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Hopkins, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 26 § 26-44

Fuel oil/bottle gas

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Operative Text

Hopkins, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 26 § 26-44
Aboveground storage tanks for fuel oil and LP (bottled gas) shall be prohibited, except for portable LP gas storage tanks not exceeding 20 pounds per lot and used for outdoor cooking or in recreational camping vehicles.
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Plain English

Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 26 § 26-44 prohibits aboveground storage tanks for fuel oil and LP (bottled gas) on residential lots, with a narrow exception for small portable LP gas tanks of 20 pounds or less that are used exclusively for outdoor cooking or in recreational camping vehicles. The rule is designed to limit the presence of larger fuel storage infrastructure above ground. Tanks that fall outside the stated exception are not permitted regardless of their intended use.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 26 § 26-44, compliant property operators ensure that no aboveground fuel oil or LP gas storage tanks are installed or maintained on their lots beyond what the ordinance expressly allows. The only permitted aboveground LP gas containers are portable tanks at or under 20 pounds, and only when used for outdoor cooking or recreational camping vehicles. Operators generally conduct periodic property inspections to confirm that no non-compliant tanks have been added by tenants or contractors.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 26 § 26-44 affects what fuel storage equipment may be kept on a rental property, which can have implications for tenants who use grills, camp stoves, or similar equipment. Tenants are generally permitted to keep small portable LP gas tanks of 20 pounds or less for outdoor cooking or use in recreational camping vehicles, but larger or fixed aboveground tanks are prohibited. Tenants who have questions about how this provision applies to their situation may wish to contact the City of Hopkins or consult a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

Generated November 13, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.

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