Date: November 16, 2017
To: Members of the Planning Commission
From: Mikayla Fischer, Community Development Specialist
Scott Tempel, City Planner
Title
Discussion on Tiny Homes and Accessory Dwelling Units
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Action Requested:
No formal action requested from the Planning Commissioners at this time. Staff requests a discussion on the topic of Tiny Homes and Accessory Dwelling Units.
Summary Report:
Tiny Homes and Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) have some crossover in definition. Tiny Homes are loosely defined as a small dwelling of 100 to 500 square feet and are often on chassis and wheels. They can be built to the Minnesota State Building Code standards allowing them to be permanent structures. An ADU as a living space attached, internal or detached. These are usually 300 to 800 square feet, permanent, and built to the Minnesota State Building Code.
Attached are documents pertaining to Tiny Homes and ADU’s for your review, and to help facilitate a conversation on the topic.