City of Waterloo Board of Adjustment Meeting - Tuesday, May 26, 2026

The City of Waterloo Board of Adjustment held a meeting on May 26, 2026, addressing three main decision items related to land use and zoning permits. The board approved a special permit for K&B Properties to place 7,447 cubic yards of clean fill at 1850 West Airline Highway to raise the property above the base flood elevation, with conditions including removal of pavement before fill placement and adherence to city codes. They also approved a variance for Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity to reduce parking spaces from eight to five at 624-626 West Park Avenue to accommodate storm water detention requirements while renovating a historic building. Lastly, the board denied a special permit request from Hope City Church to operate a religious facility at 191 West Fifth Street, citing nonconformance with the downtown master plan and economic development goals favoring multi-story mixed-use redevelopment. The meeting included discussions on zoning compliance, parking, storm water management, and community impact, with no direct contract awards or procurement actions noted.