Mason City, IL · Mason County

No notary required

Fence or Building and Zoning Permit Application

Property owners and applicants use this application to request a Mason City permit for fence or building construction, alterations, or changes in use.

What this form is

This application requests a fence or building and zoning permit for construction, moving, alteration, or use of buildings and premises in Mason City. It asks for owner and applicant contact details, the property location and legal description, proposed work and uses, and information about structures, plans, specifications, and surveys. The form says applicants must complete all requested information and execute it in triplicate.

Who needs it

Owners or applicants proposing fence or building construction, alterations, additions, or changes in use of property in Mason City should complete this application.

How to submit it

The form says to execute the application in triplicate. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.

About notarization

This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant and owner sign, and a city employee witnesses the owner’s signature.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download the Application

    Download the Fence or Building and Zoning Permit Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete the Application

    Fill in the requested owner, applicant, property, construction, use, and structure information.

  3. 3

    Gather Plans and Attachments

    Attach a plat drawn to scale showing the requested details and indicate whether a survey is attached.

  4. 4

    Sign and Submit

    Sign and date the application, execute it in triplicate, and submit it to the city department named on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What work does this permit application cover?
The form is for a fence or building and zoning permit, including construction, moving, alterations, additions, and use of buildings or premises.
What information does the application request?
It requests owner and applicant details, property location and legal description, proposed construction and uses, structure information, plans and specifications, and whether a survey is attached.
Do I need a notary for the Fence or Building and Zoning Permit Application?
No. This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant and owner sign, and a city employee witnesses the owner’s signature.
How do I submit the Fence or Building and Zoning Permit Application?
Execute the application in triplicate and submit it to the city department named on the form. Check the city website for current contact details.

Need something notarized?

This Fence or Building and Zoning Permit Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.