Tiny Homes: Murrieta vs Temecula
How do tiny homes rules compare between Murrieta, CA and Temecula, CA?
Murrieta and Temecula have similar restriction levels.
Murrieta, CA
Riverside County
Tiny homes in Murrieta are regulated based on whether they are built on a foundation (as an ADU or movable tiny house on foundation) or on wheels (as a recreational vehicle or Park Model RV). Foundation-based tiny homes fall under ADU laws (Gov Code section 65852.2, as amended by SB 1211). Tiny homes on wheels are generally not permitted as permanent residences in residential zones.
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Riverside County
Tiny homes on permanent foundations qualify as ADUs in Temecula under Gov Code §65852.2 with full ministerial approval. Tiny homes on wheels (THOWs) are RVs/park trailers, may not be used as permanent dwellings on residential lots, and are limited to RV park use or movable-tiny-house ADU rules.
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