Zoning, Ordinances & Permits

Dogs are required to be licensed annually, with updated proof of rabies vaccination. Reminders are placed on water bills the month that your license needs to be renewed.

Fees

Neutered & Spayed Dogs: $5.00
Non-Neutered & Non-Spayed: $10.00

Dogs that are running at large, picked up by the City and kenneled will be charged a $50.00 fee.

CLICK HERE FOR DOG LICENSE APPLICATION

Terry Goerdt, City of Durant building inspector, will be taking care of all aspects of building permits from applications, review of plans, and approval of all permits. His office hours at City Hall are Wednesday evenings from 6:00pm to 7:00pm, or you may call him at 319.330.9806 to set up an appointment.

Permit Requirements

Permits are required for all new construction, building alterations, accessory buildings, and concrete work.Permits are also required for signs, fences, swimming pools over 5000 gallons, electrical, plumbing and HVAC work. We ask that you allow at least 48 hours for your permit to be approved before starting your project. All construction projects will require applicable staking, footing, plumbing, framing, electrical, mechanical and final inspections. All general contractors, electricians, plumbers, and HVAC technicians must be licensed with the State of Iowa and these license numbers must be provided to the city when applying for a building permit. All building permits are valid for one (1) year from the date of issuance.

Variance Applications

If a permit is denied due to ordinance constraints, a variance may be applied for. A variance application would be filled out explaining the variance requested and a $150.00 fee paid at city hall. The zoning consultant would then set up a meeting with the Board of Adjustment committee to approve or deny the requested variance. If the variance is approved by the Board of Adjustment, the variance would be brought before council for approval.

Building Inspector for the City of Durant

Terry Goerdt: 319.330.9806
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Please call Terry for all inspections except staking and footing which can be done by the City of Durant Public Works Department.

City of Durant Code of Ordinances

Amendments

• • 2016-02 Ordinance International Maintenance Code
  • 2016-03 Ordinance Durant Urban Revitalization Area
  • 2017-01 Ordinance Amendment Compost Site 
  • 2017-02 Sewer Utility Rate Increase
  • 2017-03 Ordinance Amendment Fireworks
  • 2018-01 Water Utility Rate Increase
  • 2018-02 Sewer Utility Rate Increase
  • 2018-04 Ordinance Amendment ATV & UTV Snowplowing
  • 2019-01 Ordinance adjusting water & sewer rates
  • 2019-02 Ordinance Amending number of dogs or cats
  • 2020-01 Industrial Park South Amend Zoning I-1 to I-2