HF 2062: Relating to the ability of property owners to protest proposed changes in zoning districts

What it does

This bill repeals the ability of property owners to submit a written protest to challenge a proposed change in a zoning district.5, as a part of an ordinance changing land from one zoning district to another zoning district or an ordinance approving a site development plan, a city council may impose conditions on a property owner in addition to existing regulations if the additional conditions have been agreed to in writing by the property owner before the public hearing required or adjournment of the hearing.

House subcommittee · named January 15, 2026

• Rep. Judd Lawler (R) · judd.lawler@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Sam Wengryn (R) · sam.wengryn@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Adam Zabner (D) · adam.zabner@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 1 for, 1 against

For: Americans For Prosperity

Against: American Planning Association Iowa Chapter

In plain words

1. January 14, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Local Government committee
2. January 15, 2026House subcommittee named: Lawler, Wengryn and Zabner
3. January 21, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 17, 2026Approved by the House committee
5. February 17, 2026Committee vote: 19–1
6. February 19, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2636
7. April 9, 2026Withdrawn