When you need information, you may use ICgovXpress or call one of the following:

  • Backflow prevention -- 319-356-5136
    • Annual testing
    • Water system survey
  • Board of Appeals -- 319-356-5122
    • Application process 
  • Building permit -- 319-356-5120
    • Application process
    • Inspections
  • Building plan review -- 319-356-5124
    • Code interpretations
    • Pre-application meeting
  • Development regulations -- 319-356-5132
    • Construction site pollution prevention
    • Design review
    • Floodplain information
    • Natural areas
    • Site plan review
    • Zoning
  • Electrical permits -- 319-356-5127
    • Application process
    • Code interpretation
    • License and insurance requirements
  • Fire -- 319-356-5257
    • Access for emergency vehicles
    • Alarm and sprinkler system requirements
    • Code interpretation
  • Fire protection installation -- 319-356-5127
    • Application process
    • Code interpretation
    • License and insurance requirements
    • Maintenance reporting requirements
  • Historic and conservation districts -- 319-356-5120
    • Approval process for remodeling and expansion
    • Locations of districts
    • Permit requirements
  • Mechanical permits -- 319-356-5136
    • Application process
    • Code interpretation
    • Commercial exhaust hoods
    • License and insurance requirements
  • Nuisances -- www.icgov.org/ICgovXpress
    • Abandoned and vacant buildings
    • Garbage and debris
    • Inoperable vehicles on private property
    • Noise
    • Snow and ice on public sidewalks
    • Tall grass or weeds
  • Parking violations -- 319-356-5275
    • Vehicles stored on the street over 48 hours
    • Vehicles blocking public sidewalks
    • Non-permitted vehicles in assigned parking areas
  • Plumbing permits -- 319-356-5126
    • Application process
    • Code interpretation
    • License and insurance requirements
  • Public right-of-way -- 319-356-5140
    • Curb cuts and driveways
    • Excavation
    • Public utilities
    • Sewer and water service
    • Sidewalk repair
  • Sign permits -- 319-356-5123
    • Application process
    • License and insurance requirements

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