Draft chapter 137: Vacation and Disposal of Streets
§ 137.01 Power To Vacate
The 2026 draft's § 137.01 beside the current code's § 137.01: removed words are struck through, added words underlined.
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§ 137.01 Power To Vacate
When, in the judgment of the Council, it would be in the best interest of the City to vacate a street, alley, portion thereof, or any public grounds, the Council may do so by ordinance in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 364.12[2a])
2026 draft
§ 137.01 Power To Vacate
When, in the judgment of the Council, it would be in the best interest of the City to vacate a street, alley, portion thereof, or any public grounds, the Council may do so by ordinance in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
(Code of Iowa, Sec. 364.12(2)(a))
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