Permits & Applications

Application Submittal and Review

Please contact the Development Department prior to starting any work to see if a permit is required for the work that you are doing. Please allow adequate time for review and consideration by staff and / or the relevant board for all projects before your anticipated start date. Some approvals for various permits go to different boards or commissions for consideration, while others are approved by staff. In order to be considered by such boards or commissions, all information and relevant fees must be submitted to the Development Department in advance to allow for proper procedures, notification, and review.

Permit Fee Schedule (PDF)

Building Permit Process

Adding a Solar Array or Wireless Communications Tower

If you are considering adding a residential or commercial solar array to your property, the proper first step will be to contact our Development Department to go over permit requirements and plan review before installation begins on your project.  Someone will be available to answer any questions you have to ensure a successful project. Please review the fee schedule PDF below for any fee related questions for this type of permit.

Solar Array / Wireless Communications Tower Fee Schedules (PDF)

To apply online for a permit please click the following:

Building
Contractor Permit Application
Sign - Permanent & Temporary

Contractors click here to view permits or request inspections. If you do not have your contractor code please email gerlingj@burlingtoniowa.org


City Regulations

  1. Fence Regulations (PDF)
  2. Home Regulations (PDF)
  3. Encroachment Policy (PDF)
  4. Demo Checklist (PDF)
  5. Driveway Specifications (PDF)

City Planning Commission

  1. Subdivisions (PDF)
  2. Platting Worksheet (Recording Requirements) (PDF)
  3. Vacate Public Right-of-Way (PDF)
  4. Rezoning Petition (PDF)

Other Forms

  1. Complaint Form (PDF)
  2. Rental Housing Complaint (PDF)

Historic Preservation Commission

  1. Certificate of Appropriateness (PDF)
  2. Historic Designation (PDF)

Other Permits / Applications

  1. City-Owned Property Bid Application (PDF)
  2. Encroachment Permit (PDF)
  3. Encroachment Policy (PDF)
  4. Floodplain Development Permit (PDF)
  5. Home Occupation - Child Care (PDF)
  6. Urban Revitalization Tax Exemption information and form
  7. Voluntary Annexation (PDF)

Zoning & Board of Adjustment

  1. Conditional Use Permit (PDF)
  2. Home Occupation Permit (PDF)
  3. Home Regulations (PDF)
  4. Special Exception (PDF)
  5. Special Use Permit (PDF)
  6. Zoning Appeal (PDF)
  7. Zoning Variance (PDF)