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Norwalk council advances ADU and open-burning rules and adopts fireworks ordinance to align with state law

Norwalk City Council · September 19, 2025
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Summary

Council approved the second reading of an ordinance updating accessory dwelling unit rules, passed a second reading tightening recreational fire standards, and adopted a fireworks ordinance aligning Norwalk code with Iowa Code section 727.24, waiving the third reading.

On Sept. 18 the Norwalk City Council advanced several municipal code changes prompted by state law and local safety concerns.

Council completed a second reading of an ordinance to amend the Norwalk zoning code to address accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Staff explained the amendment aligns setbacks with principal building…

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