Planning and Development Department

Ottumwa Planning and Development City Hall, 3rd floor 105 E. Third Street Ottumwa, IA 52501 Phone Numbers: 641-683-0606 Office 641-683-0613 Fax ********** Meet Dave Shafer: Director of Planning and Development. David Shafer started with the City in 1983 as Project Manager in Planning & Development. He has served as City Planner and worked with the Historic Preservation Commission, Planning and Zoning Commission, the Zoning Board of Adjustments & the Airport Advisory Board. He was recognized as the city's "Outstanding Employee of the Year" in 2005.    Contact Dave

Welcome to the City of Ottumwa Planning and Development Department.   We work to help Ottumwa Grow!    With partners like: other city departments, governmental bodies, developers, and the private sector our goal is to encourage development and growth of the city.  Our main areas of responsibility are Planning & Zoning, Housing Rehabilitation Programs, Historic Preservation, and the Ottumwa Regional Airport.