Tiny home rules in Westerville, 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 foundations in Westerville must meet full Ohio Residential Code requirements and zoning minimum dwelling sizes. Tiny homes on wheels (THOWs) are treated as RVs and cannot be used as permanent dwellings in residential zones.
Westerville Zoning Code does not include a tiny-home exception. Minimum dwelling size in single-family districts generally applies (typically 900-1,200 sq ft). Tiny homes on permanent foundations must be built to Ohio Residential Code with standard ceiling heights, egress, and utility connections. Tiny homes on wheels qualify as recreational vehicles and may not be occupied as permanent residences outside of licensed RV parks. No Ohio state preemption for tiny dwellings.
Unauthorized tiny home occupancy: zoning violations up to 500 dollars per day. Orders to vacate. THOW parked as dwelling: cited under RV storage and zoning rules.
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