The Iowa City City Council elected to defer a vote on a zoning code amendment that would reduce the maximum allowable height of select homes in the Northside neighborhood. The amendment is a proposal from the Northside Neighborhood Association, which is hoping to reduce the maximum allowable height of new single-family or duplex homes in.
Housing supply and affordability in Iowa City may see positive progress as a result of various zoning code changes approved by the city council in a 5-1 vote Tuesday night. The changes include a total of 14 different code amendments that revolve around building design and zoning standards, incentives for developers, and equitable housing options. .