The City of Chariton has a Building Department, which handles building inspections, permits, building and nuisance codes, and other guidelines within the city.
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Shawn Werts is the Building and Code Enforcement Officer for the City of Chariton.
He can be contacted at 641-774-5991 or codeofficer@chariton.org
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The City of Chariton operates under the Chariton Municipal Code and also follows the for the following Codes for building standards:
2015 Property Maintenace Code
2009 International Residential Code
2009 International Mechanical Code
2009 Uniform Plumbing Code
2011 National Electrical Code
Zoning Map - Please note that this map has not been updated with recent changes in some zoning areas.
Permit Processes:
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Steps For Getting Permits:
- Download the permit of choice as seen below.
- Contact the Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer on questions about the building permit and the project.
- All building permits and fees are to be brought to City Hall.
- The Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer will either approve or deny the permit.
- If the permit is denied, the applicant can go to the Board of Adjustment to seek approval.
- The Board of Adjustment has the final say of the project.
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- Building Permits in the Historical District - All buildings in the Chariton Town Square are considered part of the historical district. Please see the code on the historical district.
- All buildings on the Chariton Downtown Town Square are encouraged to go through the Iowa Main Street design review first.
- Contact City Hall about the building permit application.
- Submit the building permit to City Hall.
- The Chariton Historical Preservation Commission will be informed of the permit.
- A review of the Chariton Historical Commission will occur of the plans and permit request.
- Approval of the design by the Chariton Historical Preservation Commission, will follow with the final approval or disapproval of the Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer.
- If not approved by the Chariton Historical Preservation Commission or the Building Inspector/Code Enforcement Officer, the applicant can go to the Board of Adjustment for approval.
- The Board of Adjustment has the final say of the project.
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Permit Applications:
The City of Chariton does require building permits. Building permit cost will vary on the project. For more information on permit cost, here is a list of fees.
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Requirements:
Miscellaneous Forms:
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