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CC 2022-10-25_09a PP Presentation_THOW Introduction of the Tiny Homes on Wheels Ordinance 11/3/2022 1 Background February 8, 2022: Staff introduced amendments to the ADU Ordinance Included provisions for permitting THOW as a type of ADU Council directed staff to separate provisions for THOW from the ADU ordinance and return for a study session 11/3/2022 2 City Council Study Session Draft presented to Council on September 13th Primary change is that a THOW is no longer considered a type of ADU Supportive Two recommendations 1) Add language that would allow additional agencies to certify a THOW as a habitable structure when approved by HCD 2) Prohibit rooftop decks 11/3/2022 3 Planning Commission Ordinance presented to PC on October 4, 2022 PC supported the ordinance as proposed, recommends adoption by Council 11/3/2022 4 Definition THOW is defined in the ordinance as a structure built on a chassis and intended for separate, temporary, independent living quarters for one household and meets the following conditions Self-contained unit that includes facilities to support daily living routines Licensed and registered with DMV Towable and cannot move under its own power Min. area of 100 square feet and max. of 400 square feet Shall comply with standards of the appropriate code regulations as determined by the Building Official 11/3/2022 5 THOW – Park Trailer 11/3/2022 Defined by Health and Safety Code Section 18009.3 Built on chassis w/ wheels Complies with RVIA standards for safety and habitation 6 THOW – Manufactured Home 11/3/2022 Defined by HSC Section 18007 Built on permanent chassis Complies with HUD standards 7 Prohibited THOW Motor home, travel trailer, fifth wheel, etc. are prohibited Camping cabin - a relocatable hard sided shelter without plumbing that is designed to be used within a recreational vehicle park only by a camping party 11/3/2022 8 Eligible Properties & Uses Allowed as an accessory use on any lot with an existing single family dwelling Properties with a permanent ADU would not be eligible to add a THOW Ineligible for use as a short term rental 11/3/2022 9 Development Standards Must be located behind the existing dwelling Minimum 4 foot setbacks from rear and interior property lines Ten foot setback from a street side property line Parked on paved pad with curbs, or similar alternative, to prevent movement of the THOW No parking is required for the THOW 11/3/2022 10 Utilities Must connect to City water and sewer utilities Can connect to existing connections (no new meters) serving the primary dwelling for no fee Will see an increase on the bi-monthly utility bill for the second unit If new meters are proposed, the full connection fees will be assessed May be off-grid for electrical and natural gas service but must meet Energy Code requirements for heating, ventilation, and energy efficiency 11/3/2022 11 Design THOW shall resemble the general appearance of a traditional home Windows with double pane glass and exterior trim Mechanical equipment shall be incorporated into the unit and not located on the roof Attached patios and decks are allowed up to an area equal to the size of the THOW The undercarriage shall be hidden from view by use of skirting or landscaping Limited to one-story or 16 feet, whichever is less 11/3/2022 12 Environmental Review Adoption of an ordinance will be categorically exempt per Section 15303 and 15305 of the CEQA Guidelines regarding projects consisting of new construction or conversion of small structures and minor alterations in land use limitations 11/3/2022 13 Public Notification Tonight’s agenda and staff report were posted at City Hall and on the City’s website in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2 11/3/2022 14