{"id":1177,"date":"2017-05-04T04:50:49","date_gmt":"2017-05-04T09:50:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/desoto-ia.org\/?page_id=1177"},"modified":"2026-06-02T17:56:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T22:56:51","slug":"city-ordinances-permits-forms-plus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/desoto-ia.org\/?page_id=1177","title":{"rendered":"City Permits, Forms & Ordinances"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The City of De Soto requires building permits for building erection construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, conversion, demolition, as well as for mechanical, and all plumbing work. This would include most remodeling projects – as well as new construction.

Choose from below to obtain the correct building permit application form – the applications are to be filed with City Hall. Upon approval of the permit the applicant will be notified of the appropriate fee based upon the type of construction, size, and other variables.<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Send permit applications via email to<\/mark> cityclerk@desoto-ia.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Permits
<\/mark><\/strong>Building Permit<\/mark><\/a> (Building, Fence, Shed, Deck, Pool, or Other)<\/mark>
Trade Permit<\/mark><\/a> (Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical)<\/mark>
Sign Permit<\/mark><\/a>
Grading Permit<\/a><\/mark>
Right of Way Permit<\/a><\/mark>
Special Event Permit<\/mark><\/a>
Demo Permit<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n


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Forms
<\/mark><\/strong>Board of Adjustment Form
<\/mark><\/a>Chicken and Fowl Ownership Form
<\/mark><\/a>Official Zoning Map
<\/mark><\/a>Petition for Zoning
<\/mark><\/a>Rental Inspection Checklist
<\/mark><\/a>Rezoning Form
<\/mark><\/a>Information Required for Site Plan Approval<\/mark><\/a>
<\/mark>Site Plan Requirements<\/mark><\/a>
<\/a><\/mark>Suggested Procedures for Rezoning Property<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ordinances
<\/mark><\/strong>2026 City of De Soto Code of Ordinances<\/a>
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