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Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 5-18 § 5-18-10

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Rochester, Minn., Code of Ordinances ch. 5-18 § 5-18-10
(a) A violation of any provision of this chapter shall be a misdemeanor. In addition, the city attorney may enforce any provision of this chapter by injunction or other appropriate civil remedy.
(b) The city shall not issue a building permit or zoning certificate in conjunction with reuse of manufactured home park property unless the park owner has paid reasonable relocation costs or the in lieu payment as required by this chapter.
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Plain English

Rochester Code of Ordinances ch. 5-18 § 5-18-10 establishes that any violation of Chapter 5-18 constitutes a misdemeanor under criminal law, and also allows the city attorney to pursue civil remedies such as injunctions. Separately, the provision ties building permits and zoning certificates for redeveloped manufactured home park property to the park owner's compliance with relocation cost obligations. Until those costs or the required in-lieu payment are satisfied, the city will withhold the relevant permits.

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For Property Managers

Under ch. 5-18 § 5-18-10, operators who redevelop manufactured home park property face both criminal misdemeanor exposure and potential civil enforcement action for any chapter violation. Compliant park owners ensure that all required relocation costs or in-lieu payments are fully paid before seeking building permits or zoning certificates tied to reuse of the property. Maintaining clear documentation of payments made under this chapter is a practice commonly associated with smooth permitting outcomes.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Ch. 5-18 § 5-18-10 gives manufactured home park residents an important structural protection: the city is prohibited from issuing building permits or zoning certificates for redevelopment until the park owner has met relocation cost obligations. Residents who believe a park owner is proceeding with redevelopment without satisfying those obligations may contact the city attorney's office, which has authority to pursue injunctions and other civil remedies. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Rochester housing law can help residents understand what options exist under this provision.

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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§ 247.5 Inapplicability to substantial rehabilitation or demolition.
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§ 247.10 Inapplicability to substantial rehabilitation or demolition; right of disposition unimpaired.

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