Building department outlines e‑inspections, owner‑built rural dwelling rules and tiny‑home options under Title 25

Interim Building Director Corina Miranda and building‑department staff outlined a multi‑part implementation plan Sept. 30 that includes a test rollout of e‑inspections, development of a Limited Density Owner‑Built Rural Dwelling (LDRD) ordinance under Title 25, adoption of a tiny‑home appendix and additional administrative updates.

Why it matters: staff said the programs are intended to expand affordable housing options, streamline inspections for contractors and provide a mechanism to legalize some unpermitted dwellings. Miranda said title 25 “allows for some flexibilities” that Mariposa County had not adopted previously and described public engagement and planning steps to follow.

E‑inspections: Miranda said the county plans a trial period between October and Jan. 1 with a full opening to eligible contractors after Jan. 1. A staff member working on the Tyler permitting system, Racy, summarized the pilot: “so far, I have created 1 application type in the system. It's generators right now...…