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Killeen council directs staff to draft tiny‑home and ADU overlay for North Killeen

City of Killeen City Council · April 7, 2026

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Summary

Council directed staff to prepare an ordinance codifying the North Killeen Revitalization Program overlay to allow tiny homes (including secured tiny homes on wheels) and accessory dwelling units by right within the NKRP boundary and to consider limiting certain locally undesirable uses.

Staff recommended amending Chapter 31 of the City Code to codify the North Killeen Revitalization Program (NKRP) overlay that would allow tiny homes, tiny homes on wheels (if secured to a permanent foundation), and accessory dwelling units (ADUs) by right within the NKRP boundary. The staff presentation said Appendix Q of the 2024 International Residential Code provides safety standards for tiny houses up to 400 square feet, primarily when on permanent foundations.

City staff explained that allowing tiny homes on wheels would require code requirements to secure them to permanent foundations so they are taxed as real property and compatible with neighboring lots. The proposed overlay would also give council an opportunity to limit locally undesirable land uses in the area, such as vape shops, pawn shops and impound yards.

Councilmembers spoke in favor of advancing the item. Mayor Pro Tem Alvarez moved, and Councilwoman Gonzales seconded, a motion directing staff to prepare the ordinance codifying the NKRP overlay and to bring back an ordinance allowing tiny homes, tiny homes on wheels (secured to foundations), ADUs, and restrictions on certain land uses. The motion carried.