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Council asks staff to study ‘movable tiny homes’ as a regulated accessory option
Summary
Council members asked staff to research regulations and design standards for movable tiny homes—smaller, certifiable units distinct from RVs—and return with draft zoning/permit recommendations, setbacks, utility and safety standards, and development‑fee implications.
Council members directed staff to investigate movable tiny homes as a potential regulated accessory housing type after a preliminary presentation and public comment.
Deputy Mayor Ben Melendez introduced the item as a concept raised by a resident. Ellen Stone, who said she helped permit the first movable tiny house in the San Diego region, described how the units are constructed like traditional homes (stick framing, pitched…
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