Planning, Land Use, and Zoning Fact Sheets help to address common questions and explain basic concepts. These fact sheets represent best practices in planning and zoning in Iowa, but are no substitute for legal advice. Only your city or county attorney is qualified to give you advice as to how the specific facts in your case affect you.
General
Responsibilities of Land Use Decision-Makers
Iowa Laws Relating to Planning and Zoning
Legislative v Quasi-Judicial Decisions
Comprehensive Planning
The Purpose of the Comprehensive Plan
Being an Effective Planning Commission
The Elements of a Comprehensive Plan
Iowa Smart Planning Principles
Zoning
Ethic and Meetings
Rules of Decorum for Audience at Board of Adjustment Hearings