Dubuque County Zoning Commission Meeting Summary
Meeting Overview
Public Body: Dubuque County Zoning Commission
County: Dubuque County, Iowa
Meeting Date: June 16, 2026
Meeting Time: 6:00 PM CDT
Meeting Location: Dubuque County West Campus, 1225 Seippel Road, Dubuque, Iowa, with a Zoom option
Meeting Type: Zoning Commission Meeting
The meeting agenda included review of subdivision plats, updates related to zoning and subdivision regulations, discussion of a draft Unified Development Code (UDC), formation of a special committee, public comments, and adjournment.
Meeting Purpose
The Zoning Commission met to consider land-use and subdivision matters, receive updates on county zoning processes, and continue discussion of future changes to the county’s development regulations.
Key areas of focus included:
- Review of final plats for multiple subdivisions and surveys.
- Continued work related to the draft Unified Development Code.
- Discussion of zoning and subdivision ordinance updates.
- Establishment of a special committee to review sections of the draft UDC.
Agenda Highlights
Opening and Meeting Administration
The meeting agenda included:
- Roll call.
- Approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Plat approvals.
- Review of zoning-related business.
- New business discussions.
- Public comments.
- Adjournment.
The packet materials identify Ben Kober as Zoning Administrator and list the Dubuque County Zoning office at 1225 Seippel Road, Dubuque, Iowa.
Subdivision and Plat Review
The commission reviewed several final plats and subdivision surveys.
Egli Place Plat 2 — Final Plat
Item: Plat of Survey of Egli Place Plat 2
The proposal involved:
- Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Egli Place Plat 2.
- Property located in Section 28, Township 88 North, Range 3 East.
- Mosalem Township, Dubuque County, Iowa.
Egli Place Plat 3 — Final Plat
Item: Plat of Survey of Egli Place Plat 3
The proposal involved:
- Lots 1 through 4 of Egli Place Plat 3.
- Multiple tracts located in Sections 21 and 28.
- Township 88 North, Range 3 East.
- Mosalem Township, Dubuque County, Iowa.
Barrington Lakes No. 6 — Final Plat
Item: Plat of Survey of Barrington Lakes No. 6
The proposal involved:
- Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Barrington Lakes No. 6.
- Located in Section 7, Township 88 North, Range 2 East.
- Table Mound Township, Dubuque County, Iowa.
McQuillen Farm Subdivision — Final Plat
Item: Plat of Survey of McQuillen Farm Subdivision
The proposal involved:
- Lot 1 and Lot 2 of McQuillen Farm Subdivision.
- Property located in Section 16, Township 90 North, Range 1 West.
- Concord Township, Dubuque County, Iowa.
Culbertson Place — Final Plat
Item: Plat of Survey of Lot 1-2 and Lot 2-2 Culbertson Place
The proposal involved:
- Lots located within Culbertson Place.
- Property located in Section 15, Township 90 North, Range 2 East.
- Peru Township, Dubuque County, Iowa.
Rolling Hills Estates No. 3 — Final Plat
Item: Plat of Survey of Rolling Hills Estates No. 3
The proposal involved:
- Lot 1 and Lot 2 of Rolling Hills Estates No. 3.
- Property involving portions of Rolling Hills Estates No. 2 and Brimeyer Place.
- Located partly in the City of Sageville and Sections 10 and 11 of Dubuque Township.
Zoning Cases
Rezoning Cases
The agenda listed:
- No rezoning cases scheduled.
Old Business
Update on Previous Zoning Cases
The commission agenda included an update on previous zoning cases.
The packet materials reference previous zoning actions, including:
- Mootz Subdivision-related zoning changes.
- City Lake MHP, LLC and Justin Heim rezoning matters.
- Wilwert Farm Subdivision Plat 3.
The materials note that these previous items had been approved by the Board of Supervisors.
New Business
Unified Development Code (UDC) Discussion
A major discussion topic was the draft Unified Development Code.
The agenda included:
- A presentation by MSA staff regarding updates to the Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance processes.
- Review of content changes proposed in the draft UDC.
- Discussion between MSA staff, the Zoning Commission, and county zoning staff.
Topics discussed included the future structure and review process for zoning and subdivision regulations.
The agenda included:
- Formation of a three-member Special Committee.
The purpose of the committee was to:
- Study the zoning and subdivision sections of the draft Unified Development Code.
- Provide additional review of proposed regulatory changes.
The agenda listed:
- Chairperson nominations for the committee.
- A resolution regarding formation of the three-member Special Committee.
Public Participation
The agenda included time for public comments.
The packet materials identify public comments as a scheduled portion of the meeting agenda but do not provide additional public-comment details for this meeting.
Key Takeaways
Development Review Continued
The commission reviewed several subdivision and plat-related items involving properties across multiple Dubuque County townships.
Unified Development Code Work Advanced
The commission continued its review of proposed changes to county zoning and subdivision regulations through discussion with MSA staff.
Additional Review Structure Proposed
A special committee was included on the agenda to provide focused review of zoning and subdivision sections of the draft UDC.
Looking Ahead
Future work identified in the packet includes:
- Continued review of the draft Unified Development Code.
- Special committee review of zoning and subdivision provisions.
- Further consideration of proposed updates before recommendations move forward.
About This Summary
This community summary was prepared from publicly available meeting packet materials provided for the Dubuque County Zoning Commission meeting.
It is an independent civic explainer intended to make local government documents easier to understand. It is not an official record, meeting transcript, or publication of Dubuque County.
