Land Use & Zoning
A developer in Cedar Rapids proposes a mixed-use development that requires rezoning from residential to commercial. The public process typically requires:
AOnly a city council vote with no public input
BPublished notice, public hearings, planning commission recommendation, and city council vote✓ Correct
COnly the mayor's approval
DIowa IREC approval
Explanation
Iowa rezoning requires a formal public process including published notice, public hearings before the planning commission, a recommendation, and final vote by the city council or county supervisors.
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