Carter Lake, Iowa

Last Reviewed
20th Nov 2025
Date Published
14th Oct 2025

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Planning and Zoning for Carter Lake, IA

Largest Zones in Carter Lake, IA

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    The Zoning Map for the City of Carter Lake in IA divides the city’s real estate into zones differentiated according to land use and building regulations.

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    What is the Land Use Allocation in Carter Lake, IA?

    The following table illustrates how land is allocated for various uses within Carter Lake, IA as defined by city ordinances.

    Permitted Use TypePermitted Use Sub TypePercentageArea(sq. m)
    Parking34.64%781.19
    Parking garage or lot34.64%781.19
    Industrial7.45%168.04
    Contractors office14.88%335.47
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)10.95%246.96
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities3.02%68.15
    Storage and warehouses14.28%322.03
    Manufacturing14.28%322.03
    General industrial7.45%168.04
    Residential37.69%850.05
    Two family dwelling31.41%708.46
    Dwellings (unspecified)38.84%875.89
    Communal housing48.45%1092.56
    Mobile and floating homes2.98%67.14
    Multi family dwelling1.43%32.24
    Single family dwelling37.69%850.05
    Mechanical45.14%1018.09
    Utility structures72.33%1631.24
    Communication towers45.14%1018.09
    Agriculture14.88%335.47
    Agricultural and hunting14.88%335.47
    Other72.33%1631.24
    Accessory41.76%941.85
    Multiple72.33%1631.24
    Retail34.64%781.19
    Eating and drinking establishments34.64%781.19
    Restricted retail34.64%781.19
    Professional services36.07%813.43
    General retail34.64%781.19
    Personal services34.64%781.19
    Community30.71%692.68
    Medical39.05%880.57
    Public, quasi-public, and government72.33%1631.24
    Schools and universities72.33%1631.24
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure30.71%692.68
    Lodging34.64%781.19
    Bed & breakfast10.75%242.51
    Hotel/motel34.64%781.19
    Commercial34.64%781.19
    Professional office36.07%813.43
    General commercial23.26%524.63
    Entertainment34.64%781.19
    Non-retail sales34.64%781.19
    Automobile related uses14.88%335.47
    Research and laboratory facilities34.64%781.19