Commission asks attorney to draft three-part R3 zoning amendment after discussion on tiny homes, thoroughfares and fire coverage
Sep 23, 2025
Commissioner Pat Haynes proposed amendments to R3 zoning to restrict tiny/mobile homes, require R3 on or near major thoroughfares, and require R3 be within five miles of a fire station; commissioners directed the county attorney to draft three separate resolutions for hearing and future votes.
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Commissioner Pat Haynes introduced a package of proposed changes to the county's R3 high-density zoning. Haynes said she wants to remove tiny homes and mobile homes from R3, require that R3 districts be on or immediately adjacent to major thoroughfares (where utilities are available), and require R3 districts be within five miles of a fire station so fire protection is available.
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