The Board of Adjustment meets regularly on the first Monday of each month. Please complete the appropriate form below to bring a consideration to the Board. The purpose of this board is to provide a body to safeguard the most appropriate development of the community in accordance with the public interest and to hear appeals from any decision or interpretation of this ordinance.

Application to the Board of Adjustment (pdf)

Appeal (pdf)

Parking Exception (pdf)

Special Use Permit (includes Home Occupation and Wall or Fence Height) (pdf)

Variance (includes Lot Area, Frontage and Yard Requirements (pdf)

Completed applications, along with all required supporting documentation and fees must be submitted a minimum of of 15 days prior to the Board of Adjustment meeting.  Please submit to:

Attn: Perry Johnson, Building Official
City Hall
112 E. 5th Street
Carroll, IA 51401

Phone: (712) 792-1000
Fax: (712) 792-0139
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Hours: Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM

For Your Reference

Zoning Ordinance (pdf)
Subdivision Ordinance (pdf)

Board of Adjustment Members

5 Year Terms
Five appointed by Council and two appointed by County Board of Supervisors. County appointed must be residents living outside city limits covered by 28E Agreement. No authority to spend money or employ personnel.

Nicholas Topf
Term Expires:  12/31/16

Mark O'Leary
Term Expires: 12/31/15

John Wessling (Supervisor Appointment)
Term Expires: 12/31/14 (4 year term)

Marion Burns
Term Expires: 12/31/14

Ruth Nellesen (Supervisor Appointment)
Term Expires: 12/31/14

Donna Pudenz
Term Expires: 12/31/13

Don Kanne
Term Expires: 12/31/12