The Development Services Department is responsible for implementing the vision for the community's overall growth and development as found in the Comprehensive Plan and further defined by the City's Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance. Development Services Partners with Main Street Mason City & the North Iowa Corridor Economic Development Corporation to provide economic development and provide financial or other incentives to promote growth in the community. The department administers the standards that guide the design and development of the built and natural environment.
Departments within Development Services:
- Building Division (641-421-3620)
- Building Permits & Construction Inspections
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Economic Development Applications (residential and commercial properties):
Urban Revitalization Tax Exemption Benefits- Application & Informative Brochure
Corridor Revitalization Loan Program (CoRL) Application
Downtown Revitalization Loan Program (DoRL) Application
- Planning & Zoning Division (641-421-3626)
- Code Enforcement (641-421-3380)
- Snow/ice or grass/weed concerns
- Dead, diseased or dying trees
- Junk, rubbish, refuse or garbage concerns
- Transit Division (641-421-3380)
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- Rental Housing Inspections (641-421-3380)
Departmental Efforts Include:
- Business & Industrial Development
- Downtown Redevelopment
- Environmental Advocacy & Education
- Floodplain Management
- Historic Preservation
Our department works closely with the following Boards and Commissions:
- Historic Preservation Commission
- Planning and Zoning Commission
- Zoning Board of Adjustment
To view the Agenda for all meetings, visit the City Meetings page.
The public is invited to provide input (commentary) on Agenda items only prior to the meeting(s).
For a break down of application fees, please click here.
Ways to provide comments include:
1) Phone in your comments prior to 9:00 a.m. the day of the scheduled meeting at: 641-421-3626.
2) Fill out the form with your comments, referencing the agenda item number and submit prior to 9:00 a.m. the day of the scheduled meeting.