Land Use Map for CityPlanning Services Department
City llaU
50 West 13th Street
Dubuque, Iowa 520014864
(563) 5894210 office
(563) 5894221 fax
plarming@dtyofdubuque.org
The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
City of Dubuque
50 W. 13th Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
Re: Proposed Land Use Map for the City of Dubuque
August26,2002
Dear Mayor and City Council Members:
The Long Range Planning Advisory Commission would like to provide the City Council with the
enclosed Proposed Land Use Map to complete the update of the 1995 Comprehensive Plan.
Copies of the Proposed Land Use Map for the City of Dubuque and the Proposed Land Use
Map for Downtown Dubuque are attached for your review and approval.
The Proposed Land Use Map shows potential development alternatives for Dubuque's long-
range growth in and around the city. It is intended to be the City's interim guide for evaluating
zoning, annexation and subdivision requests.
Land uses within the city limits are based on a number of factors: public input, existing zoning,
existing land uses, development patterns and constraints, and/or the 1995 Future Land Use
Map. No agricultural land is designated, however. As part of the land use planning process,
primary and secondary growth areas were identified. Land uses have been suggested for the
primary growth areas.
The Commission developed the Proposed Land Use Map with extensive input from key
stakeholders and the general public in a variety of formats over the last two years. The
Commission also has coordinated this effort with Dubuque County's land use planning process.
Additional information about the Map is attached for your consideration.
The Commission respectfully requests City Council approval of the Proposed Land Us ~eL~jl.. ap 1~,
complete the update of the 1995 Comprehensive Plan.
Sincerely,
David Wm. Rusk, Chairperson
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission
Attachments
[carsten/Counci[/Proposed land use map - Irpac Itr.doc
Prepared by:. Laura Carstens, City Planner Address: 50W. 13~ Street Dubu ue Telephone: 589-4210
RESOLUTION NO. 489A -02
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY'S PROPOSED LAND USE MAP
Whereas, the City of Dubuque has updated the 1995 Comprehensive Plan; and
Whereas, the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission has undertaken a land
use planning process to update the 1995 Future Land Use Map, a part of the 1995
Comprehensive Plan; and
Whereas, the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission has completed this
planning process and now recommends adoption of the Proposed Land Use Map to
complete the update of the Comprehensive Plan; and
Whereas, the Zoning Advisory Commission has reviewed the Proposed Land Use
Map and found it acceptable as an interim guide for rezoning, subdivision and annexation
requests; and
Whereas, the City Council has reviewed the Proposed Land Use Map and found it
acceptable as an interim guide for rezoning, subdivision and annexation requests;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the Proposed Land Use Map is hereby adopted an interim guide
for rezoning, subdivision and annexation requests made to the City of Dubuque.
Passed, approved and adopted this16thday of September ,2002.
Terrance M. Duggan, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider
City Clerk
IcarstenJwp/council/City land use plan res.doc
MEMORANDUM
August14,2002
To.'
Long Range Planning Advisory Commission
From: Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager~-~~P
Subject: Proposed Land Use Map for City of Dubuque
Introduction
In June 2002, the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission approved the enclosed
Proposed Land Use Map to complete the update of the 1995 Comprehensive Plan. The
Proposed Land Use Map shows potential development alternatives for Dubuque's long-
range growth. It is intended to be the City's interim guide for evaluating zoning,
annexation and subdivision requests. Copies of the Proposed Land Use Map for the
City of Dubuque and the Proposed Land Use Map for Downtown Dubuque are attached.
Proposed Land Uses
On the City's Proposed Land Use Map, land uses are proposed for the pdmary growth
areas. These growth areas can be serviced by City utilities. They represent areas that
could at any time be under active development. The City is more likely to receive
annexation requests for land within these primary growth areas, based on recent water
and sewer main extensions and the City's 1996-1997 Annexation Study.
There are no additional land uses identified in the two-mile extra territorial jurisdiction
limits outside the pdmary growth areas. These secondary growth areas represent
transitional areas between rural and urban development because of their proximity to
primary growth areas, ability to be served by extensions of City utilities, and their
relationship to major transportation corridors. As set forth in the City of Dubuque's 1996-
1997 Annexation Study, the City could potentially meet the infrastructure needs of land
within these areas, but does not have immediate plans for utility extensions or
anticipated annexation. The City is less likely to receive annexation requests for land in
these secondary growth areas.
Proposed Land Use Map
Page 2
Coordination with Dubuque County
The Commission and City staff worked with staff from Dubuque County and ECIA (East
Central Intergovernmental Association) in 2001 and 2002 to incorporate data for
potential growth areas from the County's land use mapping and comprehensive plan
update begun in 2001. The two-mile extra territorial jurisdiction limits were added to the
Map to help define these areas. The Commission and City staff continued to coordinate
with the development of Dubuque County's Proposed Land Use Development Plan and
Map in 2002. The County Plan and Map are enclosed under a separate cover memo
for the Commission's comparison, review and comment.
As requested at your July 17 meeting, ECIA has prepared an inventory of the land use
differences between the City and County maps. This inventory is displayed graphically
on the Future Land Use Development Overlay Map, enclosed under a separate cover
memo.
Public Input
Since 2000, the Commission has been seeking public input for the creation of the
Proposed Land Use Map. In the summer and fall of 2000, the Commission sponsored a
number of public input sessions. These included: two Land Use Policy Forums with the
Developers' Roundtable; a joint input session for developers and Chamber of
Commerce members; an input session with members of the City Management Team,
Boards and Commissions; and an open house for the general public to review the
maps.
The purpose of these meetings was to receive input regarding potential growth areas
and future land use in and around the City of Dubuque. The general public also had the
opportunity to review and comment on the future land use map through a self-guided
display at the Public Library. In November of 2000, the Commission held a public
hearing on the Proposed Land Use Map.
After incorporating input from Dubuque County's land use planning efforts, the
Commission again sought public input on the Proposed Land Use Map. The Map was
displayed for public review and comment from February 11-19, 2002 at the Public
Library. Commissioners and staff hosted an Open House on February 20, 2002. The
Commission also held a public hearing on February 20, 2002, and received additional
input on the Proposed Land Use Map. As a result of the input received, the Commission
reviewed and revised the map in June 2002 to create the Proposed Land Use Map.
The Planning Services Department is continuing to take comments on the City's
Proposed Land Use Map. The City's Management Team was asked to comment on
August 13. The Zoning Advisory Commission will review this Map on August 14.
Proposed Land Use Map
Page 3
Recommendation
The City' Proposed Land Use Map was approved by the Long Range Planning Advisory
Commission in June 2002 after extensive review and public input.
In July 2002, the Commission preliminarily recommended that Dubuque County rezone
the secondary growth areas from single-family residential to agricultural. The City's
Proposed Land Use Map, however, does not show these areas as agricultural. The
Commission needs to decide if the secondary growth areas that are now shown without
color should be colored as agricultural on the City's Map. This change would create
additional land use differences between the City and County Maps.
To meet Dubuque County's schedule for adoption of their Proposed Land Use
Development Plan and Map, the Long Range Planning Advisory Commission will need
to again approve the City's Proposed Land Use Map at your August 21 meeting. After
the Commission approves the City's Proposed Land Use Map, it will be submitted to the
City Council to set for public hearing on September 3, with the public hearing held on
September 16 for adoption.
Following the City Council's approval of the Proposed Land Use Map, the Long Range
Planning Advisory Commission has recommended that the Map serve as an interim
guide for the City Council and the Zoning Advisory Commission for rezoning,
annexation and subdivision requests.
The Long Range Planning Advisory Commission has also recommended that the City
use the joint City/County planning process, analysis of recently released socio-
demographic data from the 2000 Census, and the Fiscal Year 2003 Annexation Study
Update for a more extensive update of the map next year.
Requested Action
The Commission is asked to review and approve the City' Proposed Land Use Map at
your August 21 meeting. The Map then will be submitted to the City Council for review
and adoption.
Attachments
CC
Anna O'Shea, Dubuque County Zoning Administrator
Jim Gonyier, ECIA Urban/Regional Planner
Pt~ning Services Deparhnent
City Hall
50 West 13ffi Street
Dubuque, Iowa 520014864
(563) 589.-4210 office
(563) 5894221 fax
planning~cityofdubuque.org
City of Dubuque
Proposed Land Use Map
September, 2002
The Proposed Land Use Map for the City of Dubuque shows potential development
alternatives for long-range growth in and around the city. It is intended to be the City's
interim guide for evaluating zoning, annexation and subdivision requests. Copies of the
Proposed Land Use Map for the City of Dubuque and the Proposed Land Use Map for
Downtown Dubuque are attached.
Land Use Designations
On the City's Proposed Land Use Map, the land use designations have been
broadened from the five basic categories shown on the 1995 Future Land Use Map
(single family residential, multi-family residential, commercial, industrial and park/open
space) to thirteen categories.
The Proposed Land Use Map has four designations for residential land use: Single
Family or Duplex, Multi-Family, Mixed Residential, and Rural Density Development.
Mixed Residential is intended to provide flexibility for development of a range of housing
types, from one- and two-family homes to multi-family units. Rural Density Residential
appears only in the County fringe areas, and is intended to accommodate the range of
single family lots that are allowed by Dubuque County's zoning and health regulations.
The Proposed Land Use Map has four categories for business uses: Institutional,
Office, Commercial, and Mixed Commercial/Recreational/Residential. Institutional
includes the hospitals, college campuses, medical clinics and similar uses~ Mixed
Commercial/Recreational/Residential supports the mixed-use development of the Port
of Dubuque Master Plan.
Industrial uses are divided into Light and Heavy on the Proposed Land Use Map. Park
and Open Space areas are designated separately on this map as well. Flood Plain is
depicted on this map also, as a guide to future development.
Proposed Land Use Map
Page 2
Proposed Land Uses
The 1995 Future Land Use Map provided future land use recommendations for 38
potential growth areas in and around the city. On the Proposed Land Use Map, land
uses are proposed for land within the city limits and in primary growth areas outside the
city limits.
Land uses within the city limits are based on a number of factors: public input, existing
zoning, existing land uses, development patterns and constraints, and/or the 1995
Future Land Use Map. No agricultural land is designated, however.
As part of the land use planning process, primary and secondary growth areas were
identified. Land uses have been suggested for the primary growth areas. The primary
growth areas can be serviced by City utilities (water and sanitary sewer). They
represent areas that could at any time be under active development. The City is more
likely to receive annexation requests for land within these primary growth areas, based
on recent water and sewer main extensions and the City's 1996-1997 Annexation
Study.
There are no additional land uses identified in the two-mile extra territorial jurisdiction
limits outside the primary growth areas. These secondary growth areas represent
transitional areas between rural and urban development because of their proximity to
primary growth areas, ability to be served by extensions of City utilities, and their
relationship to major transportation corridors. As set forth in the City of Dubuque's
1996-1997 Annexation Study, the City could potentially meet the infrastructure needs of
land within these areas, but does not have immediate plans for utility extensions or
anticipated annexation. The City is less likely to receive annexation requests for land in
these secondary growth areas.
Availability of Maps
The Proposed Land Use Map for the City of Dubuque and the Proposed Land Use Map
for Downtown Dubuque are produced by the Planning Services Department using the
City's Geographic Information System (GIS).
The City plans to utilize the joint City/County planning process, analysis of socio-
economic and demographic data from the 2000 Census, and the Fiscal Year 2003
Annexation Study Update for an update of the map in 2003.
The attached maps may be reproduced. Additional copies may be obtained from the
Planning Services Department.
FUTURE LAND USE
DEVELOPMENT
OVERLAY MAP
Future Land Use Classifications
Commercial
Single Family Residential
~ Multi Family Residential
Mixed Residential
Flood Plain
Open Space
Rural Development
Residential
County Future
Land Use Classifications
~ Commercial
Industrial
Multi Family
Single Family Residential
Rural Residential
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DUBUQUE COUNTY
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