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Altoona council adopts fireworks ordinance, approves Equipment Share site plan and passes consent agenda

City of Altoona Council · April 1, 2026
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Summary

The council adopted a revision to Altoona Code Section 161.04 to align with Iowa Code 727.2, approved Equipment Share’s site plan for a new 11,869 sq ft facility, denied a $35 red-tag fee refund request (3-1), and approved a multi-item consent agenda including several pay applications.

The City of Altoona council on July 21 adopted a revision to its fireworks ordinance to align local rules with Iowa Code 727.2, approved a site plan for Equipment Share’s new facility, denied a resident’s request to waive a $35 red-tag fee, and passed a multi-item consent agenda covering pay applications, agreements and easements.

Lieutenant Steve Harris said the proposed revision to the fireworks ordinance "brings Altoona into alignment with recent changes to Iowa Code 727.2," prohibiting consumer fireworks outside the specific dates and times protected by state law and clarifying sale dates, safety…

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