(A)   The purpose of this subchapter is to:

      (1)   Provide development regulations for tiny house villages, which support a diversity of housing choices to meet a wide variety of housing needs;

      (2)   Encourage creation of more usable space for residents of tiny house village developments through flexibility in lot standards;

      (3)   Ensure that the overall size, including bulk and mass of tiny house village structures remains smaller and incurs less visual impact than standard size single-family dwellings, particularly given allowed intensity of tiny house village developments;

      (4)   Provide a centrally located and functional common open space area that fosters a sense of community and a sense of openness in tiny house village developments;

      (5)   Provide private areas around the individual tiny house dwellings to enable diversity in landscape design and foster a sense of ownership; and

      (6)   Ensure minimal visual impact from vehicular use and storage areas for residents of the tiny house village development as well as adjacent properties, and to maintain a detached single-family character along public streets.

(Ord. 2023-003, passed 1-24-23)

   (A)   The regulations in this subchapter apply to tiny house village developments in zones where such uses are permitted.

(Ord. 2023-003, passed 1-24-23)

   (A)   The density shall adhere to the density requirements set forth in the General Plan.

   (B)   The maximum density shall be one tiny house per every 1,800 square feet of lot area. When calculating the number of units allowed, fractional units shall be rounded down to the nearest whole number.

(Ord. 2023-003, passed 1-24-23)

   Tiny house village units may not be rented on a transient basis (periods less than 30 days).

(Ord. 2023-003, passed 1-24-23)

      (1)   Minimum width, interior lot - 30 feet;

      (2)   Minimum width, corner lot - 40 feet; and

      (3)   Minimum depth - 60 feet.

      (1)   Architectural projections, such as bay windows, fire places or utility closets no greater then 18 inches in depth;

      (2)   Spaces with ceiling height of five feet or less; and

      (3)   Other exemptions similar in nature provided in the intent of this title is met and upon approval of the Community Development Director.

      (1)    Front yard - ten feet.

      (2)   Side yard - four feet.

      (3)   Corner side yard - ten feet.

      (4)   Rear yard - ten feet.

      (5)   Garage - 18 feet.

      (6)   Projections may extend into the required yard distances as follows:

         (a)   Eaves may extend up to 24 inches.

         (b)   Architectural projections, such as bay windows, fireplaces, or utility closets no greater than 18 inches in depth or six feet in width.

         (c)   Minor appurtenances such as pipes, gas and electrical meters, alarm systems, air vents and downspouts no greater than 18 inches in depth.

         (d)   HVAC equipment no greater than 24 inches.

      (7)   The minimum separation between buildings shall be consistent with the city-adopted building code.

      (1)   Tiny house units may have a covered porch, or entry at least 60 square feet in size with a minimum depth of six feet and minimum width of eight feet.

      (2)   Patio or patio railing within the private open space should be semi-transparent and a maximum height of three feet.

      (1)    The minimum number of parking spaces required for tiny house units shall be one parking space per dwelling unit, plus one parking space of guest parking. Guest parking may be in tandem with the off-street parking space for the tiny house unit.

      (2)   Common parking areas shall be configured in clusters and provided throughout the tiny house village development. The minimum number of parking spaces shall be 0.8 parking space per dwelling unit and the common parking area locations shall be determined by the Community Development Director on a case-by-case basis.

      (3)   Off-street parking can be located within an accessory structure such as a carport or garage, such structures shall not be attached to individual tiny house units. Uncovered parking is also permitted.

         (a)   Windows with visible trim and mullions or recessed windows.

         (b)   Dormers.

         (c)   Bay windows.

         (d)   Entry enhancement such as a well detailed door (multi-panel or glass insert), window adjacent to front door (sidelite).

         (e)   Variation in roof or building colors and materials, on individual units, such as brick, stone or other masonry accents.

         (f)   Other building elements, treatments, features, or site designs approved by the Community Development Director that provide variety and visual interest.

      (2)   Units that are on the interior of a development should be oriented toward the common open space or parking areas.

      (1)   The pedestrian circulation system shall connect all main entrances on the site. For tiny house units fronting the street, the public sidewalk may be used for this standard.

      (2)   Direct pedestrian access should be provided to adjacent, publicly accessible parks, open space, and trails, transit, rideshare, and bicycle storage facilities, where feasible.

      (3)   Pedestrian walkways shall be separated from structures by at least three feet.

      (4)   Pathways in common open space and other shared areas of the development shall meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.

(Ord. 2023-003, passed 1-24-23)

      (1)   Each unit shall be provided with a minimum of 200 square feet of usable private open space. Private open space may include gardening areas, patios or porches.

      (2)   No dimension of the private open space shall be less than eight square feet.

(Ord. 2023-003, passed 1-24-23)

   Accessory structures that serve on-site units and are subordinate in use and scale to the tiny house village development are allowed subject to lot coverage limitations in § 153.174.

(Ord. 2023-003, passed 1-24-23)

   (A)   Proposals to construct a tiny house village development shall be subject to an Architecture and Site Plan Review by the Planning Commission prior to the issuance of a building permit. Architecture and Site Plan Review entitlements are subject to the provisions in § 153.217 of this chapter.

   (B)   The Community Development Director may allow minor deviations to the requirements for tiny house village proposals described in §§ 153.170 through 153.177, provided that such deviations are consistent with the purposes of this chapter and subject to Architecture and Site Plan Review by the Planning Commission.

(Ord. 2023-003, passed 1-24-23)