Notice of Public Hearings before the Zoning Commission - Nuclear Energy Facilities and Minimum Dwelling Dimension for Dwellings

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS BEFORE THE WOODBURY COUNTY ZONING COMMISSION REGARDING THE ADDITION OF NUCLEAR ENERGY FACILITIES AND THE REVIEW OF THE MINIMUM BUILDING DIMENSION FOR SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED DWELLINGS IN THE WOODBURY COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE

The Woodbury County Zoning Commission will have a meeting and will hold public hearings on the following items hereafter described in detail on January 27, 2025 at 5:00 PM or as soon thereafter as the matters may be considered.

Said public hearings will be held in the Board of Supervisors’ meeting room in the basement of the Woodbury County Courthouse, 620 Douglas Street, Sioux City, Iowa.  Copies of said items may now be examined at the office of the Woodbury County Community and Economic Development, on the 6th Floor of said courthouse by any interested persons. All persons who wish to be heard in respect to these matters should appear at the aforesaid public hearings in person or call: 712-454-1133 and enter the Conference ID: 638 086 537# during the meeting to listen or comment.  However, it is recommended to attend in person as there is the possibility for technical difficulties with phone and computer systems.  You may forward your written comments by mail or email to: Woodbury County Community and Economic Development, 6th Floor, Woodbury County Courthouse, 620 Douglas St., Sioux City, IA 51101; Emails should be sent to Daniel Priestley at: dpriestley@woodburycountyiowa.gov.  Only signed comments will be considered and should be received no later than 10:00 AM on Fri., Jan. 24, 2025.

Item One (1)
NUCLEAR ENERGY FACILITIES
ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT CONSIDERATION

The Woodbury County Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss the potential inclusion of Nuclear Energy Facilities as a land use option in the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance. The hearing will address various aspects of permitting nuclear energy facilities, including but not limited to nuclear energy generation, modular nuclear energy systems, and other nuclear technologies. The Commission will consider options such as amending the Land Use Summary Table of Allowed Uses (Section 3.03.4) to designate Nuclear Energy Facilities as either an allowed or conditional use in all or specific zoning districts within Woodbury County. Additionally, discussions may include amendments to add new sections related to nuclear energy facilities, update definitions, and renumber and/or reorganize the content of the Zoning Ordinance as necessary.

Item Two (2)
MINIMUM BUILDING DIMENSION FOR SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED DWELLINGS
ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT CONSIDERATION

The Woodbury County Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to discuss potential changes to Section 4.11: Single-Family Detached Dwellings in the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance. The hearing aims to gather input from the public on revising dimensional requirements for single-family dwellings, including but not limited to the regulations in Section 4.11.  The review will consider whether to amend or remove Section 4.11.1, which currently states: "The main body shall have a minimum dimension of not less than 23 feet." Potential revisions may involve eliminating, reducing, modifying, or adding to the minimum dimension requirement, as well as other changes to the contents of Section 4.11 and its subsections.  Amendments may also be discussed pertaining to the addition of new sections pertaining to single-family dwellings, definitions, the renumbering, and reorganization of content within the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance.