Final FY25 Adopted 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:

• Completed a Comprehensive Plan update for the Rohret South Subarea of the Southwest District Plan to prepare for greenfield Form Based Code zoning standards to regulate future development. • Preparation of zoning code changes to support the adopted 2022 Affordable Housing Action Plan by increasing housing choice, supply, and affordability. • Identified available Federal planning grants to help support additional actions to improve housing affordability. • Adopted updated I-Codes for Residential and Commercial buildings. • Preparation of a request for proposals for a City-wide Comprehensive Plan update and engagement with the community to update the City-wide Comprehensive Plan and District plans to incorporate key future land use, affordable housing, equity, and climate action goals. • Review city-wide parking regulations and consider innovative ways to encourage alternative travel modes and housing. • Construction inspections for 700 S. Dubuque Street and 513 S. Riverside Dr projects for August 2024 opening. • Fine tune South District Form Based Code with first proposed development projects. 203

Upcoming Challenges: