Chaska, Minn., Mun. Code ch. 11.20 (2026) § 11.20.030
Structure Requirements
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Structures To Be Maintained In A Safe Manner And In Good Repair. Every structure within a manufactured home park shall be developed and maintained in a safe, approved, and substantial manner. The exterior of each structure shall be kept in good repair and shall be repainted or refinished when directed by the City. (Ord. No. 192, Sec. 5.1, 2/10/70) Prohibited Homes. Manufactured homes shall be prohibited that: Do not conform to the requirements of the laws of the State, this section or other ordinances; Are in an unsanitary condition or have an exterior in bad repair; Are structurally unsound and do not protect the inhabitants against all elements. (Ord. No. 192, Sec. 5.2, 2/10/70) Periodic Inspections. Periodic inspection of manufactured homes and manufactured home park structures by health, police, Building Inspectors, and other public personnel may be required. (Ord. No. 192, Sec. 5.3, 2/10/70) Obstructions To Inspections Prohibited. No obstruction shall be permitted that impedes inspection of the manufactured home, plumbing, electrical facilities, and related equipment. The area beneath a manufactured home shall be enclosed except that such enclosure must be openable for inspection. (Ord. No. 192, Sec. 5.4, 2/10/70) Erection Of Structures Without Consent And Permit Prohibited. No person shall erect, place, construct, reconstruct, relocate, alter, use or occupy a cabana or structure in a manufactured home park without the written consent of the owner or operator of the manufactured home park, and any such erection, placement, construction, etc., shall require a building permit. (Ord. No. 192, Sec. 5.5, 2/10/70) Plan For Skirting Or Support Required. A plan shall be submitted with the application for uniform "skirting" of the manufactured home or of depressing the undercarriage so that the principal structure is not supported by wheels or removable jacks. (Ord. No. 192, Sec. 5.6, 2/10/70)
Chaska's Ch. 11.20.030 establishes structural and maintenance standards for manufactured homes and manufactured home parks. Every structure must be kept in a safe, sound, and well-repaired condition, and homes that fail to meet state or local requirements, are unsanitary, or cannot protect occupants from the elements are prohibited. The provision also requires that inspections by city officials be permitted without obstruction, that any new or altered structures receive proper permits and park-owner consent, and that a skirting or undercarriage plan be submitted when a home is placed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ch. 11.20.030, operators of manufactured home parks in Chaska generally keep all structures in safe, substantial condition and arrange for repainting or refinishing when directed by the City. Compliant park operators ensure that inspections by health, police, building, and other public personnel can proceed unimpeded — including maintaining accessible enclosures beneath each home — and that no cabana or structure is erected or altered without both written park-owner consent and a valid building permit. When a new home is placed, operators typically submit a skirting or undercarriage support plan as part of the permit application process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ch. 11.20.030 establishes that residents of manufactured home parks in Chaska have a right to live in structures that are structurally sound, sanitary, and capable of protecting occupants from the elements. If a home or park structure appears to fall below these standards, tenants may contact the City of Chaska's building or code enforcement office to request an inspection, as the provision explicitly authorizes periodic inspections by health, police, and building personnel. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Minnesota manufactured home park law can help residents understand what options may be available when conditions appear to violate this section.
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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