Roosevelt City Zoning Code

The purpose of the Tiny Home Overlay (TH-O) zone is to facilitate the thoughtful integration of tiny homes within the City, leveraging their potential to enhance the diversity and affordability of the housing stock. Recognizing the unique challenges and opportunities presented by tiny homes, this Chapter aims to:

1. Provide separate zoning regulations to a limited area to better accommodate tiny homes, addressing lot size minimum, setback requirements, and other zoning parameters that may currently limit the potential for tiny home development.
2. Promote the efficient use of available space, particularly through infill development to optimize land use.
3. Provide diverse housing types to allow for various lifestyles, family sizes, and income levels, reflecting the diversity of our community’s needs.
4. Ensure that the development of tiny homes enhances the overall quality of life in the community by complementing the existing housing stock and meeting identified housing needs without displacing current residents.

HISTORY:

Ord. 2024-441, 12/3/2024

To ensure that tiny homes contribute positively to the housing landscape of the City while adhering to safety, stability, and community aesthetic standards, the following criteria are established:

1. Size Limitations.  Tiny homes are defined as having a minimum of four hundred square feet (400 sq. ft.) and shall not exceed seven hundred square feet (700 sq. ft.) or a total living space of nine hundred square feet (900 sq. ft.).
2. Occupancy and Parcel Development Restrictions. 
3. No more than four (4) tiny homes may be placed on any single lot and all shall be owned by the same owner of record.
4. A parent parcel may not be subdivided to create more than four (4) lots within a three (3) year period for the purpose of developing tiny homes.
5. Permanent Foundation Required.  All tiny homes within the TH-O zone shall be built on permanent foundations. No mobile structures may be allowed in the TH-O zone.
6. The design and construction of the foundation shall meet all adopted construction codes of the City. Compliance with these standards assures that tiny homes are built to withstand local environmental conditions and maintain structural integrity over time.
7. Permitting Process.
8. Administrative Processing and Approval.  Proposed development within a TH-O zone shall be processed and approved through an administrative procedure managed by City Staff. This process is designed to facilitate the development of tiny homes within specified areas in alignment with the strategic planning objectives and community needs of the City. Projects within the TH-O zone shall receive written approval from the following City officials or their authorized designees:
9. City Zoning Administrator;
10. City Building Official; and
11. Public Works Director.
12. Application Requirements.  Applicants seeking approval for projects within the TH-O zone shall submit an application package to the City’s Planning Department, which includes:
13. A statement of purpose for utilization of the TH-O zone overlay, including its benefits and how the proposed project will align with the City’s planning goals.
14. A detailed site plan demonstrating the ability of affected lots which will comply with the requirements set forth in this Chapter.
15. Any supporting documents necessary to show compliance with the requirements of this Chapter.
16. The non-refundable application fee, set at the same rate as the fee for rezoning applications as specified in the City’s current fee schedule.
17. Review Process. Upon receipt of an application, City Staff shall:
18. Perform an initial assessment to verify the completeness of the application and its adherence to the specified requirements.
19. Following the acceptance of the application, the City’s Zoning Administrator shall ensure the application is distributed to other relevant City Staff for review and shall conduct a thorough evaluation of the proposal. Evaluation shall include:
20. An analysis of the proposal’s impact on zoning, infrastructure, and environmental factors.
21. Consideration of the proposal’s alignment with the City’s adopted ordinances, including relevant design standards and the City’s adopted master or general plans.
22. Public Notification Required. Before issuing final review comments or findings to the applicant, City Staff shall:
23. Issue a public notice to properties within three hundred feet (300’) of the proposed project, which includes an invitation to comment on relevant aspects of the proposed project including, but not limited to, parking and utility arrangements.
24. Decision and Notification. Once the public comment period has closed, City Staff shall either approval, approve with conditions, or deny the application. The decision shall be communicated in writing via certified mail to the applicant. This communication will include a staff report, signed by the required City officials, detailing the findings from the comprehensive evaluation and stating any conditions related to the approval or denial.
25. Appeal Process. Applicants may appeal City Staff determination in accordance with the City’s established appeal procedures.
26. Ongoing Monitoring and Authority. City Staff shall conduct ongoing administrative monitoring to ensure compliance with the TH-O requirements. The City retains the right, exercised through administrative authority, to either maintain or remove the TH-O designation as dictated by evolving planning needs and objectives of the City.

HISTORY:

Ord. 2024-441, 12/3/2024