Primarily used to add data sets to computer mapping programs in the early stages, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) now incorporate a wide…
Junkyards can serve a valuable purpose to a community, but they also pose unique zoning and regulation considerations. State regulations of junkyards…
A number of cities in Iowa now allow urban chickens in residential areas and more are considering such policies. Proponents point to…
While most businesses operate in a responsible manner, some do not and become a nuisance to the community. Some complaints received from…
State Regulation of Golf Carts Under Code of Iowa Section 321.247 golf carts: Are not required to be registered or licensed by…
Adding or restoring housing stock is a goal many cities have, but one that can be difficult to achieve. Allocating city resources,…
Many communities are faced with abandoned school buildings as local school districts build new facilities or relocate schools. Outsiders may see the loss…
Many people are aware of the role that Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 has played in…
Within a city’s overall building and housing stock is its assortment of rental property. While much of the housing and building code carries…
Cities benefit from planned development and property regulation. Typically, this is achieved through a zoning ordinance. However, small cities may not have…