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Council weighs tiny‑home code changes to allow smaller residences on select lots
Summary
Staff recommended amending zoning code (Article 7) to allow tiny homes on certain R2/camping lots using IRC Appendix Q standards (down to ~200 sq ft); council directed staff to send revisions to planning and zoning for review.
Staff presented proposed changes to Article 7 of the zoning ordinance to add definitions and allowances for tiny homes on certain R2 (camping and multi‑purpose) lots. The planner explained Appendix Q of the 2018 IRC provides construction rules for tiny homes and that the city could set a local minimum, such as 200–300 square feet, with occupancy limits based on IRC rules.
Councilors discussed utility access, septic setbacks and grinder pump requirements, the potential conflict with POA covenants, and whether to create a distinct R3 zoning category outside the POA gates. Staff recommended sending the text to planning and zoning for formal review and the council agreed to proceed to P&Z for refinement before a future vote.
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