City of Story City

Story City's posted Safe Building procedure says all new construction, remodels, additions, enlargements, repair, moving, removal, conversion, demolition, and alterations require a building permit, as do decks, fences, signs, and sheds. Trade permits are required for plumbing, electrical, and mechanical work.

Note: No public exemption list was identified in the reviewed Story City materials.

Building code

Safe Building procedure requires compliance with applicable building code and city ordinances; energy code compliance information is required.

Permit validity

Permit is valid for 1 year and work must commence within 180 days from issuance under the reviewed Safe Building procedure.

Owner-builder

Not separately summarized on the reviewed Story City materials.

Contractor requirements

Not separately summarized on the reviewed Story City materials; trade permits route through Safe Building.

Source: City of Story City ↗

1. 01
   Review the permit instructions on the Story City Forms page and choose the correct permit form.
2. 02
   Submit the appropriate permit form to City Hall, including setbacks and drawings.
3. 03
   City Hall contacts the applicant when the permit is approved by the city administrator.
4. 04
   Pay fees at City Hall or on the website, then complete the work.
5. 05
   Contact Safe Building when the project is complete for final inspection; City Hall then sends the final inspection certificate or certificate of occupancy for new builds.

Typical processing time: Not publicly posted on the reviewed city page.

Source: City of Story City ↗

City says fees may be paid at City Hall or on the website

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

• Contact Safe Building (phone)

Scheduling deadline

One business day notice is required on all inspections; inspections are completed by the end of the next business day

Typical sequence: Footing, foundation, foundation insulation, sewer/water/storm, groundwork plumbing, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, framing, insulation, sidewalk/approach, and final

Source: City of Story City ↗