Council hears code‑enforcement dispute and wider questions about tiny‑house rules

May 7, 2025

A property dispute over a small dwelling prompted a wider discussion that planning staff say the city has no ordinance defining tiny houses; councilmembers directed the planning commission to review rules about minimum square footage, sewer service and fire code compliance.

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A code‑enforcement matter about a small dwelling on a Fourth Street lot evolved into a broader discussion about how Helena‑West Helena regulates tiny houses and whether the city needs an ordinance to set minimum square footage and fire‑safety requirements.

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