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Prepared by LeAnn M. Even, Deputy City Clerk, City of Waterloo, 715 Mulberry Street,
Waterloo, IA 50703, (319) 291-4323.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-676
RESOLUTION EXTENDING A MORATORIUM ON THE
ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL PERMIT OR VARINCE FOR
URBAN ANIMAL HOBBY FARMS IN THE CITY OF
WATERLOO, BLACK HAWK COUNTY, IOWA.
WHEREAS the City of Waterloo, Iowa, has determined that the issue of Urban Animal
Hobby Farms requires further study to understand the potential impacts on the community,
health, safety, and welfare of residents; and
WHEREAS, the current regulations and policies regarding the issuance of special permits
or variances for Urban Animal Hobby Farms may not adequately address the safety,
environmental, and zoning concerns associated with such uses; and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest to place a temporary hold on the issuance of such
permits or variances to ensure that any changes necessary to protect the public can be
considered; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, on May 19, 2025, adopted Resolution No. 2025-310
declaring a moratorium on special permits or variances for Urban Animal Hobby Farms through
December 1, 2025; and
WHEREAS, City staff have been meeting with a committee of interested parties to
discuss potential changes to the City of Waterloo Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to hobby
farms, but potential amendments to the Ordinance have not yet been finalized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waterloo,
Iowa, that:
1. The moratorium declared by Resolution No. 2025-310 on the issuance of new special
permits or variances for Urban Animal Hobby Farms is hereby extended and shall remain in
effect within the City limits of Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, said extension effective
immediately upon the signature and approval of the Mayor.
2. The purpose of this extended moratorium is to allow city officials to take adequate
time to conduct a comprehensive study and review of current zoning codes and ordinances
related to Urban Animal Hobby Farms, to evaluate the possible impacts on urban development,
and to make any necessary amendments to the city's regulations.
3. This extended moratorium shall remain in effect until May 5, 2026, unless extended or
rescinded by the City Council prior to that time.
4. The City Planning and Zoning Department is directed to carry out a detailed analysis
of Urban Animal Hobby Farms, including but not limited to impacts on land use, environmental
concerns, and infrastructure needs, and to present their findings and recommendations to the City
Council, and propose amendments forthwith.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of November 2025.
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