Code of Ordinances

Story County Code of Ordinances (laws) for the unincorporated areas (outside cities) in Story County are found in the Story County Book of Ordinances. The Book of Ordinances is located in the Auditor’s office at the Administration Building, 900 6th Street, Nevada, IA.

Ordinances are passed by the Board of Supervisors by majority vote at two or three public meetings depending on the procedure used. Notice of a proposed ordinance and the times of public meetings dealing with the ordinance are published in advance in local newspapers by the Board of Supervisors.

Ordinances determine or regulate everyday issues such as tax dollar use, building requirements, water, health and other matters of common concern.

Code of Ordinances

View the searchable online version of the Story County Code of Ordinances.

Ordinances to be incorporated into the Story County Code next supplement:

Ordinance 306 - adopted February 7, 2023
Ordinance 307 - adopted October 25, 2022
Ordinance 308 - adopted January 10, 2023
Ordinance 310 - adopted May 16, 2023
Ordinance 311 - adopted May 23, 2023
Ordinance 312 - adopted August 8, 2023

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