# Iowa Code § 6B.2C: Approval of the public improvement

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## Section

- **Citation:** Iowa Code § 6B.2C
- **Heading:** Approval of the public improvement
- **Jurisdiction:** Iowa
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** IA Code / Title I / Chapter 6B / Section 6B.2C

## Text

The authority to condemn is not conferred, and the condemnation proceedings shall not commence, unless the governing body for the acquiring agency approves a preliminary or final route or site location of the proposed public improvement, approves the use of condemnation, and finds that there is a reasonable expectation the applicant will be able to achieve its public purpose, comply with all applicable standards, and obtain the necessary permits.

2000 Acts, ch 1179, §7, 30; 2015 Acts, ch 138, §144, 148, 149

## Nearby sections

- [Iowa Code § 6B.1 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TI_C6B_S6B.1.md)
- [Iowa Code § 6B.1A Procedure provided.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TI_C6B_S6B.1A.md)
- [Iowa Code § 6B.2 By whom conducted.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TI_C6B_S6B.2.md)
- [Iowa Code § 6B.2A Notice of proposed public improvement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TI_C6B_S6B.2A.md)
- [Iowa Code § 6B.2B Acquisition negotiation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TI_C6B_S6B.2B.md)
- [Iowa Code § 6B.2C Approval of the public improvement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TI_C6B_S6B.2C.md)
- [Iowa Code § 6B.2D Notice of intent to approve acquisition of property by eminent domain.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TI_C6B_S6B.2D.md)
- [Iowa Code § 6B.3 Application — recording — notice — time for appraisement — new proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TI_C6B_S6B.3.md)
- [Iowa Code § 6B.3A Challenge by owner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TI_C6B_S6B.3A.md)
- [Iowa Code § 6B.4 Commission to assess damages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IA_TI_C6B_S6B.4.md)
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