by elainelw | Jan 28, 2015 | News, Washington
Washington State Representative Brian Blake is sponsoring House Bill 1123, a micro housing bill. “We’re just trying to create some flexibility so folks who may want to build smaller structures that are more energy efficient are able to,” Blake said. The bill would...
by elainelw | Dec 17, 2014 | building codes, DMV, News
“HUD does not consider RV’s as permanent living quarterssince it exempted RV’s from the building codes. With the small size of RV’s, it is virtually impossible to build a structure that can meet HUD residential building codes, and still be able...
by elainelw | Dec 2, 2014 | News, Texas, zoning
From Dale Adams, posted on the Facebook group site, DFW Tiny House Enthusiasts. The Garland Plan Commission is submitting its final recommendations for the new development code (GDC). Council met last night for a work session with members of the Plan Commission and...
by elainelw | Dec 1, 2014 | building codes, News, Texas
In Oct 2014, the city of Austin, TX resolved to research tiny houses and make a recommendation regarding possible code changes: Council Resolution, Austin, TX, Oct 2014
by elainelw | Oct 23, 2014 | building codes, Ideas, Suggestions, & Best Practices, Model-zoning, News, Oregon, zoning
Eli Spevak of Orange Splot LLC is proposing this legal path for tiny homes in Portland, Oregon. Proposal. Create a legal path for the occupancy of small accessory structures or homes-on-wheels that meet sanitary and life safety requirements drawn from Portland’s...
by elainelw | Oct 20, 2014 | building codes, News
The new 2015 International Residential Code eliminates the requirement for one room to be at least 120 sq ft – http://sustainablebuildingcodes.blogspot.com/2014/10/tiny-houses-120-square-foot-requirement.html [fusion_builder_container...
