aharmon@spenceriowacity.com
101 W 5th Street, Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 580-7200 ext. 228
Is the Construction Permit for a
Type of Residential Project
Type of Commercial / Industrial Project
Type of Multifamily Residential Project
Stop. Please contact the Building Official to discuss your project for appropriate permit type. The Building Official may be reached at (712) 580-7200. Do not proceed with this application at this time.
Property Owner Address
Is the proposed project located at the Property Owner Address listed above?
Project Address
Who is the Applicant?
Applicant Name
Applicant Address
Registered Contractor in Iowa?
Is the Property Owner the General Contractor?
General Contractor Contact Name
General Contractor Address
Is the Property Owner doing the plumbing installation? (Property Owners are allowed to do the plumbing installation at their PRIMARY residence only, with exception of new construction)
Plumbing Contractor Contact Name
Plumbing Contractor Address
Is the Property Owner installing the electrical? (Property Owners are allowed to do the electrical installation at their PRIMARY residence only, with exception of new construction)
Electrical Contractor Contact Name
Electrical Contractor Address
Is the Property Owner performing the Excavation work? (Property Owners are only allowed to do their own excavation work if they are licensed with the City of Spencer)
Excavation Contractor Contact Name
Excavation Contractor Address
Is the Project located in the Floodplain?
To access the Floodplain Application, CLICK HERE.
The approved flood plain maps are avabile on the Iowa Flood Center website. To access the site, CLICK HERE. Select Clay County and zoom in on the map to your property address to see if it is affected by he Flood Plan.
Finished basement?
Building Materials
Roofing Materials
Your project requires the following document(s) be submitted along with your application:
How do you want to submit these documents?
Upload File(s) (you may attach more than one file)
Reminder: Your permit application will not be processed until these documents are received at City Hall.
Have you flagged /or marked your property corners and the location of your project on your lot?
My site is clearly marked and I give permission to Planning Department Staff to enter and view the project area.
My site is clearly marked, please contact me via email to schedule a date/time to accompany Planning Department Staff to enter and view the project area.
Please flag and/or mark your property corners and project location and contact Anna Harmon at (712) 580-7200 ext. 228. Your permit application will not be processed until a site visit has been performed and the property corners and project location flagged and/or marked.
This Accessory Building permit section is to be completed if your project meets the following criteria:
If your project does not meet both of these criteria, please contact the Planning Department at (712) 580-7200 for assistance to determine the correct permit application.
A Moving Permit is required if your project meets one of the following conditions:
If your project does not meet one of the conditions above, you may need a different type of permit for your project. Please contact the Planning Department for assistance at (712) 580-7200.
Moving Contractor Contact Name
Moving Contractor Address
What are you moving?
Manufacturer Contact
Will there be any NEW construction associated with this project on this site?
You will need to provide the following documents:
Upload you Documents (you may attach more than one file)
Demolition Contractor Contact Name
Demolition Contractor Address
Is Asbestos present in the Structure?
Please contact the Iowa Department of Natural Resources at (712) 262-4177 for proper Asbestos Abatement procedures.
Is lead present in the structure (i.e. lead based paint, lead supply lines, etc.)
You need to supply photos of the structure to be demolished.
How would you like to submit your photos:
Upload Photos (you may upload more than one file)
Reminder: You permit application will not be processed until your photos have been submitted to City Hall.
How would you like to submit these documents?
What are you building?
Is it attached to the house?
Location
Have you located your property corners?
Property owner is responsible for accuracy of property lines. If you need assistance in locating your property lines, contact a land surveyor.
Will the project include signage?
A Sign Permit Application will need to be completed for the sign portion of your project. The Construction Permit does not cover signs. Please contact the Spencer Planning Department with questions at (712) 580-7200.
Will off-street parking be provided?
Reminder: Your permit application will not be processed until these documents are recieved at City Hall.
Your project requires teh following document(s) be submitted along with your application:
Reminder: Your permit application will not be processed until these documents are recived at City Hall.
Upload File(s) (you may attach more than on file)
Have you flagged / or markes your property corners and the location of your project on your lot?
Manufacturer Contact Name
Upload Documents (you may attach more than one file)
Have you flagged / or marked your property corners and the location of your project on your lot?
Is lead present in the Structure? (i.e. lead based paint, lead supply lines, etc.)
Reminder: Your permit application will not be processed until these document are recived at City Hall.
Have you flagged /or marked your property corners and the location of you project on your lot?
Is it attached to a building?
Is it attached to a main building?
Have you flagged / or marked your property corners and the location of you project on your lot?
Your project requires the following document(s) be submitted along with your application:Floor Plan(s)
Reminder: Your permit applicaiton will not be processed until these documents are recieved at City Hall.
Youor project requires the follwoing document(s) be submitted along with your application:
Is lead present in the structure (i.e. lead based paint, lead supply lines, etc.)?
Upload Photos (you may attach more than one file)
Reminder: Your permit application will not be processed until your photos have been submitted to City Hall.
Your project requires teh follwoing document(s) be submitted along with your application:
How do you want to submit these dcouments?
Your project requires the following document(s) be sbumitted along with your application:
I, by signature, acknowledge and agree to the conditions of this permit; will meet the provisions of the building, fire, electrical, plumbing, accessibility, and energy codes that may be applicable to the submitted project; and will follow the building & zoning regulations outlined in the Spencer City Code. I, hereby will defend, indemnify, protect, and hold harmless the City of Spencer and its employees from any and all liability from any claim or cause of action which any person may claim to have by reason of any actual or alleged failure on the part of the undersigned applicant to comply with the terms and provisions thereof. I, hereby certify that I have read and examined this application and its attachments and know the same to be complete, true, and correct. All provisions of laws and ordinances governing this type of work shall be complied with whether specified herein or not. I agree and will provide notification of any change prior to construction. The granting of this permit does not presume to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of any other state or local laws regulating construction or the performance of construction. The approved permit allows the construction of the building/structure as noted on this application and any submitted documentation. Any unauthorized change to approved permit and plans, or use of property, as presented will render this permit null and void.
Applicant Signature (If applicant is not the legal property owner, please save the PDF after signing, & submitting and have the property owner sign and return application to City Hall - Planning Department. This also can be done electronically and emailed to aharmon@spenceriowacity.com