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John Peterson
Director of Planning & Building
220 W 1st St
Ankeny, IA 50023
515-963-3550 ph.
515-963-3535 fax
jpeterson@ankenyiowa.gov
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The mission of the Community Planning & Building Department is to ensure that Ankeny is recognized as a safe and sustainable community with a "hometown" feel. This ongoing effort is accomplished by managing City development in accordance with the
Municipal Code, the Ankeny Plan, Plan and Zoning Commission recommendations and City Council policy; and by enforcing adopted construction, zoning, subdivision, housing and nuisance codes and ordinances.
The Department is committed to providing Ankeny’s elected and appointed officials, citizens, businesses and the development community with the information and the professional expertise to support decisions, enhance the understanding of the development process and continue the high-quality of built projects within the City of Ankeny.
Our day-to-day activities include reviewing and approving development plans and building permits, managing planning projects, enforcing building, zoning, subdivision, housing and nuisance codes, supporting the Plan & Zoning Commission, the Zoning Board of Adjustment, and the Board of Examiners and Appeals, and providing professional expertise related to managing community growth.
Office:
Public Services Building
220 W 1st Street
Ankeny, IA 50023
Phone: (515) 963-3550
Inspection Phone: (515) 963-3533
Fax: (515) 963-3535
Hours:
Mon - Fri, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.