Keppy v. Ehlers

As authorized by chapter 358A, Code of Iowa and amendments thereto, Scott County enacted a zoning ordinance in 1947. Pursuant thereto the unincorporated areas were divided into nine districts, classified as residential, rural, limited business, business, light industry, and heavy industry with detailed regulations for each district. Under the comprehensive plan then adopted, all rural territory, at least in Sheridan Township, with a few exceptions, was classified as “E” Rural, thus restricting its use to agricultural uses. It was sort of a hold-the-line policy with future changes to be made…