"Something really big just happened: Fresno, CA allows property owners to subsidize mortgages by utilizing tiny houses as rental properties. In effect the City Council and Mayor of Fresno have rewritten the zoning laws specifically to allow Tiny Houses on wheels. This is a huge precedent! This rule allows property owners to relieve some stress from large mortgages and at the same time, allowing lower income individuals and families a pathway to living in better neighborhoods. This is really about updating our laws to reflect the realities of our current state of environment and economy. Believe me when I say that this is the tip of the iceberg." - Zack Giffin from Tiny House Nation
CALL TO ACTION FOR TINY HOUSE ADVOCATES: Do you believe tiny houses is a solution to many of our housing needs? Do you want to make tiny houses legal? The City of Fresno just legalized tiny homes (read more HERE). Let's make it happen in Ojai, CA!
You're invited to attend City of Ojai's Planning Commission meeting on Feb. 17th. We will discuss Tiny Homes as a legal Second Dwelling Unit as a means to provide affordable housing in Ojai (read more HERE). We are incredibly fortunate to have Dan Fitzpatrick, the person who was largely responsible for writing the new ordinance in Fresno, travel to Ojai to give a presentation to the City (thanks Dan!).
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING FEB. 17TH
WHERE: Ojai City Hall, 401 S. Ventura Street, Ojai, CA 93023
WHEN: Wednesday Feb. 17th at 6pm. The discussion will be last on the agenda, so please be prepared to stay later.
PRELIMINARY MEETING JAN. 29TH (THIS FRIDAY!)
WHERE: 1211 Maricopa Hwy # 221, Ojai, CA 93023 (Office of Tenpenny Construction across from Vons parking lot)
WHEN: Friday January 29th at 9am (suggested arrival)
To prepare for the official meeting, Dan Fitzpatrick will meet with Planning Commissioners Chester Jagiello and Kathleen Nolan to strategize. The meeting will start at 8am with a powerpoint presentation by Dan and a discussion with Chester and Kathy. Feedback and questions will be taken by the audience at about 9am. At the official meeting, the audience will have an opportunity to speak about the benefits of tiny homes to support Dan's presentation.
This is a very rare opportunity to affect change... Spread the word, tell your friends, and we hope to see you this Friday!
