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Mariposa County staff pitches owner‑built rural dwelling program to expand affordable housing
Summary
Mariposa County Interim Building Director Karina Miranda told the Planning Commission on Oct. 10 that adoption of the state-aligned building code and Title 25 opens an opportunity for a Limited Density Owner‑Built Rural Dwelling program intended to lower costs for rural owner‑builders.
Mariposa County Interim Building Director Karina Miranda told the Planning Commission on Oct. 10 that adoption of the state-aligned building code and Title 25 Housing and Community Development opens an opportunity for a Limited Density Owner‑Built Rural Dwelling program intended to lower costs for rural owner‑builders.
"For a county like Mariposa, this is a huge opportunity for housing to not require sprinklers and not require solar, which can be a huge expense," Miranda said during her presentation. She said staff will draft an ordinance that uses Title 25 guidance, seeks local input on eligible zones and owner‑occupancy terms, and will not permit substandard construction or…
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