Request to Rezone Property at Bluff StreetCity of Dubuque
City Council
PUBLIC HEARINGS # 2.
Copyrighted
July 21, 2025
ITEM TITLE: Request to Rezone Property at Bluff Street
SUMMARY: Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to consider a
request from Freddy Kammiller to rezone property at Bluff
Street, PIN 1025401021 from R-2 Two -Family Residential to
OR Office Residential zoning district, and Zoning Advisory
Commission recommending approval.
ORDINANCE Amending Title 16 Of The City Of Dubuque
Code Of Ordinances, Unified Development Code, By
Reclassifying Hereinafter Described Property From R-2 Two -
Family Residential To OR Office Residential Zoning District
SUGGUESTED Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. ZAC Ltr to CC - Bluff St REZ
2. Application
3. Vicinity Map
4. Staff Report
5. Notification Map - Bluff Street
6. R2 Zoning Regulations
7. OR Zoning Regulations
8. Ordinance
9. Proof of Publication
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Planning Services Department
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July 14, 2025
The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
City of Dubuque
City Hall — 50 W. 13t" Street
Dubuque IA 52001
Applicant: Freddy Kammiller
Location: Bluff Street, PIN 1025401021
Description: To rezone property from R-2 Two -Family Residential to OR Office
Residential zoning district.
Dear Mayor and City Council Members:
The City of Dubuque Zoning Advisory Commission has reviewed the above -cited request.
The application, staff report and related materials are attached for your review.
Discussion
Micah Spivey, 2417 Pinehurst Court, and Fred Kammiller, 17436 Kammiller Lane, spoke
on behalf of the application. They stated they are seeking to rezone the property to allow
a multi -family apartment on what is currently city property. They noted that it would face
the existing parking lot to the north and that the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC)
approved the design.
The Commission requested to see elevations of the proposed apartment complex and
staff shared them. Mr. Spivey clarified that apartment building would contain 20 units.
Staff detailed the staff report noting there are two 20-unit apartments being proposed with
one to the north on a lot zoned as OR and one on the subject parcel. Staff noted that the
rezoning would be an expansion of an existing OR zone. Staff said this property is outside
the Cathedral historic district, so it does not require historic review, but noted that the
north building did go through historic review with the Historic Preservation Commission
and they approved the materials, layout, and design. Staff noted the property was zoned
OR in 1975 and pointed out that this is a heavily wooded lot. Staff stated that the project
is currently going through site plan review with the Development Review Team. Staff
described the uses of the proposed OR zoning district, stating that the comprehensive
plan encourages mixed use, and that this area is shown as mixed use on the Future Land
Use Map.
There were no public comments.
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The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
Page 2
The Zoning Advisory Commission discussed the request and had a question about what
"OR" stands for, noting that one section of the staff report notes "C-4". Staff clarified that
the OR Office Residential zoning district is intended for adaptive reuse and transitional
zones, and that the table is accurate except that the header noting C-4 was a Scrivner's
error.
Recommendation
By a vote of 4 to 0, the Zoning Advisory Commission recommends that the City Council
approve the request.
A simple majority vote is needed for the City Council to approve the request.
Respectfully submitted,
Rich Russell, Vice Chairperson
Zoning Advisory Commission
Attachments
cc: Fred Kammiller, 17436 Kammiller Lane, Durango, IA
Micah Spivey, 2417 Pinehurst Court, Dubuque, IA
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THE CITY OF
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Zoning Advisory
Commission
❑ Amended PUD
x❑ Rezoning/PUD/ID
❑ Text Amendment
❑ Simple Subdivision
❑ Preliminary Plat
❑ Major Final Plat
❑ Minor Final Plat
❑ Waiver from Site
Design Standards
Zoning Board of
Adiustment
❑ Conditional Use Permit
❑ Special Exception
❑ Variance
❑ Appeal
Development Services
❑ Annexation
❑ Limited Setback Waiver
❑ Site Plan Simple
❑ Site Plan Minor
❑ Site Plan Major
❑ Simple Subdivision
❑ Temporary Use Permit
❑ Port of Dubuque/
Chaplain Schmitt Island
Design Review
A. Property Information
Site Location/Address: City Lot located to the south of 39 Bluff St.
Legal Description/Parcel ID#/Subdivision:
1025401021
Existing Zoning: R-2 Proposed Zoning: OR
Historic District: Cathedral
City of Dubuque
Planning Services Department
Dubuque, IA 52001-4845
Phone: 563-589-4210
Fax: 563-589-4221
planningC'0cityofdubuque.org
Historic Preservation Commission
❑ Demolition Review
❑ Historic Revolving Loan
❑ Certificate of Economic Non -Viability
❑ Design Review Certificate of
Appropriateness
❑ Advisory Design Review (Public
Projects)
❑ Historic Designation
Site Area (square feet/acres):
0.34 Acres,14,773SF
-andmark: ❑ Yes ❑ No
B. Describe proposal and reason for application (attach a letter of explanation, if necessary):
For development of new apartment building.
C. Applicant/Agent Information
Name: Fred Kammiller Phone: 563-542-7253
Address: 17436 Kammiller LN
State: IA Zip: 52039
D. Property Owner(s) Information
Name(s): Fred Kammiller
City: Durango
Email: kammillerrental@hotmail.com
Address: 17436 Kammiller LN
State: IA Zip:52039 Email:
Phone: 563-542-7253
City: Durango
kammillerrental@hotmail.com
E. Certification: I/we, the undersigned, do hereby certify/acknowledge that:
1. Payment does not guarantee approval and fees are nonrefundable;
2. All additional required written and graphic materials are attached;
3. It is the property owner's responsibility to locate property lines and to review the abstract for easements and restrictive
covenants; and
4. The information submitted herein is true d correct to the b st of my/our knowledge and upon submittal becomes
public record.
Applicant/Agent: Fred Kammiller Date: 6/3/25
Property Owner(s): Fred Kammiller
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REZONING STAFF REPORT
Property Address: Bluff Street, PIN 1025401021
Property Owner: City of Dubuque
Applicant: Freddy Kammiller
Zoning Agenda: July 2, 2025
Description: To rezone property from R-2 Two -Family Residential to OR Office
Residential zoning district.
Proposed Land Use: Office Residential
Existing Land Use
Adjacent Land Use:
Vacant
North
— Residential
East —
Residential
South
— Vacant
West —
Vacant
Former Zoning: Prior to 1975 — Business District
1975 — OR Office Residential
1985 — C-3 General Commercial
Total Area: 0.34 acres / 14,988 square feet
Proposed Zoning: OR
Existing Zoning: R-2
Adjacent Zoning:
North — OR
East — OR
South — OS
West — R-2/PR
Property History: The subject property is located in an area of the city that has previously
been zoned for commercial and office/residential uses. This section of Bluff Street was
previously modified during the widening of Dodge Street/Hwy 20. The property is vacant.
Physical Characteristics: The subject property is an approximate .34 acre (14,988
square feet) lot with frontage along Bluff Street. The property is gradually sloping uphill
from east to west, with a steep sloping hillside along the western edge of the lot. The
surrounding development consists of residential uses and undeveloped land. The
property is located just south of the Cathedral Historic District.
Site image provided on the following page.
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Rezoning Staff Report: Bluff Street, PIN 1025401021 Page 2
Concurrence with Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan goals promote infill
and mixed -use development. The City's Future Land Use Plan identifies property as
Mixed -Use. The proposed project would also help to meet the following recommendations
of the Comprehensive Plan:
- Encourage a mix of housing affordable for all segments of Dubuque's populations
throughout the community, including options for those who might be saving for
their first home.
- Encourage new multi -family development in proximity to jobs to minimize
transportation costs.
Impact of Request on:
Utilities: The area is adequately served by city utilities. Mains for water and sanitary
sewer are located along Bluff Street.
Traffic Patterns/Counts: The Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) categorizes
Bluff Street as a Local Street. The most recent traffic counts are from 1992 and show an
average annual daily count of 10,400 vehicles. Although development of the subject
property may result in additional vehicle counts, due to the size of the property and the
uses that would be accommodated at the site, the proposed rezoning is not anticipated
to substantially alter traffic counts to the subject site or area. Additionally, any future
development will be reviewed by the City's Traffic Engineer to evaluate potential traffic
impacts.
Public Services: Existing public services are adequate to serve the subject property
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Rezoning Staff Report: Bluff Street, PIN 1025401021 Page 3
regardless of how it may be utilized or redeveloped.
Environment: The subject property consists of one lot that is currently owned by the
City of Dubuque. The applicant is seeking to purchase the property and desires to
construct a multi -family residential project. The property is generally flat with some steep
hillside along the western edge. The property is vacant. The subject site contains a
number of mature trees and shrubs. If rezoned, any changes to the site must be reviewed
through the development review process known as the Development Review Team
(DRT). The DRT is comprised of multiple City Departments including Engineering,
Planning, Water Distribution, Fire, Police, Housing & Community Development, and
Leisure Services. Development plans are reviewed by all relevant departments regarding
access, parking, grading, screening, paving, park land, stormwater management, water
connection, sanitary sewer connection, fire safety, and more. Staff does not anticipate
any adverse effects on the environment as any potential impact would be mitigated
through the review processes above.
Adjacent Properties: The subject property is surrounded by a mix of residential and
commercial uses. Residential uses include single-family, two-family, and multi -family
residences. Commercial uses include retail and office uses to the north along Bluff Street
and throughout the downtown area to the east and northeast. The proposed rezoning
would change the zoning designation for the subject property only and any future
redevelopment of the subject property would be subject to site plan review by the City's
DRT. Therefore, it is not anticipated that the proposed rezoning would negatively affect
adjacent properties.
CIP Investments: None.
Staff Analysis: The applicant proposes to rezone the subject property from R-2 Two -
Family Residential to OR Office Residential zoning district. The applicant is requesting a
rezoning to allow for the construction of a multi -family residential building.
The subject property is an approximate .34 acres (14,988 square feet) lot with frontage
along Bluff Street. The property is gradually sloping uphill from east to west, with a steep
sloping hillside along the western edge of the lot. The surrounding development consists
of residential uses and undeveloped land. The property is located just south of the
Cathedral Historic District. The property is located in an area of the city that has previously
been zoned for commercial and office/residential uses. This section of Bluff Street was
previously modified during the widening of Dodge Street/Hwy 20. The property is vacant.
The Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) categorize Bluff Street as a Local Street.
The most recent traffic counts are from 1992 and show an average annual daily count of
10,400 vehicles. Although development of the subject property may result in additional
vehicle counts, due to the size of the property and the uses that would be accommodated
at the site, the proposed rezoning is not anticipated to substantially alter traffic counts to
the subject site or area. Additionally, any future development will be reviewed by the City's
Traffic Engineer to evaluate potential traffic impacts.
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Rezoning Staff Report: Bluff Street, PIN 1025401021 Page 4
The subject property consists of one lot that is currently owned by the City of Dubuque.
The applicant is seeking to purchase the property and desires to construct a multi -family
residential project. The subject site contains a number of mature trees and shrubs. The
area is adequately served by city utilities. Mains for water and sanitary sewer are located
along Bluff Street. If rezoned, any changes to the site must be reviewed through the
development review process known as the Development Review Team (DIRT). The DIRT
is comprised of multiple City Departments including Engineering, Planning, Water
Distribution, Fire, Police, Housing & Community Development, and Leisure Services.
Development plans are reviewed by all relevant departments regarding access, parking,
grading, screening, paving, park land, stormwater management, water connection,
sanitary sewer connection, fire safety, and more. Staff does not anticipate any adverse
effects on the environment as any potential impact would be mitigated through the review
processes above.
The R-2 zoning district allows for eleven (11) Principal Permitted Uses and the proposed
OR zoning district allows for twenty (20) Principal Permitted Uses. The chart below
provides a side -by -side summary of the Principal Permitted Uses in both zoning districts.
The uses highlighted in yellow are permitted in both zoning districts. A copy of the full
summary of each zoning district is attached to this report.
Principal Permitted
Uses
R-2 Zoning District
OR Zoning District
Cemetery, mausoleum, or columbarium.
Art gallery, museum, or library.
Community gardens.
Artist studio.
Golf course.
Community gardens.
Maternity group home.
General office.
Parks, public or private, and similar natural
recreation areas.
Hospice.
Place of religious exercise or assembly.
Housing for elderly/person with disabilities
Public, private, or parochial school approved
by state of Iowa K - 12).
Licensed childcare center
Railroad or public or quasi -public utility,
including substation.
Maternity group home.
Single-family detached dwelling.
Medical office.
Townhouse maximum 2 dwelling units .
Mortuary/funeral home.
Two-family dwelling (duplex).
Multi -family dwelling.
Nursing/convalescent home.
Parking structure.
Place of religious exercise or assembly.
Public, private, or parochial school
approved by state of Iowa K - 12).
Railroad or public or quasi -public utility,
including substation.
Registered child development home.
School of private instruction.
Single-family detached dwelling.
Townhouse (maximum 2 dwelling units).
Two-family dwelling (duplex).
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Rezoning Staff Report: Bluff Street, PIN 1025401021 Page 5
Approval of the proposed rezoning is not anticipated to substantially alter the fabric of the
area. The subject property is fairly small in size and consequently, development
standards may require variance or waiver approvals to be able to accommodate most of
the allowed uses in the OR zoning district.
The Comprehensive Plan encourages mixed -use development and commercial
development responsive to the market demands and needs of residents. The City's
Future Land Use Map identifies the subject property area as Mixed -Use.
Planning staff recommends that the Zoning Advisory Commission review the information
provided and make a recommendation to the City Council in accordance with Chapter 9
of the Unified Development Code and the criteria established for granting a zoning
reclassification.
Prepared by:
Date: 6/25/2025
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16-5-3: R-2 TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL:
The R-2 district is intended to provide residential areas characterized by single-family and two-family dwellings. Increased densities and the introduction of
two-family housing types are intended to provide greater housing options while maintaining the basic qualities of a low density residential neighborhood.
The principal use of land in this district is for low density single- and two-family dwellings and related recreational, religious and educational facilities. (Ord.
52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-3-1: PRINCIPAL PERMITTED USES:
The following uses are permitted in the R-2 district:
Cemetery, mausoleum, or columbarium.
Community gardens.
Golf course.
Maternity group home.
Parks, public or private, and similar natural recreation areas.
Place of religious exercise or assembly.
Public, private, or parochial school, approved by the state of Iowa (K - 12).
Railroad or public or quasi -public utility, including substation.
Single-family detached dwelling.
Townhouse (maximum 2 dwelling units).
Two-family dwelling (duplex). (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 17-13, 3-18-2013; Ord. 19-20, 5-18-2020; Ord. 49-23, 11-20-2023)
16-5-3-2: CONDITIONAL USES:
The following conditional uses may be permitted in the R-2 district, subject to the provisions of section 16-8-5 of this title:
Accessory dwelling unit.
Bed and breakfast home.
Hospice.
Licensed adult day services.
Licensed childcare center.
Mortuary, funeral home, or crematorium.
Off street parking.
Tour home.
Tourist home.
Wind energy conversion system. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 66-14, 11-17-2014; Ord. 20-22, 5-20-2022)
16-5-3-3: ACCESSORY USES:
The following uses are permitted as accessory uses as provided in section 16-3-7 of this title:
Detached garage.
Fence.
Garage sale, provided that not more than three (3) such sales shall be allowed per premises per calendar year and not more than three (3) consecutive
days per sale.
Home based business.
Keeping of hens for egg production.
Noncommercial garden, greenhouse or nursery.
Off street parking and storage of vehicles.
Satellite receiving dish.
Solar collector (freestanding arrays are limited to not more than 100 aggregate square feet and 10 feet in height).
Sport, recreation, or outdoor cooking equipment.
Storage building.
Tennis court, swimming pool or similar permanent facility.
Wind turbine (building mounted). (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 47-14, 7-21-2014; Ord. 54-15, 8-17-2015)
16-5-3-4: TEMPORARY USES:
Temporary uses shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of section 16-3-19 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-3-5: PARKING:
Minimum parking requirements shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of chapter 14 of this title, except for properties located within the
Jackson Park and Cathedral Historic Districts where off-street parking is not required. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 9-24, 4-15-2024)
16-5-3-6: SIGNS:
Signs shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of chapter 15 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
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16-5-3-7: BULK REGULATIONS:
Minimum
Maximum
Setbacks
Front
Minimum
MinimumSide
R-2 Residential
Minimum
Lot Area
Lot
Lot
Coverage
Maximum
Height
Minimum2
Maximum
Frontage
(Lot Area)
Rear
Minimum
Maximum
Setbacks
Front
Minimum
Minimum
R-2 Residential
Minimum
Lot Area
Lot
Lot
Coverage
Maximum
Height
Minimum2
Maximum
Frontage
g
(Lot Area)
Side
Rear
Permitted uses:
Place of religious
exercise or assembly,
20,000 sq. ft.
100 ft.
40 %
20 ft.
-
20 ft.
20 ft.
75 ft.1
school
Single-family detached
5,000 sq. ft.
50 ft.
40 %
20 ft.
50 ft.
6 ft.
20 ft.
30 ft.
dwelling
Townhouse (2 du
3,000 sq.
25 ft./du
40 %
20 ft.
50 ft.
6/0 ft.
20/0 ft.
30 ft.
maximum)
ft./du
Two-family dwelling
6,000 sq. ft.
50 ft.
40 %
20 ft.
50 ft.
6 ft.
20 ft.
30 ft.
Conditional uses:
Bed and breakfast home
5,000 sq. ft.
50 ft.
40 %
20 ft.
50 ft.
6 ft.
20 ft.
30 ft.
Hospice
5,000 sq. ft.
50 ft.
40 %
20 ft.
-
6 ft.
20 ft.
30 ft.
Licensed adult day
services, licensed
5,000 sq. ft.
50 ft.
40 %
20 ft.
-
6 ft.
20 ft.
30 ft.
childcare center
Mortuary, funeral home or
20,000 sq. ft.
100 ft.
40 %
20 ft.
-
20 ft.
20 ft.
30 ft.
crematorium
Notes:
1. May be erected to a height not exceeding 75 feet; provided, that such buildings shall provide at least 1 additional foot of yard space on all sides for
each additional foot by which such building exceeds the maximum height limit of the district in which it is located.
2. See section 16-3-17 of this title for adjustment of minimum front yard setbacks.
(Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
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16-5-7: OR OFFICE RESIDENTIAL:
The OR district is intended to serve as a transition zone between commercial and single- and two-family residential areas permitting adaptive reuse of
existing building stock, which will normally be residential in character. This OR district is not intended to have any application in undeveloped or newly
developing areas of the city or on land made vacant through intentional demolition. Development standards remain flexible to allow conservation and
reuse of existing buildings. This district should be located in areas abutting arterial and/or collector streets which are, because of location and trends,
suitable for development of low intensity office uses, and high intensity residential uses. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-7-1: PRINCIPAL PERMITTED USES:
The following uses are permitted in the OR district:
Art gallery, museum or library.
Artist studio.
Community gardens.
General office.
Hospice.
Housing for the elderly or persons with disabilities.
Licensed childcare center.
Maternity group home.
Medical office.
Mortuary or funeral home.
Multi -family dwelling.
Nursing or convalescent home.
Parking structure.
Place of religious exercise or religious assembly.
Public, private, or parochial school approved by state of Iowa (K - 12).
Railroad or public or quasi -public utility, including substation.
Registered child development home.
School of private instruction.
Single- or two-family dwelling unit within an existing structure only.
Townhouse (2 or more laterally attached units). (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 54-19, 12-16-2019; Ord. 19-20, 5-18-2020; Ord. 30-21, 9-20-2021;
Ord. 49-23, 11-20-2024)
16-5-7-2: CONDITIONAL USES:
The following conditional uses are permitted in the OR district, subject to the provisions of section 16-8-5 of this title:
Accessory dwelling unit.
Bed and breakfast home.
Bed and breakfast inn.
Group home.
Licensed adult day services.
Off premises residential garage.
Off street parking.
Photographic studio.
Private club.
Rooming or boarding house.
Tour home.
Tourist home.
Wind energy conversion system. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 54-19, 12-16-2019; Ord. 20-22, 5-20-2022)
16-5-7-3: ACCESSORY USES:
The following uses are permitted as accessory uses as provided in section 16-3-7 of this title:
Crematorium accessory to a mortuary or funeral home.
Detached garage.
Fence.
Garage sale, provided that not more than three (3) such sales shall be allowed per premises per calendar year and not more than three (3) consecutive
days per sale.
Home based business.
Noncommercial garden, greenhouse or nursery.
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Off street parking and storage of vehicles.
Satellite receiving dish.
Solar collector (freestanding arrays are limited to not more than 100 aggregate square feet and 10 feet in height).
Sport, recreation, or outdoor cooking equipment.
Storage building.
Tennis court, swimming pool or similar permanent facility.
Wind turbine (building mounted). (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 54-15, 8-17-2015)
16-5-7-4: TEMPORARY USES:
Temporary uses shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of section 16-3-19 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-7-5: PARKING:
Minimum parking requirements shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of chapter 14 of this title, except for properties located within the
Jackson Park and Cathedral Historic Districts where off-street parking is not required.. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 9-24, 4-15-2024)
16-5-7-6: SIGNS:
Signs shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of chapter 15 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-7-7: BULK REGULATIONS:
Minimum
Maximum
Setbacks
OR Office Residential
Minimum
Lot Area
Lot
Lot
Coverage
Front
Minimum
Minimum
Maximum
Height
Minimum Maximum
Fronta a
g
(Lot Area)
Side
Rear
Minimum
Maximum
Setbacks
OR Office Residential
Minimum
Lot Area
Lot
Lot
Coverage
Maximum
Height
Front
Minimum
Minimum
Minimum
Maximum
Frontage
g
(Lot Area)
Side
Rear
Permitted uses:
General office
-
-
50 %
20 ft.
3 ft.
10 ft.
40 ft.
Hospice
5,000 sq. ft.
50 ft.
50 %
20 ft.
-
3 ft.
10 ft.
40 ft.
Housing for the elderly or
10,000 sq. ft.
-
-
-
-
3 ft,1
10 ft.
40 ft.
disabled
Medical office
-
-
50 %
20 ft.
-
3 ft.
10 ft.
40 ft.
Mortuary, funeral home
-
-
50 %
20 ft.
-
3 ft.1
10 ft.
40 ft.
Multi -family dwelling
1,200 sq.
ft./du
50 ft.
50 %
20 ft.
-
3 ft.
10 ft.
40 ft.
Nursing or convalescent
10,000 sq. ft.
q
100 ft.
50 %
20 ft.
-
3 ft. 1
10 ft.
40 ft.
home
Place of religious exercise
20,000 sq. ft.
100 ft.
50 %
20 ft.
-
3 ft.
10 ft.
75 ft.2
or assembly, school
Single-family detached
5,000 sq. ft.
50 ft.
50 %
20 ft.
50 ft.
3 ft.
10 ft.
40 ft.
dwelling
Townhouse
1,200 sq.
ft./du
16 ft./du
50 %
20 ft.
-
3/0 ft.
10/0 ft.
40 ft.
Two-family dwelling
5,000 sq. ft.
50 ft.
50 %
20 ft.
50 ft.
3 ft.
10 ft.
40 ft.
All other permitted uses
-
-
50 %
20 ft.
-
3 ft.
10 ft.
40 ft.
Conditional uses:
Bed and breakfast home
5,000 sq. ft.
50 ft.
50 %
20 ft.
50 ft.
3 ft.
10 ft.
40 ft.
Bed and breakfast inn
-
-
50 %
20 ft.
50 ft.
3 ft.
10 ft.
40 ft.
Group home
5,000 sq. ft.
50 ft.
50 %
-
-
3 ft.
10 ft.
40 ft.
Licensed adult day services,
5,000 sq. ft.
50 ft.
50 %
20 ft.
3 ft.
10 ft.
40 ft.
licensed childcare center
Off premises residential garage
-
-
50 %
20 ft.
-
3 ft.
10 ft.
15 ft.
Photographic studio
-
-
50 %
20 ft.
-
3 ft.
10 ft.
40 ft.
Private club
-
-
50 %
20 ft.
-
3 ft.
10 ft.
40 ft.
Rooming or boarding house
5,000 sq. ft.
50 ft.
50 %
20 ft.
-
3 ft.
10 ft.
40 ft.
Notes:
1. When abutting a residential district, a 6 foot side setback is required.
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each additional foot by which such building exceeds the maximum height limit of the district in which it is located.
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Prepared by: Wally Wernimont, City Planner Address: City Hall, 50 W. 13th St Telephone: 563-589-4210
Return to: Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk Address: City Hall, 50 W. 13th St Telephone: 563-589-4121
ORDINANCE NO. 32 - 25
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE
OF ORDINANCES, UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY RECLASSIFYING
HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PROPERTY FROM R-2 TWO-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL TO OR OFFICE RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified
Development Code, is hereby amended by reclassifying the hereinafter —described
property from R-2 Two -Family Residential to OR Office Residential zoning district to wit:
Lot 1 of Pixler Place No. 2, all in the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 2. That the foregoing amendment has heretofore been reviewed by the
Zoning Advisory Commission of the City of Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication as
provided by law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21 sc day of July, 2025.
i
Brad M. Cava ,Mayor
Attest:
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
STATE OF IOWA SS:
DUBUQUE COUNTY
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION
I, Kathy Goetzinger, a Billing Clerk for Woodward
Communications, Inc., an Iowa corporation, publisher
of the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general
circulation published in the City of Dubuque, County
of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the
attached notice was published in said newspaper on the
following dates:
07/11/2025
and for which the charge is 40.30
Subscribed to be re me, a Notary Publi in and for
Dubuque County, Iowa,
this 11th day of July, 2025
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Notary P li in and for Dubuque dounty, Iowa.
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AI a JANET K. PAPE y Commission Number 199659 My Commission Expires
12/11 /2025
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Ad text
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
OFFICIAL NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Dubuque City Council
will conduct public hearings on the 21st day of July, 2025, at
6:30 p.m., in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th
Street, 2nd floor, Dubuque, Iowa, on the following:
REZONINGS
1. Request from Michelle Mihalakis to rezone property
located at 2167 Jackston St. from R-2A Alternate Two -Family
Residential to C-4 Downtown Commercial zoning district.
2. Request from Freddy Kammiller to rezone property at Bluff
Street, PIN 1025401021 from R-2 Two -Family Residential to OR
Office Residential zoning district.
3. Request from Dan Miller, Miller Family Property, LLC to
rezone property at 4178 Peru Road from AG Agriculture to R-1
Single -Family Residential zoning district.
TEXT AMENDMENT
1. Request from City of Dubuque to amend the Unified
Development Code C-5 Central Business zoning district
requirements for wall and freestanding signs.
At the meeting, the City Council will receive oral and
written comments from any resident or property owner of said
City to the above action. The official City Council agenda
will be posted the Friday before the meeting and will contain
public input options. The agenda can be accessed at
https://dubuqueia.portal.civicclerk.com/ or by contacting the
City Clerk's Office at 563-589-4100,
ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org.
Written comments on the public hearing may be submitted to
the City Clerk's Office by email at ctyclerk@cityofdubuque.org
or by mail to City Hall, 50 W. 13th St., Dubuque, IA 52001,
before the scheduled hearing. The City Council will review all
written comments at the time of the hearing.
Documents related to the public hearing are on file in the
City Clerk's Office and may be viewed Monday through Friday
between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Individuals requiring special assistance should contact the
City Clerk's Office as soon as feasible. Deaf or
hard -of -hearing individuals can use Relay Iowa by dialing 711
or (800) 735-2942.
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC
City Clerk
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STATE OF IOWA SS:
DUBUQUE COUNTY
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION
I, Kathy Goetzinger, a Billing Clerk for Woodward
Communications, Inc., an Iowa corporation, publisher
of the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general
circulation published in the City of Dubuque, County
of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the
attached notice was published in said newspaper on the
following dates:
07/25/2025
and for which the charge is 19.71
Subscribed to before me, a Notary Public in and for
Dubuque County, Iowa,
this 25th day of July, 2025
Notary
lic in and for Dubuque County, Iowa.
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JANET K. PAPE
Commission Number 199659
My Commission Expires
12/11/2025
Ad text :
CITY OF DUBUQUE
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. 32 - 25
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE
OF ORDINANCES, UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY RECLASSIFYING
HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PROPERTY FROM R-2 TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL
TO OR OFFICE RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of
Ordinances, Unified Development Code, is hereby amended by
reclassifying the hereinafterdescribed property from R-2
Two -Family Residential to OR Office Residential zoning
district to wit:
Lot 1 of Pixler Place No. 2, all in the City of Dubuque,
Iowa.
Section 2. That the foregoing amendment has heretofore been
reviewed by the Zoning Advisory Commission of the City of
Dubuque, Iowa.
Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon
publication as provided by law.
Passed, approved and adopted this 21 st day of July, 2025.
/s/Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest: /s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
Published officially in the Telegraph Herald newspaper on
the 25th day of July, 2025.
/s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk
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