Planning and Zoning

Guided by the City of Fort Madison Municipal code, chapter 10 (Zoning) and Chapter 11 (Subdivisions), the Planning & Zoning Department reviews and processes zoning and land use matters and subdivisions.

Applications may be obtained at City Hall or by contacting Director Doug Krogmeier for the following:

• Voluntary Annexation
• Rezoning
• Sign Permit
• Special Use Permit
• Zoning Variances
• Floodplain Development Permit
• Subdivision

There are 12 different Zoning Disticts within the City of Fort Madison. Each district has its own specific uses and regulations. Contact Director Doug Krogmeier for regulations in the following Zoning Districts:

• R-1 One-Family Dwelling District
• R-2 One-Family Dwelling District
• R-3 One-Family Dwelling District
• R-4 One-Family Dwelling District
• R-5 Two-Family Dwelling District
• R-6 Multiple-Family Dwelling District
• B-1 Business District, Limited Retail
• B-2 Business District, General Retail
• B-3 Service and Wholesale District
• B-4 Highway Business District
• I-1 Limited Industrial District
• I-2 General Industrial District

There is a large map depicting these Districts at City Hall or you may obtain a copy by contacting Director Doug Krogmeier