Resources Category: Planning, Zoning, Building

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is a component of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) which has three basic functions: Flood InsuranceWhen a city becomes…

Many cities in Iowa regulate how buildings and structures in their community are constructed. This is done to protect the safety and…

Mobile food vendors, or “food trucks”, have long been a part of vending at food festivals, local and state fairs, seasonal events…

Nearly all cities must manage nuisance properties in their community at some point. Such properties are unappealing, can cause surrounding property valuations to decline and create a poor image…