In accordance with the Riceville City Ordinance, the undersigned hereby applies for a building permit to erect, reconstruct, alter, repair, bring into, move from one place to another, occupy, use:

Property Owner’s Name______Telephone______

Mailing Address______

Address where construction is to occur______

Lot No.______Block______Sub-Division______

Beginning Construction Date: ______Estimated Completion Date: ______

(not to exceed 1 year from date of issue)

Is there utility or other easements? _____If so, I understand that there is to be no obstruction or building on an easement. I also understand that there shall be no plantings of any kind in easements. If any such plantings occur and it is necessary to dig them up, no compensation will be given. ______(Initial)

Off Street Parking______Off Street Loading______

Utility Services Needed: Water____Sewer___.

Structure described as:

_____New Dwelling _____Garage _____Addition _____Storage Shed ______Fence

_____Sign _____Deck _____Other______

(Please list)

Type: (Frame, Brick, Concrete, Concrete Block, other) ______

(fill in proper type)

Exterior Material: ______

Length______Width______Height______Basement: Yes____No____

Use for which intended: ______

______

Brief Description of Construction: ______

Will you need a temporary structure for building materials □ No □Yes Time frame necessary______(Annual fee of $250)

Applicant certifies that all work done under this permit shall be in strict conformance with the Municipal Code of the City of Riceville, that NO work shall begin until this permit has been granted and that s/he understands that any violation of the code constitutes a misdemeanor, liable to punishment as set forth therein. The undersigned represents that the facts and matters as stated herein are true and correct, and that it is understood that if said Permit be granted, it will be subject to compliance with any terms and conditions thereof and with any existing or future laws of the State of Iowa and Ordinances of the City of Riceville, Iowa. The City of Riceville, Iowa will not be held liable for any misrepresentations that may cause legal action due to properties that have not been professionally surveyed.

Building material and any debris from construction must be covered or secured to keep from blowing and littering neighboring properties.

Dated______

Signed______Property Owner as Applicant

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BUILDING PERMIT PROCEDURES

FOR THE CITY OF RICEVILLE

See last page for Instructions to complete the building permit.

BUILDING PERMIT PROCEDURES FOR THE CITY OF RICEVILLE

  1. Approval from Building Permit Committee on all exterior structures is required before construction/repair is begun. The Committee meets once a week and paperwork must be submitted to the City Clerk by the Friday prior.
  1. A drawing is required showing the lay out of property lines, street names, existing structures and the proposed structures. Measurements showing the distance from the property line to the proposed structure must be displayed.
  1. Estimated costs of the building structure are required and will be listed on the building permit for the County Assessor’s Office.
  1. Place stakes in the ground showing the size and placement of the proposed structure so the Committee can identify the location easily.
  1. A building permit is needed for any exterior structure constructed in a permanent manner this includes fences, decks, breezeways, porches, storage sheds and repair of same along with moving any structure onto a property. Building permit is good for one year. Permit must be returned to the City Office, 123 W Main St. If you have any questions call (641) 985-2367.
  1. Always call Iowa One Call (800-292-8989) before digging. All utility services will locate underground service lines on your property without any charge.
  1. Tax Abatement – You may be eligible for a Tax Abatement if building improvements total more than 10% of your property valuation as determined by the county Assessor’s Office. Application forms are available from the City Clerk and must be approved via motion of the City Council.

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