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Altoona council adopts ADU zoning changes to comply with Iowa Senate File 592
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Summary
The City of Altoona unanimously approved zoning revisions to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs) after staff said Iowa’s Senate File 592 requires cities to permit at least one ADU on single‑family lots; the public hearing drew no comments.
Community Development Director John Shaw told the City of Altoona City Council that Iowa’s Senate File 592 requires local governments to permit at least one accessory dwelling unit on single‑family lots and that staff drafted local zoning language to conform to the law. The council opened and closed the public hearing at 6:39 p.m. with no public comment and later approved associated ordinance amendments by unanimous vote of those present.
The ordinance revises Chapter 167 of the City Code to provide standards for ADUs and to align district regulations with the state law, Shaw said. Council members did not request changes during the hearing and the council voted to complete readings and publish the ordinance with a 4–0 vote among attending members.
The action implements state guidance intended to reduce regulatory barriers and expand housing options, according to the staff summary presented to the council. The city’s staff will publish the ordinance and integrate the new ADU standards into the zoning code and development review process.
The council did not record any public opposition or additional amendments during the Feb. 16 hearing. Next administrative steps include formal publication of the ordinance and updates to permit checklists and internal review procedures, as staff noted.