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Residents and council debate building‑code adoption and housing constraints in Effingham
Summary
Public commenters and councilors discussed the city's recent adoption of newer building codes, concerns that Effingham may be more restrictive than neighboring municipalities, and the implications for housing supply and developers; council asked staff and legal counsel to evaluate options and report back.
Public comment and council discussion focused on building codes, housing affordability and how local amendments interact with state mandates. Resident Mark Magood told the council that housing shortages—exacerbated by high local housing prices—are connected to code choices and suggested the city consider incentives or different uses of…
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