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New Tiny House Laws in San Jose California Passed
Policy and Regulations

Tiny houses on wheels approved in San Jose, California

...laws banning long term parking of tiny houses in laneways, and there is nothing ‘green’ about always dragging a Tiny House behind a truck no matter how ‘eco-friendly’ it is.  Tiny house laws across North America are evolving though, which is good news for those seeking affordable housing or an alternative lifestyle les...

Policy and Regulations

Ontario clarifies building-code for legal laneway homes in Toronto

...laws required laneway suites to be within 45 metres of a fire route, and 90 metres of a fire hydrant and the majority of laneways do not qualify as fire routes. Even more restrictive, the Toronto fire safety rules currently state that there must be a minimum one metre-width access route at the side of homes to enable f...