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County staff propose ordinance to allow temporary dwellings tied to active building permits

2087828 · January 8, 2025
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Summary

Community development staff presented a draft text amendment to allow temporary dwellings—RVs, FEMA units, campers or primitive shelters—on a parcel while a permanent dwelling is under construction or repair; planning board reviewed and recommended the draft.

Community development staff presented a proposed text amendment (ZTA‑202403) that would permit temporary dwellings on a parcel when tied to an active building permit for repairing or constructing a permanent residence.

Planning Director Alan explained to the Board that the county’s current ordinances lacked specific provisions for temporary dwellings such as FEMA units, recreational vehicles (RVs) or other temporary sleeping accommodations. The proposed draft would allow temporary dwellings tied to an active building permit for repair of a home, building a new home, or adding an accessory dwelling on the same…

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