Chapter 168: Landscaping and Tree Standards
In the August 2026 draft recodification (Zoning and Subdivision), from page 641. From the Zoning Ordinance (Section 16).
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A comparison with the August 2026 draft recodification prepared by Iowa Codification for the City. The draft has not been adopted and can still change; the current code (unofficial compilation) governs until a recodified Code is adopted. Matches between sections are made by machine from the texts and are reviewed where uncertain.
8 renumbered or moved · 4 notable changes.
Section by section
Zoning § 16.01 Purpose And Application Of Provisions→ § 168.01 Purpose And Application Of Provisions · Renumbered or moved wording changed (92% same words) · compare the texts
Zoning § 16.03 General Requirements And Measurements→ § 168.02 General Requirements And Measurements · Renumbered or moved wording changed (92% same words) · compare the texts
Zoning § 16.04 Tree Planting Requirements→ § 168.03 Tree Planting Requirements · Renumbered or moved wording changed (78% same words) · compare the texts
Zoning § 16.05 Protection And Maintenance→ § 168.04 Protection And Maintenance · Renumbered or moved wording changed (90% same words) · compare the texts
Zoning § 16.06 Preservation Of Existing Trees→ § 168.05 Preservation Of Existing Trees · Renumbered or moved wording changed (86% same words) · compare the texts
- Amount or number: …<th>Diameter Of Existing Tree<br>(Measured 4 Feet Above Ground
Level)</th> <th>Substitution Value</th> </tr> <tr> <td>36Level) 36 inches or more</td> <td>3 required trees</td> </tr> <tr>… - Amount or number: …Level)</th> <th>Substitution Value</th> </tr> <tr> <td>36 inches or
more</td> <td>3more 3 required trees</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12-35 inches</td> <td>2 required… - Amount or number: …</tr> <tr> <td>36 inches or more</td> <td>3 required
trees</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12-35 inches</td> <td>2trees 12-35 inches 2 required trees</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2-12 inches</td> <td>1 required… - Amount or number: …required trees</td> </tr> <tr> <td>12-35 inches</td> <td>2 required
trees</td> </tr> <tr> <td>2-12 inches</td> <td>1trees 2-12 inches 1 required tree</td> </tr> </table> Note: 1. The substitution…
Zoning § 16.07 Street Tree Requirements→ § 168.06 Street Tree Requirements · Renumbered or moved wording changed (87% same words) · compare the texts
Zoning § 16.08 Tree Requirements For Residential Uses→ § 168.07 Tree Requirements For Residential Uses · Renumbered or moved wording changed (88% same words) · compare the texts
Zoning § 16.09 Trees And Plant Materials→ § 168.08 Trees And Plant Materials · Renumbered or moved minor wording (95% same words) · compare the texts
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