Iowa § 357E.3 - 357E.3 Petition for public hearing.
Full text of Iowa Iowa Code § 357E.3 — 357E.3 Petition for public hearing., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 357E.3. 357E.3 Petition for public hearing.
1. The supervisors shall, on the petition of twenty-five percent of the property owners of a proposed benefited recreational lake district if the assessed valuation of the property owned by the petitioners represents at least twenty-five percent of the total assessed value of the proposed district, hold a public hearing concerning the establishment of a proposed district. However, for a proposed water quality district, the petition shall contain signatures of the fewer of twenty-five property owners or twenty-five percent of the property owners of the proposed district. The petition shall include a statement containing the following information: a. The need for the district. b. A description of the district to be served. c. The approximate number of families in the district. 2. The board of supervisors may require a bond of the petitioners conditioned for the payment of all costs and expenses incurred in the proceedings in case the district is not established. 88 Acts, ch 1194, §3; 89 Acts, ch 53, §1; 2000 Acts, ch 1181, §4 Referred to in §357E.2, 357E.4, 357E.5 Fri Dec 12 20:06:35 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 357E.3 (18, 0)
Source: official Iowa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Iowa § 357E.3
What does Iowa Code § 357E.3 cover?
Section 357E.3 ("357E.3 Petition for public hearing.") is part of the Iowa Code, the codified statutory law of Iowa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Iowa § 357E.3?
A common citation format is "Iowa Code § 357E.3" (Iowa). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Iowa law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Iowa official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Iowa attorney.
How does Iowa § 357E.3 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Iowa can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Iowa.