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NEWS & UPDATES        
Applications for the City SIDEWALK PROGRAM are now available.
Information on the 2008 EARTH DAY cleanup is available - and as shown on Cable Channel 18.
Additional information is now available on the FLINT RIVER TRAIL.  The planned 20-mile recreational (bike and pedestrian) trail will travel from the Port of Burlington to Big Hollow.
The City of Burlington is accepting resumes for the position of ASSOCIATE PLANNER to assist in the coordination and administration of projects in the Community Development Department, working primarily with Planning and Zoning issues.  
Information on the US HWY 61 DEVELOPMENT project is available.  The US Highway 61 Development property is approximately 28 acres in size and is to be developed as a new multi-tenant commercial property. This is a clear site, ready for immediate development.  Please contact the City for more information on this project.  
See GRANTS that have been awarded to the City for development projects.
There are openings on the City Planning and Zoning Commission and the Zoning Board of Adjustment.  Please complete the VOLUNTEER APPLICATION FORM if you would like to get more involved in the community and serve on a committee.
Please contact the City Planner with any further suggestions or information that you would like to see on this site.
DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
Staff provides assistance, enforces regulations and code, and performs inspections on the following:
Planning and Zoning Rental Housing
-Site Plan Review  -Zoning Districts  -Subdivisions  -Sign/Fence Permits  -Home Occupations  -Historic Preservation -Rental Compliance  -Rental Inspections  -Housing Code
Building and Construction Environmental Nuisance
-Codes, Inspections, Review, Permits  -Building  -Electrical  -Plumbing  -Mechanical  -Demolition  -Private Sewer Lateral -Abandoned, Nonconforming Vehicles  -Trash/Garbage  -Tall Vegetation  -Noxious Weeds
INFORMATION & PUBLICATIONS
• Comprehensive / Future Planning • Maps
• The Manor Revisited Project
• Grants / Programs • Permit Fees • Frequently Asked Questions
• Economic Development Incentives • Southeast Iowa Reports • Business Regulations (City Clerk)
 Information for Businesses • 2003 Citizen Survey Vision Iowa Projects

PERMITS, FORMS, & APPLICATIONS 
Link to Permits • Approvals   • Time frame   • Information   • Fees
ADOPTED CODES & REGULATIONS
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USEFUL LINKS
Chamber of Commerce / Economic Development Iowa Department of Economic Development
Burlington Convention & Visitors Bureau The Iowa Legislature
• Downtown Partners State of Iowa
• Snake Alley  Des Moines County 
• Burlington Heritage Trust • Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission
• Southeastern Community College • Southeast Iowa Great River Region

City of Burlington
Development Department
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400 Washington Street
Burlington, IA 52601
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