Article V — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR MANUFACTURED HOUSING AND TINY HOUSES

The purpose of this article is to establish objective development standards for manufactured housing and tiny houses. These

standards are intended to implement the General Plan and ensure land use compatibility for these housing types, consistent with federal and State law.

(Ord. 885, passed 11-1-2023)

Manufactured homes may be located, developed, and operated in compliance with the following standards. Manufactured homes 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) A manufactured home shall be certified under the standards set forth in the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1976, as amended, at the time of any application for placement of such manufactured home.

(B) The manufactured home shall be placed on a permanent foundation in accordance with the standards set forth in the town’s construction codes.

(C) No more than ten years may elapse between the date of the manufacture of the manufactured home and the date of the application for issuance of a permit to install a home on a lot in the town.

(D) Each manufactured home shall be provided permanent hookups for electricity, gas, water, and sewer connections in the same manner applicable to permanent buildings. Gas shutoff valves, meters, and regulators shall not be located beneath the manufactured home, in compliance with the requirements of the town's construction codes for comparable residential structures.

(Ord. 885, passed 11-1-2023)

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)