Although the public hearing process is governed by certain rules, the Board of Adjustment strives to conduct hearings in a relaxed and informal manner. This fact sheet discusses the rules of decorum for the audience/participants at public hearings and the process that occurs during the hearing.

Planning and Zoning workshops are presented throughout Iowa by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Community and Economic Development local government specialists. Information about these workshops and other programs can be found at www.extension.iastate.edu/communities/programs-and-services