Dubuque, Iowa

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28th Oct 2025
Date Published
1st Sep 2025

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Planning and Zoning for Dubuque, IA

Largest Zones in Dubuque, IA

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    The Zoning Map for the City of Dubuque 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 Dubuque, IA?

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

    Permitted Use TypePermitted Use Sub TypePercentageArea(sq. m)
    Parking63.59%24252.30
    Parking garage or lot63.59%24252.30
    Industrial9.23%3519.61
    Contractors office15.79%6020.38
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)15.61%5954.44
    Mining, excavation and resource extraction14.57%5557.26
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities9.23%3519.61
    Storage and warehouses60.56%23095.86
    Manufacturing30.49%11629.23
    General industrial9.23%3519.61
    Residential61.00%23262.71
    Two family dwelling9.54%3639.00
    Dwellings (unspecified)39.66%15125.98
    Communal housing55.83%21291.14
    Accessory dwelling unit44.81%17087.69
    Multi family dwelling11.16%4256.76
    Single family dwelling61.00%23262.71
    Mechanical54.82%20906.46
    Utility structures78.92%30099.50
    Communication towers54.82%20906.46
    Agriculture78.19%29821.76
    Agricultural and hunting78.19%29821.76
    Other68.18%26002.99
    Accessory78.92%30099.50
    Temporary uses76.71%29255.59
    Multiple99.22%37839.64
    Uncategorized68.18%26002.99
    Retail32.20%12279.99
    Eating and drinking establishments16.08%6130.79
    Restricted retail0.53%201.88
    Professional services16.16%6164.27
    General retail33.56%12800.47
    Personal services32.20%12279.99
    Community17.08%6513.37
    Medical22.05%8408.48
    Public, quasi-public, and government78.92%30099.50
    Schools and universities63.76%24316.10
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure17.08%6513.37
    Lodging44.51%16975.61
    Bed & breakfast44.64%17023.89
    Hotel/motel7.22%2754.23
    Short term rental44.51%16975.61
    Commercial16.18%6169.25
    Professional office18.72%7138.62
    General commercial29.61%11292.35
    Entertainment7.81%2980.38
    Non-retail sales15.92%6071.97
    Automobile related uses17.25%6577.17
    Research and laboratory facilities16.18%6169.25