SSB 1185: Concerning county and city regulation of real property and the powers granted to a board of adjustment

What it does

Counties and cities are granted the power to regulate the character and use of real property under their respective jurisdictions by ordinance, motion, resolution, or amendment. A board of adjustment is appointed by a county board of supervisors or a city council to hear appeals from property owners aggrieved by regulations and restrictions placed on their property. The board of adjustment may grant a variance from the terms of an ordinance not contrary to the public interest, where owing to special conditions a literal enforcement of the provisions of the ordinance will result in unnecessary hardship, and so that the spirit of the ordinance shall be observed and substantial justice done.

Senate subcommittee · named February 25, 2025

• Sen. Scott Webster (R) · scott.webster@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Mike Klimesh (R) · mike.klimesh@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Zach Wahls (D) · zach.wahls@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 1 for, 0 against

For: Casey's General Stores

In plain words

1. February 25, 2025Filed in the Senate and sent to the Commerce committee
2. February 25, 2025Senate subcommittee named: Webster, Klimesh and Wahls
3. March 4, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. March 6, 2025Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 569