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<br /> While not technically ADUs, tiny houses can serve a similar purpose
<br /> Because tiny houses are typically built on a trailer with wheels rather •. ie- '
<br /> than a fixed foundation,they are usually treated by zoning as t-,. .4
<br /> recreational vehicles (RVs) or manufactured (aka mobile) homes. In
<br /> Portland,Oregon,and a growing number of smaller cities,tiny [i ,
<br /> houses can be legally occupied on any residentially-zoned lot. Since
<br /> they're small —typically under 400 square feet—tiny houses can fit .1 0_,.1111---- '
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<br /> in a space too small for an ADU. Many include a kitchen and
<br /> bathroom.Some function more like a detached bedroom.A unique - --._
<br /> plus: Unlike ADUs,tiny houses can move to a new location as needed. 141 ' ®
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<br /> a�„A ; I_� `'. Rt"'t,- house measures 8 feet wide by 14
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<br /> .� The home,which is located in the
<br /> »-"' yC� backyard of a single-family
<br /> - __- •• '- — residence,features a pullout bed,
<br /> �� j_ a kitchenette,a shower,built-in
<br /> -- , :t storage,and three large windows
<br /> \ plus a skylight to provide lots of
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<br /> • �' ��` ��" °' " ( nature light.
<br /> ,z ADUs are sometimes used as
<br /> short-term rental units for
<br /> �4,._ , travelers.The"Kangablue,"is one
<br /> -TI „,a9 �. of several units at Caravan,the
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<br /> "world's first tiny house hotel."At
<br /> i - 170 square feet,the home is the
<br /> �* largest tiny house on the lot,
<br /> It L ----- -,4 located in the Cully neighborhood
<br /> { of Portland,Oregon.The tiny
<br /> space includes a kitchen,living
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<br /> • iii, r and toilet) and a sleep loft.
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<br /> Top:Design and Builder:Lina Menard,Niche Consulting I Photos by Guillaume Dutilh,PhotoXplorer
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<br /> Bottom:Design and Builder:Benn Kovco I Photos by Jeff Freeman Photography ��
<br /> 20 AARP The ABCs of ADUs
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