Iowa Code

Iowa Code § 314.24 (2026)

Natural and historic preservation

✓ current as of July 2026

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Cities, counties, and the department shall to the extent practicable preserve and protect the natural and historic heritage of the state in the design, construction, reconstruction, relocation, repair, or maintenance of roads, streets, or highways. Destruction or damage to natural areas, including but not limited to prime agricultural land, parks, preserves, woodlands, wetlands, recreation areas, greenbelts, historical sites, or archaeological sites shall be avoided, if reasonable alternatives are available for the location of roads, streets, or highways at no significantly greater cost. In implementing this section, cities, counties, and\n\nTue Dec 09 22:16:23 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Chapter 314 (37, 2) §314.24, ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS FOR HIGHWAYS 14\n\nthe department shall make a diligent effort to identify and examine the comparative cost of utilizing alternative locations for roads, streets, or highways. 89 Acts, ch 317, §30

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Cited in 1 case, 2013–2013 · leading case: Joshua N. Thomas v. Officers Tim Gavin, Chuck Tygart, Jess Bernhard, & Adam Olson Deputy Sheriff Luke Hruby Reserve Deputy Sheriff Joshua Gersten the City of North Liberty, Iowa & Johnson Cnty., Iowa, 838 N.W.2d 518 (Iowa 2013).

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Joshua N. Thomas v. Officers Tim Gavin, Chuck Tygart, Jess Bernhard, & Adam Olson Deputy Sheriff Luke Hruby Reserve Deputy Sheriff Joshua Gersten the City of North Liberty, Iowa & Johnson Cnty., Iowa, 838 N.W.2d 518 (Iowa 2013). “309 (establishing requirements for counties regarding secondary roads); § 314.24 (requiring cities and counties, to the extent practicable, to protect the natural and historic heritage of the state in the design, construction, repair, or maintenance of roads, streets, or…”

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