While tiny homes are becoming increasingly popular, zoning regulations and land use development codes in counties across Colorado make placing the structures a challenge. Because the homes are considered recreational vehicles, most jurisdictions in Colorado have rules that prevent them from being used as permanent housing. But, at Peak View Park in Woodland Park, owners of tiny houses are able to circumvent the rules because the former mobile home park outdates the county regulation that stipulates RVs can only be used as temporary housing. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette) (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)
While tiny homes are becoming increasingly popular, zoning regulations and land use development codes in counties across Colorado make placing the structures a challenge. Because the homes are considered recreational vehicles, most jurisdictions in Colorado have rules that prevent them from being used as permanent housing. But, at Peak View Park in Woodland Park, owners of tiny houses are able to circumvent the rules because the former mobile home park outdates the county regulation that stipulates RVs can only be used as temporary housing.
While tiny homes are becoming increasingly popular, zoning regulations and land use development codes in counties across Colorado make placing the structures a challenge. Because the homes are considered recreational vehicles, most jurisdictions in Colorado have rules that prevent them from being used as permanent housing. But, at Peak View Park in Woodland Park, owners of tiny houses are able to circumvent the rules because the former mobile home park outdates the county regulation that stipulates RVs can only be used as temporary housing. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette) (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)While tiny homes are becoming increasingly popular, zoning regulations and land use development codes in counties across Colorado make placing the structures a challenge. Because the homes are considered recreational vehicles, most jurisdictions in Colorado have rules that prevent them from being used as permanent housing. But, at Peak View Park in Woodland Park, owners of tiny houses are able to circumvent the rules because the former mobile home park outdates the county regulation that stipulates RVs can only be used as temporary housing. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette) (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)While tiny homes are becoming increasingly popular, zoning regulations and land use development codes in counties across Colorado make placing the structures a challenge. Because the homes are considered recreational vehicles, most jurisdictions in Colorado have rules that prevent them from being used as permanent housing. But, at Peak View Park in Woodland Park, owners of tiny houses are able to circumvent the rules because the former mobile home park outdates the county regulation that stipulates RVs can only be used as temporary housing. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette) (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)The outside of Courtney Cunard’s tiny home, sized at 399 square feet, at Peak View Park on Thursday, July 20, 2017 in Woodland Park. Cunard works in Colorado Springs as a licensed Esthetician at Alpenglow Skin Spa. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)Courtney Cunard, poses for a portrait in her tiny home, sized at 399 square feet at Peak View Park on Thursday, July 20, 2017 in Woodland Park. Cunard works in Colorado Springs as a licensed Esthetician at Alpenglow Skin Spa. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)The inside of Courtney Cunard’s tiny home, sized at 399 square feet, from the loft above at Peak View Park on Thursday, July 20, 2017 in Woodland Park. Cunard works in Colorado Springs as a licensed Esthetician at Alpenglow Skin Spa. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)While tiny homes are becoming increasingly popular, zoning regulations and land use development codes in counties across Colorado make placing the structures a challenge. Because the homes are considered recreational vehicles, most jurisdictions in Colorado have rules that prevent them from being used as permanent housing. But, at Peak View Park in Woodland Park, owners of tiny houses are able to circumvent the rules because the former mobile home park outdates the county regulation that stipulates RVs can only be used as temporary housing. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette) (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)El Paso County will allow tiny houses in unincorporated areas. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette) (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)While tiny homes are becoming increasingly popular, zoning regulations and land use development codes in counties across Colorado make placing the structures a challenge. Because the homes are considered recreational vehicles, most jurisdictions in Colorado have rules that prevent them from being used as permanent housing. But, at Peak View Park in Woodland Park, owners of tiny houses are able to circumvent the rules because the former mobile home park outdates the county regulation that stipulates RVs can only be used as temporary housing. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette) (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)While tiny homes are becoming increasingly popular, zoning regulations and land use development codes in counties across Colorado make placing the structures a challenge. Because the homes are considered recreational vehicles, most jurisdictions in Colorado have rules that prevent them from being used as permanent housing. But, at Peak View Park in Woodland Park, owners of tiny houses are able to circumvent the rules because the former mobile home park outdates the county regulation that stipulates RVs can only be used as temporary housing. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette) (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)Courtney Cunard, poses for a portrait in her tiny home, sized at 399 square feet at Peak View Park on Thursday, July 20, 2017 in Woodland Park. Cunard works in Colorado Springs as a licensed Esthetician at Alpenglow Skin Spa. (Photo by Dougal Brownlie, The Gazette). (DOUGAL BROWNLIE)
