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Ojai council extends Habitat tiny‑home MOU, directs legal review and short-term check‑in
Summary
The council extended the MOU with Habitat for Humanity for the 408–410 N. Montgomery tiny-home project by 180 days with a staff/legal check-in at 150 days, and directed legal counsel to research vacancy/alternative housing taxes and a city building fund; debate focused on HOME grant timing, NEPA review and the need for a ground lease.
The Ojai City Council on Dec. 2 voted to extend the memorandum of understanding with Habitat for Humanity for a proposed tiny-home development at 408–410 North Montgomery Street, adding 180 days to the agreement while directing staff and legal counsel to meet a 150-day check-in and return to council with recommendations to accelerate the project.
Community Development Director Lucas Seibert told council the project is in the design-review phase and not yet complete; the applicant requested a date that would align with HOME grant drawdown and other milestones, including a final expenditure…
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