North Mankato, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 155 (2026) § 151.18
RENTAL DENSITY
Operative Text
(A) In R-A, R-1, R-1S and R-2 zoning districts, no more than 10% of the single-family lots on any block shall be eligible to obtain a rental license, unless a temporary license is granted by the City Council as provided herein. Table 1 indicates how many single-family lots per block are able to be licensed as a rental property based on the number of lots that exist in a block. Table 1 Lots/Block Rental Units Allowed Table 1 Lots/Block Rental Units Allowed 1-14 1 15-24 2 25-34 3 35-44 4 45-54 5 55-64 6 65-74 7 75-84 8 85-94 9 (B) The following guidelines shall apply to determine eligible blocks and lots. (1) For the purposes of this subchapter, a BLOCK shall be defined as an area of land enclosed within the perimeter of streets, watercourses, public parks, municipally owned lots and city boundaries. (2) This subchapter shall apply to legally conforming lots of record and legally nonconforming lots of record. For the purposes of this subchapter, lots of record may also be referred to as PROPERTIES , PROPERTY or LOTS. (3) If a block contains more than one type of zoning district, only R-A, R-1, R-1S and R-2 zoning district lots shall be included in the calculation of the total number of lots per block. (4) Legal nonconforming rental property shall be allowed to continue as long as the legal nonconforming use complies with §§ 151.13 and 156.052 of the Zoning Code. (5) Commercial or industrial uses located in an R-A, R-1, R-1S and R-2 zoning districts shall not be included in the calculation of the total number of lots per block. (6) Properties that are exempt pursuant to division (A) of this section shall not be included in the calculation of the total number of lots per block. (C) If the number of rental properties meets or exceeds the permitted number of rental properties per defined block on the effective date of this section, no additional rental licenses shall be approved for the block, unless a temporary license is granted by the City Council as provided herein. Existing rental licenses may be renewed; however, should a rental license not be renewed, or if the rental license is revoked or lapses, the rental license shall not be reinstated unless it is in conformance with this section and other applicable sections of the city code. (D) Exceptions. (1) Parcels zoned CBD, R-3, R-4, OR-1, B-1, B-2, B-3, M-1, M-2, I-1, TUD, P-1 . (2) Single-family homes or duplexes in which the owner resides within a portion of the building are exempt unless an unrelated person resides within the owner’s dwelling unit. If the building is a duplex, only that portion of the building in which the owner resides alone or with related persons is exempt. The other portion of the duplex requires a rental license. Should a duplex transfer ownership, it is eligible to receive a rental license for the dwelling unit which was formally owner- occupied. (3) Rental licenses for state licensed residences shall be exempt from this subdivision. If the property is no longer licensed by the State of Minnesota, a new rental license application shall be submitted and reviewed for compliance with this division and other applicable city and Building Code sections. (E) Properties eligible to receive a rental license in R-A, R-1, R-1S, and R-2 zoning districts will be determined as follows: (1) Any property zoned R-A, R-1, R-1S, RS, and R-2 is eligible to receive a rental license until the number of single-family and two-family dwellings issued rental licenses exceeds 10% within the block it is located in. (2) This division shall apply to legally conforming properties of record and legally nonconforming properties of record, as defined in Ch. 156, in existence at that time of the effective date of this section or approved by new subdivision of unplatted and undeveloped property after the effective date of this section. (F) For the purposes of this division, the following shall apply: (1) Properties licensed for rental purposes on the effective date of this section shall be included in the calculation of the number of permitted rental properties. (2) Existing rental licenses may be renewed or transferred per §§ 151.07 , 151.08 and 151.09. (Ord. 80, 4th Series, passed 9-6-2016)
North Mankato Ch. 155 § 151.18 establishes a rental density cap in certain residential zoning districts (R-A, R-1, R-1S, and R-2), limiting the share of single-family lots on any given block that may hold a rental license to no more than 10%, with Table 1 specifying the exact number of allowable rental units based on total lots per block. Once a block reaches its cap, no new rental licenses may be issued there unless the City Council grants a temporary license. Existing licenses may be renewed, but if a license lapses, is revoked, or is not renewed, it cannot be reinstated unless the block is back in conformance with the density limits. Certain properties—including owner-occupied homes, state-licensed residences, and parcels in specified commercial or higher-density zones—are exempt from the cap.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under North Mankato Ch. 155 § 151.18, operators of single-family rental properties in R-A, R-1, R-1S, and R-2 districts generally verify that their block has not already reached its 10% rental density cap before applying for or transferring a rental license. Compliant operators keep their licenses current, since a lapsed, revoked, or non-renewed license cannot be reinstated if the block is at or over its cap at the time of reapplication. Operators with owner-occupied duplexes or state-licensed residences should confirm whether their property qualifies for one of the exemptions listed in § 151.18(D) before assuming they are subject to the density calculation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
North Mankato Ch. 155 § 151.18 affects tenants indirectly by limiting how many rental properties can legally operate on a given residential block, which can influence the availability of licensed rental housing in lower-density zones. Tenants who want to confirm whether a rental property holds a valid license—or whether a landlord is operating in compliance with the density rules—can contact the City of North Mankato directly, as rental licensing records are generally maintained by the municipality. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Minnesota housing law can help explain how § 151.18's density and licensing requirements may relate to a tenant's broader rights under state and local law.
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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