Annexation of 46.7 acres on South 13th Street
Summary
A proposed annexation and rezone would bring up to 505 homes — apartments, cottages and single-family houses — to land east of 13th Street, with public trails along Ash Creek. Owners say they're staying on as partners and the land hasn't been farmed in decades.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Mar 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Growth of this size will bring system development charges and infrastructure demands; councilors discussed SDC credits for trail construction.
Future homeowners seeking attainably priced smaller homes, and the whole community via the public Ash Creek trail network.
Nearby neighbors, including St. Patrick's Church, may see changed surroundings though the city received no formal feedback.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Mar 10, 2026
The city annexed 46.7 acres along South 13th Street from Polk County farmland zoning into city mixed-density residential — setting the stage for new homes and an adopted master plan for the site.
City Council - Feb 10, 2026
A proposed annexation and rezone would bring up to 505 homes — apartments, cottages and single-family houses — to land east of 13th Street, with public trails along Ash Creek. Owners say they're staying on as partners and the land hasn't been farmed in decades.
Related development
Annexation and Rezone of 46.7 Acres East of 13th Street
This would be one of the city's largest housing additions, bringing attainably priced smaller homes, public trails, and new streets to southwest Independence.
South 13th Street Annexation and Rezone
Opens the door for future residential development on a large parcel at the city's southern edge.
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