No Manufacturers Signed Up For The State Requirements
The new administrative state rules for tiny homes went into effect on July 1, 2023, for tiny homes on a permanent chassis that are required to be on a foundation and hooked up to utilities and can be lived in full time, however, there has not been one manufacturer that has signed for the new administrative rules.
After months of discussion, Bayfield, Colorado came up with a great solution to offer tiny home residents of Bayfield to be permitted legally. The first option is to follow the new administrate rules and the second option is a Tiny Home Recreational Vehicle that is built on a trailer.
I applaud the city for offering an alternative to the new administrative rules. Bayfield is in La Plata County and the county also has two solutions for tiny homes.
Tiny Home Supplemental Form
Marlin Tiny Home Village
MarLin Tiny Home Village is the first Tiny Home on Wheels neighborhood located in the southwest Colorado town of Bayfield near the banks of the Pine River. At an elevation of 6900’, Bayfield is a quiet agricultural community in the Pine River Valley. One of the magical parts of living on the edge of Bayfield is being able to stroll, bike, walk or take a short drive to nearly everything you need. Whether you crave local pizza, Mexican food, would like to sample the local brewery or maybe a more graceful set down dinner, these amenities are within a block of your MarLin Village Neighborhood.
Bayfield is located 20 miles east of Durango, 50 miles west of Pagosa Springs, 10 mile north of Ibnacio, and 67 miles from the historical yown of Silverton.
Only Three To Four Spaces Left For Rent
There are only a few spaces left for rent and Marlin Tiny Home Village Has Partnered With Decathlon Tiny Homes and is offering one month free rent with the purchase of a new Decathlon Tiny Homes.
La Plata County Has Two Solutions For Tiny Home On Wheels
Other Types of Factory-Built Residential Structures
mounted on a moveable frame, and may be block set to County standards or placed on a permanent foundation. Once
use and occupancy of an RV exceeds 90 days recreational vehicles must comply with all land use and building code
regulations of La Plata County.
Chapter 18 BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
Article III. Building Codes And Standards: Amendments, Additions And Elections To The International Codes
Sec. 18-37 Tiny Homes
Definitions
EGRESS ROOF ACCESS WINDOW. A skylight or roof window designed and installed to satisfy the emergency escape and rescue opening requirements in Section R310.2.
LANDING PLATFORM. A landing provided as the top step of a stairway accessing a loft.
LOFT. A floor level located more than 30 inches above the main floor and open to it on at least one side, with a ceiling height of less than 6 feet 8 inches, which is used as a living or sleeping space.
TINY HOME. A dwelling that is 400 square feet or less.
THOW. A Tiny Home on Wheels.
- I.Scope. This section shall be applicable to tiny homes used as single family dwelling units. Tiny homes shall comply with this Code except as otherwise stated in this section. This section only applies to tiny homes and cannot be applied to other residential units in La Plata County.
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