SF 2231: Relating to the regulation of styles and materials used for residential building exteriors

What it does

This bill prohibits a county or city from adopting, enforcing, or otherwise administering an ordinance, motion, resolution, or building code that prohibits or limits the use of a specific style of exterior cladding or finish materials for residential buildings in a manner that is more restrictive than the state building code. The bill does not prohibit a county or city from regulating the use of a specific style of exterior cladding or finish materials for a residential building that is located in an area designated and declared as a state or local historic district, designated as a local, state, or national historic landmark, or in a common interest community.

Lobbying · 15 for, 12 against

For: AARP Iowa; American Chemistry Council; Americans For Prosperity; Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity; Greater Iowa Apartment Association; Habitat for Humanity of Iowa; Home Builders Association of Iowa; Iowa Association of Business and Industry (ABI); Iowa Association of Realtors; Iowa Business Council; Landlords of Iowa; UAW Region 4; and 3 more

Against: American Planning Association Iowa Chapter; City of Cedar Falls; City of Cedar Rapids; City of Coralville; IBEW Iowa State Conference; Iowa League of Cities; Iowa State Building and Construction Trades; Linn County Board of Supervisors; North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters; The Brick Industry Association; UAW Region 4; Urban County Coalition

In plain words

1. February 6, 2024Filed in the Senate
2. February 6, 2024Approved by the Senate committee
3. April 1, 2024Withdrawn