HF 1585

1st Engrossment - 84th Legislature (2005 - 2006) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to housing; providing certain manufactured
home park exclusions; amending Minnesota Statutes
2004, section 327.23, by adding a subdivision.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2004, section 327.23, is
amended by adding a subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 2a. new text end

new text begin Seasonal agricultural operations. new text end

new text begin The term
"manufactured home park" shall not be construed to include up to
four manufactured homes maintained by an individual or a company
on premises associated with a seasonal agricultural operation,
in an area zoned agricultural, and used exclusively to house
individuals or families performing labor as defined in section
3121(g) of the Internal Revenue Code if:
new text end

new text begin (1) the manufactured homes are equipped with indoor
plumbing facilities and the standards for water and sanitation
established in Minnesota Rules, parts 4630.0600, subpart 1;
4630.0700; 4630.1200; 4630.3500; and 4715.0310 are met;
new text end

new text begin (2) the manufactured homes provide at least 80 square feet
of indoor living space per inhabitant of each home;
new text end

new text begin (3) the manufactured homes and their installation comply
with Minnesota Statutes, section 327.34, subdivision 1, and
Minnesota Rules, chapter 1350;
new text end

new text begin (4) the individual or company maintaining the manufactured
homes, with the assistance and approval of the city or town
where the homes are located, develops and posts in conspicuous
locations near the homes, a shelter or safe evacuation plan in
the event of severe weather conditions, such as tornadoes, high
winds, and floods; and
new text end

new text begin (5) the individual or company maintains the homes in a
clean, orderly, and sanitary condition.
new text end

Sec. 2. new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE.
new text end

new text begin Section 1 is effective the day following final enactment.
new text end