Land Use & Zoning
An Iowa property owner receives a citation for violating their local zoning ordinance's setback requirements. They may challenge this through:
AThe Iowa Real Estate Commission
BThe local board of adjustment or board of zoning appeals✓ Correct
CThe Iowa Supreme Court directly
DThe Iowa Department of Commerce
Explanation
Violations of zoning ordinances may be appealed to the local board of adjustment (board of zoning appeals), which reviews administrative decisions and may grant relief through variances or other mechanisms.
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