Permits & Applications
Permits & Meeting Fees
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Beer & Alcohol Permits | $75 | Beer & Alcohol permits are completed online thru the Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division website. |
Board of Adjustment Meeting | $230 | Board of Adjustment Meetings are necessary when a variance is needed to build closer to property lines than allowed or when proposed buildings exceed size restrictions established by code. |
Building Permit | $35 | An Application for Zoning Compliance Certification form is required if a property wishes to build up or out on their property. This includes fences, signs, additions, larger outdoor sheds, etc. |
Building Water Service | $750 | If a property wishes to be connected to City water service. |
Cigarette Permits | $75 | If an establishment sells tobacco products, they are required to have a valid cigarette permit. |
Outside Water Meter | $25 | If a property owner would like to add an outside meter that does run through City sewer, the cost is $25 to add this extra meter. |
Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting | $75 | Meetings with the Planning & Zoning Commission are necessary if a property needs to be re-zoned for any reason. |
Sanitary Sewer Service | $50 | If a property owner wishes to be connected to City sewer service, there is a fee of $50 |
Tree Planting/Removal Permits | 0 | When a tree is to be planted or removed within City right-of-way on a property, permission must first be obtained from the City Council. There is no cost for this permit. |
Peddler/transient merchant/solicitor |
$15/day, $25/week, $50/1/2yr |
Application is available at City Hall. |
PARKING permits and applications are processed by the Forest City Police Department - See this link or
Permit Applications processed at City Hall