Opinion ID: 1228754
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Heading: Next, as this court said in Cole v. City of Osceola, 179 N.W.2d 524, 528 (Iowa 1970):

Text: It is well settled that when the constitutionality of an ordinance is challenged all reasonable intendments must be indulged in favor of its validity. Plaza Recreational Center v. Sioux City, 253 Iowa 246, 252-253, 111 N.W.2d 758, 762-763; Zilm v. Zoning Board of Adjustment Polk County, 260 Iowa 787, 793, 150 N.W.2d 606, 610 and authorities cited in these opinions. The strong presumption in favor of a legislative act applies, as well, to zoning ordinances, Brackett v. City of Des Moines, 246 Iowa 249, 260, 67 N.W.2d 542, 547. One who attacks such legislation on constitutional grounds has the burden of pleading its invalidity and unreasonableness and assumes the burden to negate every reasonable basis upon which the ordinance may be sustained. State v. McNeal, 167 N.W.2d 674, 677 (Iowa 1969) and authorities cited. See also State v. Abodeely, 179 N.W.2d 347, 354 (Iowa 1970). Then too, legislative enactments, including ordinances, will not be held unconstitutional unless shown to clearly, palpably and without doubt infringe upon given constitutional rights. See Brown Enterprises, Inc. v. Fulton, 192 N.W.2d 773, 776 (Iowa 1971); State v. Guardsmark, Inc., 190 N.W.2d 397, 400 (Iowa 1971). See also Kordick Plumbing and Heating Company v. Sarcone, 190 N.W.2d 115, 117 (Iowa 1971). Furthermore, it is not for the judicial branch of government to pass upon the wisdom of a city or town council in enacting a local law. See Graham v. Worthington, 259 Iowa 845, 850-851, 146 N.W.2d 626 (1966).