Clear Lake, Iowa

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24th Oct 2025
Date Published
15th Dec 2020

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Planning and Zoning for Clear Lake, IA

Largest Zones in Clear Lake, IA

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    The Zoning Map for the City of Clear 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 Clear Lake, IA?

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

    Permitted Use TypePermitted Use Sub TypePercentageArea(sq. m)
    Parking0.65%80.69
    Parking garage or lot0.65%80.69
    Industrial20.85%2569.13
    Hazardous materials handling or processing4.10%504.69
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)1.86%229.21
    Mining, excavation and resource extraction20.85%2569.13
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities4.10%504.69
    Storage and warehouses22.71%2798.34
    Manufacturing22.71%2798.34
    General industrial20.85%2569.13
    Residential53.91%6641.57
    Two family dwelling22.48%2769.10
    Dwellings (unspecified)31.23%3847.74
    Communal housing32.84%4045.60
    Mobile and floating homes0.18%22.23
    Accessory dwelling unit29.32%3612.69
    Multi family dwelling11.32%1394.83
    Single family dwelling53.91%6641.57
    Mechanical26.99%3325.10
    Utility structures96.68%11911.34
    Communication towers26.99%3325.10
    Agriculture50.94%6275.52
    Agricultural and hunting50.94%6275.52
    Other96.88%11935.44
    Accessory22.91%2822.31
    Temporary uses24.35%2999.43
    Multiple96.88%11935.44
    Retail2.05%253.18
    Eating and drinking establishments12.59%1550.74
    Professional services20.57%2534.02
    General retail30.81%3796.32
    Personal services2.05%253.18
    Community48.12%5928.18
    Medical3.26%401.70
    Public, quasi-public, and government72.16%8889.77
    Schools and universities48.12%5928.18
    Lodging10.79%1328.99
    Bed & breakfast30.95%3812.61
    Hotel/motel20.12%2478.66
    Short term rental10.79%1328.99
    Commercial8.28%1020.29
    Professional office9.96%1227.20
    General commercial19.20%2365.08
    Entertainment38.81%4781.02
    Non-retail sales21.13%2603.55
    Automobile related uses18.62%2293.64
    Research and laboratory facilities8.28%1020.29