular option and the best fit for most Iowa building permits, fencing permits, deck permits, and HOA submissions, as it adds measurements between features, trees, the driveway, accessory structures, and swimming pool. The Detailed Site Plan ($159) goes further with paths, shrubs, landscaping, and septic or utility locations — the highest level of detail for residential projects. The Commercial Detailed plan ($179) adds parking layouts, ingress/egress points, and dumpster areas for commercial properties. Commercial "The Works" ($279) is the most comprehensive option, adding legal setbacks, topography, impervious surface calculations, a vicinity map, a custom sheet size, and a DWG file for projects in cities like Urbandale, where site plan approval by the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council is required before construction of new non-single-family development.

Q: Will my site plan be accepted by my Iowa city or county permit office?

Yes — MySitePlan has delivered over 80,000 site plans nationwide, and our drawings are routinely accepted by Iowa building departments and planning offices. Permit offices we commonly serve in Iowa include the Permit and Development Center in Des Moines, Building Services in Cedar Rapids, Polk County Public Works for unincorporated areas, Scott County Planning and Development, Neighborhood and Development Services in Iowa City, Community Development in Marion, and Code Enforcement in Fort Dodge. Because Iowa permitting is highly decentralized, requirements vary by city and county — if your building department requests any changes or additional detail after review, we provide free revisions to make sure your plan meets their specific requirements. Our Drafterra Certified drafters are experienced in producing plans that align with local zoning ordinances and permit checklists across Iowa.

Q: Can I use a MySitePlan site plan for HOA approval in Iowa?

Yes — a MySitePlan site plan is an excellent tool for HOA architectural approval submissions throughout Iowa. Many Iowa HOAs require a site plan when homeowners propose exterior modifications such as fences, decks, sheds, pools, additions, or landscaping changes, so the board can verify that the project complies with the community's architectural guidelines and setback rules. The Medium Site Plan ($119) is typically the right choice for HOA submissions, as it shows property lines, the existing structure, accessory structures, the driveway, and measurements between features — giving the board everything it needs to evaluate your proposal. Because our plans are delivered within 24 hours, you can submit to your HOA quickly and keep your project timeline on track.

Q: Does MySitePlan work for rural and unincorporated county properties in Iowa?

Yes — MySitePlan serves properties throughout Iowa, including unincorporated rural areas governed by county permit offices rather than city building departments. Polk County issues permits for unincorporated areas through its Public Works Department, Scott County Planning and Development handles permitting for unincorporated Scott County and several smaller cities, and county zoning offices in Madison County, Johnson County, and Cedar County all review site plans for setback compliance before issuing permits. Dallas County, in particular, requires a scaled site plan as a mandatory component of every dwelling and accessory building permit application. Because our plans are produced remotely using GIS lot-line data and satellite imagery, there is no need for an on-site visit — we can draft an accurate site plan for any Iowa property, rural or urban, with the same 24-hour turnaround. Note that agricultural structures in rural counties may be exempt from permit requirements if they are not intended for human occupancy; check with your county zoning office to confirm what your project requires.

Q: What if my Iowa property is in a floodplain?

Many Iowa communities lie in FEMA-designated floodplains, and if your property is in one, you will likely need additional approvals beyond a standard building permit. In Muscatine County, for example, all floodplain development requires a separate Flood Plain Development Permit, and commercial projects without municipal infrastructure may also require Iowa DNR approval. A site plan is still a foundational document in this process — it shows the location of the proposed work relative to property lines and existing structures — but you should also expect to provide an elevation certificate and a floodplain development permit application to your local authority. MySitePlan can produce the site plan component of your floodplain permit package quickly, but we recommend contacting your city or county floodplain administrator early to understand all the additional requirements for your specific project.

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Whether you need a site plan for a building permit, fencing permit, deck permit, or HOA submission anywhere in Iowa — from Des Moines and Cedar Rapids to Iowa City, Davenport, and Waterloo — MySitePlan delivers professionally drafted, permit-ready plans in 24 hours, starting at just $99. No site visit, no surveyor scheduling, no waiting.

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Iowa's Building Permit Landscape

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Iowa permitting is highly decentralized — cities and counties each administer their own programs under the state's baseline codes. In Des Moines, the Permit and Development Center oversees residential and commercial permits. Cedar Rapids handles submittals through its Building Services Department, and Iowa City uses its Neighborhood and Development Services office. Davenport and unincorporated Scott County fall under Scott County Planning and Development.

Under Iowa Code Chapter 103A, cities with populations of 15,000 or more must adopt a building code at least equal to the State Building Code of Iowa — making site plan submissions a consistent expectation across every major metro area in the state. The Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing (DIAL) oversees contractor licensing statewide, adding another layer of accountability to the permit process.

A site plan is required for virtually every project type in Iowa — from new home construction and room additions to fencing, pools, and demolition. Failing to obtain a required permit can result in doubled permit fees or a citation for municipal infraction.

Common Iowa Projects That Require a Site Plan

Iowa building departments and HOAs routinely require a site plan for the following project types:

Home remodel and room addition permits — required across Iowa municipalities, including Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Sioux City.
Detached garage and accessory structure permits — Dallas County requires a scaled site plan as a mandatory component of every accessory building permit application.
Shed permits — most Iowa counties require a site plan showing placement relative to property lines and setbacks.
Fencing permits — in Marion, fences over 7 feet require a full building permit; shorter fences must still meet zoning setback rules.
Deck and porch permits — Marion requires a permit for all decks or platforms over 30 inches from grade; Johnson County exempts only decks under 200 sq ft that are unattached and under 30 inches.
Pool permits — a site plan is required to show placement, setbacks, and proximity to structures.
Ground-mounted solar permits — increasingly required as Iowa homeowners add residential solar arrays.
Driveway and site improvement permits — required for new or expanded driveways in many Iowa jurisdictions.
Landscape permits — some cities require site plans for significant grading or landscaping changes.
Demolition permits — Johnson County requires a demolition permit for houses, sheds, and commercial buildings, along with a hazardous materials abatement plan.
Short-term rental licensing — some Iowa municipalities require a site plan as part of short-term rental permit applications.
HOA architectural approval submissions — exterior modifications including fences, decks, pools, and additions require board review in communities with architectural restrictions.
Floodplain development permits — many Iowa communities lie in FEMA-designated floodplains; Muscatine County requires a separate Flood Plain Development Permit for all floodplain development.
Accessory dwelling unit (ADU) permits — a growing use case as Iowa cities expand ADU allowances.
New home construction building permits — site plans are a standard submission requirement statewide.

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Iowa's Unique Permitting Environment

Iowa's permitting rules vary significantly by jurisdiction, and local nuances matter. Dallas County mandates a scaled site plan before issuing any dwelling or accessory building permit. Cedar County requires a detailed site plan so zoning staff can verify that proposed structures comply with setback requirements in the correct zoning district. Urbandale requires Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council approval of site plans prior to construction of any new non-single-family development.

Iowa also follows the Iowa State Energy Code based on the IECC — energy compliance forms are required alongside permit applications in most jurisdictions. Cedar Rapids requires digital plan submittals for many project types. Agricultural structures in rural counties may be exempt from permits if not used for human occupancy, but always verify with your county zoning office before proceeding. Permit review typically takes 5–10 business days, with longer timelines for projects requiring variances or rezoning.

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Basic Site Plan: $99 — property lines, roofline, lot dimensions, north arrow, and scale.
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Detailed Site Plan: $159 — adds paths, shrubs, landscaping, septic, and utilities.
Commercial Site Plan: $179 — includes parking, ingress/egress, and dumpster areas.
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As a veteran-owned company with 8,000+ verified five-star reviews, MySitePlan is built on the trust of real property owners navigating real permit applications. If you're unsure whether your project requires a permit or what to include, our guide to unpermitted work risks is a helpful starting point before you submit.

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County	Permit Authority	Site Plan Notes
Polk County	Des Moines Permit & Development Center (city); Polk County Public Works (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, accessory structures, pools, and decks throughout the county. In unincorporated Polk County, the Public Works Department reviews plans for setback and zoning compliance before issuing permits.
Linn County	Cedar Rapids Building Services Department (city); Linn County Planning & Development (unincorporated areas)	Cedar Rapids requires digital plan submittals for many projects; a site plan showing existing and proposed structures relative to property lines is standard for all building permits. Unincorporated Linn County projects are reviewed by the county Planning & Development office for setback and zoning compliance.
Scott County	Scott County Planning & Development (unincorporated areas and several smaller cities via intergovernmental agreements)	Scott County Planning & Development administers permits for unincorporated Scott County and several smaller municipalities under intergovernmental agreements. Site plans are required to verify setbacks and lot coverage for new construction, additions, and accessory structures.
Johnson County	Iowa City Neighborhood & Development Services (city); Johnson County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Johnson County requires a demolition permit for houses, sheds, and commercial buildings, including a hazardous materials abatement plan. Iowa City enforces permit requirements strictly — failure to obtain a permit can result in doubled fees or a municipal infraction citation. Site plans must show all structures, property lines, and setbacks.
Black Hawk County	Waterloo Building Services (city of Waterloo); Black Hawk County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, room additions, accessory structures, and deck permits throughout Black Hawk County. Waterloo and other cities in the county operate under the State Building Code of Iowa, requiring site plans to show proposed work in relation to property lines and existing structures.
Dallas County	Dallas County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas); Urbandale Planning & Zoning Commission / City Council (city of Urbandale)	Dallas County explicitly requires a scaled site plan as a mandatory component of all dwelling and accessory building permit applications. In Urbandale, site plans for non-single-family development must be approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council prior to construction.
Woodbury County	Sioux City Building Services (city of Sioux City); Woodbury County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, accessory structures, and pool permits in Sioux City and throughout unincorporated Woodbury County. Plans must illustrate proposed structures relative to property lines and setback requirements.
Dubuque County	Dubuque City Building Services (city of Dubuque); Dubuque County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in both the city of Dubuque and unincorporated Dubuque County. Plans must show property lines, existing structures, proposed improvements, and compliance with local setback requirements.
Story County	Ames Building Division (city of Ames); Story County Planning & Development (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, accessory structures, and pool permits in Ames and throughout unincorporated Story County. Story County follows the State Building Code of Iowa, and site plans must demonstrate setback compliance with the applicable zoning district.
Pottawattamie County	Council Bluffs Building Department (city of Council Bluffs); Pottawattamie County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for all new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Council Bluffs and unincorporated Pottawattamie County. Portions of the county lie in FEMA-designated floodplains, which may require additional floodplain development permits.
Warren County	Warren County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas); local city building departments for incorporated communities	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, detached garages, and accessory structures in Warren County. Plans must show all structures, property lines, and distances to verify setback compliance with the applicable zoning district.
Clinton County	Clinton City Building Department (city of Clinton); Clinton County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for building permits covering new construction, additions, and accessory structures in both the city of Clinton and unincorporated Clinton County. Plans must illustrate proposed improvements relative to property lines and required setbacks.
Cerro Gordo County	Mason City Building Department (city of Mason City); Cerro Gordo County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, room additions, accessory structures, and deck permits in Mason City and throughout Cerro Gordo County. Plans must show all existing and proposed structures with distances to property lines to verify setback compliance.
Muscatine County	Muscatine City Building Department (city of Muscatine); Muscatine County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	All floodplain development in Muscatine County requires a separate Flood Plain Development Permit in addition to a standard site plan. Commercial projects without municipal infrastructure may also require Iowa DNR approval. Site plans must show all structures, setbacks, and proximity to flood hazard areas.
Marshall County	Marshalltown Building Department (city of Marshalltown); Marshall County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, accessory structures, and pool permits in Marshalltown and throughout unincorporated Marshall County. Plans must demonstrate compliance with applicable zoning setback requirements.
Des Moines County	Burlington Building Department (city of Burlington); Des Moines County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, accessory structures, and fence permits in Burlington and throughout Des Moines County. Plans must show all existing and proposed structures with setback distances to property lines.
Jasper County	Newton Building Department (city of Newton); Jasper County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for building permits in Newton and throughout unincorporated Jasper County for new construction, room additions, and accessory structures. Plans must show proposed work in relation to property lines, easements, and required setbacks.
Webster County	Fort Dodge Code Enforcement (city of Fort Dodge); Webster County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Fort Dodge Code Enforcement handles building permit review and zoning compliance for the city. Site plans are required for new construction, additions, accessory structures, and deck permits. Unincorporated Webster County projects are reviewed by county Planning & Zoning.
Sioux County	Orange City Building Department (city of Orange City); Sioux County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Sioux County communities. Plans must show all structures, property lines, and setback distances to confirm zoning compliance before a permit is issued.
Wapello County	Ottumwa Building Department (city of Ottumwa); Wapello County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Ottumwa and throughout unincorporated Wapello County. Plans must illustrate existing and proposed structures with dimensions and setback distances to property lines.
Marion County	Marion Community Development (city of Marion); Marion County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	In the city of Marion, a building permit is required for all decks or platforms over 30 inches from grade, and fences over 7 feet also require a permit. Shorter fences must still meet zoning setback rules. Site plans must show proposed structures relative to property lines and adjacent features.
Lee County	Fort Madison Building Department (city of Fort Madison); Lee County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, accessory structures, and pool permits in Lee County communities. Plans must show all existing and proposed improvements with distances to property lines to verify setback compliance.
Boone County	Boone City Building Department (city of Boone); Boone County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, room additions, detached garages, and accessory structures in Boone and throughout unincorporated Boone County. Plans must demonstrate setback compliance with the applicable zoning district.
Benton County	Vinton Building Department (city of Vinton); Benton County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Benton County. Plans must show all structures, property lines, and setback distances for zoning staff review prior to permit issuance.
Plymouth County	Le Mars Building Department (city of Le Mars); Plymouth County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Plymouth County. Plans must illustrate proposed improvements in relation to property lines, easements, and required setbacks.
Bremer County	Waverly Building Department (city of Waverly); Bremer County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, room additions, detached garages, and accessory structures in Bremer County communities. Plans must show setback distances to property lines for zoning compliance review.
Washington County	Washington City Building Department (city of Washington); Washington County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Washington County. Plans must demonstrate compliance with applicable zoning setbacks before a building permit is issued.
Mahaska County	Oskaloosa Building Department (city of Oskaloosa); Mahaska County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Mahaska County. Plans must show all existing and proposed structures with distances to property lines and required setbacks.
Jones County	Anamosa Building Department (city of Anamosa); Jones County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Jones County communities. Plans must illustrate setback compliance with the applicable zoning district before a permit is issued.
Buchanan County	Independence Building Department (city of Independence); Buchanan County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Buchanan County. Plans must show all structures, property lines, and setback distances for review by the applicable zoning authority.
Buena Vista County	Storm Lake Building Department (city of Storm Lake); Buena Vista County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Storm Lake and throughout unincorporated Buena Vista County. Plans must illustrate proposed work relative to property lines and required setbacks.
Carroll County	Carroll City Building Department (city of Carroll); Carroll County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Carroll County. Plans must show all structures and their distances to property lines to confirm setback compliance before a permit is issued.
Winneshiek County	Decorah Building Department (city of Decorah); Winneshiek County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, room additions, and accessory structures in Decorah and throughout Winneshiek County. Plans must demonstrate setback compliance with the applicable zoning district.
Henry County	Mount Pleasant Building Department (city of Mount Pleasant); Henry County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Henry County. Plans must show all existing and proposed structures with dimensions and setback distances to property lines.
Jackson County	Maquoketa Building Department (city of Maquoketa); Jackson County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Jackson County. Plans must illustrate proposed improvements relative to property lines and demonstrate compliance with applicable setback requirements.
Fayette County	West Union Building Department (city of West Union); Fayette County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, room additions, and accessory structures in Fayette County communities. Plans must show all structures and their setback distances to property lines for zoning review.
Poweshiek County	Grinnell Building Department (city of Grinnell); Poweshiek County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Poweshiek County. Plans must show all existing and proposed structures with setback distances to property lines before a permit is issued.
Cedar County	Cedar County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas); local city building departments for incorporated communities	Cedar County zoning staff require a detailed site plan to verify that proposed structures comply with setback requirements in the applicable zoning district. This applies to new construction, additions, detached garages, and other accessory structures throughout the county.
Dickinson County	Spirit Lake Building Department (city of Spirit Lake); Dickinson County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, accessory structures, and pool permits in Dickinson County. The county's lake communities often require additional site plan detail for shoreline setbacks and floodplain compliance.
Delaware County	Manchester Building Department (city of Manchester); Delaware County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Delaware County. Plans must show all existing and proposed structures with dimensions and setback distances to property lines.
Madison County	Winterset Building Department (city of Winterset); Madison County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Madison County Planning & Zoning reviews site plans to confirm setback compliance for new construction, additions, and accessory structures. Plans must clearly show all existing structures, proposed improvements, and distances to property lines and easements.
Clayton County	Elkader Building Department (city of Elkader); Clayton County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Clayton County. Plans must demonstrate compliance with applicable zoning setbacks and show all existing and proposed improvements relative to property lines.
Tama County	Toledo Building Department (city of Toledo); Tama County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, room additions, and accessory structures in Tama County. Plans must show all structures, property lines, and setback distances for review prior to permit issuance.
Clay County	Spencer Building Department (city of Spencer); Clay County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Spencer and throughout unincorporated Clay County. Plans must illustrate proposed work in relation to property lines and required setbacks.
Hardin County	Eldora Building Department (city of Eldora); Hardin County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Hardin County. Plans must show all existing and proposed structures with setback distances to property lines for zoning compliance review.
Iowa County	Marengo Building Department (city of Marengo); Iowa County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, room additions, and accessory structures in Iowa County. Plans must demonstrate setback compliance with the applicable zoning district before a permit is issued.
Crawford County	Denison Building Department (city of Denison); Crawford County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Crawford County. Plans must show all structures and distances to property lines to verify setback compliance.
Jefferson County	Fairfield Building Department (city of Fairfield); Jefferson County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Jefferson County. Plans must illustrate proposed work relative to property lines, easements, and required setbacks.
Floyd County	Charles City Building Department (city of Charles City); Floyd County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, room additions, and accessory structures in Floyd County. Plans must show all existing and proposed structures with dimensions and setback distances to property lines.
Page County	Clarinda Building Department (city of Clarinda); Page County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Page County. Plans must show all structures and their setback distances to property lines for review by the applicable zoning authority.
Hamilton County	Webster City Building Department (city of Webster City); Hamilton County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Hamilton County communities. Plans must demonstrate compliance with applicable zoning setbacks before a permit is issued.
Harrison County	Logan Building Department (city of Logan); Harrison County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Harrison County. Portions of the county along the Missouri River lie in FEMA-designated floodplains, which may require additional floodplain development permits.
Mills County	Glenwood Building Department (city of Glenwood); Mills County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Mills County. Plans must show all existing and proposed improvements with distances to property lines and required setbacks.
Kossuth County	Algona Building Department (city of Algona); Kossuth County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Kossuth County. Plans must illustrate proposed work relative to property lines and demonstrate compliance with applicable setback requirements.
Butler County	Allison Building Department (city of Allison); Butler County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, room additions, and accessory structures in Butler County. Plans must show all structures, property lines, and setback distances for zoning staff review.
Allamakee County	Waukon Building Department (city of Waukon); Allamakee County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Allamakee County. The county's Mississippi River bluff terrain means some sites may also require floodplain development review.
O'Brien County	Primghar Building Department (city of Primghar); O'Brien County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in O'Brien County. Plans must show all structures and their setback distances to property lines for review prior to permit issuance.
Cass County	Atlantic Building Department (city of Atlantic); Cass County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Cass County communities. Plans must demonstrate compliance with applicable zoning setbacks before a building permit is issued.
Wright County	Clarion Building Department (city of Clarion); Wright County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Wright County. Plans must show all existing and proposed structures with dimensions and setback distances to property lines.
Grundy County	Grundy Center Building Department (city of Grundy Center); Grundy County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, room additions, and accessory structures in Grundy County. Plans must show all structures and their distances to property lines to confirm setback compliance.
Lyon County	Rock Rapids Building Department (city of Rock Rapids); Lyon County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Lyon County. Plans must illustrate proposed improvements in relation to property lines and required setbacks.
Appanoose County	Centerville Building Department (city of Centerville); Appanoose County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Appanoose County. Plans must show all existing and proposed structures with setback distances to property lines for zoning compliance review.
Union County	Creston Building Department (city of Creston); Union County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Union County. Plans must demonstrate compliance with applicable zoning setbacks before a permit is issued.
Shelby County	Harlan Building Department (city of Harlan); Shelby County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, room additions, and accessory structures in Shelby County. Plans must show all structures and their distances to property lines to verify setback compliance.
Chickasaw County	New Hampton Building Department (city of New Hampton); Chickasaw County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Chickasaw County. Plans must illustrate proposed work relative to property lines and demonstrate compliance with applicable setback requirements.
Cherokee County	Cherokee City Building Department (city of Cherokee); Cherokee County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Cherokee County. Plans must show all existing and proposed structures with dimensions and setback distances to property lines.
Guthrie County	Guthrie Center Building Department (city of Guthrie Center); Guthrie County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Guthrie County. Plans must show all structures and their setback distances to property lines for review by the applicable zoning authority.
Hancock County	Garner Building Department (city of Garner); Hancock County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Hancock County communities. Plans must demonstrate compliance with applicable zoning setbacks before a building permit is issued.
Winnebago County	Forest City Building Department (city of Forest City); Winnebago County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, room additions, and accessory structures in Winnebago County. Plans must show all existing and proposed structures with distances to property lines and required setbacks.
Mitchell County	Osage Building Department (city of Osage); Mitchell County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Mitchell County. Plans must illustrate proposed work relative to property lines and demonstrate compliance with applicable setback requirements.
Louisa County	Wapello Building Department (city of Wapello); Louisa County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Louisa County. Portions of the county along the Iowa and Mississippi Rivers lie in FEMA-designated floodplains; a separate floodplain development permit may also be required.
Montgomery County	Red Oak Building Department (city of Red Oak); Montgomery County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Montgomery County. Plans must show all existing and proposed structures with setback distances to property lines for zoning compliance review.
Keokuk County	Sigourney Building Department (city of Sigourney); Keokuk County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Keokuk County. Plans must demonstrate compliance with applicable zoning setbacks before a building permit is issued.
Franklin County	Hampton Building Department (city of Hampton); Franklin County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, room additions, and accessory structures in Franklin County. Plans must show all structures, property lines, and setback distances for review prior to permit issuance.
Calhoun County	Rockwell City Building Department (city of Rockwell City); Calhoun County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Calhoun County. Plans must illustrate proposed improvements in relation to property lines and required setbacks.
Sac County	Sac City Building Department (city of Sac City); Sac County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Sac County. Plans must show all existing and proposed structures with dimensions and setback distances to property lines.
Clarke County	Osceola Building Department (city of Osceola); Clarke County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Clarke County. Plans must show all structures and their setback distances to property lines for review by the applicable zoning authority.
Humboldt County	Humboldt City Building Department (city of Humboldt); Humboldt County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Humboldt County communities. Plans must demonstrate compliance with applicable zoning setbacks before a permit is issued.
Howard County	Cresco Building Department (city of Cresco); Howard County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, room additions, and accessory structures in Howard County. Plans must show all existing and proposed structures with distances to property lines and required setbacks.
Emmet County	Estherville Building Department (city of Estherville); Emmet County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Emmet County. Plans must illustrate proposed work relative to property lines and demonstrate compliance with applicable setback requirements.
Davis County	Bloomfield Building Department (city of Bloomfield); Davis County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Davis County. Plans must show all existing and proposed improvements with dimensions and setback distances to property lines.
Palo Alto County	Emmetsburg Building Department (city of Emmetsburg); Palo Alto County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Palo Alto County. Plans must show all structures and their setback distances to property lines for zoning compliance review.
Lucas County	Chariton Building Department (city of Chariton); Lucas County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, room additions, and accessory structures in Lucas County. Plans must demonstrate compliance with applicable zoning setbacks before a building permit is issued.
Greene County	Jefferson City Building Department (city of Jefferson); Greene County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Greene County. Plans must show all existing and proposed structures with distances to property lines and required setbacks.
Monona County	Onawa Building Department (city of Onawa); Monona County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Monona County. Portions along the Missouri River may lie in FEMA-designated floodplains, potentially requiring a separate floodplain development permit.
Decatur County	Leon Building Department (city of Leon); Decatur County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, additions, and accessory structures in Decatur County. Plans must illustrate proposed improvements in relation to property lines and required setbacks.
Monroe County	Albia Building Department (city of Albia); Monroe County Planning & Zoning (unincorporated areas)	Site plans are required for new construction, room additions, and accessory structures in Monroe County. Plans must show all existing and proposed structures with setback distances to property lines for zoning staff review.

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