Section 414.18 – Trial — judgment — costs.
414.18 Trial — judgment — costs. 1. If upon the hearing, which shall be tried de novo, it shall appear to the court that testimony is necessary for the proper disposition of the matter, the court may take evidence or appoint a referee to take such evidence as it may direct. The referee shall report […]
Section 414.19 – Preference in trial.
414.19 Preference in trial. All issues in any proceedings under sections 414.15 through 414.18 shall have preference over all other civil actions and proceedings. [C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §6470; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §414.19] 2009 Acts, ch 133, §133
Section 414.20 – Actions to correct violations.
414.20 Actions to correct violations. In case any building or structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, repaired, converted, or maintained; or any building, structure, or land is used in violation of this chapter or of any ordinance or other regulation made under authority conferred thereby, the council, in addition to other remedies, may institute any […]
Section 414.5 – Changes — protest.
414.5 Changes — protest. The regulations, restrictions, and boundaries may, from time to time, be amended, supplemented, changed, modified, or repealed. Notwithstanding section 414.2, as a part of an ordinance changing land from one zoning district to another zoning district or an ordinance approving a site development plan, a council may impose conditions on a […]
Section 414.21 – Conflicting rules, ordinances, and statutes.
414.21 Conflicting rules, ordinances, and statutes. If the regulations made under this chapter require a greater width or size of yards, courts or other open spaces, or a lower height of building or less number of stories, or a greater percentage of lot to be left unoccupied, or impose other higher standards than are required […]
Section 414.6 – Zoning commission — powers and duties.
414.6 Zoning commission — powers and duties. 1. In order to avail itself of the powers conferred by this chapter, the council shall appoint a commission, to be known as the zoning commission, to recommend the boundaries of the various original districts and appropriate regulations and restrictions to be enforced therein. Where a city plan […]
Section 414.22 – Zoning for family homes.
414.22 Zoning for family homes. 1. It is the intent of this section to assist in improving the quality of life of persons with a developmental disability or brain injury by integrating them into the mainstream of society by making available to them community residential opportunities in the residential areas of this state. In order […]
Section 414.7 – Board of adjustment — review by council.
414.7 Board of adjustment — review by council. 1. The council shall provide for the appointment of a board of adjustment. In the regulations and restrictions adopted pursuant to the authority of this chapter, the council shall provide that the board of adjustment may in appropriate cases and subject to appropriate conditions and safeguards make […]
Section 414.23 – Extending beyond city limits.
414.23 Extending beyond city limits. 1. The powers granted by this chapter may be extended by ordinance by any city to the unincorporated area up to two miles beyond the limits of such city, except for those areas within a county where a county zoning ordinance exists. The ordinance shall describe in general terms the […]
Section 414.8 – Membership.
414.8 Membership. The board of adjustment shall consist of five, seven, or nine members as determined by the council. Members of a five-member board shall be appointed for a term of five years, excepting that when the board shall first be created one member shall be appointed for a term of five years, one for […]