Shakopee, Minn., Mun. Code ch. 117 (2026) § 117.03
Applicability And Scope
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This Chapter applies to any Property and any Unit therein, that is a Residential Rental Property or Short-Term Rental Unit, including apartment buildings, town homes, single family homes, multi-family homes, guest and caretaker homes, condominiums, and includes related garages, storage buildings, and appurtenances such as sidewalks, driveways, retaining walls and the area adjacent to any Residential Rental Property that is owned by the Owner or accessible to the Tenants of a Residential Rental Property. This section does not apply to State Department of Health-licensed rest homes, convalescent care facilities, group homes, and nursing homes; hotels, motels; and owner-occupied units. (O2022-009, passed 04-05-2022; O2025-022, passed 10-21-2025) HISTORY Adopted by Ord. O2022-009 Establishing Residential Rental Licensing on 4/5/2022 Amended by Ord. O2025-022 Short-Term Rentals on 10/21/2025
Shakopee Ch. 117 Residential Rental Licensing § 117.03 establishes the scope of the city's residential rental licensing requirements, covering a broad range of property types—including apartments, townhomes, single-family and multi-family homes, condominiums, and short-term rental units—along with associated structures like garages and storage buildings, and adjacent areas owned by or accessible to tenants. The rule also extends to appurtenances such as sidewalks, driveways, and retaining walls connected to covered properties. Certain categories are explicitly excluded, including state-licensed rest homes, convalescent care facilities, group homes, nursing homes, hotels, motels, and owner-occupied units.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Shakopee Ch. 117 § 117.03, operators of residential rental properties—ranging from single-family rentals and condominiums to apartment buildings and short-term rental units—are generally expected to ensure that their licensing obligations extend to the full scope of their property, including garages, storage buildings, and adjacent areas accessible to tenants. Compliant operators typically assess whether each unit and structure on their property falls within the chapter's broad definitions before assuming an exemption applies. Owner-occupied units and state-licensed care facilities are among the limited categories that fall outside the chapter's reach.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Shakopee Ch. 117 § 117.03 defines which rental properties are subject to the city's residential rental licensing framework, which can be relevant to tenants seeking to verify that their landlord is operating in compliance with local requirements. The provision covers not just the dwelling unit itself but also shared or adjacent spaces like garages, driveways, and storage buildings that are owned by the landlord or accessible to tenants. Tenants who believe their rental property may be subject to this chapter and want to understand their rights can contact the City of Shakopee directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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