St. Cloud Code of Ordinances § 442 § 442:00
Regulation of manufactured home parks and recreational camping areas
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Subd. 1. Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to establish rules, regulations and standards to: (a) Protect and promote the health, safety and general welfare of the people of the City of St. Cloud; (b) Correct and prevent conditions that may adversely affect persons living in or near manufactured home parks or recreations camping areas; (c) Provide minimum standards, as defined in Minn. Stats. ch. 327, Minnesota Rules, ch. 4630, this Ordinance and other city ordinances, for the design, construction, operation, maintenance of manufactured home parks and recreational camping areas in the City of St. Cloud. Subd. 2. Authority. This ordinance is adopted pursuant to powers granted under Minn. Stats. chs. 145A, 145A.07, as it may be amended from time to time, which authorizes the commissioner of health to enter into an agreement with counties or cities organized under the provisions of Minn. Stats. § 145A.03 to perform all or part of the licensing, inspection and enforcement duties authorized under the provisions of these sections. Subd. 3. Jurisdiction. These ordinances are applicable to all manufactured home parks and recreational camping areas, as defined in Minn. Stats. ch. 327, within the legal boundaries of the City of St. Cloud.
St. Cloud Code of Ordinances § 442:00 establishes the foundational purpose, legal authority, and geographic scope for regulating manufactured home parks and recreational camping areas within St. Cloud city limits. The ordinance draws its authority from Minnesota state law, specifically chapters 145A and 145A.07, which allow the city to carry out licensing, inspection, and enforcement functions. It sets minimum standards for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of these facilities, aligning with state statutes and Minnesota Rules chapter 4630.
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Operators of manufactured home parks and recreational camping areas within St. Cloud's city limits are subject to § 442:00 and the minimum standards it incorporates from Minnesota Statutes chapter 327 and Minnesota Rules chapter 4630. Compliant operators generally ensure their facilities meet design, construction, operation, and maintenance requirements established under this ordinance and any related city ordinances. Because the city is authorized to conduct licensing, inspection, and enforcement under state law, operators typically maintain records and facility conditions that are ready for municipal review.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of manufactured home parks or those living near recreational camping areas in St. Cloud are protected by the standards set out in § 442:00, which aims to correct and prevent conditions that could adversely affect their health, safety, and general welfare. This ordinance gives the city authority to license, inspect, and enforce compliance with applicable state and local standards, meaning residents have a municipal channel through which concerns about park conditions may be raised. Tenants who believe conditions in their park fall short of the standards referenced in § 442:00 may consider contacting the City of St. Cloud or a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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