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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
1. The board of the overlying district shall enter an order fixing a place and a time, not less than forty days after the date of the later of the two orders required by section 468.256, for a hearing on the proposals described in the two orders.
2. The auditor, or auditors if the overlying district includes land lying in two or more counties, shall cause notice of the proposals and of the hearing to be given immediately upon the entry of an order under subsection 1. The notice must:
a. Include the texts of the orders entered pursuant to section 468.256, the date, time and place of the hearing, and a statement that all objections to the proposals embodied in the orders must be made in writing and filed in the office of the auditor at or before the time set for the hearing.
b. Be directed to all of the following:
(1) The owner of each tract of land or lot within the overlying district, as shown by the transfer books of the auditor's office, including railway companies having right-of-way in the district.
(2) All lienholders or encumbrancers of land within the overlying district, without naming them.
(3) All actual occupants of land in the overlying district, without naming individuals.
(4) All other persons whom it may concern.
3. Except as otherwise required by section 468.16, the notice required by this section shall be served by publication once in a newspaper of general circulation in each county in which the overlying district's land is situated. The publication shall be made not less than twenty days prior to the day set for the hearing. Proof of service shall be made by affidavit of the publisher.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Iowa Code Title XI. Natural Resources [Chs. 455-485] § 468.257. Procedure for notice of hearing - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ia/title-xi-natural-resources-chs-455-485/ia-code-sect-468-257/
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