TAC debates 'night watchman' provisions and temporary‑use rules for manufactured homes and RVs

May 4, 2026

TAC members questioned code language that allows a manufactured dwelling as a permanent residence for employees or security 'night watchman's quarters,' debated 120‑day vs permanent foundation rules, and discussed whether temporary‑use rules and RV park definitions match state law and practical construction needs.

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TAC members spent an extended portion of the meeting examining the city’s treatment of manufactured dwellings, RVs and ‘‘night watchman’’ housing in mixed‑use employment and industrial areas. The code language under discussion permits a manufactured home to be used as a permanent residence for employees or property owners when presence is required for security; it also includes a separate, specific provision called ‘‘night watchman quarters’’ that currently references manufactured dwellings.

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