With Fresno embracing tiny life with new regulations, it's the perfect place to become tiny home entrepreneurs.
After Fresno passed and enacted Code Section 15-2754 in January, a Father-Son business has brought their selection of tiny homes to town. According to Crave Online, Nick Mosely and father Pat created California Tiny House to offer unique and affordable housing. The company started in 2014 and has since been featured in Tiny House Magazine and HGTV's hit Tiny House Hunters. Nick was inspired to build tiny homes after going on vacation and noticing some locations dismantled tiny home structures to comply with zoning laws — something easily avoidable if they were mobile structures.
Nevertheless, Fresno's tiny home laws are now compliant with tiny home owners, a perfect opportunity for Nick and his father to build custom and unique homes.
Nevertheless, Fresno's tiny home laws are now compliant with tiny home owners, a perfect opportunity for Nick and his father to build custom and unique homes.
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So, what are the requirements to be considered a tiny home in Fresno?
According to the previously mentioned Code Section 15-2754, “A Tiny House may be considered a Backyard Cottage if it meets all the requirements of [the Backyard Cottages] section.” The minimum measurements set for the various types of single family residences (also referred to as secondary dwelling units) are 6,000 square feet ( 5,000 square feet for corner lots) or more. So Mosely's structures definitely comply with these laws.
According to the previously mentioned Code Section 15-2754, “A Tiny House may be considered a Backyard Cottage if it meets all the requirements of [the Backyard Cottages] section.” The minimum measurements set for the various types of single family residences (also referred to as secondary dwelling units) are 6,000 square feet ( 5,000 square feet for corner lots) or more. So Mosely's structures definitely comply with these laws.
How much are the custom homes?
California Starters begin at $19,500. California Custom homes begin around $45,000 depending on the materials used and what options homeowners want to be included. Each model is RV Certified to adhere to safety standards.
California Starters begin at $19,500. California Custom homes begin around $45,000 depending on the materials used and what options homeowners want to be included. Each model is RV Certified to adhere to safety standards.
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What features are included in the tiny homes?
According to Nick, “You can have all the amenities of a standard house. It’s really up to the customer.” This includes (but not limited to) AC and heat, space for full-size appliances, make your home a "smart home" controlled by a remote or other device, and more.
According to Nick, “You can have all the amenities of a standard house. It’s really up to the customer.” This includes (but not limited to) AC and heat, space for full-size appliances, make your home a "smart home" controlled by a remote or other device, and more.