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Nevada County adopts 'Tiny Homes on Wheels' ordinance after months of debate
Summary
The Board of Supervisors adopted an ordinance allowing certified tiny homes on wheels as permanent dwelling units consistent with parcel density, prohibiting short‑term rentals and requiring building and utility standards; the measure passed 4–1 amid broad public comment urging broader inclusion of RVs and trailers.
The Nevada County Board of Supervisors voted to adopt a new ordinance allowing certified tiny homes on wheels (THOW) as legally recognized dwelling units in unincorporated parts of the county.
The ordinance defines a tiny home on wheels as a chassis‑mounted, DMV‑titled dwelling no larger than 400 gross square feet (excluding loft space) with a bathroom, kitchen and sleeping area, built and insulated to specified standards and connected to approved water, septic and electrical systems. Installations must meet local fire‑safe driveway and anchoring requirements; short‑term rentals are prohibited under the ordinance.
Planning staff told the board the ordinance treats THOW similarly to single‑family homes or accessory dwelling units (ADUs) for density purposes, so it does…
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