Forms & Applications

Zoning Fees

• ​​​​​Request for Amendment to the Zoning Map
• Zoning Application Packet
• Special Exception Application Packet
• Variance Application Packet
• Floodplain Development Application
• Request for Zoning Permit to Change Use of Land and/or Buildings
• Farm Exemption Application
• Nuisance Complaint Form

Submitting Applications

Submit application* and fee below to:

Zoning Administrator, Zoning Department
Jackson County Courthouse
201 W. Platt St. 
Maquoketa, IA 52060

*Please note below, the deadlines for application submission for the Board of Adjustment and the Zoning Commission.

Zoning Commission

• Meets monthly on the third Monday in the Community Room of the Jackson County Courthouse. 
• Applications reviewed: 
  • Rezonings
  • Major subdivisions
  • Text amendments

2024 Application Deadlines

Notice must be published in local weekly newspapers and mailed to surrounding property owners within 500 feet of subject property no less than 10 days and no more than 20 days before Commission or Board meeting date.

2025 Application Deadlines

Notice must be published in local weekly newspapers and mailed to surrounding property owners within 500 feet of subject property no less than 10 days and no more than 20 days before Commission or Board meeting date.

Board of Adjustment

• Meets monthly on the fourth Monday in the Community Room of the Jackson County Courthouse.
• Applications reviewed:
  • Special exceptions
  • Variances
  • Appeals

2024 Application Deadlines

Notice must be published in local weekly newspapers and mailed to surrounding property owners within 500 feet of subject property no less than 10 days and no more than 20 days before Commission or Board meeting date.

2025 Application Deadlines

Notice must be published in local weekly newspapers and mailed to surrounding property owners within 500 feet of subject property no less than 10 days and no more than 20 days before Commission or Board meeting date.