City of Morton

Morton has a local building permit program. The city adopts the 2006 International Building Code and states that building permit requirements and fees are established by city council resolution.

Note: Confirm all requirements directly with Morton City Hall before proceeding.

Building code

2006 International Building Code; 2006 International Gas Code; adopted plumbing, electrical, gas, and mechanical code chapters

Contractor requirements

Morton's electrical chapter includes provisions for master electrician's license and city registration; local electrical licensing or registration requirements apply.

1. 01
   Confirm the scope of work with the city before starting.
2. 02
   Submit the permit application and supporting materials required by the applicable code chapter.
3. 03
   For manufactured housing, provide title or bill of sale and any color photographs or documentation the city requires.
4. 04
   If the project triggers special review, complete that review before issuance (e.g., city council approval for certain setbacks or manufactured housing over 25 years old).
5. 05
   Pay the applicable permit fee set by city council resolution.
6. 06
   City inspections occur under contract on an as-needed basis.
7. 07
   Permit is issued once the city determines the application satisfies the applicable local code requirements.

Source: City of Morton; City Secretary ↗

Typical sequence: Inspections are provided under contract on an as-needed basis; floodplain-development permit review applies where triggered.