Zoning in the City of Humboldt
City of Humboldt • 29 5th St S • Humboldt, IA 50548
Phone: (515) 332-3435 • Fax: (515) 332-1453
cityhbt@cityofhumboldt.org
The City of Humboldt's Zoning Map and Utilities Map are below. Click on the image to see a larger version.
View the chapter of Humboldt's City Code specific to Zoning Regulations
View or download a building permit application
Please note that this permit is specific to the City of Humboldt. If you are outside of City Limits, you will need to contact the County.
View or download a sign permit application
View or download a Special Use Permit Application
Feel free to call City Hall at 332-3435 with any questions.
The Planning and Zoning Commission sets up the Comprehensive Plan for future use of land within the City limits. This is the policy statement that is then turned into the Zoning Ordinance, which is the law. Members of the Planning and Zoning Commission are appointed for 6 year terms by the Humboldt City Council. The duties of the Commission are set out in Chapter 23 of the Humboldt City Code.
Name | Term | Term Ending |
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Corey Matson | 6 Years | December 31, 2027 |
Scott Curran | 6 Years | December 31, 2027 |
Jeff Harklau | 6 Years | December 31, 2024 |
Mardelyn Riles | 6 Years | December 31, 2025 |
Jim Arndt | 6 Years | December 31, 2025 |
Alan Blanchard | 6 Years | December 31, 2025 |
Jim Mertz | 6 Years | December 31, 2026 |
Amy Donahe | 6 Years | December 31, 2026 |
Vouth Varangkounh | 6 Years | December 31, 2026 |
The Zoning Board of Adjustment takes into consideration appeals of the decisions of the Zoning Administrator, special and/or conditional uses of property, and variances from the Zoning Ordinance. Members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment are appointed for 5 year terms by the Mayor of Humboldt, subject to confirmation by the City Council. The duties of the Zoning Board are set out in Chapter 165.17 of the City Code.
Name | Term | Term Ending |
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Preston Peterson | 5 Years | December 31, 2025 |
John Hartford | 5 Years | December 31, 2025 |
Duane Wergeland | 5 Years | December 31, 2026 |
Neil Moritz | 5 Years | December 31, 2022 |
Jim Mertz | 5 Years | December 31, 2023 |