An optional provision for state and local governments that officially defines a tiny house and creates a construction code specific to the needs of building under 400 square feet.
Permits the use of a tiny home as a separate single-family dwelling in an existing residential zone, requiring a total square footage of between 200 and 600, on the same lot as a primary dwelling, and with connection to city sewer services.
Grants authority to approve variances to minimum size requirements so that houses less than 500 square feet and permanently attached to the ground can be constructed in areas zoned for residential use.
Permits use and construction of tiny homes as permanent dwellings and provides for second dwelling units, backyard cottages, and accessory living quarters as a specific type of permitted use in residentially zoned lots.
Spur, Texas adopted an ordinance that generally permits tiny homes in the city by right, however, individuals need a variance to have a tiny home in seven of the city’s subdivisions.
Identifies over 3,500 sq km of agricultural land near existing and planned US solar energy facilities that may benefit from increased pollination services through the creation of pollinator habitat at said facilities.
Specify site requirements related to ground cover and buffer areas of solar projects that benefit pollinators.
Highlights the benefits of adopting policies that encourage pollinator-friendly practices at solar sites, and includes a model local ordinance and model procurement language.
West Lake Hills, TX, Code of Ordinances § 22.03.009 allows the use of solar energy devices in all zones.
Permits the production of both wind and solar energy in all zoning districts.