Blaine, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 46 § 46-1
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The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Camping trailer means a folding structure, mounted on wheels and designed for travel, recreation and vacation use. Lot means a parcel of ground in a manufactured home park of not less than 4,500 square feet of unoccupied space in an area designated as the location for one manufactured home, off-street parking space for two automobiles, and other uses considered pertinent to the establishment and use of a manufactured home. Manufactured home means a structure, transportable in one or more sections which, in the traveling mode, is eight body feet or more in width or 40 body feet or more in length or, when erected on site, is 320 or more square feet, and which is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities, and includes the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems contained therein; except that the term "manufactured home" includes any structure which meets all the requirements and with respect to which the manufacturer voluntarily files a certification required by the Secretary of the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development or the head of any successor agency with responsibility for enforcement of federal laws relating to manufactured homes and complies with the standards established under M.S.A. ch. 327. State Law reference-- Similar provisions, M.S.A. § 327.31, subd. 6. Manufactured home park means any site, lot, field or tract of land upon which two or more occupied manufactured homes are located, either free of charge or for compensation, and includes any building, structure, tent, vehicle or enclosure used or intended for use as part of the equipment of the manufactured home park. State Law reference-- Similar provisions, M.S.A. § 327.14, subd. 3. Motor-home means a portable, temporary dwelling to be used for travel, recreation, and vacation, constructed as an integral part of a self-propelled vehicle. Recreational camping area means any area, whether privately or publicly owned, used on a daily, nightly, weekly, or longer basis for the accommodation of one or more units, consisting of tents, travel trailers, pickup coaches, motor-homes, or camping trailers, and whether use of such accommodation is granted free of charge or for compensation. Recreational camping vehicle means any of the following: (1) Generally. Any tent or vehicle named in the definition of the term "recreational camping area." (2) Travel trailer. A vehicular, portable structure built on a chassis, designed to be used as a temporary dwelling for travel, recreational, and vacation uses, permanently identified as a travel trailer by the manufacturer of the trailer. (3) Pickup coach. A structure designed to be mounted on a truck chassis for use as a temporary dwelling for travel, recreation, and vacation.
Blaine Code of Ordinances ch. 46 § 46-1 establishes the official definitions for key terms used throughout Chapter 46, which governs manufactured home parks and recreational camping in Blaine. Terms such as 'manufactured home,' 'manufactured home park,' 'lot,' and 'recreational camping vehicle' carry specific technical meanings under this chapter that may differ from everyday usage. These definitions set the boundaries for which structures, vehicles, and land uses fall under the chapter's regulations.
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Operators of manufactured home parks or recreational camping areas in Blaine should be familiar with the definitions set out in ch. 46 § 46-1, as these terms determine which properties, structures, and vehicles are subject to the chapter's requirements. For example, a 'lot' within a manufactured home park must provide at least 4,500 square feet of unoccupied space, and a 'manufactured home' must meet specific size and construction standards. Compliant operators generally ensure that their facilities and the units they accommodate align with these defined categories before applying other provisions of the chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of manufactured home parks or recreational camping areas in Blaine benefit from understanding the definitions in ch. 46 § 46-1, because these terms determine whether a particular dwelling or site qualifies for the protections and requirements established elsewhere in Chapter 46. For instance, whether a structure qualifies as a 'manufactured home' or a site qualifies as a 'manufactured home park' can affect what rules apply to a tenancy. Tenants who have questions about how these definitions apply to their living situation may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the full chapter for context.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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