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...
by amylturnbull | Oct 24, 2015 | ADUs, Construction, Oregon, policies and taxation, zoning
Read this article to find out how Portland, once recognized as the model of accessory dwelling unit development, is facing a critical shift in policy. Once the benefactor of a fee waiver to spur urban infill in residential neighborhoods, Portland ADU owners now face...
by amylturnbull | Aug 19, 2015 | building codes, Oregon
This was my question to Tony Rocco, Building Code Specialist, Oregon Building Codes Division today. He gave me the following link: http://codes.iccsafe.org/app/book/toc/2014/2014_Oregon/14_Residential/index.html Refer to Chapter 3, Section R304, “Minimum Room...
