Land Use & Zoning
Iowa's urban renewal law (Iowa Code Chapter 403) authorizes cities to:
AAcquire agricultural land for city expansion
BCreate urban renewal areas to redevelop blighted or economically distressed areas using tax increment financing✓ Correct
CForce residential tenants to relocate for new development
DOverride county zoning within city limits
Explanation
Iowa's urban renewal law allows cities to designate blighted or economic development areas and use tax increment financing (TIF) to fund public improvements, promoting redevelopment.
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