This bill amends various sections of the Iowa Code to standardize local government notice requirements for certain actions, aligning them with the provisions of section 362.3. Key changes include the elimination of specific notice periods, such as the previous requirements of at least ten days for public hearings related to city resolutions and the state building code. Instead, the bill stipulates that notice must be published at least once, for a period of not less than four nor more than twenty days before the hearing or action. Additionally, if a city has a population of 200 or less, or lacks a newspaper, the notice can be posted in three designated public places.

The bill also introduces new language regarding the manner of notice publication, requiring it to be in a newspaper with general circulation in the city. This change aims to ensure that all residents have adequate access to information regarding local government actions. The amendments apply to various local government procedures, including the discontinuation of cities, reductions in council members, budget certifications, and zoning regulations, thereby creating a more uniform approach to public notice across different local government actions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 103A.12, 368.3, 362.3, 24.2A, 404.2