Perry Council sets Feb. 2 hearings on zoning changes including multifamily LIHTC proposal

Perry City Council on a unanimous voice vote set Feb. 2, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. for multiple public hearings on proposed zoning changes, including a residential multifamily rezoning tied to a low‑income housing tax credit (LIHTC) project.

Items set for public hearings include:
- A rezoning from agricultural to residential multifamily for a LIHTC project between Highway 141 and Iowa Street (planning staff said the conceptual proposal includes one apartment‑style building and additional townhome‑style units).
- A rezoning from agricultural to light industrial for a newly annexed parcel that city staff said needs its zoning changed to match intended industrial use.
- A rezoning from light industrial to residential multifamily at West Third and Center Street proposed by developer Dale Ericson (staff noted Planning and Zoning approved this with one dissenting vote).

Staff emphasized that these council agenda entries are for setting public hearings; fuller project details and public testimony will be accepted at the Feb. 2 hearings. Regarding the LIHTC application, staff said multiple developers may apply but indicated state awards often limit recipients per city; the zoning action simply allows applicants to present final project plans at the public hearing.

What's next: the Feb. 2 public hearings will provide the public and council an opportunity to review final materials and ask questions before council decides on any rezoning.