Spring Lake Park, Minn., Mun. Code ch. 15.08 (2026) § 15.08.010
Definitions - Mobile Homes And Mobile Home Parks
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For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. DEPENDENT MOBILE HOME. A mobile home which does not have a flush toilet and a bath or shower. INDEPENDENT MOBILE HOME. A mobile home which has a flush toilet and a bath or shower. MOBILE HOME. Any vehicle or similar portable structure having no foundation other than wheels, jacks, or skirtings and so designed or constructed as to permit occupancy for dwelling or sleeping purposes. MOBILE HOME PARK. Any plot of ground upon which two or more mobile homes, occupied for dwelling or sleeping purposes, are located regardless of whether or not a charge is made for that accommodation. MOBILE HOME SPACE. A plot of ground within a mobile home park designated for the accommodation of one mobile home. PERSON. Any natural individual, firm, trust, partnership, association, or corporation.
Spring Lake Park Ch. 15.08 Mobile Homes And Mobile Home Parks § 15.08.010 establishes the foundational definitions that govern the entire chapter on mobile homes and mobile home parks. The provision distinguishes between dependent mobile homes (lacking a flush toilet and bath or shower) and independent mobile homes (which include those fixtures), and defines a mobile home park as any plot hosting two or more occupied mobile homes regardless of whether rent is charged. These definitions set the scope of who and what falls under the chapter's regulations, including the meaning of 'person,' which extends beyond individuals to firms, partnerships, associations, and corporations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and owners of mobile home parks in Spring Lake Park should be familiar with the definitions established in § 15.08.010, as these terms determine whether a property qualifies as a 'mobile home park' and whether individual units are classified as dependent or independent mobile homes. A compliant operator generally ensures that their property and units are accurately categorized under these definitions, since the classification affects which requirements apply throughout Ch. 15.08. Owners of two or more occupied mobile home spaces — even where no rent is charged — should recognize that their property likely falls within the chapter's scope.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of mobile home parks in Spring Lake Park benefit from understanding the definitions in § 15.08.010, as these terms determine whether their home and community are covered by the protections and requirements of Ch. 15.08. For example, whether a home qualifies as a dependent or independent mobile home may affect which standards apply to a resident's space. Tenants who have questions about how these definitions apply to their situation may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the full chapter for context.
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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