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The Iowa Legislature recently passed a few key zoning-related laws effective July 1, 2025, notably including a mandate for Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) allowances and refining the criteria by which Boards of Adjustment consider variance requests. Alongside these newly enacted laws, renewed attention around renewable energy siting, local aesthetic controls, and other planning issues are…