Tiny Homes: McClellan Park vs Sacramento

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.

Can I live in a tiny house on wheels in the City of Sacramento?

Not on a private residential lot. The City of Sacramento has not adopted a tiny-house-on-wheels ordinance, so movable tiny houses remain classified as recreational vehicles under California Health and Safety Code 18010 and Title 25 CCR and may only be occupied in a licensed RV park or mobilehome park.

Is a tiny home legal as an ADU in Sacramento?

Yes, when built on a permanent foundation and permitted as an Accessory Dwelling Unit under SCC Chapter 17.228, Article XIV. The structure must meet the 2022 California Building Code as adopted in SCC Title 15 and the accessory-structure setbacks in SCC 17.624.050.

Does Sacramento allow tiny homes like West Sacramento does?

No. West Sacramento's Ordinance 24-9 (adopted 2025) legalized tiny homes on wheels as dwellings up to 399 sq ft in most residential zones. The City of Sacramento has not enacted a parallel ordinance, so THOWs are still treated as RVs there.

What happens if I park a tiny house on wheels and live in it on my Sacramento property?

Code Enforcement can cite the property under SCC Chapter 8.04 for unlawful occupancy and zoning violations under Title 17, with administrative fines and an order to remove or vacate the unit.