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Huachuca City council discusses allowing tiny homes as ADUs, outlines proposed standards
Summary
At a Jan. 29 work session, a presenter outlined standards for tiny homes classified as accessory dwelling units (ADUs), including setback reductions, a one-ADU-per-lot limit, single-bedroom cap and shared utility meter requirements; council opened the item for further study.
A presenter at the Huachuca City Town Council work session on Jan. 29 outlined a package of proposed rules for allowing tiny homes to be classified as accessory dwelling units (ADUs) within town limits.
Dr. Jim Johnson told the council that the town could treat tiny homes as ADUs and proposed several concrete standards, saying, “Only one ADU per single family lot. Can be either attached or detached.” He also described dimensional and operational limits: lowering side setbacks from 7 feet to 5 or 3 feet, requiring ADUs to be accessed from the main street rather than an alley, prohibiting subdivision or separate ownership of an ADU, and limiting ADUs to one bedroom.
The presenter said ADUs would have to share water, sewer and electric service with the primary house—“no separate meters”—and must have a separate entrance from the residence. He also noted that the primary dwelling would have to meet the town's minimum property and building maintenance standards before an ADU could be approved.
Councilmembers discussed the practical implications of the proposed standards, including how reduced setbacks and access requirements would affect lot layout and utility connections. Mayor Johann R. Wallace moved to open agenda item B.1 for discussion; the motion was seconded by Councilmember Christy Hirshberg.
No formal ordinance or vote to adopt regulations occurred at the meeting. Council directed staff and the presenter to carry the discussion forward for additional analysis and possible action at a future meeting.
The town clerk certified the minutes of the meeting; the work session adjourned the same night.
