The provisions of Iowa Code sections 17A.10 to 17A.18A regarding contested case hearings apply to any petition for a waiver filed within a pending city development action pursuant to subrule 6.5(1). If a petition for waiver is filed with the board pursuant to subrule 6.5(2), the provisions of Iowa Code sections 17A.10 to 17A.18A apply to board proceedings for a waiver only when the board so provides by rule or order or is required to do so by statute.
Iowa Admin. Code r. 263-6.9