§ 13-1-54 TINY HOMES.

   (a)   Where allowed.

      (1)   Tiny houses are permitted as a principal use in the MHTH District, subject to the regulations outlined in § 13-1-27.

      (2)   Tiny houses may be allowed by conditional use as accessory dwelling units in residential districts, subject to the supplemental regulations in this section, § 13-1-26, and the use regulations for accessory dwelling units, as described in § 13-1-40.

      (3)   A tiny house on wheels is considered a “camping unit” and is only permitted in a camping ground.

   (b)   General standards. All tiny houses shall comply with the following.

      (1)   Each tiny house shall be located on its own individual lot, except when established as an accessory dwelling unit.

      (2)   Construction of the house shall comply with any applicable building code.

      (3)   Each house shall be installed on a permanent foundation, with wheels and chassis removed.

      (4)   Each house shall be connected to water and sewer utilities (public water, public sewer, private well, and/or an approved septic system).

   (c)   Porches. A tiny house permitted as a principal use shall have a porch that:

      (1)   Is oriented towards common open space or a public or approved private street;

      (2)   Has a minimum width of four feet or 75% of the building facade width, whichever is greater; and

      (3)   Has a minimum depth of five feet.

(Ord. passed 1-18-2021)