Many issues related to planning and zoning are regional in nature, and cross municipal boundaries. The State Code of Iowa grants "extraterritorial jurisdiction" to incorporated cities, in which the cities have the authority to review subdivisions within two miles of city limits. In these "fringe areas," Johnson County and its cities have entered into cooperative agreements addressing mutual concerns about land use planning.

Cedar Rapids - NONE

The previous three way fringe area agreement between Johnson County, the City of Cedar Rapids, and the City of Swisher was approved on August 11, 2004, and expired in August 11, 2019. A replacement agreement has not been adopted. As such, extraterritorial review of subdivisions within 2 miles of the City's boundaries default to the provisions of Iowa Code Chapter 354. Without an adopted 28E fringe area agreement, the City's review is limited to subdivisions (per Iowa Code) and Conditional Use Permits (per the Johnson County Unified Development Ordinance). Johnson County does have a separate fringe area agreement with the City of Swisher (see below).

Coralville - NONE

The previous fringe area agreement between Johnson County and the City of Coralville was approved on April 8, 1999, and expired on April 8, 2019. A replacement agreement has not been adopted. As such, extraterritorial review of subdivisions within 2 miles of the City's boundaries default to the provisions of Iowa Code Chapter 354. Without an adopted 28E fringe area agreement, the City's review is limited to subdivisions (per Iowa Code) and Conditional Use Permits (per the Johnson County Unified Development Ordinance).

Ely - Approved May 14, 2009

• Ely Fringe Area Agreement (including Fringe Area Map)

Hills - Approved April 8, 2010

• Hills Fringe Area Agreement
• Hills Fringe Area Agreement Map

Iowa City - Approved November 16, 2021

• Iowa City Fringe Area Agreement
• Iowa City Fringe Area Agreement Maps
• Appendix G - Rural Design Standards

Lone Tree - Approved August 9, 2002

• Lone Tree Fringe Area Agreement extension (approved September 8, 2022)
• Lone Tree Fringe Area Agreement
• Lone Tree Fringe Area Agreement Map
• Agreement for building inspector services (approved November 7, 2019)

North Liberty - Approved December 14, 2023

• Fringe Area Agreement between Johnson County and North Liberty 2022
• North Liberty Fringe Area Map

Oxford - Approved January 24, 2019

• Oxford Fringe Area Agreement (including Fringe Area Map)
• Agreement for building inspector service (Approved March 2015)

Shueyville - Approved January 9, 2020

• Shueyville Fringe Area Agreement (including Fringe Area Map)
• Agreement for building inspector service (Approved April 21, 2005)

Solon - Approved February 9, 2023

• Solon Fringe Area Agreement
• Solon Fringe Area Agreement Map

Swisher - Approved July 15, 2015

• Swisher Fringe Area Agreement
• Swisher Fringe Area Agreement Map
• Agreement for building inspector service (Approved November 11, 2002)

Tiffin - NONE

The previous fringe area agreement between Johnson County and the City of Tiffin was approved on June 6, 1997, and expired on June 30, 2006. A replacement agreement has not been adopted. As such, extraterritorial review of subdivisions within 2 miles of the City's boundaries default to the provisions of Iowa Code Chapter 354. Without an adopted 28E fringe area agreement, the City's review is limited to subdivisions (per Iowa Code) and Conditional Use Permits (per the Johnson County Unified Development Ordinance).

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