Council Bluffs, Iowa

Last Reviewed
6th Nov 2025
Date Published
17th Oct 2024

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Planning and Zoning for Council Bluffs, IA

Largest Zones in Council Bluffs, IA

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    The Zoning Map for the City of Council Bluffs 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 Council Bluffs, IA?

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

    Permitted Use TypePermitted Use Sub TypePercentageArea(sq. m)
    Parking27.86%13390.79
    Parking garage or lot27.86%13390.79
    Industrial19.12%9187.46
    Contractors office19.60%9421.88
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)19.12%9187.46
    Mining, excavation and resource extraction37.52%18032.50
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities18.23%8763.87
    Storage and warehouses50.06%24057.76
    Manufacturing23.64%11360.43
    General industrial19.12%9187.46
    Residential60.25%28957.93
    Two family dwelling14.59%7013.91
    Dwellings (unspecified)0.56%269.89
    Communal housing14.59%7013.91
    Mobile and floating homes0.56%269.89
    Multi family dwelling33.39%16045.76
    Single family dwelling60.25%28957.93
    Mechanical5.16%2480.81
    Utility structures95.77%46028.80
    Communication towers5.16%2480.81
    Agriculture56.64%27219.95
    Agricultural and hunting56.64%27219.95
    Other32.47%15605.71
    Accessory95.77%46028.80
    Multiple32.47%15605.71
    Retail19.60%9421.88
    Eating and drinking establishments19.68%9459.83
    Restricted retail24.80%11917.50
    Professional services19.68%9459.83
    General retail50.14%24095.70
    Personal services19.60%9421.88
    Community37.81%18171.23
    Medical19.88%9555.37
    Public, quasi-public, and government95.77%46028.80
    Schools and universities81.00%38929.10
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure37.81%18171.23
    Lodging4.34%2085.22
    Hotel/motel4.34%2085.22
    Commercial19.68%9459.83
    Professional office13.74%6603.41
    General commercial3.54%1699.58
    Entertainment64.87%31176.37
    Non-retail sales19.68%9459.83
    Automobile related uses19.68%9459.83