Landscaping Rules in Story County, IA (2026)
1 rule for unincorporated Story County, Iowa.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Story County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Tree Removal & Heritage Trees
Story County's Land Development Regulations protect 'significant trees,' native deciduous trees over four inches in caliper and native conifers over 15 feet tall, on any site undergoing zoning or grading permits, conditional use permits, commercial site plans or subdivisions of more than two lots. Impact beyond set acreage thresholds triggers a required replacement or mitigation plan under § 88.05(1)(B).
Story County Significant Tree Removal Permit Rule
Some RestrictionsStory County Code of Ordinances § 88.05(1)(B)
The provisions within this section apply to all zoning and grading permits, conditional use permits, commercial site plans, and subdivisions of more than two (2) development lots. ... Significant trees are native, deciduous trees with a caliper greater than four (4) inches, measured four (4) feet off the ground, or a native coniferous tree taller than fifteen (15) feet. ... Zoning and grading p...
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