by elainelw | Dec 23, 2015 | Colorado, zoning
In Costilla County, Colorado, there has been a major influx of off-grid residents to the San Luis Valley. The combination of lax zoning regulations, cheap property, and an already thriving community of self-reliant off-grid homesteaders has led to many new residents....
by elainelw | Dec 20, 2015 | ADUs, News, zoning
12/19/2015 – Norwood Young America, MN is the latest metro-area city to consider so-called granny flats to accommodate its aging community. The City Council discussed zoning for accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, during a Planning Commission meeting Tuesday....
by elainelw | Dec 14, 2015 | Advocacy-zoning, Ideas, Suggestions, & Best Practices, zoning
How to Initiate Tiny House Friendly Zoning Changes Research the existing zoning regulations to determine what is allowed within the current codes. You may want to contact both the city and the county, since different regulations can apply to property that is within...
by elainelw | Dec 5, 2015 | ADUs, Washington, zoning
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are allowed in Yakima County, WA. The site must have 4 parking spaces: 2 for the primary residence and 2 for the ADU. Here is the form: http://www.yakimacounty.us/DocumentCenter/View/7783
by elainelw | Nov 20, 2015 | ADUs, California, zoning
Tiny houses on wheels are allowed as backyard cottages in many counties in California. Most require the tiny house dweller to be a caregiver, but Fresno city allows tiny houses on wheels without that stipulation. Tiny houses on wheels are allowed as caregiver...
by elainelw | Nov 20, 2015 | ADUs, News, Texas, zoning
A Change.org petition was helpful in securing changes in zoning that are more supportive of accessory dwelling units. On Nov. 19, 2015, the Austin City Council voted 7-4 to loosen the rules restricting the construction of backyard cottages. Led by Gregorio Casar and...
