Land Use & Zoning
Iowa's county zoning authority derives from:
AThe federal government's land use regulations
BIowa Code Chapter 335, which grants counties the authority to regulate land use in unincorporated areas✓ Correct
CThe Iowa Real Estate Commission
DFederal EPA zoning mandates
Explanation
Iowa Code Chapter 335 grants county boards of supervisors the authority to adopt and enforce zoning regulations for unincorporated areas of the county. Municipal zoning within city limits is governed by Iowa Code Chapter 414.
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