Tiny home - Can I have one?

No, code requires a 1000 sq ft of heated/air conditioned space for property in an Agricultural Rural Residential District. There will not be permits allowed for electrical connections to a RV/Camper by Planning and Zoning Department.  Water department will not install a water meter either.

Section 602. - Permitted uses.

4. Dwellings, single-family.

  (i) 1,000 minimum square feet of heated space, excluding garages and porches;

  (ii) Driveway permit required for Certificate of Occupancy;

  (iii) Driveway pipes on county roads;

  (iv) Road Department provides required specifications for pipes on driveways; and

  (v) Lots in Class I Subdivision may share a common driveway.

However, if you live in a Single Family Residential District (R-1)

Section 701(A). - Purpose and intent.

The R-1, single-family residential district is intended to provide an opportunity for the establishment and preservation of quiet, stable, single-family residential neighborhoods at low densities free from other uses except those which are compatible with and convenient to the residents of such a district. To qualify acreage for rezoning to R-1, there shall be a minimum of 2 acres in the tract for consideration of Class IV Subdivision. To qualify acreage for rezoning to R-1, there shall be a minimum of 5 acres in the tract for consideration of Class II Subdivision. To qualify acreage for rezoning to R-1, there shall be a minimum of 5 acres in the tract for consideration of Class III Subdivision. There must be at least 2,000 square feet of heated space in each dwelling, not including basements, garages and porches with a minimum of 1,500 square feet on main floor of the dwelling. Each dwelling shall have four (4) sides of Masonry, Wood or Concrete Composite Siding. Each Dwelling shall have a basement or crawl space (no slab).

Should you have questions, call Planning and Zoning Department at 706-677-4272.