Agenda Item Name:
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Recreational Vehicles & Tiny Home Regulations
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Presenter:
Missy Daniels, Growth Management Director
Description:
The Board requested a staff presentation on current regulations for RVs and Tiny Homes.
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
1. Direct Staff to pursue adoption of ICC Appendix Q for Tiny Home construction.
2. If the Board chooses to allow RVs as a temporary housing solution, then direct Staff to bring back ULDC amendments that would allow Recreational Vehicles and Tiny Homes on Wheels to be sited for up to a 180 day period in the Rural/Ag area including provisions for power and waste management.
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Prior Board Motions:
September 24th, 2019: “What would it take for Alachua County to allow people to live in Recreational Vehicles and Tiny Homes on Wheels and connect to electrical and water/sewer.” Motion passed unanimously.
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
RVs and Tiny Homes on Wheels would not be considered as permanent structures for ad valorem taxing purposes.
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Background:
There have been several citizen questions to Staff and the Board regarding proposals to permanently reside in an RV or Tiny Home. Staff have prepared a presentation to go over the current state of Alachua County’s regulations regarding this issue.