Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 5-18 § 5-18-9
Disposition of manufactured homes not capable of being relocated
Operative Text
As a condition of the change in use or cessation of operation of the manufactured home park, the city council may require that any manufactured home not capable of being relocated due to noncompliance with the city's building code shall be demolished and disposed in accordance with any and all applicable laws and regulations. The park owner is responsible for the costs of demolition and disposal.
Rochester Code of Ordinances ch. 5-18 § 5-18-9 addresses what happens to manufactured homes that cannot be moved when a manufactured home park closes or changes its use. If a home fails to meet the city's building code standards and therefore cannot be relocated, the city council has the authority to require that it be demolished and disposed of in compliance with all applicable laws. The park owner, not the residents or the city, bears the financial responsibility for that demolition and disposal.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Rochester Code of Ordinances ch. 5-18 § 5-18-9, park owners planning to close or convert a manufactured home park should be aware that the city council can impose demolition requirements as a condition of approval. Operators generally conduct thorough assessments of each home's compliance with the city's building code well in advance of any closure or change-in-use application, since the costs of demolishing and disposing of non-relocatable homes fall entirely on the park owner. Budgeting for potential demolition and disposal expenses, and ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, are standard practices for compliant operators navigating this process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Rochester Code of Ordinances ch. 5-18 § 5-18-9 is relevant to residents of manufactured home parks that are closing or changing use, particularly those whose homes may not meet building code standards for relocation. This provision places the financial burden of demolition and disposal squarely on the park owner, not on residents, which may be an important factor for tenants assessing their situation during a park closure. Residents in this circumstance may benefit from contacting a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid service to understand how this provision interacts with any relocation assistance rights or other protections that may apply.
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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