Welcome to the City Hall at the City of Pella, Iowa, USA

 

Welcome to the Form Vault

Here you have easy access to forms and information pertaining to city regulations in a number of areas. The forms are sorted by subject to help you in your search of the correct form. To download these forms to fill out, follow these 3 steps:

Step One
Check to see if your computer has Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not click on the icon below which will take you to the Adobe website where you can download the software for free. For future downloads, this step can be skipped.



Step Two
Click the icon before the name of the form you want to obtain.

Step Three
Launch Adobe Acrobat Reader and open the form within that application. Some systems may automatically launce Acrobat Reader when you click on your choice. For paper copies to use, print it out. Fill it out and return it to the city via fax or mail.

General Information about Permits
These files provide an overview to the kinds of permits available from the city as well as fees for applications, data fees, maps and blueprints.
  Permit Information
  Fee Information

Accessory Buildings/Structures
(Sheds, Decks, Porches, Detached Garages, etc.)
  Information & Permit

Appeal of a Decision
Provides information on the Board of Adjustment which was established to provide recourse for any citizen of Pella to appeal perceived inequity in existing zoning ordinances or decisions of the Zoning Administrator of Building Official.
  Board of Adjustment Information
  Board of Adjustment Appeal

Bed & Breakfast
Provides legal description and signage information for bed and breakfasts. Additional related information can be found under Home Occupations and Parking.
  Bed and Breakfast Information
  Home Occupations
  Parking

Building Permit
1 & 2 Family Residential
  Information & Permit

Building Permit
Commerical, Industrial, Institutial
  Information & Permit

Demolition Permit
  Information & Permit

Design Review Overlay District
Includes information about requirements for obtaining a design permit.
  Design Permit Checklist
  Design Permit Application
Community Development Committee & Design Review

Design Review District Design Manual - 2nd Edition
(Click on this link to view this manual)


Driveway Permit
  Information & Permit

Dutch Residential Overlay District
Provides overview of processes of obtaining permits which comply to the Dutch Residential District (DURE) standards. Information is also provided on the Community Development Committee whose purpose is to preserve and promote the unique character of Pella.
  Dutch Residential Overlay District Information
  Design Permit Checklist
  Design Permit Application

Electric Application for Service
This application is for Temporary or Permanent service for new construction. This is to get service to your home. An Application is also required to be filled out at City Hall to have the account put into your name. This form is to be completed and either dropped off at the Electric Department at 222 Truman Road or faxed to 641-628-1642.
  Electric Application for Service

Excavation Permit
  Information & Permit

Fence & Retaining Wall Permit
Outlines requirements for placing fences on properties.
  Fence Information & Permit
  Retaining Wall Information & Permit

Fences, Retaining Walls and Easements
If you are considering a new fence or retaining wall for your property, please contact the Public Works Office at 628-1601. We can assist you in determining what is allowed for your application and location. In some cases, public utility easements may exist on properties that the owner may not be aware of. These easements are needed for City and/or private utility access, and could possibly include electric, telephone or cable television or in some cases water or sewer lines. Placement of structures, including fences or retaining walls, is not permitted in easements. It is in the property owner’s best interest to make sure their fence or retaining wall is constructed on their property and outside these easements in case utility work would ever need to be done in the easements. Please note that a permit is required for the construction of a new fence or retaining wall. You can obtain a permit application at the Public Works Office at 100 Truman Road or print one above.

Home Occupation
Pertains to a home occupation that is a gainful occupation or profession engaged in by an occupant of a dwelling unit.
  Home Occupation Information

Moving Structures
  Information & Permit

Parking
Provides guidelines limitations on parking in the city.

Peddler, Solicitors and Transient Merchants
Provides guidelines and information on obtaining a permit to sell in Pella.
  Peddler Solicitor and Transient Merchant Application
  For Additional Information and maps, Click Here

Property Maintenance Code
  Property Maintenance Code

Rezoning
Provides a summary of the process necessary to amend the zoning district classification of a property or properties.
  Rezoning Information
  Rezoning Permit Application
  Rezoning Petition

Sewer Hook-Ups
  Information & Permit

Sign Application
  Sign Permit Application

Special Events Promoter Application
Click here for more information on hosting special events in Pella and the application process.

Vacating Right of Way
Presents information and steps necessary for any person who desires a public right-of-way (a street, alley or easement).
  Procedure for Vacating Public Right of Way
  Vacating Permit Application
  Vacate Right of Way Petition

Water Taps
This application is required to connect to a City of Pella water main.

  Information & Permit

 
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