tacobell fan Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 Changes to Des Moines' zoning code intended to make it easier for developers to build in Iowa's capital city would instead halt construction of new single-family homes, local developers are warning. They also warn that proposed requirements, including minimum house sizes, single-car garages, full basements and restrictions on vinyl siding, would push the price of construction higher — making new homes out of reach for anyone making less than $100,000 a year. The new standards, which have not yet been adopted, come at a time when home builders and real estate agents say there's a shortage of housing for the majority of Des Moines' workforce. "Any time you add one square foot to a house, it adds money. Builders are the ones who have to take the risk to put a product out there, and nobody will build what the city is proposing if they can't sell it," said Dan Kruse, owner of Kruse Development. "It will completely halt production of homes in Des Moines." Des Moines officials say the changes are needed to speed up construction in the city, which is notorious for having a cumbersome development process. Developers that meet certain code requirements would be allowed to start construction right away, instead of going through the current approval process, which can take more than 90 days. Officials say the requirements, including architecture and design standards, will protect and increase property values in Des Moines, as well as provide the right mix of housing in existing and new neighborhoods. "The focus is really on our existing neighborhoods and how we allow for construction to occur in those neighborhoods," said City Manager Scott Sanders. "So what would be acceptable — put yourself in your own home — for your neighbor if there was an empty lot next to you? What would be the minimums in terms of the quality and mix of products that you would find acceptable and that respects the existing neighborhood’s design?" The proposed changes have been met with protest by local and national home builders and affordable housing advocates, who have shown up en masse to a handful of public meetings since the code was introduced in May. A steering committee has since proposed a few changes — including removing the basement requirement. The committee has also proposed changes to the minimum square footage requirement, but that information has not been released to the public. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r2d2 Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 only east facing ani kooda petteste saripothundi kada... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idassamed Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 7 minutes ago, r2d2 said: only est facing ani kooda petteste saripothundi kada... Waiting for Kamala ji or Tulsi garu to become the prez and pass and executive order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacobell fan Posted August 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 6 minutes ago, Idassamed said: Waiting for Kamala ji or Tulsi garu to become the prez and pass and executive order. Nice dream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kootami Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 ma lanti middle class NRI lu ela bathakali vayya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacobell fan Posted August 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 1 minute ago, Kootami said: ma lanti middle class NRI lu ela bathakali vayya India lo NRI ni Middle class anaru Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kootami Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 1 minute ago, tacobell fan said: India lo NRI ni Middle class anaru us lo heroines ni shoppings ki teekelle vallu filthy rich NRI lu vayya. upper middle class is double paycheck ...... inka single paycheck batch is middle classs ....lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idassamed Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 23 minutes ago, tacobell fan said: Nice dream Absolute malarkey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacobell fan Posted August 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 19 minutes ago, Kootami said: us lo heroines ni shoppings ki teekelle vallu filthy rich NRI lu vayya. upper middle class is double paycheck ...... inka single paycheck batch is middle classs ....lol @perugu_vada uncle ee comment chudakamunde delete cheyyi. Tarvatha nee istam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idassamed Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 3 minutes ago, tacobell fan said: @perugu_vada uncle ee comment chudakamunde delete cheyyi. Tarvatha nee istam Maa BOTs ki adho oka class assign cheyyandi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kootami Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 1 minute ago, Idassamed said: Maa BOTs ki adho oka class assign cheyyandi BOTs are below poverty line Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idassamed Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 2 minutes ago, Kootami said: BOTs are below poverty line Maakantu oka basthi kattinchandi, all we need is a double bed room house per BOT. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmopolitan Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 Des Moines winters ela untayi.. torture aa ?.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r2d2 Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 1 minute ago, cosmopolitan said: Des Moines winters ela untayi.. torture aa ?.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boeing747 Posted August 1, 2019 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 37 minutes ago, Kootami said: ma lanti middle class NRI lu ela bathakali vayya just oka $1mill tho illu konukkuni bathikeyatame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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