In accordance with Chapter 335 of the Code of Iowa and the County's adopted Comprehensive Master Plan, the purpose of this Code is to:

A. Promote public health, safety, comfort, order and general welfare;

B. Conserve and protect property values;

C. Protect private property rights;

D. Promote orderly development and use of land and natural resources;

E. Protect the quality and quantity of prime agricultural land;

F. Facilitate safe and economical provision of streets, water, wastewater disposal, schools, parks and other public requirements; and

G. Regulate the density of population, the location and use of buildings, structures and land for trade, industry, residence or other purposes.

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The zoning director shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors.  The zoning director shall have the responsibility and authority to administer and enforce the provisions of this Code.

The board of adjustment is a five (5) member Quasi-Judicial Board that has final say on matters on which it has jurisdiction.

The planning and zoning commission is a seven (7) member board that is a recommending body to the Board of Supervisors on matters of their jurisdiction.