FY26 Proposed Budget

alternate materials and methods of construction and to provide for reasonable interpretation of the International Building Code, International Residential Uniform Plumbing Code, National Electrical Code, International Mechanical Code, International Fire Code, Dangerous Building Code and the Iowa City Housing Code.

Recent Accomplishments:

• Issued a RFP and selected a consultant for the Comprehensive Plan update and engagement with the community to incorporate key future land use, affordable housing, equity, and climate action goals. • Prepared and adopted zoning code changes to support the adopted 2022 Affordable Housing Action Plan by increasing housing choice, supply, and affordability. • Prepared application and received $3.7 million in HUD PRO-Housing grant program round one. • Approved plat for Western Home subdivision for the construction of a senior living community with 35 single-family homes, 8 duplex units, 38 multi-family units, 20 townhome-style units, 1 assisted living building with approximately 32 beds, and neighborhood commercial uses. Upcoming Challenges: • Prepare and issue RFP for consultant assistance to review city-wide parking regulations and consider innovative ways to encourage alternative travel modes and housing. • Construction inspections for 513 S. Riverside Dr projects for August 2025 opening. • Preparing South District Form Based Code amendments for first proposed development projects.

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