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In Iowa, who has the primary authority to enact and enforce zoning regulations?

Correct Answer

B) Local government

In Iowa, zoning authority is delegated to local governments — cities and counties — under Iowa Code Chapter 414 (municipal zoning) and Chapter 335 (county zoning). Local governments enact and enforce zoning ordinances to regulate land use within their jurisdictions.

Answer Options
A
The federal government
B
Local government
C
The state zoning commission
D
Private developers

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