Mount Vernon, Iowa

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Planning and Zoning for Mount Vernon, IA

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    What is the Land Use Allocation in Mount Vernon, Iowa?

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

    Permitted Use Type

    Permitted Use Sub Type

    Percentage

    Area (Acres)

    Parking
    100.00%2402.40
    Parking garage or lot100.00%2402.40
    Industrial
    100.00%2402.40
    Equipment rental and repair services (excluding automobiles)45.82%1100.75
    General industrial19.52%468.90
    Mills, plants, and other processing facilities5.67%136.21
    Manufacturing21.39%513.99
    Storage and warehouses100.00%2402.40
    Mining, excavation and resource extraction25.36%609.35
    Residential
    100.00%2402.40
    Accessory dwelling unit79.78%1916.70
    Multi family dwelling54.89%1318.72
    Dwellings (unspecified)54.64%1312.77
    Single family dwelling79.78%1916.70
    Communal housing74.41%1787.63
    Two family dwelling54.42%1307.35
    Mobile and floating homes53.70%1290.17
    Mechanical
    100.00%2402.40
    Utility structures100.00%2402.40
    Communication towers100.00%2402.40
    Agriculture
    31.50%756.68
    Agricultural and hunting31.50%756.68
    Other
    100.00%2402.40
    Temporary uses100.00%2402.40
    Accessory80.01%1922.12
    Multiple46.76%1123.34
    Retail
    46.76%1123.34
    Eating and drinking establishments21.39%513.99
    Restricted retail3.70%88.85
    Personal services46.76%1123.34
    General retail46.76%1123.34
    Community
    100.00%2402.40
    Medical100.00%2402.40
    Schools and universities100.00%2402.40
    Transportation facilities and infrastructure45.82%1100.75
    Public, quasi-public, and government100.00%2402.40
    Lodging
    98.18%2358.63
    Hotel/motel19.57%470.22
    Bed & breakfast83.63%2009.14
    Commercial
    21.39%513.99
    Non-retail sales7.07%169.92
    Automobile related uses5.67%136.21
    Professional office21.39%513.99
    Entertainment20.45%491.39

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