Land Use & Zoning
In Iowa, zoning authority is primarily granted to cities and counties by:
AThe Iowa Real Estate Commission
BIowa Code Chapter 414 (for cities) and Chapter 335 (for counties)✓ Correct
CThe federal Zoning Enabling Act
DThe Iowa Department of Transportation
Explanation
Iowa Code Chapter 414 grants cities zoning authority, and Chapter 335 grants counties zoning authority. These enabling statutes allow local governments to regulate land use.
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