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Council approves ordinance aligning zoning density with the comp plan (increase to 15 units/acre)
Summary
The council approved second consideration of an ordinance to increase residential density limits to 15 units per acre to align zoning with the comprehensive plan. Members voiced concern about green space and townhouse crowding but supported site-plan oversight.
Indianola's council voted to amend zoning regulations to allow up to 15 residential units per acre in designated districts, a change presented as bringing the zoning code into alignment with the comprehensive plan.
Council discussion focused on neighborhood impacts, including reduced green space and greater concentration of townhomes. One council member said they had townhome developments nearby with 14 units on just under an acre and noted a lack of green space for children. Other members emphasized that the city still maintains site-plan approval authority to address design concerns.
Motion to approve was made by Rabe and seconded by Lane; the clerk called the roll and the motion carried. Several council members asked staff to consider a future comprehensive-plan update but agreed that aligning code now avoids a mismatch between plan and ordinance.
