Land Use & Zoning
Under Iowa law, which government entity has authority to regulate agricultural land use in unincorporated county areas?
AIowa Department of Agriculture
BCounty Board of Supervisors through county zoning✓ Correct
CIowa Real Estate Commission
DIowa Environmental Advisory Council
Explanation
Iowa county Boards of Supervisors have authority under Iowa Code Chapter 335 to adopt and enforce zoning regulations in unincorporated areas of the county, including agricultural zones.
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