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Story County directs staff to pursue adoption of a county building code to address unsafe housing

Story County Board of Supervisors · January 27, 2026
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Summary

Supervisors instructed staff to draft an ordinance and gather cost estimates to adopt a countywide building code (excluding agriculturally exempt structures), citing recent tenant complaints and gaps in enforcement.

Story County supervisors on Jan. 27 directed planning and environmental health staff to proceed with drafting an ordinance and return with implementation costs for adopting a countywide building code.

Planning and environmental health staff told the board they surveyed nearby jurisdictions and found most have adopted codes; staff highlighted recent cases…

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