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Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 5-18 § 5-18-1

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Operative Text

Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 5-18 § 5-18-1
In view of the unique nature and problems presented by the closure or conversion of manufactured home parks, the city council finds that the public health, safety and general welfare will be promoted by: (1)
Requiring compensation to displaced residents of such parks;
(2) Providing for proper disposal of potentially obsolete and dilapidated manufactured homes; and
(3) Establishing the requirements for the closure of manufactured home parks in the city pursuant to Minn. Stats. § 327C.095.
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Plain English

Rochester Code of Ordinances ch. 5-18 § 5-18-1 establishes the city's stated rationale for regulating the closure or conversion of manufactured home parks. The city council recognized that such closures create distinctive hardships, and this provision declares that public health, safety, and general welfare are served by ensuring displaced residents receive compensation, addressing potentially unsafe or obsolete homes, and aligning local rules with Minnesota state law. This section functions as a purpose clause that frames and informs the more specific requirements found elsewhere in Chapter 5-18.

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For Property Managers

Operators and owners of manufactured home parks in Rochester should understand that ch. 5-18 § 5-18-1 signals the city's intent to closely regulate any park closure or conversion. Compliant park owners generally familiarize themselves with the full scope of Chapter 5-18 and the referenced Minnesota Statutes § 327C.095 before initiating any closure or conversion process. Awareness of this foundational purpose clause helps operators anticipate the compensation, disposal, and procedural obligations that flow from the rest of the chapter.

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

For Tenants

Rochester Code of Ordinances ch. 5-18 § 5-18-1 reflects the city's recognition that manufactured home park residents face unique vulnerabilities when a park closes or converts. Residents should be aware that this purpose clause underpins protections—including compensation rights and proper home-disposal procedures—detailed in the broader Chapter 5-18 framework. Tenants who believe these protections are relevant to their situation may wish to review the full chapter, consult a tenant-rights organization, or contact the city for guidance on how the ordinance applies.

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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Related Rules

§ 9
Stay of proceedings
§ 247.5
§ 247.5 Inapplicability to substantial rehabilitation or demolition.
§ 247.10
§ 247.10 Inapplicability to substantial rehabilitation or demolition; right of disposition unimpaired.

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