A. Tiny Homes, as defined in chapter 2 of this title are of such substantially different character from other residential housing that specific and additional standards and exceptions are hereby set out to govern the approval of the board of the adjustment and appeals.
1. Developer and occupant requirements: The following requirements must be met and/or agreed to prior to approval by board of adjustment and appeals.
a. A developer requesting to construct Tiny Homes must be registered with the state of Iowa as a non-profit entity (501C3 or equivalent).
b. The developer must retain ownership for a minimum period of five (5) years.
c. The developer shall provide an accessory structure of at least eighty (80) square feet on each property developed. Said structure shall be fully enclosed, securable, and protected from the elements. Said structure must comply with lot and yard requirements as defined in the code for that zoning district.
d. Signs: The erection, construction, alteration and location of signs, other advertising structures, marquees and awnings shall be in conformity with the provisions of chapter 18 of this title.
2. Bulk Regulations: The following regulations shall supersede the regulations of the zoning district for the proposed structure.
a. Lot size shall be a minimum of three thousand five hundred (3,500) square feet.
b. Lot width shall be a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet.
c. Lot coverage shall not exceed thirty-five percent (35%).
d. Dwelling width shall be a minimum of sixteen (16) feet.
e. Dwelling size shall be a minimum of five hundred and seventy-six (576) square feet.
f. Setbacks shall be at least:
(1) Front: twenty-five (25) feet, but may utilize the exception in code section 10-8-6(C).
(2) Rear yard: thirty (30) feet.
(3) Side yard: Side yards between tiny homes and non-tiny homes are required to meet district regulations for side yard setbacks. Side yards between multiple tiny homes shall be not less than five (5) feet for each side yard, totaling not less than ten (10) feet between structures.
B. Location: Special Use Permits for Tiny Homes, if approved by Board of Adjustment and Appeals, shall be approved by resolution of City Council for location prior to becoming effective. (Ord. D-085, 3-1-2022)