Tiny Homes: Galt vs McClellan Park
How do tiny homes rules compare between Galt, CA and McClellan Park, CA?
Galt and McClellan Park have similar restriction levels.
Galt, CA
Sacramento County
Permanent tiny homes on foundations are allowed in Galt as ADUs if they meet California Residential Code. Tiny Homes on Wheels generally remain RVs under state law, meaning they cannot be used as permanent residences in most residential zones.
View full Galt rules →McClellan Park, CA
Sacramento County
McClellan Park is an unincorporated CDP in Sacramento County built around the former McClellan Air Force Base. Tiny home rules follow the Sacramento County Zoning Code (Title 5) and the 2022 California Building Code, not a separate city ordinance. Permanent-foundation tiny homes can qualify as ADUs under Zoning Code § 5.4.5.F. Tiny homes on wheels are classified as recreational vehicles and may not be occupied as permanent residences outside a licensed RV or mobile home park.
View full McClellan Park rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Galt | McClellan Park |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation tiny home | Allowed as ADU | - |
| Code basis | CRC plus Appendix AQ | - |
| THOW | Generally RV, not residence | - |
| Movable Tiny House | Requires adopted ordinance | - |
| Guest RV | Short-term only | - |
| Governing Authority | - | Sacramento County (unincorporated) |
| Predominant Zoning | - | McClellan Park Specific Plan |
| ADU Standard | - | Zoning Code § 5.4.5.F |
| Max Detached ADU | - | 850–1,000 sq ft |
| THOWs as Residence | - | Not allowed outside parks |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Galt FAQ
Can I live in a tiny home on wheels in my backyard?
Not as a permanent residence in most cases. THOWs are treated as RVs and are not recognized as ADUs unless Galt adopts a Movable Tiny House ordinance that specifically authorizes them.
What is the smallest ADU I can build?
An efficiency dwelling can be as small as about 150 square feet if it meets Residential Code Appendix AQ or the efficiency unit provisions in state law.
McClellan Park FAQ
Can I live in a tiny home at McClellan Park?
Only on a parcel that allows residential use under the Sacramento County Zoning Code and the McClellan Park Specific Plan. Much of McClellan Park is business-park, industrial, or airport-zoned. Where residential ADUs are allowed, Zoning Code § 5.4.5.F controls — foundation required, 850–1,000 sq ft max, 4-ft side/rear setbacks.
Are tiny homes on wheels allowed in McClellan Park?
No, not as permanent dwellings. Sacramento County treats THOWs as recreational vehicles and prohibits permanent RV occupancy on residential lots outside a licensed RV or mobile home park. There is no county-adopted THOW ordinance.
Who do I contact about tiny home permits in McClellan Park?
Sacramento County Planning and Environmental Review (planning.saccounty.gov) handles zoning verification, and the Building Permits and Inspection Division issues construction permits under the 2022 California Building Code.
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