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Commissioners discuss manufactured housing rules in AR district after state code change
Summary
Staff told the commission that state code now requires that where single‑family housing is allowed, manufactured housing must also be permitted; commissioners discussed implications for rural character and affordability and confirmed manufactured homes are permitted in the AR district.
Staff advised the commission that recent state code changes mean manufactured housing must be allowed where single‑family housing is permitted; staff said manufactured homes are already permitted in the AR district. Commissioners debated how manufactured homes affect rural expectations and affordability.
One commissioner said a manufactured double‑wide could provide affordable options for buyers unable to finance conventional housing. Staff acknowledged the county may need to update local housing standards to align with the state change and said they would bring related language to future meetings.
