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Iowa Code § 6B.2C

Approval of the public improvement

Iowa · Iowa Code Chapter 6B — Procedure Under Eminent Domain · Status: effective

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Iowa Code § 6B.2C, Approval of the public improvement, Iowa, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2214331
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The authority to condemn is not conferred, and the condemnation proceedings shall not commence, unless the governing body for the acquiring agency approves a preliminary or final route or site location of the proposed public improvement, approves the use of condemnation, and finds that there is a reasonable expectation the applicant will be able to achieve its public purpose, comply with all applicable standards, and obtain the necessary permits.