Hopkins, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 26 § 26-1
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The purpose of this chapter is to establish standards to protect and provide for the public health, safety and general welfare of residents of the city pursuant to powers granted under M.S.A. §§ 327.10 through 327.29. The general objectives include the following: (1) Correct and prevent conditions that may adversely affect persons utilizing manufactured home parks. (2) Provide minimum standards for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of manufactured home parks. (3) Meet consumer expectations of the quality and safety of manufactured home parks.
Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 26 § 26-1 establishes the overarching purpose of the city's manufactured home park regulations, which is to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare of residents. The chapter draws its authority from Minnesota state law (M.S.A. §§ 327.10–327.29) and sets out three core objectives: correcting and preventing harmful conditions, setting minimum standards for park design and operations, and meeting consumer expectations for quality and safety. This provision does not itself impose specific requirements but frames the intent behind all subsequent rules in the chapter.
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Operators and owners of manufactured home parks in Hopkins should understand that ch. 26 § 26-1 signals the city's broad commitment to health, safety, and welfare as the foundation for all park-related regulations that follow. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the full chapter to ensure their design, construction, and maintenance practices align with the minimum standards the city has established under this framework. Awareness of the chapter's stated objectives helps operators anticipate how the city may interpret and apply specific requirements throughout ch. 26.
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 in Hopkins benefit from knowing that ch. 26 § 26-1 declares the city's intent to protect their health, safety, and general welfare through this regulatory chapter. This purpose provision can be relevant context when raising concerns about park conditions, as it reflects the city's stated commitment to correcting harmful situations and meeting quality expectations. Tenants who believe conditions in their park fall short of these objectives may consider contacting the city, consulting a tenant-rights organization, or reviewing the specific standards set out elsewhere in ch. 26.
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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