Create pilot program allowing tiny houses on wheels for homeless housing
In Plain English
The city currently prohibits tiny houses on wheels as permanent housing under health codes. This pilot program would temporarily allow them as transitional housing for homeless residents. If approved, the city tests whether tiny houses work as a housing solution before making permanent policy changes.
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Introduce ordinance for first reading for tiny houses pilot project
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