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Inspection Procedures

All permits should be submitted electronically to permits@norwalk.iowa.gov
All permits should be paid for via credit card. Contact the Department at (515) 981-9530 or permits@norwalk.iowa.gov to arrange payment.
Inspections can be scheduled by calling the Department line at (515) 981-9530. Normal 24 hour advance notice will still apply.
The primary project agent should be the only project representative present for the inspection.
The City has suspended all inspections of interior occupied spaces. Call the Department line at (515) 981-9530 for questions.
The City's Rental Housing Permit and Inspection Program will be suspended. The Department can be contacted to be put on a waitlist for when the Program resumes.

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PROJECT	DOCUMENTS TO ACCOMPANY PERMIT APPLICATION	COST
Commercial Building Permit	-3 large sets of plans -Digital plan files emailed to the city -Site plan -Energy documents -COSESCO form	Figured by the Building Department
Curb Cut (Driveway Approach)		$25
Deck Permit Application Informational Flyer	Detailed building plans and site plan	$25
Demolition Permit		$100
Development Application		Figured by Zoning Administrator
Driveway Replacement or Addition		$25
Electrical Permit		See Permit
Fence Permit and Informational Flyer	Site plan of property and where fence will be located	$25
Grading Permit	Detailed site plan	$25-$125
Mechanical Permit		See Permit
Plumbing Permit		See Permit
Porch Application	Detailed building plans and site plan	Figured by Building Department
Pool Permit and Informational Flyer (Permanent or Seasonal)		Permanent $40 / Seasonal $25 annually
Residential	Please see Building a New Home in Norwalk	Figured by Building Department
Residential Additions	Detailed building plans and site plan	Figured by Building Department
Shed/Accessory Bldg. (150 sq ft or less) Additional Information	Detailed building plans and site plan	$25
Shed/Accessory Bldg. (larger than 150 sq ft) Additional Information	Detailed building plans and site plan	Figured by Building Department
Sidewalk Application (new or replacement of city sidewalk only)		$25
Sign Permit	Picture of sign, size and location	Figured by Zoning Administrator
Variance/Special Use		Figured by Zoning Administrator
Windows (for replacements that are a different size than the original opening) Egress window guidelines		Figured by Building Department

Building Permits

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