Permits, Licenses & Forms

 

Permit Processes:

Steps For Getting Permits: 

  • Download the permit of choice as seen below. 
  • 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. 
  • 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. 

 

  • 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. 

 

Permit Applications: 

 

Requirements:

 

Miscellaneous Forms: