Land Use & Zoning
Under Iowa law, a property owner who believes their property's zoning is unconstitutional may challenge the zoning through:
AA request to the Iowa Real Estate Commission
BA variance application to the Board of Adjustment
CA lawsuit in Iowa District Court✓ Correct
DA petition to the Iowa Governor
Explanation
Constitutional challenges to zoning ordinances must be brought in Iowa District Court. The Board of Adjustment handles administrative remedies (variances and appeals), but it cannot rule on the constitutionality of zoning laws.
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