Iowa HSB162 regulates county and city ordinances on accessory dwelling units (ADUs).
Iowa HSB162 mandates that counties and cities adopt ordinances allowing at least one accessory dwelling unit on the same lot as a single family residence. The ADU must comply with all applicable building regulations. The bill prohibits counties and cities from imposing certain restrictions, including requirements for the ADU to match the exterior design, roof pitch, or finishing materials of the single family residence, and limitations on the ADU's size, placement, or appearance.
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