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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Long Grove
County permit trigger list applies after city zoning approval
- Exempt Agriculturally exempt farmer work
- Exempt Minor repairs and replacements
- Exempt Small accessory structures under 120 square feet
- City zoning approval plus Scott County plot plan, legal description, owner/builder information, and plans
- Building code
- Scott County says Long Grove uses the county-adopted code package under the 28E arrangement
- Permit validity
- Not clearly posted in the public city/county pages reviewed for Long Grove-specific routing
- Owner-builder
- Not separately summarized by Long Grove
- Contractor requirements
- County trade permit requirements apply; city site also lists local building/fence/driveway permit page
Application process
Typical processing: County-reviewed house/addition work is generally 3-5 days; commercial 7-10 days
- 01 Contact Long Grove City Hall for zoning approval on the proposed work.
- 02 Submit city zoning materials and obtain approval documentation.
- 03 Submit Scott County permit forms with Long Grove zoning approval attached.
- 04 Pay county fees and complete county inspections.
Typical processing time: County-reviewed house/addition work is generally 3-5 days; commercial 7-10 days
Fee schedule
Long Grove building permit fees
County payment rules apply
Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Through Scott County Planning and Development (other)
- Inspection hours
- County office hours 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; Long Grove City Hall hours posted separately
Typical sequence: County staging and final inspections
Not clearly posted
Frequently asked
Common questions about Long Grove permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Long Grove, IA? ▸
02 How much does a building permit cost in Long Grove, IA? ▸
03 How do I apply for a building permit in Long Grove, IA? ▸
04 How long does it take to get a building permit in Long Grove, IA? ▸
05 What work is exempt from building permits in Long Grove, IA? ▸
06 How do I schedule a building inspection in Long Grove, IA? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Long Grove, with Scott County Planning and Development for building permits and inspections after city zoning approval before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.