Hopkins, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 26 § 26-33
Accessory structures
Operative Text
Any accessory structure such as attached awnings, car ports or individual storage facilities shall, for the purpose of this separation requirement, be considered to be part of the mobile home.
Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 26 § 26-33 establishes that accessory structures—such as attached awnings, carports, or individual storage facilities—are treated as extensions of the mobile home itself when calculating required separation distances. This means the physical footprint used to measure spacing between units includes these attached features, not just the main structure. The rule effectively enlarges the measured boundary of a mobile home for spacing-compliance purposes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 26 § 26-33, operators of mobile home parks generally account for all attached accessory structures—awnings, carports, storage units, and similar features—when verifying that each home meets the park's separation requirements. A compliant operator measures spacing from the outermost edge of any such attachment, not from the wall of the primary structure. Keeping site plans updated to reflect any new or modified accessory structures helps ensure ongoing compliance with this separation standard.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 26 § 26-33 means that the separation distance protecting your mobile home from neighboring units is measured from the edge of attached features like awnings or carports, giving those structures the same protected status as the home itself. If a neighboring unit's accessory structure appears to encroach on the required separation distance, this provision may be relevant to that concern. Tenants can contact the City of Hopkins or consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand how separation requirements are measured and what options exist for raising a potential violation.
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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