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Henderson advances tiny-home definition change on first reading; 4–1 vote
Summary
The board gave first reading approval to amend municipal zoning regulations to change the city's tiny-home definition and allow tiny homes in R3 and RCT zones; Ald. Donna R. Butler voted no, citing enforcement and aesthetics concerns.
Building Official Brent Beshires told the board the amendment responds to a prior request to lower the minimum square footage for homes not on tiny-home lots. The building code defines a tiny home at a minimum of 400 square feet while the city's prior definition had been under 800 square feet; the amendment would allow tiny homes in R3 and RCT zones and could permit units as small as 200 square feet with occupant restrictions.
Ald. Donna R. Butler said she was concerned about creating an "eyesore situation" the city could not enforce. Ald. Mark A. Barber moved to accept the amendment on first reading; the motion passed 4–1 with Butler opposed. The minutes show the second reading will occur at the July meeting.
