Tiny houses may be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the following standards. Manufactured homes and tiny houses are permitted by right wherever single family dwelling are allowed under the provisions of Chapters 17.076, 17.080, 17.084, 17.116, and 17.124, provided that all of the development standards that apply to a single family dwelling are met.
(A) Maximum floor area: 400 square feet, excluding loft area.
(B) Minimum ceiling height: six ft. eight inches (not required for lofts).
(C) Minimum dimensions for lofts (defined as a floor level located more than 30 inches above the main floor used as a living or sleeping space): five feet in any horizontal dimension and 35 square feet in floor area. Portions of a loft with a sloped ceiling measuring less than three feet above the finished floor of the loft shall not be considered as contributing to the minimum floor area for a loft. No loft shall exceed 150 square feet in floor area.
(D) Construction standards. A tiny house shall comply with the standards for construction, loft access and egress, energy conservation, landings and landing platforms, handrails, stairway guards, ladders, and emergency escape and rescue opening platforms established in Appendix Q (Tiny Houses) of the International Residential Code as amended, which are hereby incorporated by reference.
(Ord. 885, passed 11-1-2023)