Council adopts UDO changes easing dimensional-variance standards

Aug 21, 2026

On third reading the council approved amendments to the Charles City Unified Development Ordinance to modify dimensional-variance standards to align with state code and to simplify variance approval criteria.

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The council approved Ordinance 12-01 on its third reading to amend the Charles City Unified Development Ordinance and update standards for dimensional variances, including side-yard setback provisions and procedures to align with state code.

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