St. Lucas Building Permit Procedure

  1. Approval from Building Permit Committee on all exterior structures is required before construction/repair is begun. The Council meets the second Monday of every Month and paperwork must be submitted to the City Clerk by the Thursday prior. Also written approval from neighboring properties must be submitted with paperwork.
  2. A drawing is required showing the lay out of property lines, street names, existing structures and the proposed structures. Measurements showing the distance from the property line to the proposed structure must be displayed.
  3. Estimated costs of the building structure are required and will be listed on the building permit for the Fayette County Assessor’s Office.
  4. Place stakes in the ground showing the size and placement of the proposed structure so the Council can identify the location easily.
  5. A building permit is needed for any exterior structure constructed in a permanent manner this includes fences, decks, breezeways, porches, storage sheds and repair of same along with moving any structure onto a property. There is a $25 building permit fee for the council approval and it is good for 6 months. Paperwork must be returned to the City Office, PO Box 244. If you have any questions call 319-415- 8847.
  6. Always call Iowa One Call (800-292-8989) before digging. All utility services will locate underground service lines on your property without any charge.

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