Hopkins, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 26 § 26-5
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The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Manufactured home means a structure, transportable in one or more sections, which in the traveling mode, is eight body feet or more in width or 40 body feet or more in length, or, when erected on-site, is 320 or more square feet, and which is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a dwelling with or without a permanent foundation when connected to the required utilities, and includes the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems contained therein; except that the term includes any structure which meets all the requirements and with respect to which the manufacturer voluntarily files all required certifications and complies with the standards established under state building code and M.S.A. ch. 327. Manufactured home park means any site, lot, field or tract of land upon which two or more occupied manufactured homes are located, either free of charge or for compensation and includes any building, structure, tent, vehicle or enclosure used or intended for use as part of the equipment of the manufactured home park. Recreational camping vehicle means and includes the following: (1) Any vehicular, portable structure built on a chassis, designed to be used as a temporary dwelling for travel, recreational and vacation uses; (2) Any structure designed to be mounted on a truck chassis for use as a temporary dwelling for travel, recreation and vacation; (3) Any portable, temporary dwelling to be used for travel, recreation and vacation, constructed as an integral part of a self-propelled vehicle; (4) Any folding structure, mounted on wheels and designed for travel, recreation and vacation use.
Hopkins Code of Ordinances ch. 26 § 26-5 establishes the working definitions for key terms used throughout Chapter 26, which governs manufactured homes and manufactured home parks in Hopkins. The provision distinguishes a 'manufactured home'—a structure built on a permanent chassis meeting specific size thresholds and connected to utilities—from a 'recreational camping vehicle,' which is designed only for temporary travel or vacation use. A 'manufactured home park' is defined as any tract of land where two or more occupied manufactured homes are situated, whether residents pay for the space or not.
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Operators of manufactured home parks in Hopkins should be familiar with the definitions set out in ch. 26 § 26-5, because these definitions determine which structures and sites fall under the chapter's regulatory requirements. A compliant park operator generally ensures that the homes on their property meet the size, chassis, and utility-connection criteria that distinguish a manufactured home from a recreational camping vehicle. Understanding this distinction matters for licensing, zoning compliance, and determining which residents and structures are covered by the chapter's protections and obligations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents living in manufactured home parks in Hopkins benefit from knowing how ch. 26 § 26-5 defines their home and the park itself, since these definitions establish whether Chapter 26's rules apply to their living situation. If a landlord or park operator disputes whether a structure qualifies as a manufactured home—potentially affecting a resident's rights under the chapter—tenants can reference this definitional provision as a starting point. Tenant-rights organizations and local housing offices can help residents understand how these definitions interact with other protections available under Hopkins ordinances.
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