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Council advances first reading to align manufactured‑home definitions with state law
Summary
City Planner Joel Plaskin briefed council on House Bill 800 and staff‑recommended code amendments recognizing certain single- and multi‑section manufactured homes as dwellings; the council approved the first reading of Ordinance 49‑68 by title.
City Planner Joel Plaskin told the council the 2026 Idaho Legislature passed House Bill 800, which allows local jurisdictions to recognize single‑section (400 square foot) and multi‑section (800 square foot) manufactured homes as dwellings and expands where multi‑dwelling manufactured homes may be sited.
Plaskin said staff drafted code amendments to chapter 37 of the Lewiston City Code to reflect the change and that the Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval after a June 10 hearing.
Councilor Forsman moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance 49‑68 by title only; Council President Klieberg seconded the motion and the council approved the first reading.
The first reading updates definitions in Lewiston City Code sections 23‑9 and 37‑3 so local language aligns with the state statute. Council members noted that, while the city can adopt stricter local standards, it cannot adopt provisions that would conflict with the state law.
Next steps: the ordinance will return for a second reading and potential adoption at a subsequent meeting.
