Call To Action: Jan. 11, 2021, Have Your Voice Heard
Newberry, Florida -Tiny homes and tiny home communities have been a topic of discussion in several meetings and were discussed at the city planners’ public Zoom meeting on Nov. 2nd, 2020. The next scheduled Newberry City Commission meetings will take place on Jan. 11 and 25, 2021.
Topics Of Discussion Include: Based On A 400 Square Foot Tiny House On A Foundation
- Parking Requirements
- Landscaping
- Type Of Communities Allowed
- Lot Sizes
- Common Areas
- Common Storage Area
- Set Backs
- Permitting Tiny Home Communities By Right Or By Special Exception
Newberry Planning Meeting- Highlights Of Nov. 2nd, 2020 Meeting
Driving Forces Behind The Tiny Home Movement
- Increased Environmental Concerns
- Growing Dissatisfaction With Excessive Materialism
- Greater Culture Awareness Of The American Cycle Of Debt
- Desire To Use Small Structures As Practical Means Of Housing The Poor And Homeless; and
- Housing Affordability-Greatest Driver Due To Lack Of Affordable Housing Opportunities Throughout The Country
Tiny Home Considerations
- Defining The Tiny House By How It Is Constructed -Either On Wheels Or On A Foundation ( Building Requirements )
- Zoning And Related Standards For Tiny House Neighborhoods
- Aesthetic Considerations Of A Tiny House
Newberry-What Will Let Allow?
The city planners and planners did an extensive search on what other communities are allowing in Florida. There are RV/Park Model Communities, tiny home communities on a foundation, and tiny homes on wheels.
Site-Built And Modular Homes
Their current ordinance is only addressing tiny houses on a foundation that are site-built and factory-built Modular Homes.
Current Tiny Home Issues
- Must Be Built According To Florida Building Code Meeting Wind Load And Room Size Requirements
- Most Requests Currently Ar For Pre-Manufactured Homes Built Out Of State-Closed Construction ( State Statute 553. 36 ) –Cannot readily inspect with disassembly
- Two Ways To Approve
- Certified Engineer Can Verify That The Unit Meets FBC -Not Possible For Most Of The Homes-Room Size And Height Requirements, Wind Load, Built To RV Standards On A Chassis
Related: Florida Adopts Appendix Q: Effective Date Dec. 31st, 2020
Appendix Q has been included in the Florida Building Code, 7th Edition (2020), Residential, which will be effective December 31, 2020. You can view Appendix Q as part of the Florida Building Code, 7th Edition (2020), Residential, at this link:
Newberry, Florida Agenda And Meetings
The Agenda And Details Are Not Listed Yet For The Jan. 11th and meeting on Jan, 25th, 2021. Check Back.
Tiny House Alliance USA Editor
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Janet Thome Founder And President
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