Forms & Applications
Following are the paper copies of our applications. Please note that the Zoning Permit Application and the Floodplain Development Permit Application must now be submitted online. Paper applications will not be accepted.
The paper copies below are provided for reference only so you can see what information will be required.
Click here to access the Online Application Portal
- Request for Amendment to the Zoning Map
- Zoning Application Packet
- Special Exception Application Packet
- Variance Application Packet
- Start Floodplain Development Permit 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
2026 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.
| Deadline (4 pm) | Commission Meeting |
|---|---|
| December 23 | January 19 | 6 pm |
| January 22 | February 16 | 6 pm |
| February 19 | March 16 | 6 pm |
| March 26 | April 20 | 7 pm |
| April 23 | May 18 | 7 pm |
| May 21 | June 15 | 7 pm |
| June 25 | July 20 | 7 pm |
| July 23 | August 17 | 7 pm |
| August 20 | September 21 | 7 pm |
| September 24 | October 19 | 6 pm |
| October 22 | November 16 | 6 pm |
| None | No December Meeting |
Board of Adjustment
- Meets monthly on the fourth Monday in the Community Room of the Jackson County Courthouse.
- Applications reviewed:
- Special exceptions
- Variances
- Appeals
2026 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.
| Deadline (4 pm) | Board Meeting |
|---|---|
| December 23 | January 26 | 6 pm |
| January 22 | February 23 | 6 pm |
| February 19 | March 23 | 6 pm |
| March 26 | April 27 | 7 pm |
| April 23 | May 26 | 7 pm |
| May 21 | June 22 | 7 pm |
| June 25 | July 27 | 7 pm |
| July 23 | August 24 | 7 pm |
| August 20 | September 28 | 7 pm |
| September 24 | October 26 | 6 pm |
| October 22 | November 23 | 6 pm |
| None | No December Meeting |
