Public Hearing February 27, 2023
In July, 2022, the Johnson City Press reported on the Erwin Planning Commission.
”The Erwin Planning Commission heard a presentation about tiny homes and what tiny home regulations might look like for the town during its meeting on Wednesday.
According to the 2018 International Residential Code building codes, tiny homes are considered homes with under 400 square feet of floor space and on average cost around $60,000 to build.
According to Community Planner Amber Orlikowski, there has been interest by individuals in building tiny homes in Erwin.
“People are asking about tiny home communities in the area,” Orlikowski said. “I’ve got a few calls, my co-planners got a few calls. I’m sure some other people have been talking about it. You’ve heard about it. So there are some conversations happening about tiny houses.”
The 2018 IRC, which was adopted by the town, sets regulations on tiny homes in its Appendix Q. Currently, the town has none of its own regulations on tiny houses or where they can be built.
Orlikowski said one regulation the board may consider is to establish a new residential zoning district. An R-4 high-density compact residential zoning would allow a tiny home to be built on a 2,550-square-foot lot. A site plan would be required to build more than one tiny home on a lot.
Blankenship said the town had options. The Planning Commission can put regulations on tiny houses or completely ban them if they so choose.
“There are some that are completely repealing Appendix Q of the 2018 building codes,” Blankenship said. “And we have that option.”
The Planning Commission took no action during the meeting. ”
Source Johnson City Press
Blankenship said the town had options. The Planning Commission can put regulations on tiny houses or completely ban them if they so choose.
The Town of Erwin Board of Mayor and Aldermen is scheduled to meet on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Meeting Room. This is subject to change. For updates, contact Town Hall at 423-743-6231.
No Virtual Option For The Call
Please take the time to contact Mayor Glen White and the ist of Erwin elected officials below. Please keep it positive, it is only the first reading.
Erwin, TN Elected Officials
Tiny House Alliance USA Editor
Janet Thome Founder And President
Feb. 26, 2023
The Future Of Tiny Is Now!
janet@tinyhouseallianceusa.org
