Tiny House in Residential and ADU zoning

San Benito (County), California

Overview

Name	Tiny House in Residential and ADU zoning
Municipality	San Benito (County)
Zoning Districts	all zoning districts that allow residential dwellings or ADUs
Effective Date	03/31/2024
Municipal Code	Chapter 25.08.029 of the San Benito County Municipal Code
Code Link	https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/sanbenitocounty/latest/sanbenito_ca/0-0-0-38475
Authority	PLANNING AND BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES

Summary

San Benito County, CA.

Tiny homes (including Movable Tiny Homes) are permitted, “… in all zoning districts that allow residential dwellings or ADUs.” see section 25.08.029 of the County Zoning Code

Key Contacts

COUNTY OF SAN BENITO
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AGENCY
PLANNING AND BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES

sbcplan@cosb.us

Phone: (831) 637-1041

Mailing Address

2301 Technology Parkway
Hollister, CA 95023-2513

Notes

ADU Plan Submittal

Single Family Dwelling Submittal

Updated May 24 by Laura

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Key

Category

Building Code — Legislation that speaks to how to construct a tiny house.

Zoning Code — Legislation that speaks to how the lot will be used.

Type

ADU — Accessory Dwelling Unit

DMV — Division of Motor Vehicles

IB — Industrialized Buildings

IRC — International Residential Code

PUD — Planned Unit Development

RV — Recreational Vehicle

SF — Single Family Dwelling

T — Transitional Housing

UDO — Unified Development Ordinance

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