For all post frame construction in Muscatine County, the following will be required:

• A Building Permit Application
• A site plan showing where the building will be placed on the lot (this can be as simple as a print off from Beacon showing offsets from property lines/existing structures)
• For buildings with a footprint no greater than 1,500 sq. ft, with sidewalls no greater than 12’ tall, and general post spacings no greater than 8’, we require plans showing the overall construction of the building (footing sizes, interior partitions, overall dimensions, window & door locations, bracing and girt locations, truss details, etc.)
• For buildings with a footprint greater than 1,500 sq. ft., or sidewalls over 12’, or with general post spacings greater than 8’, engineered stamped plans WILL be required.
• Buildings designed with construction documents showing they meet the requirements set forth in the United States Department of Agriculture’s “Prescriptive Design Specifications for Non-Diaphragm Post-Frame Buildings” would NOT require engineered design, but will need complete design drawings.

For buildings constructed with manufactured trusses, the permit holder must have the manufacturer loading specifications available at the time of the rough-in inspection. 

If any construction will take place in the Flood Plain or on leased land (Government or Private Lease), additional permitting will be required. 

• All construction in the flood plain will require a Muscatine County Flood Plain Development Permit.
• Development on privately leased land will require the signature of the property owner on the permit documents.
• Development on Government leased land will require proof of contact with the U.S. Army Corp. or Engineers or another related agency.