Oakdale, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 11, art. 2 § 11-19
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(a) Violation of any provision of this section shall be a misdemeanor. (b) Any provisions of this section may be enforced by injunction or other appropriate civil remedy. (c) The city may withhold issuance of a building permit in conjunction with reuse of manufactured home park property unless the park owner has paid reasonable relocation costs and the purchaser of the park has provided additional compensation in accordance with the requirements of the ordinance. Approval of any application for rezoning platting, conditional use permit, planned unit development or variance in conjunction with a park closing or conversion shall be conditional on compliance with the requirements of this ordinance.
Oakdale Code of Ordinances ch. 11, art. 2 § 11-19 establishes that violations of the manufactured home park rules in this section can be treated as misdemeanor offenses under criminal law. The city also has the authority to pursue civil remedies, including injunctions, to stop or correct violations. Additionally, the city may withhold building permits and condition land-use approvals—such as rezonings, conditional use permits, and variances—on a park owner's compliance with relocation cost and compensation requirements when a park closes or converts to another use.
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Under Oakdale Code of Ordinances ch. 11, art. 2 § 11-19, operators who close or convert a manufactured home park generally ensure that required relocation costs are paid and that any purchaser of the property provides the additional compensation specified by the ordinance before seeking building permits or land-use approvals. Compliant operators document their fulfillment of these financial obligations in advance of submitting applications for rezoning, platting, conditional use permits, planned unit developments, or variances. Failure to meet these requirements can expose a park owner to both criminal misdemeanor liability and civil enforcement actions, including injunctions that could halt development activity.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Oakdale Code of Ordinances ch. 11, art. 2 § 11-19 gives residents of manufactured home parks a meaningful layer of protection when a park is being closed or converted, because the city can withhold permits and land-use approvals until the park owner meets relocation cost and compensation obligations. Tenants who believe these requirements are not being followed may consider contacting the City of Oakdale directly to inquire about permit and approval status, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available remedies. Because violations of this section can be pursued as misdemeanors or through civil injunctions, there are multiple enforcement pathways that may be relevant to a given 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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