Baltimore City Council
File #: 23-0204R    Version: 0 Name: Informational Hearing - Modular and Tiny Houses - Benefits and Challenges
Type: City Council Resolution Status: In Committee
File created: 12/4/2023 In control: Economic and Community Development
On agenda: Final action:
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Title: Informational Hearing - Modular and Tiny Houses - Benefits and Challenges For the purpose of inviting representatives from the Department of Housing and Community Development, the Department of Planning, the Board of Municipal and Zoning Appeals, the Department of Transportation, the Department of Public Works, and other relevant stakeholders to discuss: (1) the benefits of increasing modular and tiny housing in Baltimore City; (2) common challenges that arise when a homeowner is constructing a modular or tiny house; and (3) how City agencies can streamline processes to better facilitate construction of modular and tiny houses in Baltimore City.
Sponsors: Phylicia Porter, John T. Bullock, Zeke Cohen, Antonio Glover, Odette Ramos, Kristerfer Burnett, Sharon Green Middleton
Indexes: Housing, Informational Hearing, Modular
Attachments: 1. 23-0204R~1st Reader, 2. LAW 23-0204R

* Warning: This is an unofficial, introductory copy of the bill.

The official copy considered by the City Council is the first reader copy.

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                     City of Baltimore

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Introduced by: Councilmember Porter

                                                                                                                                                           

 

 

                     A Resolution Entitled

 

A Council Resolution concerning

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Informational Hearing - Modular and Tiny Houses - Benefits and Challenges

For the purpose of inviting representatives from the Department of Housing and Community Development, the Department of Planning, the Board of Municipal and Zoning Appeals, the Department of Transportation, the Department of Public Works, and other relevant stakeholders to discuss: (1) the benefits of increasing modular and tiny housing in Baltimore City; (2) common challenges that arise when a homeowner is constructing a modular or tiny house; and (3) how City agencies can streamline processes to better facilitate construction of modular and tiny houses in Baltimore City.                                                                                                                              

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Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of Baltimore, That the City Council invites representatives from the Department of Housing and Community Development, the Department of Planning, the Board of Municipal and Zoning Appeals, the Department of Transportation, the Department of Public Works, and other relevant stakeholders to discuss:

(1) the benefits of increasing modular and tiny housing in Baltimore City; (2) common challenges that arise when a homeowner is constructing a modular or tiny house; and (3) how City agencies can streamline processes to better facilitate construction of modular and tiny homes in Baltimore City.

 

And be it further resolved, That a copy of this Resolution be sent to the Commissioner of the Department of Housing and Community Development, the Director of the Department of Planning, the Chair of the Board of Municipal and Zoning Appeals, the Director of the Department of Transportation, the Director of the Department of Public Works, and the Mayor’s Legislative Liaison to the City Council.