Sonoma County Board of Supervisor Public Hearing – Tiny Homes
March 14, 2023
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors will consider a Zoning Ordinance update to allow for Tiny Homes on wheels. Agenda and item documents are posted by the County here. In 2022, the Supervisors directed planning department staff to return with a Zoning Ordinance that limited temporary units to Residential Use only, NO vacation rentals.
SCCH believes EVERYONE, regardless of income level, should be able to participate in the home-sharing community for the following reasons:
- Allowing Short-term rental use of tiny homes or tiny homes on wheels would be an affordable way for middle to lower income folks to take part in the home-sharing community and earn needed income. One never knows when some unexpected event in their life (i.e., loss of a job, care of a loved one, divorce or death of a spouse) and they find themselves needing to earn extra income – offering a tiny home or tiny home on wheels short-term could be the only way to make ends meets.
- Allow individuals to permit alternative eco-friendly forms of housing for long or short-term use, like tiny homes, tiny homes on wheels, RV’s or yurts to help middle and lower-income folks earn needed income by sharing an economical living space. The County has allowed nationwide companies like Autocamp in our area to do this. Sonoma Canopy Tours’ Sonoma Treehouse and Safari West has been offering alternative lodging for years. Give the average person a chance!
There are three ways to participate:
Public Comments can be submitted by emailing the entire Board at bos@sonoma-county.org. Please provide your name, the agenda item number #30, and your comment.
ZOOM
Participate by computer, tablet, or smartphone application: Go to: https://sonomacounty.zoom.us/j/96184608353?pwd=UDY0d3R3bGlKNm5MbURocGRRTFY5Zz09 Enter meeting ID: 961 8460 8353 Enter Password: 919371
PHONE
Participate in Zoom by phone: Dial +1 (669) 900 9128 Enter meeting ID: 961 8460 8353 Enter password: 919371
IN PERSON
March 14, 2PM. Board of Supervisors Chambers 575 Administration Drive 102A Santa Rosa, CA 95403
