Permit Applications & Inspections

Building Permits                                        Application                         Reference Documents                        
Single Family/Townhome  Application  
Commercial Building Application  
Sign Permit Application  
Basement Finish & Additions Application Requirements
Pool/Hot Tub Permit Application  
Deck Application Requirements
Accessory Building  Application Requirements
Fence Application Requirements
Sidewalk/Approach Application  
Fire Protection Systems  Application  
Driveway Not required Requirements
Solar Panels  Application  
Trade Permits Application Reference Documents
Electrical Application  
 
 
Plumbing Application
Mechanical Application
Utilities Permits Application Reference Documents 
Metro Area Right of Way  Application  
Board of Adjustment  Application Reference Documents
Interpretive Review Request  Application

2022 BOA Schedule 
Special Use Permit  Application
Variance Request  Application
Development  Application  Reference Documents
Final Plat  Application

2022 Development Schedule 

2022 Rezoning Schedule 
Grading & Utility Plan  Application
Plat of Survey  Application
Preliminary Plat  Application
Public Construction Drawings Application
Site Plan  Application
Zoning Change  Application
Annexation  Application  
Citywide  Application  Reference Documents
Peddler's License Application  
Transient Merchant License Application
Zoning Compliance Certification  Application   
Home Occupation  Application   


Submit applications to: rgreving@grimesiowa.gov

Inspections 
To schedule an inspection, please call the Development Services office at 515.986.4050. 
Inspections must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. 

Please provide all of the following information when scheduling inspections: 
Contractor, Contact, Phone Number, Location/Address, Type of inspection

Additional Information

Fee Schedule
Water Quality Protection Information for Businesses
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
New Builder Utilities Application - Please submit all utilities applications to: grimeswaterdept@grimesiowa.gov 
Metro Cold Weather Concrete Policy
Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Grease Interceptor Sizing Proposal 
Residential Code & Policy Changes
Residential As Built Policy
Commercial As Built Policy 
Sample Site Plans

ICC Codes Link: https://codes.iccsafe.org/codes/i-codes