PC R 22-2373RESOLUTION NO. 22-2373
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING THE CITY
COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE APPROVING
DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT NO. 22-004
REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF REGULATIONS
FOR TINY HOMES ON WHEELS
WHEREAS, the City of Arroyo Grande ("City") currently does not allow the use of tiny
homes on wheels as dwelling units; and
WHEREAS, alternative housing models, such as tiny homes on wheels, can provide
flexible housing options for a variety of households living at different income levels; and
WHEREAS, this Ordinance adds Tiny Homes on Wheels as a separately regulated
residential use to encourage housing supply, choices, and affordability; and
WHEREAS, Tiny Homes on Wheels will allow for in -fill development that maintains the
scale and character of existing development; and
WHEREAS, Tiny Homes on Wheels will contribute to the equitable distribution of housing
opportunities that are cost accessible to all residents; therefore, reducing regulatory and
procedural barriers to increasing housing production and capacity in appropriate
locations; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to preserve its cultural, historical, and architectural heritage
and resources as living parts of community life that benefit and enrich the lives of its
present and future residents; and
WHEREAS, the City of Arroyo Grande has duly initiated amendments to the Arroyo
Grande Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande, after giving notices
thereof as required by law, held a public hearing on October 4, 2022 concerning this code
amendment and carefully considered all pertinent testimony and the staff report offered
in the case as presented; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo
Grande hereby recommends the City Council adopt Ordinances approving Development
Code Amendment 22-004 amending Title 16 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code as
attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by this reference.
On motion by Commissioner Martin, seconded by Commissioner Guthrie, and by the
following roll call vote, to wit:
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AYES: Martin, Guthrie, Maraviglia
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Buchanan
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 4t' day of October, 2022.
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GLENN MARTIN
CHAIR
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PATRICK HOLUB
SECRETARY TO THE COMMISSION
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BRIAN PEDROTTI
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
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EXHIBIT `A'
WHEREAS, the City of Arroyo Grande ("City") currently does not allow the use of tiny
homes on wheels as dwelling units; and
WHEREAS, alternative housing models, such as tiny houses on wheels, can provide
flexible housing options for a variety of households living at different income levels; and
WHEREAS, this Ordinance adds Tiny Homes on Wheels as a separately regulated
residential use to encourage housing supply, choices, and affordability; and
WHEREAS, Tiny Homes on Wheels will allow for in -fill development that maintains the
scale and character of existing development; and
WHEREAS, Tiny Homes on Wheels will contribute to the equitable distribution of housing
opportunities that are cost accessible to all residents; therefore, reducing regulatory and
procedural barriers to increasing housing production and capacity in appropriate
locations; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to preserve its cultural, historical, and architectural heritage
and resources as living parts of community life that benefit and enrich the lives of its
present and future residents; and
WHEREAS, the City of Arroyo Grande has duly initiated amendments to the Arroyo
Grande Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande, after giving notices
thereof as required by law, held a public hearing on October 4, 2022 concerning this code
amendment and carefully considered all pertinent testimony and the staff report offered
in the case as presented; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande has, after giving notice thereof
as required by law, held a public hearing on , 2022, concerning proposed
amendments to Title 16 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande, at its regularly scheduled public
meeting on , 2022 introduced this Ordinance to add Section 16.52.260 to
Title 16, Chapter 52 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully considered all pertinent testimony and the staff
report, its attachments and all supporting materials referenced therein or offered in the
matter as presented at the public hearing.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTION 1. The above recitals and findings are true and correct and are incorporated
herein by this reference.
SECTION 2. Section 16.52.260 is hereby added in its entirety to Title 16, Chapter 52 of the
Arroyo Grande Municipal Code to read as follows:
16.52.260 — Tiny Homes on Wheels (THOW)
A. Purpose. A Tiny Home on Wheels that meets the definition in this Section may be
built and occupied as a residential unit, subject to the ministerial review and
approval of an application if it complies with the standards of this Section.
B. Definition. A Tiny Home on Wheels (THOW) is a structure built on a chassis and
intended for separate, temporary, independent living quarters for one household
that meets all of the following conditions:
1. Is a detached self-contained unit, designed and built to look like a
conventional building structure, and which includes basic functional areas
that support normal daily routines such as cooking, sleeping, toilet and
bathing facilities; and
2. Is licensed and registered with the California Department of Motor Vehicles
as a habitable structure; and
3. Shall comply with the standards of, and be approved as one of the following
types of structures: a HUD -Code manufactured homes, California
Residential Code or California Building Code home, or park trailer certified
by the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association or another agency
recognized by HCD as capable of certifying a tiny home as suitable for
habitation. The Building Official shall determine the appropriate construction
standards based on the type of tiny home.; and
4. Is towable by a bumper hitch, frame -towing hitch, or fifth -wheel connection,
cannot move under its own power and is no larger than allowed by California
State Law for movement on public highways; and
5. Hasa minimum living area of 100 square feet and maximum of 400 square
feet as measured within the exterior faces of the exterior walls, but not
including loft area.
6. The use of recreational vehicles, as defined in Section 18010(a) of the
California Health and Safety Code, or camping cabins are prohibited from
being used as a Tiny Home on Wheels.
C. Criteria. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code to the contrary, a Tiny
Home on Wheels (THOW) shall be allowed as an accessory use to a single-family
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dwelling. A THOW cannot be attached to or located within a primary residence, or
created through the conversion of an existing structure, and shall be subject to all
of the following criteria:
Number. One THOW shall be allowed in all residential zones with an
existing single-family dwelling. No THOW shall be allowed if there is a
permitted Accessory Dwelling Unit. A THOW shall be removed prior to
granting final occupancy for an Accessory Dwelling Unit. The presence of a
Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit, developed pursuant to AGMC Section
16.52.150, would not prohibit the construction of a THOW.
2. Limitation on Use. A THOW shall not be utilized as a short-term rental of
less than 30 days.
3. Location. A THOW shall be located behind the primary residence with a
minimum setback of four (4) feet from any interior side or rear property line,
and ten (10) feet from a street side lot line.
4. Parking and Surface. The THOW shall be parked on a paved or alternate
pad that includes bumper guards, curbs, or other installations adequate to
prevent movement of the THOW. The wheels and leveling or support jacks
must sit on a paving surface that meet either of the following criteria:
a. A parking area for a moveable THOW shall be paved with hard, durable
asphaltic paving that is at least two inches thick after compaction, or with
cement paving at least three inches thick; or
b. Alternative paving materials may consist of porous asphalt, porous
concrete, permeable interlocking concrete pavers, permeable pavers, ,
plastic or concrete grid system confined on all sides and filled with gravel
or grass in the voids, or other similar materials that meet the following
requirements:
i. Permeable interlocking concrete pavers and permeable pavers shall
have a minimum thickness of 80 mm (3.14 inches); and
ii. Products and underlying drainage material shall be installed to meet
manufacturers' specifications. Sub -grade soils shall be compacted
as required to meet the product installation specifications;
iii. No additional parking shall be required for the THOW, and displaced
parking resulting from the placement of THOW is not required to be
replaced.
5. Utilities. The THOW shall be connected to City water, and sewer utilities in
compliance with the Municipal Code. A tiny home may be off grid for
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electrical and gas if it can be demonstrated that the unit has adequate
heating and electrical power to the satisfaction of the Building Official. Gas
powered generators are not allowed as a means to provide electricity to a
THOW.
6. Design. The THOW shall resemble the general appearance of a traditional
home and incorporate all of the following design elements:
a. Windows shall be at least double pane glass, and include exterior trim.;
b. Mechanical equipment shall be incorporated into the structure and not
be located on the roof.
c. Decks: Attached patios, decks, landings, or similar architectural
features, whether covered or uncovered, shall be open on at least two
sides and are limited to 100 percent of the floor area of the THOW.
Rooftop decks are not allowed on THOW.
d. Screening. The THOW undercarriage (wheels, axles, tongue and hitch)
shall be hidden from view by use of skirting or landscaping.
7. Height. A THOW shall not exceed one story or 16 feet in height, whichever
is less.
8. Addresses. No separate addresses shall be assigned for a THOW.
SECTION 3: Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Section 16.04.070 is hereby amended as
follows:
16.04.070 Definitions
"Tiny Home on Wheels" means a structure built on a chassis and intended for separate,
temporary, independent living quarters for one household that meets the conditions
listed in Section 16.52.260.B
SECTION 4. Upon adoption of this Ordinance, the City Clerk shall file a Notice of
Exemption pursuant to 14 CCR § 15062.
SECTION 5. A summary of this Ordinance shall be published in a newspaper published
and circulated in the City of Arroyo Grande at least five (5) days prior to the City Council
meeting at which the proposed Ordinance is to be adopted. A certified copy of the full text
of the proposed Ordinance shall be posted in the office of the City Clerk. Within fifteen
(15) days after adoption of the Ordinance, the summary with the names of those City
Council members voting for and against the Ordinance shall be published again, and the
City Clerk shall post a certified copy of the full text of such adopted Ordinance.
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SECTION 6. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect thirty (30)
days after its passage.
SECTION 7. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is
for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of
competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions
of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this
Ordinance and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase not
declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of the ordinance
would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.
On motion by Council Member , seconded by Council Member _ , and by
the following roll call vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
the foregoing Ordinance was adopted this day of , 2022.
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CAREN RAY RUSSOM, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JESSICA MATSON, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
WHITNEY McDONALD, CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
TIMOTHY J. CARMEL, CITY ATTORNEY