Blaine, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 46 § 46-4
Parking outside of parks
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(a) Manufactured homes. No person shall park any manufactured home on the premises of any occupied dwelling or any lot which is not part of the premises of any occupied dwelling, either of which is situated outside of an approved manufactured home park; except, the parking of only one manufactured home unoccupied in an accessory private garage building is permitted, provided that no living quarters shall be maintained or any businesses practiced in such manufactured home while such manufactured home is so parked or stored and the temporary use of a manufactured home for specified purposes in subsection (c) of this section. Occupied manufactured homes installed in accordance with applicable codes are permitted in all locations where single-family homes are permitted subject to the standards of the applicable zoning district. (b) Recreational camping vehicles. No person shall occupy any recreational camping vehicle on the premises of any lot which is not part of an approved manufactured home park or recreational camping area, except as provided in subsection (c) of this section. However, the parking of an unoccupied recreational camping vehicle is permitted on any occupied lot which has a permanent structure. (c) Permit for temporary use of manufactured home or recreational camping vehicle. Temporary permits may be issued for: (1) Temporary sales office. Temporary permits may be issued by the building official for the temporary use of a manufactured home as a sales office for a residential subdivision following the standards listed in section 74-109 (c) or for a multifamily development (apartments) with an active building permit for a period not to exceed 90 days. Sales offices shall meet the requirements of the state accessibility code. (2) Temporary construction office. The use of a manufactured home as a temporary construction office may be permitted as part of a building permit for residential or commercial construction. The location and size of the office shall be specified on the approved plan set. Temporary construction offices shall be removed within 30 days of issuance of a certificate of occupancy. (3) Temporary office. Temporary permits may be issued by the city manager, or designee, for the temporary use of a manufactured home as an office when such manufactured home is located outside of an authorized manufactured home park. Such temporary permits shall be limited to periods of not more than 90 days with renewal beyond 90 days requiring approval of the city council. (4) Temporary dwelling due to disaster. Temporary permits may be issued by the city manager, or designee, to park a manufactured home or recreational vehicle on any lot in the city, if the principal structure has been damaged by fire, winds, flood, or in the case of a declared disaster. Such permit shall have a duration of not more than 90 days. Renewal beyond 90 days shall be by action of the city council. Use of a recreational camping vehicle for this purpose shall only be permitted when adequate sanitary facilities are available in the principal structure on such lot. (5) Temporary recreational vehicle use. Temporary permits may be issued by the city manager, or designee, to occupy a recreational camping vehicle on any occupied residential lot for a period of not more than seven days in a calendar year, provided that adequate sanitary facilities are available in the principal structure on such lot. State Law reference-- Sanitary and water facilities required if parked outside of manufactured home park, M.S.A. § 327.28.
Blaine Code of Ordinances ch. 46 § 46-4 establishes where manufactured homes and recreational camping vehicles may and may not be parked or occupied within the city. As a general rule, manufactured homes cannot be parked on lots outside of approved manufactured home parks, though a single unoccupied unit may be stored inside a private garage with no living or business activity taking place inside it. Recreational camping vehicles may be parked unoccupied on any occupied lot with a permanent structure, but cannot be occupied outside of an approved park or camping area unless a temporary permit applies. The provision also creates a permit pathway for specific temporary uses, including sales offices, construction offices, disaster recovery, and short-term recreational stays of up to seven days per calendar year.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under ch. 46 § 46-4 generally ensure that no manufactured home is parked or stored on their lots outside of an approved park unless it qualifies for one of the narrow exceptions — such as unoccupied storage inside a private garage with no habitation or business use. Operators who need to use a manufactured home as a temporary sales or construction office typically obtain the appropriate permit from the building official or city manager before placing the unit on site, and they track the applicable time limits (commonly 90 days) to avoid permit lapses. Landlords whose properties sustain disaster damage may apply to the city manager for a temporary permit allowing a manufactured home or recreational vehicle on the lot, keeping in mind that renewals beyond 90 days require city council approval.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under ch. 46 § 46-4, tenants living in or near manufactured homes or recreational camping vehicles have an interest in understanding where such units may lawfully be placed and occupied. If a tenant believes a unit is being occupied in violation of this provision — for example, a recreational camping vehicle being used as a dwelling outside of a permitted area — they may raise that concern with the city's building or code enforcement office. Tenants facing displacement due to a disaster may also want to explore whether a temporary dwelling permit under subsection (c)(4) has been or could be obtained, and tenant-rights organizations can help clarify how those permit rights apply in practice.
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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