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West Sacramento OKs first reading to legalize 'tiny homes on wheels' as dwelling option
Summary
The City Council conducted a public hearing and approved first reading of an ordinance to allow tiny homes on wheels as legal dwellings in most residential zones after staff added design and utility-connection standards; advocates and nearby residents spoke in favor.
The West Sacramento City Council held a public hearing and approved the first reading of ordinance 24-9 on Wednesday, moving the city closer to allowing tiny homes on wheels as legal primary or accessory dwelling units in several residential zones.
Planning staff described the changes as supplemental regulations to ensure tiny homes on wheels resemble traditional residential units and meet utility, safety and permitting standards. The ordinance requires administrative approval from the community development department, hookups to water and sewer, building-permit review, screening or skirting of chassis and adherence to residential design features such as roof pitch…
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