Mankato, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 7 § 7-90
Nonconforming off-street parking
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The following shall apply to licensed rental properties within the city: (1) Rental units licensed prior to the adoption of the ordinance from which this article is derived shall be required to provide additional off-street parking for the purpose of satisfying the requirements of this section, if adequate off-street parking spaces are not provided for the occupants. This requirement shall only apply to rental properties containing yard areas that may be used for additional parking in conformance with the location and design regulations of section 7-89 . (2) Parking surfaces that are not hard-surfaced in conformance with this article shall be hard surfaced in conformance with this article no later than three years from the date an order is issued by the city manager, or designee. The hard surfaced parking area shall conform to the standards of section 10-1619 , unless the city manager, or designee, grants a variance or modification under chapter 5, article II, division 3.
Mankato Code of Ordinances ch. 7 § 7-90 establishes parking requirements for licensed rental properties in the city. Rental units licensed before the ordinance was adopted may be required to add off-street parking spaces if current occupants are not adequately served, but only where yard space exists that can accommodate parking under the location and design rules of section 7-89. Additionally, any parking surfaces that are not already hard-surfaced must be brought into compliance with hard-surfacing standards within three years of a city manager's order, unless a variance or modification is granted under chapter 5, article II, division 3.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of licensed rental properties in Mankato should be aware that ch. 7 § 7-90 can require the addition of off-street parking spaces on properties with usable yard areas if existing parking is deemed inadequate for occupants. Compliant operators generally assess whether their parking surfaces meet the hard-surfacing standards referenced in section 10-1619 and, upon receiving any order from the city manager or designee, take steps to complete required hard-surfacing within the three-year window. Those who believe strict compliance would create a hardship may explore the variance and modification process available under chapter 5, article II, division 3.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Mankato Code of Ordinances ch. 7 § 7-90, tenants at licensed rental properties have an interest in knowing whether their landlord is providing adequate off-street parking and whether existing parking surfaces meet the city's hard-surfacing requirements. If a tenant believes parking conditions at their rental property do not meet these standards, one general path is to contact the city of Mankato to inquire whether an order has been issued or whether a complaint can be filed. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Mankato's rental licensing framework can help tenants understand how this provision may relate to their housing situation.
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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