by elainelw | Apr 3, 2016 | Family Living, Friendly, Massachusetts, Model-zoning, News, zoning
Voters approved by voice vote Isaiah Stover’s citizen’s petition to allow “tiny houses” in most residential zoning districts on the island. The new dwellings will be subject to all applicable building, zoning and regulatory requirements of their zoning districts, but...
by elainelw | Feb 8, 2016 | building codes, California, zoning
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF CODES AND STANDARDS 2020 W. EI Camino Avenue, Suite 200, Sacramento, CA 95833 P.O. Box 1407, Sacramento, CA 95812-1407 (916) 445-9471/ FAX (916) 263-5348 From TOO Phones 1-800-735-2929 www.hcd.ca.gov February...
by elainelw | Feb 1, 2016 | ADUs, Florida, zoning
Sec. 38-1426. – Accessory dwelling units. (a) The intent and purpose of this section is to allow a relative who wishes to reside in close proximity to his or her family an opportunity to do so by providing authorization to seek and obtain a special exception for...
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 elainelw | Jan 11, 2016 | Texas, zoning
Breckenridge will soon join the ranks of those communities with “tiny houses” after city commissioners voted to make requested changes to the city’s zoning ordinances to allow seven tiny homes in Breckenridge. “There was a request to put what’s called a...
by elainelw | Jan 5, 2016 | ADUs, Texas, zoning
Formally known as Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU), the legality [of granny flats] is dependent on local zoning ordinances and HOA rules, but the municipal code in Ft. Worth, Texas does currently allow them. See the specific Ft. Worth ordinance concerning an ADU here....
