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Planning commission recommends ordinance to allow movable tiny homes countywide
Summary
The commission adopted a resolution recommending the Board of Supervisors approve a county ordinance allowing placement of movable tiny homes on private property, after clarifying language and agreeing the ordinance is CEQA-exempt.
The Trinity County Planning Commission on April 24 voted unanimously to recommend a county ordinance allowing movable tiny homes be adopted by the Board of Supervisors.
Senior building inspector Cody Smith introduced a draft ordinance to add a new code section (15.26) governing movable tiny homes as an affordable housing option. Smith said demand from residents prompted the proposal and that the draft aligns with state inspection regimes for movable units. Senior planner Bella Hedke highlighted that the building division took the initiative to translate community requests into a draft ordinance.
Public commenters representing farmers, rural residents and fire services generally supported the proposal while…
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