Tiny home rules in Canal Winchester, OH — covering tiny houses on wheels (THOWs), park model RVs, and tiny home on foundation builds — determine where they are legal and how they get permitted.
Tiny homes on permanent foundations are treated as single-family dwellings in Canal Winchester and must meet all Ohio Residential Code and zoning requirements including minimum square footage. Tiny homes on wheels are considered RVs and cannot be used as permanent residences.
Ohio Residential Code sets minimum room sizes and habitation standards. Most residential zones in Canal Winchester require a minimum dwelling size typically between 1,000 and 1,200 square feet, which excludes most tiny-house designs. RV-style tiny homes may be stored on residential lots under RV-parking rules but cannot be occupied as a dwelling.
Occupying a tiny home on wheels as a residence is a zoning violation with fines of 100 to 500 dollars per day and an order to vacate.
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