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Save the Mustard Seed Tiny House from being evicted!

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Sue
10 years ago

We are from new Zealand.... Let them stay change the bylaws and allow people to live off grid safely and in a tidy fashion its fair and its good for the environment

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Anonymous
10 years ago

Let the Smith's stay, I don't know why this should be a problem. The property owners gave them permission, the community of Ripon should too.

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Jenni Habeck
10 years ago

No reason these nice people can't stay here. I am sure something can be worked out other than bullying.

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Dawn Austin
10 years ago

Stop the craziness. Living off the grid is as natural as it gets. As long as there is no sewage violation leave them alone.

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Alice Pieritz
10 years ago

So, could the owners of the 20 acres get away with having guests stay on their property in an RV? I do understand ordinances and all that are in place for a reason, but this tiny home on a small piece of a 20-acre property--and it looks wonderful, by the way, much better than some of the homes in my neighborhood--is not like cramming a house into an alleyway between two other homes or anything like. Ordinances need to be reasonable, and officials should have the common sense to know when an exception can be made that is reasonable.

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theresa williams
10 years ago

why don't they change the zoning laws as there is 20 acres more or less. as I am given to understand, there is plenty of room for the tiny house. its not bothering anyone, seems petty and ridiculous to single out this family. Also it can't be seen from the road, its quaint and not a eyesore!!!

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Anonymous
10 years ago

These folks should be allowed to stay where they are! They are not harming anyone!

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Jeanie Halstead
10 years ago

Please save the Mustard Seed! We need sustainable living!

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Judy Moore
10 years ago

Let them stay please.

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Maree George
10 years ago

People should be allowed to live in these homes which are built with good quality of materials and life in mind. People live full time in buses and other travel trailers which are often of lesser quality, so these well built places should also be allowed!

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Teri McKinney
10 years ago

If this family's tiny home is not causing any health or safety issues, not a public eyesore, and the land where they are staying in not public or government. Why would it matter to the town? This is just political bully bureaucracy at work. Leave these people in peace, Ripon!

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Anthony Mitchem
10 years ago

Find a way to make it work. For every law there is almost always an exception to policy.

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Jane Korsberg
10 years ago

Come on, Ripon. Work with these folks!

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Aaron H
10 years ago

Great looking home! Sad it could turn into a horror story for the tiny home community. Let's hope not!

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Kerry Ahrens
10 years ago

How do you 'zone' 20 acres of land. Please they just want your property tax $$$

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Gina Haboush
10 years ago

This family is not harming anyone or anything. Let them be a family. Let them BE.

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Anonymous
10 years ago

LEAVE IT THERE!!! I would love to live in that same home !!! Beautiful!!!!!!!

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Anonymous
10 years ago

Good luck, thoughts and prayers with you and your family!

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Susan jensen
10 years ago

Let them stay Tiny houses are affordable Not everyone can own a home

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Linda Bates
10 years ago

Good luck this is so much hassle what does anyone care how you live .. Go and Good luck