County Ordinances
The Woodbury County Code of Ordinances can be found below, searchable by ordinance name or number.
Ordinance 75
A Zoning District Designation Mapping Amendment to the Woodbury County, Iowa Zoning Ordinance
A Zoning District Designation Mapping Amendment to the Woodbury County, Iowa Zoning Ordinance
September 26, 2023
Ordinance 73
Ordinance amending text of zoning ordinance to amend portions of section 3.03.4 entitled Land Use Summary Table of Allowed Uses in Each Zoning District
Ordinance amending text of zoning ordinance to amend portions of section 3.03.4 entitled Land Use Summary Table of Allowed Uses in Each Zoning District
July 11, 2023
Ordinance 71
Zoning District Designation Mapping Amendment to the Woodbury County, Iowa Zoning Ordinance
Zoning District Designation Mapping Amendment to the Woodbury County, Iowa Zoning Ordinance
March 14, 2023
Ordinance 69
Amending the text of the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance to amend portions of the Table of Contents, Section 3.03.4, and 6.02, and add a new section referenced as 5.07
Amending the text of the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance to amend portions of the Table of Contents, Section 3.03.4, and 6.02, and add a new section referenced as 5.07
November 8, 2022
Ordinance 68
A zoning district designation mapping amendment to the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance
A zoning district designation mapping amendment to the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance
November 1, 2022
Ordinance 66
A zoning district designation mapping amendment to the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance
A zoning district designation mapping amendment to the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance
August 9, 2022
Ordinance 65
Relating to the assessment of wind energy conversion property as authorized by Iowa Code Chapter 427B.26
Relating to the assessment of wind energy conversion property as authorized by Iowa Code Chapter 427B.26
June 22, 2022
Ordinance 64
A zoning district designation mapping amendment to the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance
A zoning district designation mapping amendment to the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance
May 10, 2022
Ordinance 63
A zoning district designation mapping amendment to the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance
A zoning district designation mapping amendment to the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance
May 10, 2022
Ordinance 62
Amending text to repeal and replace Section 5.03 "Floodplain Management Ordinance" of the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance
Amending text to repeal and replace Section 5.03 "Floodplain Management Ordinance" of the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance
April 13, 2022
Ordinance 61
Amending the text of the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance to repeal and replace subsections 2.01.4 and 2.01.5
Amending the text of the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance to repeal and replace subsections 2.01.4 and 2.01.5
February 15, 2022
Ordinance 60
Fixing the boundaries of the Woodbury County voting precincts and the supervisor districts in Woodbury County
Fixing the boundaries of the Woodbury County voting precincts and the supervisor districts in Woodbury County
December 21, 2021
This ordinance replaces and repeals Ordinance 30.
This ordinance replaces and repeals Ordinance 30.
Ordinance 59
A zoning district designation mapping amendment to the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance
A zoning district designation mapping amendment to the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance
October 12, 2021
Ordinance 58
A zoning district designation mapping amendment to the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance (Lieber Properties LLC)
A zoning district designation mapping amendment to the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance (Lieber Properties LLC)
August 10, 2021
Ordinance 57
A zoning district designation mapping amendment to the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance
A zoning district designation mapping amendment to the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance
August 10, 2021
Ordinance 56
Regulating commercial wind energy conversion systems in unincorporated Woodbury County
Regulating commercial wind energy conversion systems in unincorporated Woodbury County
July 6, 2021
Ordinance 55
A zoning district designation mapping amendment to the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance
A zoning district designation mapping amendment to the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance
March 9, 2021
Ordinance 54
A zoning district designation mapping amendment to the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance
A zoning district designation mapping amendment to the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance
January 19, 2021
Ordinance 53
A zoning district designation mapping amendment to the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance
A zoning district designation mapping amendment to the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance
July 14, 2020
Ordinance 52
A zoning district designation mapping amendment to the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance
A zoning district designation mapping amendment to the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance
July 14, 2020
Ordinance 51
A zoning district designation mapping amendment to the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance
A zoning district designation mapping amendment to the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance
July 14, 2020
Ordinance 51
A zoning district designation mapping amendment to the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance
A zoning district designation mapping amendment to the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance
July 18, 2020
Ordinance 50
A zoning district designation mapping amendment to the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance
A zoning district designation mapping amendment to the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance
April 7, 2020
Ordinance 49
Permitting the operation of All-Terrain Vehicles and Off-Road Utility Vehicles in Woodbury County
Permitting the operation of All-Terrain Vehicles and Off-Road Utility Vehicles in Woodbury County
April 4, 2019
Ordinance 48
Prohibiting the use of compression brakes or braking, also known as "Jake Brakes" within Woodbury County
Prohibiting the use of compression brakes or braking, also known as "Jake Brakes" within Woodbury County
December 18, 2018
This ordinance replaces and repeals Ordinances 14 and 20.
This ordinance replaces and repeals Ordinances 14 and 20.
Ordinance 47
Amending portions of Section 3.034-4 of the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance
Amending portions of Section 3.034-4 of the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance
April 17, 2018
Ordinance 46
Allowing the Woodbury County Sheriff's Office to waive residency requirements for Reserve Peace Officers
Allowing the Woodbury County Sheriff's Office to waive residency requirements for Reserve Peace Officers
February 13, 2018
Ordinance 45
Providing the division of taxes levied on taxable property in the 2016 amendment to the Grow Woodbury County Urban Renewal Area, pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa
Providing the division of taxes levied on taxable property in the 2016 amendment to the Grow Woodbury County Urban Renewal Area, pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa
May 16, 2017
Ordinance 43
Relating to the industrial and owner-operated cattle facility property improvement tax exemptions
Relating to the industrial and owner-operated cattle facility property improvement tax exemptions
November 22, 2016
Ordinance 42
A zoning district designation mapping amendment to the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance
A zoning district designation mapping amendment to the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance
October 25, 2016
Ordinance 40
Providing the division of taxes levied on taxable property in the 2016 amendment to the Grow Woodbury County Urban Renewal Area, pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa
Providing the division of taxes levied on taxable property in the 2016 amendment to the Grow Woodbury County Urban Renewal Area, pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa
May 17, 2016
Ordinance 39
Amending portions of Section 3.01-4 and 6.02 of the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinances
Amending portions of Section 3.01-4 and 6.02 of the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinances
March 29, 2016
Ordinance 37
A Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance by resolution 10,456 (James L. and Monica Young, Grayhawk Ridge Dr.)
A Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance by resolution 10,456 (James L. and Monica Young, Grayhawk Ridge Dr.)
March 31, 2015
Ordinance 36
Amending a portion of Section 5.03 of the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinances (Floodplain Management)
Amending a portion of Section 5.03 of the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinances (Floodplain Management)
February 10, 2015
Ordinance 35
A Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance by resolution 10,456 (Ronald N. and Linda N. Clausen, 155th St.)
A Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance by resolution 10,456 (Ronald N. and Linda N. Clausen, 155th St.)
January 20, 2015
Ordinance 34
Amendment to the Liberty Park Urban Renewal Area, pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa
Amendment to the Liberty Park Urban Renewal Area, pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa
December 23, 2013
Ordinance 33
Providing for the division of taxes levied on taxable property in the Liberty Park Urban Renewal Area, pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa
Providing for the division of taxes levied on taxable property in the Liberty Park Urban Renewal Area, pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa
February 12, 2013
Ordinance 32
Providing the division of taxes levied on taxable property in the Platinum Grain Urban Renewal Area, pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa
Providing the division of taxes levied on taxable property in the Platinum Grain Urban Renewal Area, pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa
May 8, 2012
Ordinance 31
Amendment of Official Zoning Designation Mapping (Section 3.02) of Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance
Amendment of Official Zoning Designation Mapping (Section 3.02) of Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance
April 24, 2012
Ordinance 30 (Repealed)
Fixing the boundaries of the Woodbury County voting precincts and the supervisor districts in Woodbury County
Fixing the boundaries of the Woodbury County voting precincts and the supervisor districts in Woodbury County
October 4, 2011
This ordinance replaces and repeals Ordinances 12 and 13.
This ordinance replaces and repeals Ordinances 12 and 13.
Ordinance 23
Providing for the registration and documentation of retail sales of keg alcoholic beverages
Providing for the registration and documentation of retail sales of keg alcoholic beverages
August 29, 2006
Ordinance 22
Establishing a school infrastructure local option sales and services tax applicable to transactions within Woodbury County
Establishing a school infrastructure local option sales and services tax applicable to transactions within Woodbury County
May 30, 2006
Ordinance 21
Authorizing Woodbury County to lease property to a private enterprise competing against other private enterprises doing business in the telecommunications industry
Authorizing Woodbury County to lease property to a private enterprise competing against other private enterprises doing business in the telecommunications industry
May 30, 2006
Ordinance 20 (Repealed)
Establishing an area of U.S. Highway 141 prohibiting the use of compression brakes or braking, also known as "Jake Brakes" adjacent to the City of Sloan
Establishing an area of U.S. Highway 141 prohibiting the use of compression brakes or braking, also known as "Jake Brakes" adjacent to the City of Sloan
April 11, 2006
Ordinance 19
Establishing a curfew for minors in the unincorporated area of Woodbury County
Establishing a curfew for minors in the unincorporated area of Woodbury County
January 24, 2006
Ordinance 16
Establishing the sanitary storage, collection, and disposal of solid wastes and yard wastes and providing for violations
Establishing the sanitary storage, collection, and disposal of solid wastes and yard wastes and providing for violations
June 15, 2004
Ordinance 14 (Repealed)
Establishing an area of U.S. Highway 20 prohibiting the use of compression breaks or braking, also known as "Jake Brakes" adjacent to the city of Moville
Establishing an area of U.S. Highway 20 prohibiting the use of compression breaks or braking, also known as "Jake Brakes" adjacent to the city of Moville
December 9, 2003
Ordinance 13 (Repealed)
Fixing the boundaries of the Woodbury County supervisor districts
Fixing the boundaries of the Woodbury County supervisor districts
October 9, 2001
Ordinance 12 (Repealed)
Fixing the boundaries of the Woodbury County voting precincts excluding the precincts inside the corporate limits of Sioux City
Fixing the boundaries of the Woodbury County voting precincts excluding the precincts inside the corporate limits of Sioux City
October 9, 2001
Ordinance 8
Establishing a curfew for minors under the age of 18 in the unincorporated area of Woodbury County
Establishing a curfew for minors under the age of 18 in the unincorporated area of Woodbury County
February 4, 1997
Ordinance 7
Restricting minors from purchasing or possessing spray paint within unincorporated areas of Woodbury County
Restricting minors from purchasing or possessing spray paint within unincorporated areas of Woodbury County
February 4, 1997
Ordinance 4
Local option sales and service tax within incorporated and unincorporated areas
Local option sales and service tax within incorporated and unincorporated areas
August 8, 1988
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