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County updates zoning to comply with Iowa law allowing accessory dwelling units

5500810 · July 29, 2025
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Summary

Woodbury County approved zoning text amendments to implement Iowa Senate File 592, allowing at least one accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on lots with single-family residences and removing prior conditional-use restrictions.

WOODBURY COUNTY, Iowa — The Woodbury County Board of Supervisors approved zoning ordinance changes to comply with Iowa Senate File 592, which requires counties to allow at least one accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on lots with single-family residences.

Planning staff said the state law, signed May 1, 2025, mandates that an ADU must be allowed by…

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