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Huachuca City Council weighs allowing tiny homes and accessory dwelling units
Summary
At a Jan. 29 work session the Huachuca City Council opened discussion on permitting tiny homes as accessory dwelling units (ADUs), reviewing setbacks, access, meter-sharing and occupancy limits; no ordinance was adopted and staff may receive follow-up direction.
At a Jan. 29, 2026 work session the Huachuca City Council opened discussion on whether tiny homes should be allowed in town limits by classifying them as accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Mayor Johann R. Wallace moved to open the item and Councilmember Christy Hirshberg seconded; Dr. Jim Johnson presented the recommendation materials.
Dr. Jim Johnson said that tiny homes "can be classified as an Accessory Dwelling Unit." He reviewed specific proposed limits and design constraints: lowering side setbacks from 7 feet to as little as 5 or 3 feet, allowing only one ADU per single-family lot (attached or detached), requiring ADU access from the main street rather than alleys, and prohibiting separate utility meters for ADUs (they must be serviced by the primary dwelling's water, sewer and electric). The presentation also listed occupancy and design constraints: ADUs could be limited to one bedroom, must meet the primary house's design standards, and approval would be contingent on the primary dwelling meeting minimum property/building maintenance standards.
Councilmembers discussed the slides and solicited clarifying detail from the presenter, but the session did not include a formal vote to change code text. The item was opened for discussion and may return on a future agenda with draft ordinance language or staff recommendations on implementation details such as setback distances, meter policy and enforcement mechanisms.
