North Mankato, Minn., Mun. Code Ch. 155 (2026) § 151.13
ZONING CHANGES
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On May 2, 2005 and May 16, 2005, the City Council adopted ordinances which rezoned properties in both lower and upper North Mankato, which may have affected certain rental properties and caused them to be non-conforming. After the dates of adoption of these ordinances, all rental dwellings which were currently licensed may continue to operate as a non-conforming use, if affected by this zoning change. If there is a lapse in a rental license or a change in occupancy to a lesser number of unrelated persons in a non-conforming use, the lesser number shall be the controlling number. (Ord. passed 5-2-2005; Ord. passed 5-16-2005; Am. Ord. 264, passed 11-21-2005; Am. Ord. 8, 4th Series, 1-16-2007; Am. Ord. 17, 4th Series, passed 1-17-2008)
North Mankato Ch. 155 § 151.13 addresses how certain rental properties were affected by zoning ordinances adopted on May 2 and May 16, 2005, which may have rendered some rental dwellings non-conforming under the new zoning rules. Rental properties that were already licensed at the time of those ordinances are permitted to continue operating as non-conforming uses. However, if a rental license lapses or the occupancy drops to a smaller number of unrelated persons, that lower number becomes the new controlling occupancy limit going forward.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under North Mankato Ch. 155 § 151.13, operators of rental properties affected by the 2005 rezoning ordinances generally maintain their non-conforming use status by keeping their rental license current and uninterrupted. A compliant operator takes care not to allow a license lapse, since doing so can permanently reduce the allowable number of unrelated occupants to whatever lower number was in place at the time of the lapse. Operators also track any changes in occupancy, as a reduction in the number of unrelated persons can similarly reset the controlling occupancy figure downward.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 151.13 of North Mankato Ch. 155 provides that tenants living in rental dwellings that became non-conforming after the 2005 zoning changes have certain protections tied to the property's licensed status at that time. If a landlord allows a rental license to lapse or reduces the number of unrelated occupants, the lower occupancy figure becomes the permanent controlling number, which could affect future tenants' rights in that unit. Tenants who believe their housing situation may be affected by this provision can consult the City of North Mankato's licensing or zoning office, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general information.
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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