Building and Zoning

220 W. Monroe St.
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
319.385.1474
btwelander@iowatelecom.net

The Building and Zoning Department is responsible for safeguarding the health, safety and general welfare of the public through enforcement of the adopted construction codes and zoning regulations of the city. The department issues permits on new construction and remodeling of buildings. This includes the building structure, plumbing and electrical components. The department also ensures compliance of zoning regulations and the comprehensive plan by providing assistance and information regarding zoning designations for properties, permitted uses in the zoning districts, building setbacks, subdivisions and developments, site plans, signs, parking, landscaping, fences, special use permits, home occupations and other topics covered in the City Code Zoning Chapter. Assistance is also provided to the City Council, Boards and Commissions, which enact new code requirements and hear appeals.

The Building and Zoning Department is responsible for inspections of construction projects, dangerous buildings and building nuisances. A twenty-four (24) hour notification is requested to set up an inspection with the building inspector or electrical inspector. All permits must be applied for and received prior to beginning any work within the City. Failure to receive a permit before construction begins may cause an increased permit fee to be charged.