Tiny homes on wheels: allowed in approved RV parks and subdivisions

Park model tiny homes in Hurricane, Utah

Hurricane classifies a tiny home on wheels as a recreational vehicle, and the city code builds a clear, long-term ownership path around that classification rather than against it. Here is what it actually requires.

Last verified: September 4, 2026

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Jurisdiction: City of Hurricane, Washington County, Utah
THOW acceptance status: Allowed for long-term and permanent occupancy within an approved recreational vehicle park or manufactured/mobile home park, not on a standalone residential lot
Governing ordinance: Hurricane City Code, Title 10 Land Use Regulations, Chapter 43, Manufactured/Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Regulations (Sections 10-43-1 through 10-43-11)
Certification required: NOAH+ certification, current license plates and registration on file (every Snake River Tiny Homes model already carries <a href="/certification/">NOAH+ certification</a>)
The favorable detail: Each unit in an RV park must keep its wheels, which may be blocked for stability but not removed. That is a wheeled-home requirement, not a foundation requirement, so a Dakota Cabins park model fits the code as written
Named example: Zion's Gate RV Resort, 150 N 3700 W, Hurricane, an existing RV subdivision now used primarily for long-term residents

What Hurricane allows

Hurricane does not treat a tiny home on wheels as an accessory dwelling unit the way some cities do. Instead, it regulates it directly as a recreational vehicle, and permanent placement runs through an approved RV park or subdivision rather than a backyard permit. Zion's Gate RV Resort, inside city limits near Sand Hollow State Park, already operates this way for long-term residents.

Unit is sited within an approved recreational vehicle park, RV subdivision, or qualifying manufactured/mobile home park in the city's MH/RV zone
Unit displays current license plates and registration at all times
Wheels remain on the unit, though they may be blocked for stability
Individual water meter and individual power meter connections, per park requirements
No permanent room additions or permanent structures attached to the unit itself
New site-built additions on an RV lot are limited to deeded lots in an RV subdivision recorded with the county before January 2020, up to 900 square feet. This does not affect a wheeled unit, since keeping the wheels on is already the compliant path

How the process generally works

Identify a qualifying park or subdivisionConfirm the specific RV park or subdivision you're considering, such as Zion's Gate RV Resort, is an approved development in the city's MH/RV zone and is set up for long-term or permanent residents rather than nightly stays only.
Choose a certified modelEvery Snake River Tiny Homes <a href="/models/">model</a> already carries NOAH+ certification and ships as a true wheeled unit, meeting Hurricane's core requirement without modification.
Confirm lot terms with the parkLot ownership, lease terms, utility metering and site rules are set by the individual park or subdivision, not the city directly. Confirm these details with the park before you commit to a purchase.
Verify with Hurricane PlanningContact Hurricane City's Planning and Zoning Division to confirm current requirements for your specific lot before delivery, since site plans and development standards can be updated.
Deliver and connectOnce your lot is confirmed, we handle delivery and placement, with wheels remaining on the unit as required by code.

Certified and ready for Hurricane

Every Snake River Tiny Homes <a href="/models/">model</a> already carries the NOAH+ certification Hurricane requires, and ships as a genuine wheeled unit.

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The Scout

Hurricane City Planning and Zoning Division

The Planning and Zoning Division is the authoritative source for current requirements, fees and which parks or subdivisions are currently approved. Confirm details before purchase.

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Source and verification

This page is based on Hurricane City Code, Title 10 Land Use Regulations, Chapter 43, Manufactured/Mobile Home and Recreational Vehicle Regulations, current as of Ordinance No. 2025-14 (July 2025) and Ordinance No. 2025-16 (July 2025).

Last verified by Snake River Tiny Homes: September 4, 2026

This page is provided for general information and is not legal advice. Zoning rules change and individual parcels or park agreements vary. Buyers should confirm current requirements directly with Hurricane City Planning and Zoning, and with the specific park or subdivision, before purchase.

Frequently asked questions

Can I live in a tiny home on wheels full time in Hurricane?

Yes, within an approved recreational vehicle park or subdivision, such as Zion's Gate RV Resort. Hurricane does not permit full-time RV occupancy outside an approved park, other than a few narrow, temporary exceptions.

Does my tiny home need to keep its wheels on in Hurricane?

Yes, and that works in your favor. City code requires each recreational vehicle unit in an approved park to keep its wheels attached, though they may be blocked for stability. A Dakota Cabins park model already ships this way.

Can I place a tiny home on wheels on my own residential lot in Hurricane?

Generally no, outside of narrow temporary exceptions such as a construction-period dwelling or a short hardship stay for immediate family. Full-time occupancy runs through an approved RV park or subdivision instead.

Do Snake River Tiny Homes models already meet Hurricane's requirements?

Every <a href="/dc-trailblazer/">Trailblazer</a>, <a href="/dc-outpost/">Outpost</a> and <a href="/dc-scout/">Scout</a> carries NOAH+ certification and remains a true wheeled unit. Confirming your specific lot with the park and the city is still required.

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Talk with our family-owned team about models, certification and delivery for Zion's Gate or another approved Hurricane park.

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