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Commission moves to update zoning code for tiny homes, Conestoga huts, container homes and ADUs; open house Feb. 18
Summary
City staff told the planning commission they will propose code changes to address tiny homes, shipping‑container homes and Conestoga huts, including a likely minimum tiny‑home size near 320 sq ft and restrictions on amenities and siting. A public open house on a proposed neighborhood corridor overlay is set for Feb. 18 at 6 p.m.
City planning staff told the Athens City Planning Commission on Feb. 5 that they will bring draft zoning‑code changes to address small‑scale housing types — including tiny homes, Conestoga huts and shipping‑container homes — and begin a public process on a neighborhood corridor overlay.
City Planner Megan Jennings announced a public open house for the proposed neighborhood corridor overlay on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 6 p.m. at the new fire station headquarters, 120 East Simpson Ave.…
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