Permitting a yurt

[HawaiiYurts]

No, actually, a yurt is not a tent. Tents can not withstand 80+ mph winds. A tent has framework but not an infrastructure that meets residential codes, which yurt frames do. A yurt is simply covered with a softer material than typical residences. And it is a tension structure, which is a whole other ball of wax.

My advice is to not ever let someone call a tent a yurt without correcting that statement. Otherwise you're perpetuating a false impression of yurts and adding fuel to the anti-yurt fire.

An anti-tent clause should not affect a yurt whatsoever. We have fought it in Hawaii with very little effort. Foundations are the key: Is your foundation permanent? Is it to local codes? The yurt, if it is made by a reputable manufacturer who has their engineering in order, should be the easy part.

Over and Out.

Melissa