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Altoona council approves requirement for basements in new detached single‑family homes, effective Jan. 1, 2026
City of Altoona City Council · March 1, 2026
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Summary
Council adopted an amendment to Chapter 168 on Oct. 20 requiring basements in new detached single‑family residential construction, with the ordinance set to take effect Jan. 1, 2026; the measure passed unanimously (5-0).
The Altoona City Council approved an amendment to Chapter 168 on Oct. 20 that requires basements in newly built detached single‑family homes. Community Development Director John Shaw told the council the requirement…
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