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Workgroup discusses proposal to reduce minimum dwelling size from 190 to 120 sq ft
Summary
Staff outlined a proposed reduction in minimum habitable space from 190 to 120 square feet per legislative direction; members raised inspection, kitchen/appliance and egress concerns and asked staff to confirm code language before next review.
SBCC staff reviewed a draft change that would allow a minimum habitable dwelling size of 120 square feet, down from the current 190 square feet, consistent with legislative direction to permit units smaller than the model‑code efficiency dwelling unit. The staff member said the change is intended to reduce material, labor and land costs and to enable more micro‑unit style…
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