Hopkins, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 26 § 26-31
Spacing
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No manufactured home shall be parked closer than three feet to the side lot lines of a manufactured home park if the abutting property is improved property or closer than ten feet to a public street or alley or right-of-way. Each individual manufactured home site shall abut or face on a driveway, roadway or clear unoccupied space of not less than 15 feet in width, which space shall have unobstructed access at all times to a public road.
Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 26 § 26-31 establishes minimum spacing requirements for manufactured homes within a manufactured home park. A manufactured home must be placed at least three feet from a side lot line when the neighboring property is improved, and at least ten feet from any public street, alley, or right-of-way. Additionally, each individual home site must directly face or abut a driveway, roadway, or open unoccupied space that is at least 15 feet wide and always has clear access to a public road.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of manufactured home parks in Hopkins must ensure that site layouts comply with the spacing standards set out in ch. 26 § 26-31 before placing or approving the placement of any manufactured home. Compliant park operators generally verify that each home maintains the required setbacks from side lot lines and public streets, and that every site has continuous, unobstructed access to a qualifying driveway or open space of at least 15 feet in width. Maintaining accurate site plans and conducting periodic inspections of access routes are practices commonly associated with ongoing compliance.
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 have an interest in knowing that ch. 26 § 26-31 sets minimum spacing and access standards designed to ensure safe placement of homes and unobstructed access to public roads. If a home appears to be placed in violation of these spacing requirements, tenants may raise the issue with the City of Hopkins or its relevant code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with manufactured housing regulations can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what general options may be available.
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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