Draft Chapters
As they become available, the following draft chapters for the Zoning Ordinance Update can be reviewed by clicking on the links below.
For information about the content of each chapter, you can review the Table of Contents here.
Chapter Title/Description Link to Latest Draft
1 General Provisions 11/18/2025
2 2.1 Zoning District Regulations 11/20/2025
2.2 A-1 Agricultural District 11/20/2025
2.3 R-1 Residential District 11/20/2025
2.4 C-1 Commercial District 11/20/2025
2.5 M-1 Limited Industrial District 11/20/2025
2.6 M-2 General Industrial District 11/20/2025
2.7 PUD Planned Unit Development District 11/18/2025
2.8 Supplemental Regulations 11/20/2025
2.9 Application of District Regulations 11/20/2025
2.10 Nonconformities 11/20/2025
3 Administration and Enforcement 11/18/2025
4 Board of Adjustment 11/18/2025
5 Zoning Commission 11/18/2025
6 Definitions 11/20/2025
Additional research and analysis for the Zoning Ordinance Update can be reviewed by clicking the links below.
Report Link to Latest Draft
Proposed Restructure 12/30/2024
General Land Uses and Parking Recommendations 2/24/2025
Matrix of General and Specific Land Uses 5/14/2025
Farm Definition and Related Items 5/27/2025
Iowa Code - County Zoning: Notice, Publication, Adoption 5/27/2025
Cemetery and Burial Site Packet 6/11/2025
Home-Based Business and Home Industry Packet 6/11/2025
Campground Definitions and Regulations 6/18/2025
Adult and Child Day Care Packet 6/30/2025