Hopkins, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 26 § 26-54
Nonconforming uses and structures
Operative Text
A lot and manufactured home located upon it which do not meet minimum requirements set forth in this article as to area, dimensions, setbacks, size and seals may be continued as a nonconforming use in the manner of utilization existing upon February 6, 1990.
Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 26 § 26-54 establishes that a lot and any manufactured home on it that fail to meet the article's minimum standards for area, dimensions, setbacks, size, and required seals are not automatically required to be brought into compliance or removed. Instead, such properties may continue to be used in the same way they were being used as of February 6, 1990, preserving their status as lawful nonconforming uses. This protection applies only to the manner of use that existed on that specific date; changes beyond that existing use may not be covered.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 26 § 26-54, operators of manufactured home lots that were noncompliant with area, dimension, setback, size, or seal requirements as of February 6, 1990, generally document and maintain records showing the nature of the use that existed on that date. Compliant operators typically avoid expanding or altering the use in ways that go beyond what was established on that grandfathered date, since the nonconforming-use protection is tied specifically to the manner of utilization at that time. Keeping clear records of the property's historical configuration and use can be important when questions about nonconforming status arise.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 26 § 26-54 may be relevant to tenants living in manufactured homes on lots that do not meet current minimum standards, as it provides a legal basis for those homes and lots to continue operating if they were in use in their current manner as of February 6, 1990. Tenants who receive notices related to code compliance or potential displacement may find it useful to understand whether their home qualifies for this nonconforming-use protection. Tenant-rights organizations or local housing authorities can help residents understand how this provision may apply to their housing situation.
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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