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Trinity County board introduces ordinance to allow movable tiny homes on private property
Summary
The Board of Supervisors introduced and waived first reading of a new ordinance to permit movable tiny homes for single-family residences and ADUs, drawing praise from supervisors and staff for fire-safety and aesthetic provisions.
The Trinity County Board of Supervisors on June 4 introduced and waived first reading of an ordinance to allow movable tiny homes on private property, including use as accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and moved the item forward for a future second reading and adoption.
The ordinance, presented by Cody Smith, building official and division director, establishes standards for movable tiny homes—units placed on private parcels or used as ADUs—addressing wildland-fire safety and exterior appearance.
Smith told the board the policy responds to frequent public requests and mirrors practices in other jurisdictions while adding county-specific requirements for fire safety and neighborhood aesthetics. "I honestly, this is probably the number one thing that I have been asked for since I…
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