Iowa Code

Iowa Code § 414.3 (2026)

Regulations and comprehensive plan — considerations and objectives — notice, adoption, distribution

✓ current as of July 2026

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1. The regulations shall be made in accordance with a comprehensive plan and designed to preserve the availability of agricultural land; to consider the protection of soil from wind and water erosion; to encourage efficient urban development patterns; to lessen congestion in the street; to secure safety from fire, flood, panic, and other dangers; to promote health and the general welfare; to provide adequate light and air; to prevent the overcrowding of land; to avoid undue concentration of population; to promote the conservation of energy resources; to promote reasonable access to solar energy; and to facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks, and other public requirements. However, provisions of this section relating to the objectives of energy conservation and access to solar energy do not void any zoning regulation existing on July 1, 1981, or require zoning in a city that did not have zoning prior to July 1, 1981.

2. The regulations shall be made with reasonable consideration, among other things, as to the character of the area of the district and the peculiar suitability of such area for particular uses, and with a view to conserving the value of buildings and encouraging the most appropriate use of land throughout such city.

3. The regulations and comprehensive plan shall be made with consideration of the smart planning principles under section 18B.1 and may include the information specified in section 18B.2, subsection 2.

4. a. A comprehensive plan recommended for adoption by the zoning commission established under section 414.6, may be adopted by the council. The council may amend\n\nTue Dec 09 22:12:47 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Chapter 414 (35, 1) §414.3, CITY ZONING 4\n\nthe proposed comprehensive plan prior to adoption. The council shall publish notice of the meeting at which the comprehensive plan will be considered for adoption. The notice shall be published as provided in section 362.3.

b. Following its adoption, copies of the comprehensive plan shall be sent or made available to the county in which the city is located, neighboring counties and cities, the council of governments or regional planning commission where the city is located, and public libraries within the city.

c. Following its adoption, a comprehensive plan may be amended by the council at any time. [C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §6454; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §414.3; 81 Acts, ch 125, §2; 82 Acts, ch 1245, §18] 2010 Acts, ch 1184, §23 Referred to in §414.6 \n

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Cited in 8 cases, 1990–2019 · leading case: Residential & Agric. Advisory Comm., LLC, an Iowa Ltd. Liab. Co. Matt Mescher Allan R. Demmer Catherine Demmer Wayne Ameskamp Sharon Ameskamp Vernon Boge Donald Boge Mary Ann Rubly John R. Rubly Dolores Thier Larry Thier Gary Burkle Cindy Burkle Wayne Vorwald Linda Vorwald Jeff Pape Gerald Wolf & Joanne Wolf v. Dyersville City Council, Mayor Jame, 888 N.W.2d 24 (Iowa 2016).

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Residential & Agric. Advisory Comm., LLC, an Iowa Ltd. Liab. Co. Matt Mescher Allan R. Demmer Catherine Demmer Wayne Ameskamp Sharon Ameskamp Vernon Boge Donald Boge Mary Ann Rubly John R. Rubly Dolores Thier Larry Thier Gary Burkle Cindy Burkle Wayne Vorwald Linda Vorwald Jeff Pape Gerald Wolf & Joanne Wolf v. Dyersville City Council, Mayor Jame, 888 N.W.2d 24 (Iowa 2016). · cites it 10× “Dyersville, Iowa Planning & Zoning Comm’n, Comprehensive Plan for Dyersville, Iowa 91 (1962) [hereinafter Comprehensive Plan] (quoting Iowa Code § 414.3 (1962)). In 1974, Dyersville enacted a comprehensive development plan that included goals for future land use.”

Neuzil v. City of Iowa City, 451 N.W.2d 159 (Iowa 1990). · cites it 10× “Iowa Code § 414.3 . Among other things, such ordinances should be designed to encourage efficient urban development patterns; to lessen congestion in the streets; to service the public from fire, flood, panic, and other dangers; to promote health and the general welfare; to…”

Holland v. City Council of Decorah, 662 N.W.2d 681 (Iowa 2003). · cites it 2× “Iowa Code § 414.3 ; Wolf v. City of Ely, 493 N.”

Molo Oil Co. v. the City of Dubuque, 692 N.W.2d 686 (Iowa 2005). “” Iowa Code § 414.3 (2001). Section 414.3 also provides zoning regulations shall be made with reasonable consideration, among other things, as to the character of the area of the district and the peculiar suitability of such area for particular uses, and with a view to…”

Bellino Fireworks, Inc. v. City of Ankeny, 332 F. Supp. 3d 1071 (S.D. Iowa 2018). “Prior to the passage of SF 489 and HF 295 the sale and use of fireworks in Iowa was prohibited and the bill became effective less than a month before the 2017 summer selling began. See ECF No. 54-2 at APHA 12 (noting May 9, 2017 as the effective date for SF 489); S.”

Amended February 21, 2017 Residential & Agric. Advisory Comm., LLC, an Iowa Ltd. Liab. Co. Matt Mescher Allan R. Demmer Catherine Demmer Wayne Ameskamp Sharon Ameskamp Vernon Boge Donald Boge Mary Ann Rubly John R. Rubly Dolores Thier Larry Thier Gary Burkle Cindy Burkle Wayne Vorwald Linda Vorwald Jeff Pape Gerald Wolf & Joanne Wolf v. Dyersvil (Iowa 2016). · cites it 5× “Dyersville, Iowa Planning & Zoning Comm’n, Comprehensive Plan for Dyersville, Iowa 91 (1962) [hereinafter Comprehensive Plan] (quoting Iowa Code § 414.3 (1962)). In 1974, Dyersville enacted a comprehensive development plan that included goals for future land use.”

Tsb Holdings, L.L.C. & 911 N. Governor, L.L.C. v. City of Iowa City, Iowa, -------------------------------------------------------------- Tsb Holdings, L.L.C. & 911 N. Governor, L.L.C., plaintiffs-appellants/cross-appellees v. Bd. of Adjustment for the City of Iowa City, defendant-appellee/cross-appellant. (Iowa Ct. App. 2017). “” Iowa Code § 414.3 . The regulations and restrictions adopted “shall be uniform for each class or kind of buildings throughout each district.”

Sycamore, L.L.C. & Lake Calvin Props., L.L.C. v. City Council of Iowa City (Iowa Ct. App. 2019). “2d at 44 (quoting Iowa Code § 414.3 ). “This requirement was adopted to prevent haphazard zoning.”

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