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Plan commission studies tiny homes and accessory units, leaves code unchanged for now
Summary
Staff presented research on tiny homes (often defined as single-family units of 400 sq. ft. or less), accessory dwelling units and cottage housing; the commission concluded the existing code already provides multiple paths and decided not to change zoning now.
The Village of East Troy Plan Commission discussed potential zoning changes to allow tiny homes in residential districts but agreed to leave the zoning code unchanged for now while keeping the topic available if developers express interest.
Village planner Oren summarized a staff memo and national planning guidance. He said tiny homes typically are considered single-family dwellings of roughly 400 square feet or less and can be either chassis-mounted (mobile) or set on a foundation. Oren said the village’s zoning already allows accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and an alternative cottage-housing option that…
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