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Planning and Zoning

Location

536 Mill St.
Ottumwa, IA 52501
Driving Directions

Contact Information

641-684-5425
641-684-8539
all_engineer@wapellocounty.org, mbailey@wapellocounty.org, jhamann@wapellocounty.org

Hours

Beginning March 31st 2025

Monday - Thursday
7:00 am - 4:30 pm

Friday
7:00 am (by appointment only)

Holiday Closures

Our Team

Miranda Bailey
Planning & Zoning Administrator · 641-684-5425
Jeffrey Hamann
Zoning Assistant/Building Inspector · 641-684-5425

Planning and Zoning

The Wapello County Planning and Zoning Department is responsible for approving plans, issuing permits, performing inspections, planning, and making zoning recommendations for the unincorporated areas of Wapello County.

Land Use

The unincorporated area of Wapello County is divided into 7 land use areas:

  • A-1 Agricultural
  • A-2 Agricultural/ Rural Residential
  • R-1 Residential
  • C-1 Commercial
  • C-2 Highway Service Commercial
  • I-1 Light Industrial
  • I-2 Heavy Industrial (Airport OverLay)

Map & Directions