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Mount Shasta moves tiny‑homes‑on‑wheels ordinance to second reading after broad public support
Summary
Council approved a first reading of amendments to Mount Shasta Municipal Code chapter 18.18 to clarify procedures for tiny homes on wheels; public speakers praised affordability potential and requested fee relief, setback and height clarifications, and planning‑commission involvement.
City planning staff told the council the proposed updates to chapter 18.18 aim to remove ambiguities and make the process more user-friendly for tiny-home applicants, including clarifications on third‑party certifications and utility hookups. “This effort before you tonight is simply an effort to clean up some of that language, to fill in the gaps where it was unclear before,” the planner said.
Multiple public commenters — including representatives from Ohana Malama, regional advocates and residents — urged approval and asked the council to pair the ordinance with actions to reduce utility hookup fees (one commenter called the fees 'tens of thousands of dollars') or offer phased payment options. A resident raised questions about setbacks, height limits and planning‑commission review for multi‑unit 'villages.' After public comment and council discussion the council moved and approved the ordinance for a second reading in August by title only.
