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Board enacts movable tiny-homes code section to expand local housing options
Summary
The Trinity County Board of Supervisors enacted Trinity County Code section 15.27 to regulate movable tiny homes. Building Division Director Cody Smith said there is strong local interest and staff will assist with implementation details.
Trinity County — The Trinity County Board of Supervisors enacted Trinity County Code section 15.27, establishing rules for movable tiny homes in the county, during the June 17 meeting.
Cody Smith, Trinity County building division director, told the board there is “enormous interest” in movable tiny homes and that many residents are ready to move forward under a locally adopted regulatory framework. The board voted to waive the reading and enact the ordinance at second reading.
Nut graf: The ordinance provides a local code pathway for movable tiny homes, a housing option that has drawn interest from residents; staff will manage implementation and answer specific technical questions as property owners pursue development.
Vote and implementation
- Vote: Supervisor Cox — Aye; Supervisor Lutweiler — Aye; Supervisor Carpenter Harris — Aye. Outcome: ordinance adopted. - Implementation: The Building Division will handle permitting and technical compliance under the new code section 15.27. Smith offered to be available for follow-up questions from supervisors and residents.
Ending: The board approved the ordinance following a brief presentation and no public comments were recorded on the item.
