Documents

Presented December 16, 2020 (56p)

Presented January 5, 2022 (55p)

Presented December 7, 2022 (47p)

Presented December 20, 2023 (53p)

Presented December 4, 2024 (53p)

Call (712) 324-4651 for more information.

2023 Election packet (affidavit, petition & candidate's guide - 28p)

Ward map - adopted December 15, 2021

Emergency Operations Plan

Protecting your basement walls

By-laws for Sheldon Fire Co - June 17, 2020

Emergency Operations Plan (adopted August 2, 2023 and reviewed further on October 25, 2023)

For response to fire calls, adopted 12/15/21

Part II of the Fire Department fee resolution, adopted 12/15/21

This is the application to join Sheldon Ambulance (SCAT), EMA, Sheldon Fire

Employment application (NOT for Police or volunteer emergency services)

Employment application (for Ambulance, EMA, Fire)

FY21-FY26 Collective Bargaining agreement (expires June 30, 2026)

Includes original bargaining positions and post-2021 amendments

From item 6d - 2/17/21 meeting. Searchable text version.

Personnel Manual (adopted December 21, 2022)

Questions regarding your DeKruif garbage services? Call 324-3404

Questions regarding your DeKruif garbage services? Call 324-3404

Questions regarding your DeKruif garbage services? Call 324-3404

2024 Garbage/Recycling schedules

2025 Garbage/Recycling schedules

Ward map - adopted December 15, 2021

Zoning Map (aerial & plain) - adopted 7/24/24

Existing Land Use Map

Floodplain ordinance was approved December 2, 2020 and re-codified on October 4, 2023.

Jpg format (6c on 11/18/20 agenda). See Assessors' pages for interactive version (and more current).

Future Land Use Map

Trails Map - City of Sheldon (p2)

Floodplain ordinance was approved December 2, 2020 and re-codified on October 4, 2023.

Reported to the P&Z Commission on 3/31/21, see item 2c.

Jpg format (6c on 11/18/20 agenda). See Assessors' pages for interactive version (and more current).

Floodplain ordinance was approved December 2, 2020 and re-codified on October 4, 2023.

Floodplain ordinance was approved December 2, 2020 and re-codified on October 4, 2023.

Approved October 4, 2023; published October 14, 2023

Approved October 4; published October 14, 2023

Also applies to 1 mile from City Limits (in O'Brien County). It is a companion to the Zoning Code (which has a 2-mile extraterritorial jurisdiction)

Also applies to 2 miles from City Limits (in O'Brien County)

This is the sign code. Article XX (p97 - 107) of the Zoning Ordinance.

Chapter XVI - Rules for fences, decks, etc.

Chapter XVII - Rules for accessory buildings, etc.

Rules clarified for urban livestock.

To allow Egress windows (with a permit) to be further into a setback, must hold weight of a firefighter, etc.

Requires an elevator for 3 or more stories for apartments.

Process for planned developments (IE allowing different setbacks and unit sizes as part of a larger plan)

Application for Voluntary Annexation

Petition for rezoning (fee is $150 per City resolution R21-4635)

This is the Building & Zoning Permit Fee Schedule, adopted May 19, 2021.

This is blank zoning (aka building) permit form. In Microsoft Word.

This is blank zoning (aka building) permit form. In PDF.

For variances, special exceptions, etc. This is typically accompanied by a completed zoning permit.

For variances, special exceptions, etc. This is typically accompanied by a completed zoning permit.

Comprehensive Plan (168p)

Existing Land Use Map

Future Land Use Map

Zoning Map (aerial & plain) - adopted 7/24/24

For Block 2 (mainly Arterial Commercial) in Prairie Trail addition, south of Taco John's parking lot.

Generally located between 24th & 26th Avenues and from E 6th to E 9th Streets.

Generally the original Sheldon Crossing commercial development, including Taco John's, McDonald's, Holiday Inn, Cobblestone.

Generally west & NW of the Crossroads Pavilion Event Center.

Generally located north of 16th St and south of 14th St; includes 9th and 10th Avenues.

Generally the lots adjacent to E 5th & E 6th Streets and 26th Ave.

Moving permit

Moving permit rules (pdf version)

Moving permit rules (web version)

City of Sheldon sign permit (fee is $35 per City resolution R21-4635).

City of Sheldon sign permit (fee is $35 per City resolution R21-4635).

Iowa Secretary of State Bond information

This is the permit application for peddlers, food trucks, food vendors, transient merchant permits.

Transient Merchant ordinance - (peddler permits).

Transient Merchant ordinance - (peddler permits).

This is the permit application for peddlers, food trucks, food vendors, transient merchant permits.

Need a curb cut, driveway or access to the right-of-way?

See 4h, 12/02/20 for information on formal adoption of SUDAS

Iowa Statewide Urban Design and Specifications

Ordinance regarding ATV & snowmobile use (includes hours of operation)

Ordinance regarding golf cart use (no permit needed, but certain features required)

Police Department compliment and complaint form

2025 Sheldon Outdoor Aquatic Center Membership Form

Approved 2/5/25

Under the new process passed by Legislature in 2023 (HF 718)

FY22-23 Max Levy Hearing notice

FY23-24 Max Levy Hearing notice.

Landlord Lien Waiver form (per Iowa Code 384.84)

Landlord Lien Waiver rules (Iowa Code 384.84)

Sample water softener manual for newer softener

To sign up for service

For paperless billing and autopay from a bank account

Updated March 5, 2025

Airport hangar lease agreement

Rental rates, Community Services Center (416 9th St) - (adopted 4/19/23)

Rental information for the Crossroads Pavilion (301 34th Ave)

To codify Amendment #6, which overhauled and significantly updated the Urban Renewal Plan

Comprehensive update of Urban Renewal Plan

Update to the Urban Renewal Plan (mainly for East side water tower)

Update to the Urban Renewal Plan

This is the application, in MS Word, for TIF (Tax Increment Financing).

This is the application for TIF (Tax Increment Financing).

Update of TIF map (SEE PAGE 30)