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Court advances zoning changes to permit "qualified manufactured" homes in single-family zones
Summary
The Boyle County Fiscal Court approved second reading of Articles 2 and 4 to update planning and zoning definitions, including permitting "qualified manufactured homes" in single-family residential zones under aesthetic and facade standards; magistrates raised questions about display formatting and lot/ADU implications.
The Boyle County Fiscal Court approved the second reading of planning and zoning Articles 2 and 4 on July 28, 2026, revising definitions for modular, mobile, manufactured and "qualified manufactured" homes.
Planning staff identified that "qualified manufactured homes" are those with building materials dated within the last five years and clarified minimum standards, including a minimum total living area provision (the text discussed a 900-square-foot minimum in option d). Magistrate Ellis expressed concern about how strikeouts and new language displayed in the digital packet affected readability and asked staff to ensure final printed copies are clear. "If you remember the last time you were here, I had two yellow areas ... I don't think I received that," Ellis said, seeking clarification about map areas and public notice for zone changes. The court voted to approve the second reading.
Magistrates also discussed accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and whether subdivision deed restrictions or HOA covenants could bar qualified manufactured homes; planning staff noted deed restrictions remain civil matters and are not enforced by the county. The changes aim to align local definitions with recent state requirements while preserving neighborhood character through material and facade contingencies.
