by amylturnbull | Dec 18, 2016 | ADUs, advocacy, Advocacy-building-code, Advocacy-zoning, Friendly-codes, News, zoning
Following a court order to remove existing impediments that restrict the creation of affordable housing, the Los Angeles City Planning Commission approved a draft accessory dwelling unit ordinance for Los Angeles on Thursday, December 16, 2016. The draft ordinance...
by amylturnbull | Oct 4, 2016 | advocacy, Advocacy-building-code, building codes, Construction
Yes! You can help make tinys legal! Here’s the information you will need for your advocacy, provided by Andrew Morrison and others, who submitted an appendix at the 2016 ICC Conference to include tinys on foundations in the 2018 IRC codes: click here to find out...
by amylturnbull | Aug 6, 2016 | building codes, News
Tiny house advocates are flocking to Colorado Springs this weekend for the Tiny House Jamboree. Builders, DIYers, tiny house owners and enthusiasts are coming together to celebrate the tiny house movement. Concerned about the legality of tiny houses on wheels (THOWs),...
by amylturnbull | Feb 21, 2016 | Oregon
Here’s an interesting article about a couple struggling to site their tiny in a small, Oregon community. Consider the reaction of the town officials–the idea that tinys are closer to homes than RVs....
by amylturnbull | Jan 20, 2016 | California, Friendly, Ideas, Suggestions, & Best Practices, Model-zoning, News, zoning
Dan Fitzpatrick has over 40 years of experience in planning and development. He has served in the public sector as Fresno’s Redevelopment Agency Director and has expertise in master plan and infill development. Mr. Fitzpatrick has also served as Chief...
