Request to Rezone 101 Airborne Road by Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency Copyrighted
June 1, 2026
City of Dubuque PUBLIC HEARINGS # 2.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Request to Rezone 101 Airborne Road by Dubuque
Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency
SUMMARY: Proof of Publication on notice of public hearing to consider
request to property located at 101 Airborne Road from
County A-1 Agricultural, County R-1 Rural Residential,
County R-2 Single Family Residential and County C-1
Conservancy to City Hlc Heavy Industrial zoning district with
conditions concurrently with annexation to the City of
Dubuque 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 Parcels of Land Located Along
Airborne Road and U.S. Highway 20 (Pin 1401400005,
1412226001, 1506326003, 1506351004, 1506376002 And
1507101002) from County A-1 Agricultural, County R-1 Rural
Residential, County R-2 Single Family Residential, and
County C-1 Conservancy to City HIC Heavy Industrial with
Conditions Concurrently with Annexation into the City of
Dubuque
SUGGUESTED Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. ZAC Ltr to CC
2. Rezoning Application
3. Vicinity Map
4. Notification Map
5. 2026-2030 DMASWA Strategic Plan Summary
6. Imagery - 101 Airborne Rd REZ
7. Staff report - DMASWA rezoning
8. HI Zoning Regulations
9. Ordinance
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planning@cityof dubuque.org
May 11, 2026
The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
City of Dubuque
City Hall — 50 W. 13t" Street
Dubuque IA 52001
Applicant: Kenneth Miller, Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency
Location: 101 Airborne Road, PINs 1401400005, 1412226001, 1506326003,
1506351004, 1506376002 and1507101002
Description: To rezone property from County A-1 Agricultural, County R-1 Rural
Residential, County R-2 Single Family Residential and County C-1
Conservancy to City Hlc Heavy Industrial zoning district with conditions
concurrently with annexation to the City of Dubuque.
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
Kenneth Miller, Administrator of the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency
spoke on behalf of the application. He stated they are seeking to rezone to Heavy
Industrial with conditions limiting the uses to landfilling and related uses. He said this is
in conjunction with cell expansion. He noted the landfill currently has capacity for 13 years
and three months of waste, and that these would be the next areas to develop. He said
the landfill infrastructure can be extended here. He said that applying for the rezoning
now will simplify the permitting process at the state level for moving the waterway.
Carissa Trilk, 14847 Lost Canyon Road, spoke on behalf of herself and her husband who
was unable to attend the meeting. She expressed opposition to the rezoning, saying it will
affect the waterway and devalue their property. She said they are considering putting land
into conservation to have additional protection.
Staff detailed the staff report explaining the need DMASWA intends to use this land for
future landfill capacity, noting they would have 190 years' worth of storage with this
additional land. Staff described the surrounding land uses and zoning districts. Staff said
the landfill will require additional approvals from IDNR and the Army Corps of Engineers
and listed the uses that are proposed under the conditions requested by DMASWA.
The Commission discussed the request and sought clarification regarding when the
rezoned land would be used. Mr. Miller explained that the entire rezoning area would not
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be developed all at one time, but rather in phases. He noted they would likely start
development in the next eight (8) to ten (10) years and that filling would not need to occur
until the current cells are full which will not be for about 13 years. He stated some activities
may begin earlier such as removal of topsoil for coverage.
The Commission questions what the potential impacts are on the local water. Mr. Miller
explained that DMASWA is consulting with HDR Engineering to prepare their plans and
application to the Army Corps of Engineers and lowa Department of Natural Resources
(IDNR) regarding the relocation of the existing stream channel. He said there is likely to
be mitigation required off site. He said they will construct a new stream channel to handle
the capacity of the current one.
Will Nicholson, the environmental engineer of record with HDR Engineering for
DMASWA, stated they are currently working through the early stages of mitigation for the
project. He noted review and permitting will be required by the required by the Army
Corps, the lowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), and Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA).
The Commission sought to better understand the landfill liners and Mr. Nicholson
provided a detailed explanation of how the liners worked to prevent any leachate from
entering the ground, stating it is all collected and transported by sewer pipe to the Water
and Resource Recovery Center for treatment.
The Zoning Advisory Commission discussed the rezoning and found the request
favorable.
Recommendation
By a vote of 6 to 0, the Zoning Advisory Commission recommends that the City Council
approve the request to property located at 101 Airborne Road from County A-1
Agricultural, County R-1 Rural Residential, County R-2 Single Family Residential and
County C-1 Conservancy to City Hlc Heavy Industrial zoning district with conditions
concurrently with annexation to the City of Dubuque.
A simple majority vote is needed for the City Council to approve the request.
Respectfully submitted,
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Matt Mulligan, Chairpersorl:'�
Zoning Advisory Comri�ission
Attachments
cc: Kenneth Miller, DMASWA
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A. Property Information
Site Location/Address:101 Airborne Road, Dubuque, IA 52003
Legal Description/Parcel ID#/Subdivision: �SO(o3Z[.0�3. 1�0(03�-/nDOZ. /Sd�o3�/�D�I. /'101yp_�yl ZZZ baDf�
Existing Zoning: AG Proposed Zoning:��Site Area (square feet/acres): �Z 4��9 a�- � /So�/qi�L
Historic District: _andmark: ❑Yes � No
B. Describe proposal and reason for application(attach a letter of explanation,if necessary):
The Solid Waste Agency is requesting to have the remaining acreage owned by the Aqency but not currentiv
within the corporate city limits annexed into city limits and the land rezone from Aqricultural to
Heavy-Industrial to facilitate the Sanitary Disposal Permit process with the lowa Department of Natural
Resources. The Aqencv is seekina to permit the remaininq developable space at the existinp site.
C. Applicant/Agent Information
Name: Kenneth Miller Phone: 563-589-4354
Address: 925 Kerper Ct. �;ty: Dubuque
state: IA Z;p; 52001 Ema;,: kmiller@cityofdubuque.org
D. Property Owner(s) Information
Name�s>; Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency Pnone: 563-557-8220
Address: 925 Kerper Ct. �;ty; Dubuque
state: �A zip: 52001 Ema;,: dmaswa@cityofdubuque.org
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 and correct to the best of my/our knowledge and upon submittal becomes
public record. ''
Applicant/Agent: _._�;��`� %������'`�� Date: 3�3��2�26
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P�ope�-ry ow�er�sj:DMASWA - Signing on their behalf �ate: 3/30/2026
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1. Improve current entrance area-Scheduled for Spring 2024
2. Construct a Customer Convenience Center for small loads and diversion programs -In design phase.
3. Maintenance Shop Remodel -Roof Replaced in 2022
4. Plan for future Landfill Cell Expansion-Permitting activities in progress.
5. Reestablish compost distribution program-Finished Screened compost available since July 2022.
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OVERVIEW
In preparation for the 2026-2030 Strategic Planning sessions,the DMASWA team met with the consultant to identify their
focus areas for this session. The team identified the following operations as priorities to review and get feedback on
programs related to these operations.
• Landfill • Electronics Recycling
• Organics Management • Household Hazardous Materials
• Education&Communication • Tire Recycling
• RNG Operations • Glass Recycling
• Comingled Recycling Drop-Off • Appliance Recycling
The stakeholder engagement sessions sought feedback from the general public, haulers, businesses, and board
members. Stakeholders were given opportunities to provide feedback in both listening sessions and online.
STAKEHOLDER EIVGAGEMEIVT PROCESS
The goal of the stakeholder engagement was to present stakeholders with the focus topics determined by DMASWA
(Agency) and Foth Infrastructure &Environment(Foth) and allow them to provide feedback and insight on focused
objectives for the next five years. The feedback will be used to guide upcoming Strategic Planning sessions. The engagement
will focus primarily on the Agency's Operations.
Stakeholders were grouped by the following:
• Group A
o Members of the General Public who are residents within the DMASWA service area
o Business generators within the DMASWA service area
• Group B
o Haulers
o DMASWA Board Members
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feedback a final session for the board of directors was held on
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Operations Recommendations for FY 2026-2030
ORGANICS MANAGEMENT
RECOMMENDATIOIVS FOR 2026-2030 PLAN
� Update the 2019 Organics Management Study
� Include market feasibility(rates,participation,best management practices)
� Include feedstock availability on both carbon and nitrogen sources
� Include other local and regional facilities in operation
PRIORITIES
� Identify reliable and cost-effective carbon sources
� Identify commitment to participation throughout agency and region
� Identify end-product use
LANDFILL OPERATIONS
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2026-2030 PLAN
� Conduct a staffing study to identify needs for planned and potential expanded services
� Review hours of operation at facility to best serve industrial/commercial haulers,and the addition of the customer
convenience center(3C)
� Make continuous improvements to compaction rates including investment in additional operator training
� Utilize technology to achieve diversion goals
PRIORITIES
� Evaluate operation changes to enhance waste compaction rates
� Expanded Training Opportunities
� Education/Marketing of diversion efforts and disposal options
APPLIANCES
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2026-2030 PLAN
� Regular reviews of pricing and costs for the program
� Provide mobile events to outlying service area to increase access
� Purchase/lease of a branded box truck for collections
� Identify needs of program,including hours of operation,with new 3C
� Contracted disposal options for out of state residents
� Educate/Market programs
ELECTRONICS
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2026-2030 PLAN
� Regular reviews of pricing and costs for the program
� Provide mobile events to outlying service area to increase access
� Purchase/lease of a branded box truck for collections
� Identify needs of program,including hours of operation,with new 3C
� Contracted disposal options for out of state residents
� Educate/Market programs
HAZARDOUS HOUSEHOLD MATERIALS
RECOMMENDATIOIVS FOR 2026-2030 PLAN
� Regular reviews of pricing and costs for the program
� Provide mobile events to outlying service area to increase access
� Purchase/lease of a branded box truck for collections
� Identify needs of program,including hours of operation,with new 3C
� Contracted disposal options for out of state residents
� Educate/Market programs
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TIRES
RECOMMENDATIOIVS FOR 2026-2030 PLAN
� Continue program as is
� Identify opportunities to reduce costs
� Increase education
� Market the program to increase participation/proper disposal
COMINGLED RECYCLING DROP-OFF
RECOMMEIVDATIONS FOR 2026-2030 PLAN
� Consider a cost share of collection and recycling costs for containers in urban areas to reduce costs to Agency
� Work with businesses to establish alternatives to utilizing public recycling drop off containers
� Increase education to market the program effectively
� Increase boxes in rural areas to increase recycling
PRIORITIES
� Increase education to the general public about proper recycling and options for recycling
� Business recycling options
GLASS RECYCLING
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2026-2030 PLAN
� Consider bin placement in more high-traffic locations to increase participation
� Increase marketing of program
PRIORITIES
� Promote hub location for more efficient use
� Focused outreach and education for program success
RNG OPERATIONS
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2026-2030 PLAN
� Include impacts to RNG production in cost/benefit analysis for material diversion
� Integrate waste fill plans for enhanced gas recovery and production
� Include/consider RNG in organics study
EDUCATION & COMMUNICATION
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR 2026-2030 PLAN
� Review the capacity of current FTE position
� Examine goals and needs of program
� Expand Education requirements in future waste hauler agreements
PRIORITIES
� Previous study showed need for an increase of 1 FTE position for Marketing&Communication
� Determine how to establish additional FTE position
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REZONING STAFF REPORT Zoning Agenda: May 6, 2026
Property Address: 101 Airborne Road, PINs 1401400005, 1412226001,
1506326003, 1506351004, 1506376002 and1507101002
Property Owner: Dubuque Metropolitan Solid Waste Agency
Applicant: Kenneth Miller, Solid Waste Agency Administrator
Description: To rezone property from County A-1 Agricultural, County R-1 Rural
Residential, County R-2 Single Family Residential, and County
C-1 Conservancy to City Hlc Heavy Industrial zoning district with
conditions concurrently with annexation to the City of Dubuque.
Proposed Land Use: Landfill
Proposed Zoning: Hlc Heavy Industrial with conditions
Existing Land Use: Agricultural, Open space
Existing Zoning: County A-1 Agricultural, County R-1 Rural Residential, County R-2
Single Family Residential, and County C-1 Conservancy
Adjacent Land Use: Adjacent Zoning:
North — Landfill North — Hlc
East— Highway East — None
South — Agriculture, Open space South — County A-1, R-1, R-2, C-1
West —Agriculture, Open space West—AG
Flood Plain: Yes, on/along the creek running through portions of the subject area.
The area is undeveloped.
Total Area: 126.69 acres
Water: An existing water main extends to the north side of the DMASWA property.
Sanitary Sewer: Sanitary sewer lines are extended to several parts of the property.
Storm Sewer: Several storm sewer drains and outlets are located along Airborne Road.
Existing Street Access: Airborne Road is accessed from Seippel Road to the north.
Lost Canyon Road accesses the property from the south.
Future Street Access: The property may be accessed from an extension of the road
within the landfill.
Other Services: Police, Fire, and Emergency Response is available.
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Rezoning Staff Report — DMASWA Rezoning Request Page 2
Previous Planned District: No.
Purpose: The submitted rezoning request is to allow the Dubuque Metropolitan Area
Solid Waste Agency to facilitate the Sanitary Disposal Permit process with the lowa
Department of Natural Resources in order to permit the remaining developable space at
the existing site.
Physical Characteristics: The subject property is in Dubuque County just outside the
city of Dubuque limits and is in the process of being annexed into the city of Dubuque. It
is six parcels totaling 126.69 acres and is owned by the Dubuque Metropolitan Solid
Waste Agency. The property is currently a mix of agriculture and open space land uses.
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Imagine Dubuque Comprehensive Plan
The Imagine Dubuque Comprehensive Plan goals promote solid waste reduction and
pollution mitigation, in part to extend the capacity life of the landfill. The City's Future Land
Use Map identifies the subject site as Heavy Industrial, the same as the rest of the landfill.
The proposed project would relate to the following recommendations of the
Comprehensive Plan:
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Rezoning Staff Report — DMASWA Rezoning Request Page 3
- Evaluate whether local solid waste can begin to incorporate a compost component,
similar to Des Moines, that would provide a source of compost for local gardens &
production.
- Explore incentives for backyard and curbside composting that reduce the
proportion of landfilled food.
- Explore a community-wide Zero Waste Policy that creates a closed-circuit
economy of low-impact or reduced consumption lifestyle and marketplace for post-
consumer products.
Future Land Use Map — The property is identified primarily as Industrial on the Future
Land Use Map. Portions of it are identified as Single-Family Residential and Public Open
Space along the creek.
Development Requirements:
Streets: The subject property has street access from Lost Canyon Road. The property
would be accessed through the interior road within the landfill, and also Airborne Road
could be extended from the north side of the landfill.
Sidewalks: There are no sidewalks on Airborne Road, so it is unlikely that sidewalks
would be required for the subject property.
Parkinq: Off-street parking will be provided as per the City of Dubuque Unified
Development Code.
Lighting: All lighting will be required to meet the Unified Development Code standards.
Signaqe: Signage requirements would follow the HI district regulations.
Bulk Regulations: The attached HI district regulations contain bulk standards that
include requirements for lot area, lot coverage, frontage, building height, and setbacks
for front, rear, and side yards.
Landscaping/Screening: As the parcel is developed, landscaping and screening will be
required to meet the Unified Development Code standards.
Impact of Request on:
Utilities:
• City water is available on the north side of the DMASWA property.
• City sanitary sewer is present on several parts of the DMASWA property.
• Storm water along Airborne Road is managed by several storm sewer drains.
• Natural gas would be provided by a private utility.
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Rezoning Staff Report — DMASWA Rezoning Request Page 4
Traffic Patterns/Counts: Airborne Road had a daily traffic count of 101 vehicles in
2020. Seippel Road had a daily traffic count of 4,590 vehicles in 2021.
Public Services: City of Dubuque Fire and Police Departments will serve the subject
site.
Environment: DMASWA manages solid waste in an environmentally friendly manner,
with an engineered base which will be combined with a collection system for the
leachate (the liquid generated as waste breaks down) to protect and prevent the
contamination of the soil and groundwater. To improve air quality, the DMASWA landfill
also has a gas collection system to capture methane (a highly potent greenhouse gas)
produced as the waste in the landfill breaks down which is converted to Renewable
Natural Gas. There are about 13 years' capacity left within the current boundaries of
the landfill. Without access to a local solid waste disposal facility, all waste generated
in the area would have to be hauled by truck to another location, increasing the waste's
greenhouse gas impact.
Adjacent Properties: The subject property is on the edge of the Dubuque city limits, so
the properties to the east and south are in unincorporated Dubuque County. Those
properties are a mix of forest land, farmland, single-family residences, and highway.
The property to the west is zoned AG. The property to the north is part of the DMASWA
landfill and is also zoned Hlc.
CIP Investments: None.
Staff Analysis: The applicant, Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency
(DMASWA), proposes to rezone the subject property to HI Heavy Industrial with
conditions concurrent with annexing the property into the city limits. The purpose for this
is to allow the land to be used as part of the sanitary landfill. This is in DMASWA's plan
to expand the capacity of the landfill to accommodate future demand. DMASWA's
strategic plan estimates that with this added area, the landfill will have capacity for 190+
years. DMASWA will go through the process of obtaining permits for future landfill cell
expansion that would use this land.
The land will be converted into a sanitary landfill, which will manage solid waste in an
environmentally friendly manner, with an engineered base which will be combined with a
collection system for the leachate (the liquid generated as waste breaks down) to protect
and prevent the contamination of the soil and groundwater. To improve air quality, the
DMASWA landfill also has a gas collection system to capture methane (a highly potent
greenhouse gas) produced as the waste in the landfill breaks down which is converter to
Renewable Natural Gas.
Without access to a local solid waste disposal facility, all waste generated in the area
would have to be hauled by truck to another location, increasing the waste's greenhouse
gas impact.
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Several additional approvals will have to be obtained before the land can be prepared for
use as a landfill. The lowa Department of Natural Resources will review the permit
application for use as a landfill. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will work with
DMASWA in their effort to move the creek in this area.
Regulations for landfills require them to be at least 500' from a neighboring property line
and 1,000' from any well. DMASWA will be planting trees as screening along the outer
boundaries of the landfill cells.
The Comprehensive Plan goals promote solid waste reduction, composting, and pollution
mitigation. With this land incorporated as part of the landfill, DMASWA estimates there
would be capacity for 193 years of continued use here, and without it, there is capacity
for 13 years of use. The City's Future Land Use Map identifies the subject site as Heavy
Industrial, the same as the rest of the landfill.
The subject property is currently in unincorporated Dubuque County with a mix of
agricultural, conservancy, and residential zoning. The City of Dubuque is working to
annex the property concurrent with this rezoning.
The property is comprised of six parcels. The area totals approximately 126.69 acres.
DMASWA has frontage along Airborne Road. The site has sloping topography. The
property is currently a mix of forest and farmland with several related structures.
The subject property is on the edge of the Dubuque city limits, so the properties to the
east and south are in unincorporated Dubuque County. Those properties are a mix of
forest land, farmland, single-family residences, and highway. The property to the west is
zoned AG. The property to the north is part of the DMASWA landfill and is also zoned
Hlc.
The requested Hlc zoning district is an expansion of an existing zone and would allow for
the use of sanitary landfill as well as resource recovery/recycling center(indoor only). The
list below shows the permitted uses in the HI zoning district. DMASWA seeks to limit the
principal uses to those allowed on the rest of the landfill, which are outlined below.
Principal Permitted Uses
HI Zoning District
Agricultural supply sales.
Animal hospital or clinic.
Auto part sales.
Automated gas station.
Bakery (wholesale/commercial).
Bank, savings and loan, or credit union.
Bar or tavern.
Business services.
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Rezoning Staff Report — DMASWA Rezoning Request Page 6
Car wash, full service.
Car wash, self-service.
Cold storage or locker plant.
Construction supply sales and service.
Contractor shop or yard.
Convenience store.
Crematorium, reduction plant, foundry,
forge or smelter.
Dental or medical lab.
Drive-up automated bank teller.
Farm implement sales, service or repair.
Freight transfer facility.
Fuel or ice dealer.
Furniture upholstery or repair.
General office.
Grain or barge terminal.
Indoor recreation facility.
Indoor restaurant.
Junkyard or salvage yard.
Kennel.
Laboratory for research or engineering.
Licensed childcare center.
Lumberyard or building material sales.
Mail order house.
Manufacturing, primary.
Manufacturing, secondary.
Miniwarehousing.
Mobile home sales.
Moving or storage facility.
Off street parking lot.
Packaging, processing, or storing meat,
dairy or food products.
Parking structure.
Passenger transfer facility.
Pet daycare or grooming.
Printing or publishing.
Railroad or public or quasi-public utility,
including substation.
Registered child development home.
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Rezoning Staff Report — DMASWA Rezoning Request Page 7
Resource recovery/recycling center
(indoor only).
Restaurant, drive-in or carryout.
Sanitary landfill.
Service station.
Sewage treatment plant.
Slaughterhouse or stockyard.
Tool, die, or pattern making.
Upholstery shop.
Vehicle body shop.
Vehicle sales or rental.
Vehicle service and repair.
Vending or game machine sales or
service.
Warehousing, packaging, distribution or
storage facility.
Welding services.
Wholesale sales or distributor.
The existing landfill property is currently zoned Hlc Heavy Industrial with conditions. For
consistency, DMASWA seeks to adopt the same conditions for the subject property that
that are in effect elsewhere. The conditions restricted the permitted and conditionally
permitted uses allowed for the property as follows:
1. The principal permitted uses for this Heavy Industrial District shall be limited to the
following:
a. Automated gas station
b. Freight transfer facility
c. Resource recovery/recycling center (indoor only)
d. Railroad or public or quasi-public utility, including substation
e. Sanitary landfill
2. The conditional uses for this Heavy Industrial District shall be limited to the
following:
a. Wind energy conversion system
Staff recommends the Zoning Advisory Commission review the criteria established in
Chapter 9 of the Unified Development Code regarding granting a rezoning and make a
recommendation to City Council.
Pre ared b : ��� �-t/�Reviewed: f'�� Date: 4/29/26
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Page 778 of 1000
16-5-19: HI HEAVY INDUSTRIAL:
The HI district is intended to provide locations for industrial uses which by their nature
generate levels of smoke, dust, noise, odors, or other visual impacts that render them
incompatible with virtually all other land uses. The district is also intended to provide
locations for a limited amount of commercial development that will serve employees of
surrounding industrial uses. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-19-1: PRINCIPAL PERMITTED USES:
The following uses are permitted in the HI district:
Agricultural supply sales.
Animal hospital or clinic.
Auto part sales.
Automated gas station.
Bakery (wholesale/commercial).
Bank, savings and loan, or credit union.
Bar or tavern.
Business services.
Car wash, full service.
Car wash, self-service.
Cold storage or locker plant.
Construction supply sales and service.
Contractor shop or yard.
Convenience store.
Crematorium, reduction plant, foundry, forge or smelter.
Dental or medical lab.
Drive-up automated bank teller.
Farm implement sales, service or repair.
Freight transfer facility.
Fuel or ice dealer.
Page 779 of 1000
Furniture upholstery or repair.
General office.
Grain or barge terminal.
Indoor recreation facility.
Indoor restaurant.
Junkyard or salvage yard.
Kennel.
Laboratory for research or engineering.
Licensed childcare center.
Lumberyard or building material sales.
Mail order house.
Manufacturing, primary.
Manufacturing, secondary.
Miniwarehousing.
Mobile home sales.
Moving or storage facility.
Off street parking lot.
Packaging, processing, or storing meat, dairy or food products.
Parking structure.
Passenger transfer facility.
Pet daycare or grooming.
Printing or publishing.
Railroad or public or quasi-public utility, including substation.
Registered child development home.
Resource recovery/recycling center (indoor only).
Restaurant, drive-in or carryout.
Sanitary landfill.
Service station.
Page 780 of 1000
Sewage treatment plant.
Slaughterhouse or stockyard.
Tool, die, or pattern making.
Upholstery shop.
Vehicle body shop.
Vehicle sales or rental.
Vehicle service and repair.
Vending or game machine sales or service.
Warehousing, packaging, distribution or storage facility.
Welding services.
Wholesale sales or distributor. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 63-10, 12-20-2010;
Ord. 54-19, 12-16-2019; Ord. 30-21, 9-20-2021)
16-5-19-2: CONDITIONAL USES:
The following conditional uses may be permitted in the HI district, subject to the provisions
of section 16-8-5 of this title:
Licensed adult day services.
Residential use.
Retail sales and service.
Wind energy conversion system. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009; amd. Ord. 54-19, 12-16-2019)
16-5-19-3: ACCESSORY USES:
The following uses are permitted as accessory uses as provided in section 16-3-7 of this
title:
Any use customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal use it serves.
Drive-up automated bank teller.
Wind turbine (building mounted). (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-19-4: TEMPORARY USES:
Page 781 of 1000
The following uses may be permitted as temporary uses in the HI district in conformance
with the provisions of section 16-3-19 of this title:
Any use listed as a permitted use within the district. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-19-5: PARKING:
Minimum parking requirements shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of
chapter 14 of this title. (Ord. 52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-19-6: SIGNS:
Signs shall be regulated in conformance with the provisions of chapter 15 of this title. (Ord.
52-09, 10-19-2009)
16-5-19-7: BULK REGULATIONS:
HI Heavy Minimum Minimum Maximum Setbacks Maximum
Industrial LotArea Lot Lot Front Minimum Minimum Height
Frontage Coverage � 2
(Lot Area) Minimum Maximum Side Rear
Vehicle sales 20 000 - - - - - - 150 ft
cq ft.
All other usas - - - - - - - 150 fl
Notes:
1. When abutting a residential or office residential district, a 20 foot side setback is
required.
2. When abutting a residential or office residential district, a 20 foot rear setback is
required.
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Prepared by: Wally Wernimont, City Planner Address: City Hall, 50 W. 13th St Telephone: 563-589-4210
Return to: Trish Gleason, Assistant City Clerk Address: City Hall, 50 W. 13th St Telephone: 563-589-4120
ORDINANCE NO. 25-26
AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES, UNIFIED
DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PARCELS
OF LAND LOCATED ALONG AIRBORNE ROAD AND U.S. HIGHWAY 20 (PIN
1401400005, 1412226001, 1506326003, 1506351004, 1506376002 AND 1507101002)
FROM COUNTY A-1 AGRICULTURAL, COUNTY R-1 RURAL RESIDENTIAL, COUNTY R-
2 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, AND COUNTY C-1 CONSERVANCY TO CITY Hie
HEAVY INDUSTRIAL WITH CONDITIONS CONCURRENTLY WITH ANNEXATION INTO
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE
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 County A-1 Agricultural, County R-1 Rural Residential, County R-2 Single Family
Residential and County C-1 Conservancy to City HIc Heavy Industrial zoning district with
conditions to wit:
1 . LOT 1 OF THE SE '/ OF THE SE 1/4 OF SECTION 1, IN TOWNSHIP 88
NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE 5TH P.M., IN DUBUQUE COUNTY,
IOWA, ACCORDING TO THE GOVERNMENT SURVEY AND THE
RECORDED PLAT OF SAID SUBDIVISION.
2. THEN 1/2 OF THE NE '/4 OF THE NE '/4 OF SECTION 12, IN TOWNSHIP
88 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE 5T" P.M., IN DUBUQUE COUNTY,
IOWA, ACCORDING TO THE GOVERNMENT SURVEY AND THE
RECORDED PLAT OF SAID SUBDIVISION.
3. LOT TWO (2) LANDFILL SOUTH SUBDIVISION IN SECTION 6,
TOWNSHIP 88 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE 5TH P.M.,
ACCORDING TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT SURVEY AND
THE RECORDED PLATS THEREOF, SUBJECT TO HIGHWAY AND
EASEMENTS OF RECORD.
4. LOT 1 AND LOT 2 OF THE SW '/4 OF THE SW '/4 OF SECTION 6,
TOWNSHIP 88 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE 5TH P.M.,
ACCORDING TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT SURVEY AND
THE RECORDED PLATS THEREOF, EXCEPT THAT PORTION TAKEN
FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES.
5. LOT TWO (2) OF THE SE '/4 OF THE SW '/4 OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP
88 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE 5TH P.M., ACCORDING TO THE
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT SURVEY AND THE RECORDED
PLATS THEREOF, EXCEPT THAT PORTION TAKEN FOR HIGHWAY
PURPOSES.
6. LOT 2 OF THE SUBDIVISION OF THE E 1/2 OF THE NW '/4 AND THE
NW '/ OF THE NW '/4 OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 88 NORTH, RANGE
2 EAST OF THE 5TH P.M., ACCORDING TO THE UNITED STATES
GOVERNMENT SURVEY AND THE RECORDED PLATS THEREOF,
EXCEPT THAT PORTION TAKEN FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES.
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 1st day of June 2026.
By:
Brad M. C. vanagh, Mayor
ATTEST:
Trish Gleason, Assistant City Clerk
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
Pursuant to the Iowa Code Section 414.5, and as an express condition of rezoning of the
property located at 101 Airborne Road and legally described as:
1 . LOT 1 OF THE SE '/4 OF THE SE '/4 OF SECTION 1 , IN TOWNSHIP 88 NORTH,
RANGE 1 EAST OF THE 5TH P.M., IN DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA,
ACCORDING TO THE GOVERNMENT SURVEY AND THE RECORDED PLAT
OF SAID SUBDIVISION.
2. THE N 1/2 OF THE NE 1/4 OF THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 12, IN TOWNSHIP 88
NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST OF THE 5TH P.M., IN DUBUQUE COUNTY, IOWA,
ACCORDING TO THE GOVERNMENT SURVEY AND THE RECORDED PLAT
OF SAID SUBDIVISION.
3. LOT TWO (2) LANDFILL SOUTH SUBDIVISION IN SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 88
NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE 5TH P.M., ACCORDING TO THE UNITED
STATES GOVERNMENT SURVEY AND THE RECORDED PLATS THEREOF,
SUBJECT TO HIGHWAY AND EASEMENTS OF RECORD.
4. LOT 1 AND LOT 2 OF THE SW 1/4 OF THE SW 'A OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP
88 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE 5TH P.M., ACCORDING TO THE UNITED
STATES GOVERNMENT SURVEY AND THE RECORDED PLATS THEREOF,
EXCEPT THAT PORTION TAKEN FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES.
5. LOT TWO (2) OF THE SE 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 88
NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE 5TH P.M., ACCORDING TO THE UNITED
STATES GOVERNMENT SURVEY AND THE RECORDED PLATS THEREOF,
EXCEPT THAT PORTION TAKEN FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES.
6. LOT 2 OF THE SUBDIVISION OF THE E '/2 OF THE NW '/4 AND THE NW '/4 OF
THE NW 1/4 OF SECTION 7, TOWNSHIP 88 NORTH, RANGE 2 EAST OF THE
5TH P.M., ACCORDING TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT SURVEY
AND THE RECORDED PLATS THEREOF, EXCEPT THAT PORTION TAKEN
FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES.
This property is the subject of Ordinance No. )3 -26, a copy of which is attached hereto
and incorporated herein by reference, the undersigned property owner(s) agree(s) to the
following conditions, all of which the property owner(s) further agree(s) are reasonable
and are imposed to satisfy public needs which are caused directly by the rezoning:
A) Conditions:
1. The permitted uses for this Heavy Industrial District shall be limited to the
following:
a. Automated gas station
b. Freight transfer facility
c. Resource recovery/recycling center (indoor only)
d. Railroad or public or quasi-public utility, including substation
e. Sanitary landfill
2. The conditional uses for this Heavy Industrial District shall be limited to the
following:
a. Wind energy conversion system
B) Reclassification of the Subject Property. The City of Dubuque, Iowa may initiate
zoning reclassification proceedings to the AG — Agriculture district if the property
owner fails to complete any of the conditions or provisions of this Agreement.
C) Modifications. Any modifications of this Agreement shall be considered a zoning
reclassification and shall be subject to the provisions of the Title 16, Unified
Development Code, governing zoning reclassifications. All such modifications
must be approved by the City Council of Dubuque, Iowa.
D) Recording. A copy of this Agreement shall be recorded with the Dubuque County
Recorder as a permanent record of the conditions accepted as part of this rezoning
approval of the adoption of Ordinance No..526.
E) Construction. This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted as though it were
part of Title 16 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances, Unified Development
Code.
F) This Agreement shall be binding upon the undersigned and his/her heirs,
successors and assignees.
ACCEPTANCE OF ORDINANCE NO. - 26
I, Harley Pothoff, representing the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency,
having read the terms and conditions of the foregoing Ordinance No. -26 and being
familiar with the conditions thereof, hereby accept this same and agree to the conditions
required therein.
Dated in Dubuque, Iowa this 2-' day of ga. r , 2026.
By.
Harley Potfioff
Agency Board Chairperson
Dubuque Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency
On this .-cg day of i 2026 before me, a Notary Public, in and for said
state, personally appeared Hafley Pothoff, to me known to be the person named in and
who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that they executed the same
as their voluntary act and deed.
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Commission Number 884489
My Commission Expires otary Publi in the State of Iowa
rows May 7,2028
My Commission expires: -6-'7'as--
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:
05/27/2026
and for which the charge is 35.04
Subscribed to before me, a Notary Public in and for
Dubuque County, Iowa,
this 27th day of May, 2026
Notary (PuQ1ic in and for Dubuque Cou4ity, Iowa.
PP nc s JANET K. PAPE
o 7 Commission Number 199659
My Commission Expires
12/11/2028
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CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
OFFICIAL NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Dubuque City Council
will conduct a public hearing on the 1st day of June 2026, at
6:30 p.m., in the Historic Federal Building, 350 W. 6th
Street, 2nd floor, Dubuque, Iowa, on the following:
REZONINGS:
1. Request by Kenneth Miller, Dubuque Metropolitan Area
Solid Waste Agency to rezone property at 101 Airborne Road,
PINs 1401400005, 1412226001, 1506326003, 1506351004,
1506376002, and 1507101002 from Country A-1 Agricultural,
Country R-1 Rural Residential, Country R-2 Single Family
Residential and County C-1 Conservancy to City H1c Heavy
Industrial zoning district with conditions concurrently with
annexation to the City of Dubuque.
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.
Trish Gleason, Asst. City Clerk
It 5/27
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:
06/05/2026
and for which the charge is 41.61
Sdbscribed to before me, a Notary Public in and for
Dubuque County, Iowa,
this 5th day of June, 2026
Notary
?lie in and for Dubuque County, Iowa.
�P,ni s JANET K. PAPE
o 7 Commission Number 199659
z rMy Commission Expires
12/11/2028
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ORDINANCE NO. 25-26
OFFICIAL NOTICE
AMENDING TITLE 16 OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES,
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, BY RECLASSIFYING HEREINAFTER
DESCRIBED PARCELS OF LAND LOCATED ALONG AIRBORNE ROAD AND U.S.
HIGHWAY 20 (PIN 1401400005, 1412226001, 1506326003,
1506351004, 1506376002 AND 1507101002) FROM COUNTY A-1
AGRICULTURAL, COUNTY R-1 RURAL RESIDENTIAL, COUNTY R-2 SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL, AND COUNTY C-1 CONSERVANCY TO CITY HIc
HEAVY INDUSTRIAL WITH CONDITIONS CONCURRENTLY WITH ANNEXATION
INTO THE CITY OF DUBUQUE
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 County
A-1 Agricultural, County R-1 Rural Residential, County R-2
Single Family Residential and County C-1 Conservancy to City
HIc Heavy Industrial zoning district with conditions to wit:
1. Lot 1 of the SE ? of the SE ? of Section 1, In Township 88
North, Range 1 East of the 5th P.M., in Dubuque County, Iowa,
according to the Government Survey and the Recorded Plat of
said Subdivision.
2. The N ? of the NE ? of the NE ? of Section 12, in
Township 88 North, Range 1 East of the 5th P.M., in Dubuque
County, Iowa, according to the Government Survey and the
Recorded Plat of said Subdivision.
3. Lot Two (2) Landfill South Subdivision in Section 6,
Township 88 North, Range 2 East of the 5th P.M., according to
the United States Government Survey and the Recorded Plats
thereof, subject to Highway and Easements of Record.
4. Lot 1 and Lot 2 of the SW ? of the SW ? of Section 6,
Township 88 North, Range 2 East of the 5th P.M., according to
the United States Government Survey and the Recorded Plats
thereof, except that portion taken for highway purposes.
5. Lot Two (2) of the SE ? of the SW ? of Section 6,
Township 88 North, Range 2 East of the 5th P.M., according to
the United States Government Survey and the Recorded Plats
thereof, except that portion taken for highway purposes.
6. Lot 2 of the Subdivision of the E ? of the NW ? and the
NW ? of the NW ? of Section 7, Township 88 North, Range 2 East
of the 5th P.M., according to the United States Government
Survey and the Recorded Plats thereof, except that portion
taken for highway purposes.
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 1st day of June 2026.
/s/Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest:/s/Trish Gleason, Assistant City Clerk
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