Building Permits

How to Apply for a Building Permit

Download the building permit form using the link below. Print, complete and return it by mail or in person to:

Logan City Hall
108 W 4th St
Logan, IA 51546

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Standard Building Permit Procedures

  • Applications are picked up and submitted at City Hall.

  • Each application will be numbered and dated upon receipt.

  • Applications may be completed by the property owner or an authorized agent.

  • All applications must include relevant plans, diagrams, computations, and specifications.

    • The Building Inspector will review all applications.

    • Approved applications are then presented to the City Council.

    • Permits may be picked up at City Hall after approval and payment of fees.

    • No work may begin until the permit fee is paid and the permit is posted.

    • Permits must be clearly visible from the street and securely attached to the project site.

    • Permits may only be removed by the Building Inspector.

    • Permits are valid for 6 months. Contact City Hall or the Building Inspector for extensions if needed.

    • The Building Inspector will determine required inspections.

    • Work must pause until each required inspection is completed.

    • A final inspection is required for all projects.

    • Completed permits will be collected and kept on file at City Hall.

When a Building Permit Is NOT Required

The following projects do not require a permit under Ordinance 361:

    • Detached accessory buildings (tool sheds, playhouses, etc.) 120 sq. ft. or less

    • Moving display cases, counters, non-supporting partitions, equipment, or machinery

    • Retaining walls under 4 feet in height

    • Above-ground water tanks under 5,000 gallons

    • Interior decorating (painting, wallpapering, etc.) unless walls are moved or removed

    • Temporary stage sets (film, television, or theater)

    • Windows, doors, storm doors, and awnings

    • Siding, gutters, and exterior painting

    • Minor sidewalk or concrete repairs

    • Roof patching and seal coating (roofs, driveways, parking areas)

    • Above-ground prefabricated pools under 5,000 gallons

    • Insulation installation

    • Landscaping, lawn seeding, and sprinkler systems

    • Furnace replacement

    • Air conditioning units

    • Electrical heaters

    • Water heaters

    • Fixture replacements (bathtubs, showers, sinks, faucets, toilets)

    • Replacing switches, outlets, or light fixtures

Building Permits ARE required for:

    • Chimney flues and fuel vents

    • Solid fuel burners and Class A chimneys

    • Fireplaces (all types and fuel sources)

    • Main sanitary sewer replacement inside the structure

    • Interior water supply piping

    • All other electrical upgrades or modifications

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Questions? Contact:

  • Rick Oviatt: (402) 981-5524

  • City Hall: (712) 644-2425

  • Fax: (712) 644-2414