Franklin County adopts two zoning ordinances tightening rules for conditional uses
July 14, 2026 | Franklin County, Iowa
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The Franklin County Board of Supervisors on July 14 unanimously adopted two ordinances amending the county zoning code to change how conditional uses are qualified and regulated.
Supervisor Lukensmeyer moved to open and then approve Ordinance 2026B, described in the meeting record as "An Ordinance Amending Various Sections of Chapter 70, Zoning Regulations, of the Code of Ordinances of Franklin County, Iowa, Regarding the Qualification of Conditional Uses in Certain Zoning Districts." Chairman Vanness closed the public hearing after noting no members of the public were present and no written comments had been received. The Board waived the first and second readings, approved the third and final reading, and adopted the ordinance by roll call (Ayes: Lukensmeyer, McVicker, Vanness; Nays: None).
Later the Board opened a second hearing at 9:15 a.m. on Ordinance 2026C, described as "An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Code of Franklin County, Iowa by Amending Section 70.05(10)(D)(9) of Chapter 70, Zoning Regulations for the Purpose of Providing Additional Regulations Regarding Conditional Use Permits." That hearing likewise produced no public comment; the Board waived readings, approved the third reading and adopted Ordinance 2026C (roll call: Ayes: Lukensmeyer, McVicker, Vanness; Nays: None).
Both ordinances were presented to the Board as amendments to Chapter 70 of the Franklin County Code of Ordinances. The meeting record does not include substantive public testimony, nor does it list modifications to the proposed text; the orders were advanced by majority motions and adopted unanimously. Copies of the adopted ordinances and the official ordinance texts are available from the Auditor's office and will be published as required.
The Board recessed at 10:00 a.m. for a drainage meeting and reconvened at 10:28 a.m.; other business at the meeting included routine claims, permit approvals and a 28E agreement with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
Supervisor Lukensmeyer moved to open and then approve Ordinance 2026B, described in the meeting record as "An Ordinance Amending Various Sections of Chapter 70, Zoning Regulations, of the Code of Ordinances of Franklin County, Iowa, Regarding the Qualification of Conditional Uses in Certain Zoning Districts." Chairman Vanness closed the public hearing after noting no members of the public were present and no written comments had been received. The Board waived the first and second readings, approved the third and final reading, and adopted the ordinance by roll call (Ayes: Lukensmeyer, McVicker, Vanness; Nays: None).
Later the Board opened a second hearing at 9:15 a.m. on Ordinance 2026C, described as "An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Code of Franklin County, Iowa by Amending Section 70.05(10)(D)(9) of Chapter 70, Zoning Regulations for the Purpose of Providing Additional Regulations Regarding Conditional Use Permits." That hearing likewise produced no public comment; the Board waived readings, approved the third reading and adopted Ordinance 2026C (roll call: Ayes: Lukensmeyer, McVicker, Vanness; Nays: None).
Both ordinances were presented to the Board as amendments to Chapter 70 of the Franklin County Code of Ordinances. The meeting record does not include substantive public testimony, nor does it list modifications to the proposed text; the orders were advanced by majority motions and adopted unanimously. Copies of the adopted ordinances and the official ordinance texts are available from the Auditor's office and will be published as required.
The Board recessed at 10:00 a.m. for a drainage meeting and reconvened at 10:28 a.m.; other business at the meeting included routine claims, permit approvals and a 28E agreement with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
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