St. Cloud Code of Ordinances § 442 § 442:05
Plan review of construction
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Subd. 1. Plan review. Whenever a manufactured home park or recreational camping area is constructed or expanded, or whenever an existing area is converted for use as a mobile home park or recreational camping area, properly prepared plans and specifications for the construction, expansion or conversion shall be submitted to the department with applicable fees for review and approval before construction, expansion or conversion is begun. The plans and specifications shall include evidence of zoning approval for the use of the land as a mobile home park or recreational camping area, a plot plan showing the boundaries of the entire tract of land upon which the mobile home park or recreational camping area is to be located, and showing land area/acreage, locations of proposed and existing facilities on the site for sanitary community buildings or laundry facilities, location of land forms on the property (lakes, streams, ponds, wetlands and the like), the location of all water and sewer lines and electrical hook-ups, the location of all wells, the location of all on-site sewage treatment facilities and distances from all wells and water lines, location and dimensions of all roads and driveways, location of vehicle parking areas, location and type of night lights and any other pertinent information. The plans and specifications shall be drawn to scale and shall be legible and complete in all details, and must be submitted to the department for review and approval prior to the start of construction. Subd. 2. The department shall approve the plans and specifications only if they meet the requirements of this chapter, Minn. Rules ch. 4630 and any other applicable federal state or local laws and regulations. Subd. 3. The manufactured home park or recreational camping area shall be constructed and finished in conformance with the approved plans. Subd. 4. Sewage treatment systems must comply with applicable state rules and be designed by a licensed sewage system designer and installed by a licensed installer. Subd. 5. The licensee must obtain an inspection from the department prior to the start of the operation. Construction must be completed and approved before operation can begin. Subd. 6. The licensee is responsible for obtaining written approval for the proposed construction from any other agency or official that may have authority over elements of the proposed construction, including, but not limited to: the state's fire marshal; the state's department of labor and industry plumbing division; or the appropriate county, city or township officials.
St. Cloud Code of Ordinances § 442:05 establishes that any construction, expansion, or conversion of a manufactured home park or recreational camping area requires advance plan review and approval before work begins. Detailed plans and specifications—covering zoning approval, site layout, utilities, roads, sewage systems, and other features—must be submitted to the department along with applicable fees. Construction must conform to the approved plans, and a final inspection must be completed and approved before the facility can begin operating. Sewage systems must be designed and installed by licensed professionals, and written approvals from all other relevant agencies must also be secured.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and developers subject to St. Cloud Code of Ordinances § 442:05 generally prepare comprehensive, to-scale plans and specifications covering all required site elements—zoning confirmation, utility layouts, sewage treatment design, roads, and lighting—and submit them with applicable fees before breaking ground. Compliant operators ensure that sewage systems are designed by a licensed sewage system designer and installed by a licensed installer, and that written approvals are gathered from every agency with jurisdiction over the project, such as the state fire marshal or the plumbing division. A pre-operation inspection from the department is also required, meaning construction must be fully completed and approved before the park or camping area opens for use.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents and prospective residents of manufactured home parks or recreational camping areas in St. Cloud may find it relevant that § 442:05 requires these facilities to be built and operated only after receiving department approval of detailed construction plans and a pre-operation inspection. This means a lawfully operating facility should have documented approvals on file, including conforming sewage systems designed and installed by licensed professionals. Tenants who have concerns about whether a facility was properly approved or inspected can contact the St. Cloud department responsible for licensing and plan review, or reach out to a tenant-rights organization for general guidance on available options.
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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