This bill amends Section 657.9 of the Iowa Code to streamline the approval process for property owners looking to establish or modify shooting ranges. It requires that property owners obtain approval from the appropriate county or city zoning commission before making significant changes to a shooting range. If a county or city lacks a zoning commission, the county board of supervisors or city council must still comply with relevant zoning regulations. The bill also removes the requirement for city councils to adhere to Code section 414.5 when granting such approvals.

Additionally, the bill repeals Code section 414.5, which previously allowed property owners to submit written protests against proposed zoning changes. Under the old law, if a protest was filed by owners of 20 percent or more of the affected area, the proposed change would require a three-fourths majority vote from the city council to take effect. The repeal of this section eliminates the ability for property owners to challenge zoning changes through protests, thereby simplifying the process for city councils in approving zoning modifications.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 657.9, 335.8