County Ordinances
The Woodbury County Code of Ordinances can be found below, searchable by ordinance name or number.
Ordinance 88
Zoning District Designation Mapping Amendment to the Woodbury County, Iowa Zoning Ordinance
Zoning District Designation Mapping Amendment to the Woodbury County, Iowa Zoning Ordinance
January 20, 2026
Ordinance 87
Amending text of the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance to amend portions of Article 3, section 3.03-4
Amending text of the Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance to amend portions of Article 3, section 3.03-4
October 14, 2025
Ordinance 86
Amending Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance to Establish Maximum Dimensions for Accessory Dwellings Unit & exempt form IA code 331.301(27)(a)(1)
Amending Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance to Establish Maximum Dimensions for Accessory Dwellings Unit & exempt form IA code 331.301(27)(a)(1)
October 14, 2025
Ordinance 85
A Zoning District Designation Mapping Amendment to the Woodbury County Zoning District
A Zoning District Designation Mapping Amendment to the Woodbury County Zoning District
October 14, 2025
Ordinance 84
Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to comply with Iowa Senate File 592
Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to comply with Iowa Senate File 592
August 5, 2025
Ordinance 83
Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to include nuclear energy facilities, nuclear waste storage, and related uses as allowed
Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to include nuclear energy facilities, nuclear waste storage, and related uses as allowed
August 5, 2025
Ordinance 82
Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to revise the Land Use Summary Table of Allowed Uses (Section 3.03.4), to classify "Borrow pits for earth materials" as a conditional use within the Agricultural Estates (AE) Zoning District
Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to revise the Land Use Summary Table of Allowed Uses (Section 3.03.4), to classify "Borrow pits for earth materials" as a conditional use within the Agricultural Estates (AE) Zoning District
July 1, 2025
Ordinance 81
Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment (Rezone) from Agricultural Preservation (AP) to the General Industrial (GI) Zoning District on parcel #864629351012 for New Cooperative, Inc
Zoning Ordinance Map Amendment (Rezone) from Agricultural Preservation (AP) to the General Industrial (GI) Zoning District on parcel #864629351012 for New Cooperative, Inc
June 24, 2025
Ordinance 80
Zoning District Designation Mapping Amendment To Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance
Zoning District Designation Mapping Amendment To Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance
October 15, 2024
Ordinance 79
Ordinance Amending Portions of Woodbury County Ordinance #56 - Regulating Wind Energy Conversion Systems
Ordinance Amending Portions of Woodbury County Ordinance #56 - Regulating Wind Energy Conversion Systems
October 1, 2024
Ordinance 78
Zoning District Designation Mapping Amendment to Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance
Zoning District Designation Mapping Amendment to Woodbury County Zoning Ordinance
June 18, 2024
Ordinance 77
Text Amendments for Utility-Scale Solar Energy Systems Conditional Use in General Zoning District
Text Amendments for Utility-Scale Solar Energy Systems Conditional Use in General Zoning District
May 7, 2024
Ordinance 76
Amending Text to Floodplain Management Ordinance in the Zoning Ordinance Section 5.03
Amending Text to Floodplain Management Ordinance in the Zoning Ordinance Section 5.03
May 7, 2024
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 74
Ordinance amending text of zoning ordinance to amend portions of: the table of contents; Section 3.03.4 entitled: Land Use Summary Table of Allowed Uses in Each Zoning District; Portions of: Section 6.02 Entitled Definitions; and the Renumbering of Definitions and Page Numbers
Ordinance amending text of zoning ordinance to amend portions of: the table of contents; Section 3.03.4 entitled: Land Use Summary Table of Allowed Uses in Each Zoning District; Portions of: Section 6.02 Entitled Definitions; and the Renumbering of Definitions and Page Numbers
August 8, 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 72
Ordinance amending portions of Woodbury County Ordinance #56: An Amendment to Modify Section 6.1.A: Wind Turbines set back requirements to increase certain setback requirements in the Ordinance regulating commercial wind energy conversion systems in unincorporated Woodbury County
Ordinance amending portions of Woodbury County Ordinance #56: An Amendment to Modify Section 6.1.A: Wind Turbines set back requirements to increase certain setback requirements in the Ordinance regulating commercial wind energy conversion systems in unincorporated Woodbury County
May 23, 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 70
Countywide Public Library System
Countywide Public Library System
February 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 67
Amending portions of Ordinance 56, modifying Section 6.1.A
Amending portions of Ordinance 56, modifying Section 6.1.A
August 23, 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 7, 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 5, 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 41
Zoning ordinance
Zoning ordinance
June 28, 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 38
Construction and reconstruction of roadways and bridges
Construction and reconstruction of roadways and bridges
January 4, 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 29
A Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance by resolution 10,456
A Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance by resolution 10,456
August 31, 2010
Ordinance 28
A Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance by resolution 10,456
A Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance by resolution 10,456
August 10, 2010
Ordinance 27
A Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance by resolution 10,456
A Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance by resolution 10,456
July 7, 2009
Ordinance 26
A Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance by resolution 10,456
A Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance by resolution 10,456
May 19, 2009
Ordinance 25
A Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance by resolution 10,456
A Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance by resolution 10,456
May 19, 2009
Ordinance 24
A Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance by resolution 10,456
A Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance by resolution 10,456
April 14, 2009
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 18
Area Service "C" Road Maintenance
Area Service "C" Road Maintenance
July 26, 2004
Ordinance 17
Area Service "B" Road Maintenance
Area Service "B" Road Maintenance
June 29, 2004
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 15
Establishing restricted parking adjacent to the city of Moville
Establishing restricted parking adjacent to the city of Moville
December 9, 2003
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 11
Disorderly conduct
Disorderly conduct
May 16, 2000
Ordinance 10
Prohibiting the possession of drug paraphernalia
Prohibiting the possession of drug paraphernalia
May 16, 2000
Ordinance 9
Regarding a citizen's duty to obey a Peace Officer
Regarding a citizen's duty to obey a Peace Officer
May 16, 2000
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 6
Uniform rural address system of Woodbury County
Uniform rural address system of Woodbury County
July 28, 1992
Ordinance 5
Woodbury County to join the Sioux Gateway Airport Authority
Woodbury County to join the Sioux Gateway Airport Authority
September 10, 1991
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
Ordinance 3
Local sales and services tax within incorporated areas
Local sales and services tax within incorporated areas
November 3, 1986
Ordinance 2
Regulating going-out-of-business sales
Regulating going-out-of-business sales
July 28, 1986
Ordinance 1
Establishing level of service for removal of snow and ice
Establishing level of service for removal of snow and ice
September 9, 1985
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