Bloomington, Minn., Code of Ordinances § 14 § 14.540
INTENT (Bloomington Time-of-Sale Housing Evaluations and Manufactured Home Park Regulations)
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It is the intent of this Division E to establish a permanent mode of protecting and regulating the living conditions of city residents who occupy manufactured homes and live in manufactured home parks , or temporarily reside in recreational camping areas or youth camps . Towards that end, this Division E sets forth the general requirements for design, inspection and associated procedures involved with administering and enforcing minimum standards for health and safety and transfers responsibility for administration and enforcement of regulations relating to manufactured home parks , youth camps and recreational camping areas from the State Department of Health to the city’s Community Health Board. (Ord. 2010-13, passed 5-17-2010; Ord. 2016-27 , passed 11-7-2016)
Section 14.540 of Bloomington's Code of Ordinances establishes the purpose behind Division E, which is to create lasting protections for residents living in manufactured home parks, recreational camping areas, and youth camps. The provision sets minimum health and safety standards covering design, inspection, and related administrative procedures for these living environments. Notably, it shifts enforcement and administrative authority over these regulations from the Minnesota State Department of Health to Bloomington's Community Health Board.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of manufactured home parks, recreational camping areas, and youth camps in Bloomington should be aware that under § 14.540, the local Community Health Board — not the State Department of Health — holds authority over compliance with health and safety standards for these properties. Compliant operators generally maintain their facilities in accordance with the design and inspection requirements outlined in Division E and engage with the Community Health Board for any administrative or enforcement matters. Staying current with local inspection schedules and procedural requirements is a hallmark of well-managed properties under this framework.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 14.540 affirms that residents of manufactured home parks, as well as those temporarily residing in recreational camping areas or youth camps in Bloomington, are entitled to minimum health and safety protections under Division E. Because enforcement authority rests with Bloomington's Community Health Board rather than the State Department of Health, tenants who believe conditions fall below the standards described in this division may direct concerns to that local body. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local ordinances can help residents understand what options are generally available when health or safety standards appear to be unmet.
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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