Planning & Zoning

Zoning Commission

The County Zoning Commission members are a group of residents of the County who are appointed by the County Board of Supervisors.

The members serve as non-professionals and without compensation. Their purpose is to advise the County Board of Supervisors on managing the growth of the County. This involves reviewing subdivisions, rezoning requests, the use of public property, and reports related to land use policy and long-range planning.

Recognizing that their decisions will not satisfy everyone, they attempt to base their decisions on what is best for the long-term interest of the County. They ask for your input, pro or con, on issues before them in order that they may formulate the best decisions possible. Please take the opportunity to share your thoughts and concerns with them.

Commission Powers

In summary, Chapter 335.8 of the Code of Iowa states that the Zoning Commission has the following powers:

  • To adopt regulations, restrictions, and boundaries of districts
  • To recommend to the Board of Supervisors amendments, supplements, changes, or modifications to the Zoning Ordinance

Commission Members

Bill Hobson, Commission Member
641-752-3894
Term Ends: 12/31/26
Term Length: 3 Years
Pat VonAhnen, Commission Member
641-753-9391
Term Ends: 12/31/28
Term Length: 3 Years
Will Wears, Commission Member
641-485-8892
Term Ends: 12/31/27
Term Length: 3 Years

2026 Zoning Commission Meetings

August 27, 2026 · 10:00am
Subdivision Variance Request, Data Center Moratorium Consideration
Agenda
July 28, 2026 · 10:00am
Renewable Energy
Agenda
March 10, 2026
Agenda
February 10, 2026
Agenda
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