Zoning staff flags caseload and fee review; board discusses leadership changes

Aug 4, 2026

Staff reported a busy caseload in the unincorporated county and proposed reviewing application fees; the board also discussed upcoming leadership changes and nominated a successor as the chair signaled reduced availability.

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Zoning staff presented annual activity summaries and said Dubuque County's unincorporated population and case load make the office among the state's more active. Staff suggested the board consider updating application fees, noting fees in neighboring counties are higher and that the department's budget and workload warrant review.

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