Land Use & Zoning
An Iowa property owner wants to put a billboard on their agricultural land along a state highway. They would need to comply with:
AOnly Iowa DNR regulations
BIowa DOT outdoor advertising regulations and local zoning requirements✓ Correct
COnly IREC guidelines
DNo regulation applies to billboards in agricultural zones
Explanation
Billboard placement along Iowa state highways is regulated by Iowa DOT outdoor advertising rules (implementing the federal Highway Beautification Act), and local zoning may also restrict signs.
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