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Decorah, Iowa

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6th Nov 2025
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Planning and Zoning for Decorah, IA

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    What is the Land Use Allocation in Decorah, Iowa?

    The following table illustrates how land is allocated for various uses within Decorah, Iowa as defined by city ordinances.

    Permitted Use Type

    Permitted Use Sub Type

    Percentage

    Area(sq. m)

    Industrial
    5.57%480.91
    Contractors office3.74%322.88
    Hazardous materials handling or processing1.83%158.03
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)4.76%411.25
    Mining, excavation and resource extraction1.83%158.03
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities1.83%158.03
    Storage and warehouses12.72%1098.39
    Manufacturing5.57%480.91
    General industrial5.57%480.91
    Residential
    69.02%5957.64
    Two family dwelling17.73%1530.10
    Dwellings (unspecified)54.53%4707.26
    Communal housing17.50%1510.93
    Mobile and floating homes1.02%88.37
    Accessory dwelling unit53.33%4603.37
    Multi family dwelling34.03%2937.15
    Single family dwelling69.02%5957.64
    Mechanical
    70.85%6115.67
    Utility structures97.74%8437.15
    Communication towers70.85%6115.67
    Agriculture
    32.30%2788.64
    Agricultural and hunting32.30%2788.64
    Other
    15.50%1338.04
    Signage62.94%5432.89
    Accessory95.91%8279.12
    Temporary uses71.24%6149.90
    Multiple57.58%4970.06
    Uncategorized15.50%1338.04
    Retail
    10.71%924.85
    Eating and drinking establishments9.92%856.32
    Restricted retail10.71%924.85
    Professional services6.97%601.96
    General retail12.02%1037.58
    Personal services10.71%924.85
    Community
    5.95%513.60
    Medical31.35%2706.54
    Public, quasi-public, and government92.80%8010.38
    Schools and universities70.04%6046.01
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure5.95%513.60
    Lodging
    53.33%4603.37
    Bed & breakfast5.95%513.60
    Hotel/motel5.95%513.60
    Short term rental53.33%4603.37
    Commercial
    4.15%358.25
    Professional office8.46%730.22
    General commercial6.97%601.96
    Entertainment22.66%1956.24
    Non-retail sales9.69%836.48
    Automobile related uses10.71%924.85
    Research and laboratory facilities4.15%358.25

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