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12 <br /> size. <br /> • A Planning Board member asked if tiny homes could be made permanent. <br /> STAFF COMMENT: Yes, if said units are built to the State building code <br /> installed accordingly, and served with the appropriate utility connections. <br /> • A Planning Board member asked how this would impact existing parks. <br /> STAFF COMMENT: In theory, any existing temporary housing units would <br /> be allowed consistent with the Non-conforming section of the UDO. <br /> Having said that, the goal would be to work with the owners to bring the <br /> parks into full compliance. Specifically, 1 unit per space and having <br /> spaces addressed consistent with the County Addressing Ordinance. <br /> • A Planning Board member asked if we need a definition of tiny home. <br /> STAFF COMMENT: No. There is no legal definition or accepted <br /> standards for what are commonly called "tiny homes." A structure is either: <br /> a permanent residence (aka stick built or modular home) built to State <br /> Building Code; A Manufactured Home (aka a Mobile Home) built to HUD <br /> standard; or a Temporary Residential Unit (aka an RV). There is therefore <br /> no need or legal basis to define a tiny home. <br /> • A Planning Board member asked how septic needs would be addressed. <br /> STAFF COMMENT: The Health Department would have to review and <br /> approved an appropriately designed system to accommodate permanent <br /> and/or temporary housing units as the units are permitted/re-approved. <br /> • A Planning Board member asked how the addressing would or would not <br /> change in Mobile Home Parks. <br /> STAFF COMMENT: The proposed standards would require a numbered <br /> assignment for each temporary or permanent space. This space <br /> assignment would be clearly marked on a site plan and physically marked <br /> on site. While this may or may not constitute mailing or legal address <br /> would be determined at the time of site plan submittal. <br /> • A Planning Board member asked if existing mobile home parks and/or new <br /> home parks can be served with public water and/or sewer. <br /> STAFF COMMENT: Most Mobile Home Parks and RV parks are served <br /> with private water and sewer services. However, public water and sewer <br /> service is possible for permanent spaces. <br /> December 7, 2016 — Recommendation. The Board voted 7 to 1 to recommend <br /> approval of the proposed amendments. Minutes from the meeting are contained <br /> within Attachment 3. <br /> February 1, 2016 — Recommendation on revised amendment package. The <br /> Board voted unanimously to recommend approval of the proposed amendments. <br /> b. Advisory Boards: <br /> 5 <br />