Sitka mulls joining tiny house movement

SITKA, Alaska (AP) – Sitka is considering getting into the tiny home movement.

The Daily Sitka Sentinel reports the Sitka Planning Commission got its first look Wednesday at how city code could be amended to make room for tiny houses, specifically those on chassis allowing the structures to be moved.

“We’re looking to hear from tiny homes advocates in the community,” city special projects manager Scott Brylinsky told the newspaper Thursday.

Brylinksy and another planning official plan to reach out to tiny home advocates before the next meeting.

At Wednesday’s meeting, the commission voted 3-2...