The Mills County, Iowa Building & Zoning Department is responsible for the management of building permits within the County.


  Mills County, Iowa -
Building & Zoning

 

*Current Building Code Ordinance*

*Current Zoning Code Ordinance*

 

Mission

The Building and Zoning Department provides quality service to the community in a manner that is comprehensive, efficient and knowledgeable. We continue our commitment to excellent public safety and quality of life, by building strong relationships and partnerships with residents, businesses, and the development communities; through innovative programming, technology and the enforcement of the highest standards of codes.

Goal

The goal of the Building and Zoning Department is to provide excellent public service, by expanding broadening and enhancing communication with our customers, while maintaining a comprehensive countywide construction and code enforcement program.

Codes

The County has adopted and will maintain the State of Iowa Building Codes as Follows:
2009 International Building Code
2009 International Residential Code
2009 International Mechanical Code
2009 Uniform Plumbing Code
2008 National Electrical Code
2009 International Fuel Gas Code
2009 International Existing Bldg Code
2009 International Energy Conservation Code
2009 International Property Maintenance Code
(All local amendments and codes as pertinent)

On Line Access

Buildingdepartment.com is an online permitting system that gives applicants the option to use their computer when initiating online applications for permits on simple projects. Additional benefits that are offered are:
The ability to schedule and check inspection results.
Review the status of plan check applications.
Access to review case, land parcel and permit information.

For more information log on to

www.buildingdepartment.com

 

Upcoming events at the Engineers Training Facility

  • Planning & Zoning Meeting  -  1st Tuesday of every month

  • Board of Adjustment Meeting  -  3rd Tuesday of every month

 

PUBLIC NOTICE

 MILLS COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING 

A public meeting will be held at 6:30pm on Tuesday, September 7th, 2010 at the Mills County Engineer Building; 403 Railroad Avenue, Glenwood, Iowa for the County Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss and take formal action on modification of the Mills County Zoning Ordinance Chapter 27, Table 4.01: Use Matrix for V (Village District) Uses. Other items of discussion and possible action are to amend or modify Chapter 27, Section 27.3.7; to include vehicle washing establishments within Convenience Food Sales Use Types, and Section 27.1.10; addressing new development of Pre-existing Nonconforming Lots, and Section 27.2.22; addressing the definition of Special Use Permit.  All parties of interest are advised to be present and comment. Written comments may be submitted to the Mills County Building & Zoning Office at 403 Railroad Avenue, Glenwood, IA, 51534.

 

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Address of office:
403 Railroad Avenue
Glenwood, IA 51534


Hours Office is open:
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.


Phone Number:
(712) 527-4347

FAX Number:
(712) 527-4439


Department Head:
Darin Whatcott,
Chief Building Official


Employees:
Neil Simon, Senior Bldg Inspector

Holly Brown,
Building Permit Technician



Building Forms:
Downloadable Building forms



Zoning Forms:
Downloadable Zoning forms



Building Guides:
Downloadable Building guides


Links:
Iowa Building Code Bureau

Other Related Links:
Iowa Department
of Transportation


Iowa One Call
(call before you dig)
 
             

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