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Ojai council adopts ordinance to allow movable tiny homes, sets annual cap of 20
Summary
After months of study and a May community workshop, the Ojai City Council adopted a standalone ordinance governing movable tiny homes, removing them from ADU rules, allowing several foundation/pad options, permitting composting toilets under conditions, and setting a 20-unit annual cap.
The Ojai City Council adopted an ordinance on first reading to regulate movable tiny homes in residential neighborhoods, carving those units out of the city's accessory dwelling unit (ADU) rules and establishing a one-year, 20-unit cap on permits.
Council action followed a multi-year pilot program, public workshops and two open houses in May where staff and developers took questions about siting, septic and alternative wastewater systems. Community Development Director Lucas Seibert presented the ordinance and described the history: the pilot began in 2021, lapsed in 2023, and was revived for a full code process earlier…
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