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would also be for one year (but the bill authors were willing to shorten both time <br />frames to address city concerns of permanency). <br />The bill provides that the temporary family health care dwelling can be no bigger than <br />300 square feet and cannot have a permanent foundation. There can be only one <br />occupant per temporary family health care dwelling and only one temporary family <br />health care dwelling per lot. The bill also requires that temporary family health care <br />dwellings must comply with all setback requirements. <br />The temporary family health care dwelling can only be on the property of a "caregiver" <br />who is (1) a relative of the mentally or physically impaired person, and (2) providing <br />care for the mentally or physically impaired person. <br />League expresses initial concerns <br />League staff have been working with the bill authors and have expressed initial <br />concerns. A letter outlining the League's concerns was sent to the founder of Next Door <br />Housing, an organization that is working with Rep. Peterson on the bill. <br />• View letter to the bill authors (pdf) <br />We need your help: Contact League staff member Irene Kao at ikao©lmc.org or <br />(651) 281-1260 to let us know your reactions to this bill and how this bill might impact <br />your city. The League will continue to work with the bill authors and can provide input <br />based on what we are hearing from cities. <br />More information <br />For a more in-depth understanding of permitted uses or accessory uses, see the <br />League's information memo, Zoning Guide for Cities (pdt). <br />