A bill for an act concerning county and city regulation of real property and the powers granted to a board of adjustment.

This bill clarifies how local boards of adjustment can grant variances from zoning rules for property owners. It directly affects property owners seeking exceptions to requirements like lot size, setbacks, or parking rules. To receive a variance, owners must prove the difficulty is unique to their property (not self-created) and that the exception won’t significantly change the neighborhood’s character. The bill specifies examples of applicable rules, including dimensional limits and parking requirements, while requiring decisions to align with public interest and zoning spirit. It amends existing Iowa code sections governing county and city zoning appeals.