2009 Iowa Code
Title 8 - Transportation
Subtitle 1 - Highways and Waterways
CHAPTER 303 - DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS
303.3B - CULTURAL AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICTS.

        303.3B  CULTURAL AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICTS.
         1.  The department of cultural affairs shall establish and
      administer a cultural and entertainment district certification
      program.  The program shall encourage the growth of communities
      through the development of areas within a city or county for public
      and private uses related to cultural and entertainment purposes.
         2.  A city or county may create and designate a cultural and
      entertainment district subject to certification by the department of
      cultural affairs, in consultation with the department of economic
      development.  A cultural and entertainment district is encouraged to
      include a unique form of transportation within the district and for
      transportation between the district and recreational trails.  A
      cultural and entertainment district certification shall remain in
      effect for ten years following the date of certification.  Two or
      more cities or counties may apply jointly for certification of a
      district that extends across a common boundary.  Through the adoption
      of administrative rules, the department of cultural affairs shall
      develop a certification application for use in the certification
      process.  The provisions of this subsection relating to the adoption
      of administrative rules shall be construed narrowly.
         3.  The department of cultural affairs shall encourage development
      projects and activities located in certified cultural and
      entertainment districts through incentives under cultural grant
      programs pursuant to section 303.3, chapter 303A, and any other grant
      programs.  

         2005 Acts, ch 150, §19
         Referred to in § 15.274, 404A.4