Senate adopts urban design standards bill to house board at Iowa State and limit mid-project local changes; HF2667 passes Senator Webster said the bill creates a statewide urban design/specification board housed at Iowa State, changes board membership and appointing authorities, removes county provisions, and requires city councils be given cost reports before approving noncompliant projects; the Senate adopted an amendment and passed House File 2667 by roll call (28-18).

Iowa's Senate has just passed a groundbreaking urban design bill that aims to streamline project approvals and enforce stricter compliance with state standards!

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