Planning staff to propose 2024 building-code updates, including pool-barrier and tiny-home rules
Aug 25, 2026
Planning staff told the Tri County Regional Planning Commission it intends to bring amendments to adopt the 2024 international building codes and to consider new rules on swimming-pool barriers, a tiny-homes ordinance, and allowing pods/storage trailers; staff is targeting the October committee meeting for proposed amendments.
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Andrew, a planning staff member, told the Tri County Regional Planning Commission that planning and zoning will bring amendments to adopt the 2024 international building codes and pursue several related changes. He said staff is researching modifications including swimming-pool barrier requirements (height or automatic pool covers as an alternative to vertical barriers), a possible tiny-homes ordinance, and rules that would permit pods or storage trailers on properties.
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