The Butler Planning Commission met Tuesday night regarding allowing smaller homes within city limits.Their recommendation to city council is to allow them on any residential zoned property, but they can be no smaller than 600 square feet in size and must adhere to construction standards parallel to larger homes.
The commission also recommended that container type homes should not be allowed.
Now, the Butler city council will review the recommendations and make a final decision to approve or modify in the upcoming council session on April 1st.
The following is clarification from Mayor Henry regarding definitions:
1. The International Residential Code states a Tiny Home is under 400 Sq. ft. The homes in question are not "tiny homes" or "small homes', they are as defined in our code "Single-family residences". Current ordinance states they must be not less than 800 Sq. ft. The amendment will lower that requirement to 600 Sq. ft. 2. Container homes are not allowed in the City of Butler at this time. That is not to say that they never will be. It was the opinion at the meeting that the proposed ordinance needed some clarification, so this will in all probability come up in the near future.
