[1-20-2015 by Ord. No. 594]
A. 
Purpose. The purpose of this section is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the facilities clients.
B. 
Safety and Security Measures. A plan shall be submitted as part of the permit review.
1. 
Enclosure of outside areas may be required to provide protection from rail, traffic, water, machinery, or other environmental hazards.
2. 
Secure or alarmed exits (in compliance with building and fire code). Examples include:
a. 
Mechanical or electronic restricted access systems. These types of systems are designed to prevent unauthorized people from gaining access to a center. All the doors leading into the center are locked from the inside. You may be asked to enter a code or password onto a key pad or identify yourself before the door is opened. Sometimes, you may be "buzzed" into the building after you have been identified. The system may be as simple as a door bell or as complex as security system that is electronically operated.
b. 
Main entrance unlocked, all other doors locked to prevent someone from coming into the building from the outside. This type of system requires that everyone enter the building through the same entrance unless you have a key to another door. Perhaps the director's office will be near the main entrance so that he or she can see who is coming into the building. The center controls the access to areas inside the building by monitoring who is entering.
c. 
Bell or alert device attached to an unlocked door. In this type of system, the main entrance to the building is unlocked, but equipped with a bell or buzzer so that every time the door opens, the bell or buzzer goes off. Access to the building is not controlled but because it alerts the occupants of the building that someone has come or gone it can monitor what is occurring.
A. 
Not more than one non-resident employee shall be employed at a bed and breakfast establishment.
B. 
The facility shall be owner occupied and managed.
C. 
One on-premise sign may be used in conjunction with such use provided that the size and placement of the sign are in compliance with Article 16 of this chapter.
D. 
The use shall not infringe upon the right of neighboring residents to enjoy the peaceful occupancy of their homes.
E. 
Parking shall be provided at one space per rooming unit, in addition to the spaces normally required for the principal residential use. Parking shall be in accordance to Article 17 of this chapter and shall be screened from neighboring residentially zoned or used property.
F. 
If meals are available they shall be served only to paying, overnight guests. Separate kitchen and cooking facilities shall not be made available for guest use.
G. 
The hours that the lobby may remain open for the arrival and departure of paying, overnight guests shall be no earlier than 7:00 a.m. and no later than 10:00 p.m.
H. 
The total number of guest rooms are limited to five and all guest rooms shall be located within the principal structure.
I. 
The establishment must comply with all applicable local and state regulations regarding fire, health, building and business permits or licenses.
When a housing project consisting of a group of four or more buildings is to be constructed on a plot of land and the land is not to be subdivided into customary streets and lots, or the existing or contemplated street and lot layout make it impractical to apply the requirements of this chapter to the individual buildings in the housing project, the requirements of this chapter shall apply to the housing project in a manner that will be in harmony with the character of the neighborhood and the density of land use to obtain a greater standard of open space than required by this chapter in the district in which the project is to be located. These standards shall be applied by means of a conditional use permit with such attachments determining open space.
[11-20-2012 by Ord. No. 541; 1-20-2015 by Ord. No. 595]
A. 
Purpose. The purpose of this section is to prevent competition with business districts and to provide a means through the establishment of specific standards and procedures by which home occupations can be conducted in residential and mixed-use neighborhoods without jeopardizing the health, safety, and general welfare of surrounding residential properties. Each home occupation shall comply with the applicable standards so as to ensure that no adverse impact accrue to neighboring properties or infringe upon the rights of adjoining property owners. In addition, it is the purpose of this section to provide a mechanism enabling the distinction between permitted, special, and extended home occupations; so permitted home occupations may be allowed through an administrative review process rather than a legislative hearing process as required for special and extended home occupations.
B. 
Permitted Home Occupations.
1. 
Any permitted home occupation, as defined in Article 2 of this chapter, shall not be established unless a home occupation permit has been issued by the Zoning Administrator. An application for a home occupation permit shall be made in writing on forms provided by the Zoning Administrator. There shall be no fee charged for a permitted home occupation permit. Such permits shall be issued by the Zoning Administrator based upon proof of compliance with the provisions of this Subdivision.
2. 
If the Zoning Administrator denies a permitted home occupation permit, the applicant may appeal such decision pursuant to Article 21 Administration and Enforcement, Section 6 of this chapter.
3. 
A permitted home occupation permit shall remain in effect until such time as there has been a change in the conditions associated with the home occupation or until such time as the provisions of this section have been breached by the permit holder. At any such time the City has reason to believe that either event has taken place, a public hearing shall be held before the Planning Commission. The City Council shall make the final decision as to whether or not the permit holder is in violation of the provisions of this Subdivision and entitled to maintain the permit.
C. 
Special and Extended Home Occupations.
1. 
Permit Required. Any home occupation that does not meet the specific requirements for a permitted home occupation as defined in this chapter shall require an Interim Use Permit for a Special or Extended Home Occupation, as defined in Article 2 of this chapter. Special or Extended Home Occupations shall be applied for and reviewed in accordance with the provisions as established within Article 21 Administration and Enforcement, Section 3 Interim Use Permits.
2. 
Declaration of Conditions. The Planning Commission and City Council may impose such conditions on the granting of a special or extended home occupation permit as may be necessary to carry out the purpose and provisions of this Subdivision.
3. 
Term of Permit; Renewal. A special or extended home occupation permit may be issued for a period of one year after which the permit may be re-issued for periods of up to three years each. Each application for permit renewal shall, however, be processed in accordance with the procedural requirements of the initial special or extended home occupation permit.
4. 
Reconsideration. Whenever an application for a special or extended home occupation permit has been considered and denied by the City Council, a similar application for a permit affecting substantially the same property and use shall not be considered again by the Planning Commission or City Council for at least six months from the date of its denial.
5. 
Special and Extended Home Occupations are subject to review upon complaints from the neighborhood. If the complaints are considered substantial, and upon inspection there has been a change in the conditions associated with the special or extended home occupation or a breach of the provisions of this Subdivision or the conditions placed upon the approval of the special or extended home occupation are no longer being recognized, the process for revocation of the Interim Use Permit in accordance with the provisions of Article 21, Section 3 may be initiated.
D. 
General and Specific Requirements. All home occupations shall comply with the following general requirements and according to the applicable definition, the additional requirements depending upon the type of home occupation:
1. 
General Requirements.
a. 
The home occupation shall meet all applicable Fire and Building Codes.
b. 
All home occupations shall comply with the provisions of the City Nuisance Ordinance.
c. 
No equipment shall be used in the home occupation which will create electrical interference to surrounding properties.
d. 
The home occupation shall not constitute a fire hazard to adjacent or nearby residences, or a nuisance to neighbors because of excessive traffic, light, glare, noise, odors, vibrations or other circumstances, as determined by the fire marshal or Zoning Administrator.
e. 
Any home occupation shall be clearly incidental and secondary to the residential use of the premises, should not change the residential character thereof, and shall result in no incompatibility or disturbance to the surrounding residential use.
f. 
There shall be no exterior display or exterior signs or interior display or interior signs which are visible from outside the dwelling with the exception of one identification sign not to exceed eight square feet in area and shall meet the requirements as provided in Article 16 of this chapter for home business signs.
g. 
Exterior storage or display of equipment, materials, tools, supplies, products or by-products used or produced in conjunction with the home occupation is prohibited.
h. 
Trucks shall not be stored, operated, or maintained in residential districts. Any vehicle used in conjunction with the home occupation shall comply with the Article 17 of this chapter and Chapter 227 of the Isanti City Code.
i. 
The home occupation shall not include operations relating to internal combustion engines, body shops, ammunition manufacturing, motor vehicle repairs or sales, or any other objectionable uses as determined by the Zoning Administrator.
j. 
All permitted and special home occupations shall be conducted entirely within the living quarters of the principal dwelling and may not be conducted in any portion of the attached garage or within accessory buildings.
E. 
Permitted Home Occupation Requirements.
1. 
Permitted home occupations shall not create a parking demand in excess of that which can be accommodated in an existing driveway.
2. 
Retail sales/delivery of a service can take place provided it is done on an appointment basis or conducted by mail, so as few vehicles as possible are parked at the residential dwelling at one time.
3. 
Truck deliveries or pick-ups of supplies or products, and customer appointments associated with the home occupation shall be imperceptible from normal residential activity. Vehicles used for delivery and pick-up are limited to those normally servicing residential neighborhoods.
4. 
No manufacturing or processing business shall be allowed as defined herein: the production of articles from raw or prepared materials whose forms, qualities, properties, or combinations represent hazardous characteristics to the general area, during processing or as the final product.
5. 
Business hours are limited to the period of 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
6. 
The use of mechanical equipment other than is usual for purely domestic or hobby purposes are prohibited.
7. 
The entrance to the space devoted to or used by the home occupation must be completely contained within the principal residential dwelling unit so as to have no exterior visibility.
8. 
No interior or exterior alterations of the property or the structures thereon shall be allowed that would provide indication of business activities being conducted on the premises and no construction features shall be allowed which are not customarily found in a primary residential dwelling unit or which are inconsistent with the residential character of the lot and structure thereon.
9. 
The area set aside for home occupation in the dwelling unit shall not exceed 20% of the gross living area of the dwelling unit.
10. 
No person other than those who customarily reside on the premises shall be employed.
F. 
Special Home Occupation Requirements.
1. 
Special home occupations may be allowed to accommodate their parking demand through utilization of on-street parking. In such cases where on-street parking facilities are necessary, however, the City Council shall maintain the right to establish the maximum number of on-street spaces permitted and increase or decrease the maximum number when and where changing conditions require additional review.
2. 
A contract between the refuse handler and the owner shall be provided for all other waste including but not limited to garbage, recyclable material, decayed wood, sawdust, shaving, bark, lime, sand, ashes, oil, tar, chemicals, offal, and all other substances not sewage or industrial waste which may pollute the waters of the state. The contract shall be provided prior to issuance of the interim use permit and shall cite the destruction of waste and shall be renewed annually on or before January 1st of each year.
3. 
Toxic, explosive, flammable, or other restricted materials used, sold, or stored on the site in conjunction with the home occupation must conform to the Isanti City Code and the Uniform Fire Code.
4. 
Any retail sales must be accessory or incidental to the primary residential use.
5. 
No person other than a resident shall conduct the home occupation, except where the applicant can satisfactorily prove unusual or unique conditions or need for non-resident assistance and that this exception would not compromise the Zoning Ordinance.
G. 
Extended Home Occupation Requirements.
1. 
A contract between the refuse handler and the owner shall be provided for all other waste including but not limited to garbage, recyclable material, decayed wood, sawdust, shaving, bark, lime, sand, ashes, oil, tar, chemicals, offal, and all other substances not sewage or industrial waste which may pollute the waters of the state. The contract shall be provided prior to issuance of the interim use permit and shall cite the destruction of waste and shall be renewed annually on or before January 1st of each year.
2. 
Toxic, explosive, flammable, or other restricted materials used, sold, or stored on the site in conjunction with the home occupation must conform to the Isanti City Code and the Uniform Fire Code.
3. 
Any retail sales must be accessory or incidental to the primary residential use.
4. 
Home occupation operations are restricted to the dwelling unit, attached or detached garages or accessory buildings. If the owner of a home occupation is conducting operations in a detached accessory building, said accessory building must be located on the same parcel as the owner's dwelling unit, or a parcel immediately adjacent to the owner's dwelling, to which the owner also has fee title.
a. 
A minimum of 400 sq/ft of garage or accessory building space shall be maintained as a primary residential garage for indoor parking of vehicles and equipment.
5. 
No person other than a resident shall conduct the home occupation, except where the applicant can satisfactorily prove unusual or unique conditions or need for non-resident assistance and that this exception would not compromise the Zoning Ordinance.
H. 
Transferability. Permits shall not run with the land and shall not be transferable. Home occupation permits granted by this subdivision shall be temporary in nature and shall be granted to a designated person who resides in the dwelling unit on the subject property. Permits are not transferrable from person to person or from address to address.
I. 
Lapse of Permit by Non-Use. If, within one year after granting a home occupation permit, the use as permitted by the permit shall not have been initiated, then such permit shall become null and void unless a petition for extension of time in which to complete the work has been granted by the City Council. Such petition shall be in writing and file with the Zoning Administrator at least 30 days before the expiration of the original permit. There shall be no charge for the filing of such a petition. The request for extension shall state facts showing a good faith attempt to initiate the use. Such petition shall be presented to the Planning Commission for a recommendation and to the City Council for decision.
J. 
Renewal of Permits. An applicant shall not have a vested right to a permit renewal by reason of having obtained a previous permit. In applying for and accepting the permit, the permit holder agrees that his monetary investment in the home occupation will be fully amortized over the life of the permit and that a permit renewal will not be needed to amortize the investment. Each application for the renewal of a permit will be considered de novo without taking into consideration that a previous permit has been granted. The previous granting or renewal of a permit shall not constitute a precedent or basis for renewal of a permit.
K. 
Inspections. There may one or more inspections each year by the Zoning Administrator or his/her designee of any property covered by a home occupation permit. In addition, the Zoning Administrator or his/her designee shall have the right at any time, upon reasonable request of 48 hours' notice to enter and inspect the premises covered by said permit for safety and compliance purposes.
L. 
Nonconforming uses. Existing home occupations, lawfully existing on the date this Subdivision was adopted, may continue as non-conforming uses. The home occupation shall be required to obtain permits for their continued operation. Any existing home occupation that is discontinued for a period of more than 30 days, or is in violation of the Ordinance provisions under which it was initially established or found in violation of any other City Ordinance shall be brought into conformity with the provisions of this Subdivision.
M. 
Residential Daycare Facilities. Residential daycare facilities are exempted from all provisions provided in this section pursuant to Minn. Stats. 462.357, subd. 7, as amended from time to time.
[11-19-2013 by Ord. No. 568]
A. 
Purpose and Intent.
1. 
It is the purpose and intent of this subdivision to ensure quality development of manufactured home developments, which are equal to that found in other residential neighborhoods throughout the City. Excellence in design, development, and maintenance of manufactured home developments is the desired objective for residents of such developments as well as for the overall community.
2. 
Furthermore, it is the intent and purpose of this subdivision to provide provisions and standards for manufactured home developments, including manufactured single-family dwelling units, office area that would be limited to the administration of the park, recreational buildings and structures, storm shelters, and other directly related complimentary uses as allowed by a Conditional Use Permit in those zoning districts as designated within this chapter.
B. 
Violations; Repair or Maintenance by the City.
1. 
Additional remedies. In the event of a violation or a threatened violation of this Subdivision, the City Council, in addition to other remedies, may institute appropriate actions or proceedings to prevent, restrain, correct or abate such violations or threatened violations.
2. 
Maintenance or repair by the City.
a. 
If the owner or any successor owner shall at any time fail to maintain any of the recreational areas or streets or any of the common space areas within the manufactured home development in reasonable order and condition, the City may enter upon such areas pursuant to the easement agreement as required, to provide the necessary repairs or upkeep to maintain the manufactured home development in an attractive, well-kept condition.
b. 
Before the City shall make any repairs upon such areas, the City shall give written notice to the record owner shown upon the records of the County Auditor, making demand that specific repairs or maintenance shall be made by the owner immediately or, in the alternative, that the City shall make such repairs and thereafter assess the costs to the owner thereof.
c. 
If the owner fails to fully comply within 30 days of such notice, the City may perform the repairs and maintenance, which shall be billed to the owner of the manufactured home development and/or the recorded property owner, and payment shall be made to the City by the owner to reimburse the City immediately thereafter.
d. 
If the owner of the manufactured home park fails to make payment to the City upon the City having so demanded payment for repairs and maintenance as set forth in this section, the City shall have the right without further notice to assess such costs, including administrative costs of the City, and certify such assessments to the County Auditor as an assessment levied to be paid with taxes on the property, the taxable portion of all or any portion of the property on which the manufactured home development is located.
e. 
For issues that pose a threat to the public health or safety of residents of the manufactured home development or the City, such issues must be resolved immediately. A written 30-day notice will not be required. Failure to respond to threats to the public health or safety will result in immediate action taken by the City to correct such issues; and payment shall be made to the City by the owner to reimburse the City immediately thereafter.
C. 
Approval Procedures. Prior to the development of a manufactured home development, the owners shall meet with applicable City staff to review all applicable ordinances, regulations, and plans in the area to be subdivided. A sketch plan must be presented in a simple form, but should include any zoning changes which may be required, and should show that consideration has been given to the relationship of the proposed development to existing community facilities that would serve it, to neighboring subdivisions and development, and to the topography of the site. The sketch plan shall be presented to the Planning Commission in an effort to facilitate comments on the proposed plan. Such comments are non-binding and do not guarantee approval of the proposed development. All lands to be used for a manufactured home development shall be platted or re-platted in accordance with all applicable subdivision regulations. The use type indicated within specific zoning districts as identified in this chapter shall identify the procedure required for zoning approval of a site for use as a manufactured home development.
D. 
Standards for Manufactured Home Developments.
1. 
Utilities.
a. 
All manufactured home developments and lots shall be provided with and connected to the municipal sewer and water system.
b. 
All utility lines shall be buried to a depth as specified by the City Engineer. There shall be no overhead wires within the development.
c. 
All utility plans shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to construction.
2. 
Perimeter Requirement. All lots and structures shall be setback a minimum of 50 feet from the exterior property line of the development. This area shall be landscaped with appropriate grass, shrubbery, and trees around the entire perimeter of the development. Landscaping provided within the perimeter of the development shall be maintained along with any general landscaping required and provided within the development.
3. 
Development Signs. A Manufactured Home Development shall be permitted a development sign(s), providing such signs meet the requirements of Article 16 of this chapter.
4. 
Common Open Space and Community Facilities.
a. 
The developer of a manufactured home development shall provide a minimum of 10% of the gross area to be developed for recreational facilities and common open space. Any required perimeter area shall not be counted towards meeting the common open space requirement. Any recreation equipment installed within these areas shall be maintained in good repair and safe condition by the management of the development.
b. 
One or more central community buildings shall be provided within the development, which are maintained in a safe, clean, and sanitary condition. Such buildings shall be adequately lighted during all hours of darkness and shall contain laundry facilities, public telephones, and public restroom facilities. Such restroom facilities shall comply with requirements of the State Department of Health. Such buildings shall meet the existing code and ordinance requirements of the City of Isanti.
c. 
Emergency Shelters. Each manufactured home development shall have suitable storm and disaster facilities constructed below ground to accommodate residents of the manufactured home development.
d. 
Exterior Clothes Drying Facilities. A suitable area to be used for exterior clothes drying shall be provided adjacent to community building(s). No exterior clothes drying shall be permitted within a lot or any other area of the manufactured home development.
5. 
Storage Areas. No recreational vehicles, hauling trailers, or other equipment shall be stored upon the streets of the manufactured home development or upon patios or open spaces of any individual lot. All manufactured home developments shall have an area set aside for storage by occupants of the manufactured home development. The storage area shall be large enough to accommodate recreational vehicles and other similar items. The storage area shall be fully screened in accordance with Article 15 of this chapter.
6. 
Off-street parking. In addition to the required off-street parking for each manufactured home lot, the manufactured home development shall provide and maintain a paved off-street parking lot for guests of occupants. One guest space shall be provided per every four manufactured housing units.
7. 
Prohibited structures and vehicles. Campers, camping trailers, motor homes, tent trailers, dependent trailers, travel trailers, truck campers, or other similar vehicles shall not be located on any manufactured home lot, either temporarily or permanently.
8. 
Refuse Collection. Refuse and trash receptacles shall be provided on-site in accordance with the provisions as provided within Article 14 of this chapter.
9. 
Curb and gutter. A concrete curb and gutter shall be constructed along all roadways and parking areas within the development. The curb and gutter shall be designed so as to meet City specifications.
10. 
Streets; access to lots.
a. 
No manufactured home lot shall have direct access to a public street.
b. 
Each manufactured home shall abut on and have access to a private street used by the residents of the development and built and maintained by the owner thereof. Private streets shall meet the standards as provided within the City's Subdivision Ordinance for developments located within the R-3 District.
c. 
Sidewalks meeting the standards provided in the City's Subdivision Ordinance shall be constructed in compliance with the provisions of the applicable Conditional Use Permit.
d. 
All private streets within the development shall be named for way finding and addressing purposes acceptable to the Public Works Department and any applicable City ordinances. Such private roadways shall be marked with street signs of design, appearance, and placement as acceptable to the Public Works Department.
11. 
A manufactured home development shall have grading, drainage, erosion control and stormwater management plans designed in conformance with the requirements of this chapter, Ordinance No. 254 and Ordinance No. 420 and any other applicable local, state, or federal regulations. Site development shall conform to all approved plans.
a. 
Changes to approved plans.
(i) 
Minor changes in location, placement, or height of buildings, or in grading or landscape plans may be authorized by the City Planner or his/her designee where unforeseen circumstances such as engineering or building requirements dictate such a change.
(ii) 
Changes in the shape, size, and arrangements of lots and blocks, or in the allocation of open space, and all other substantial deviations from the final approved plans shall be referred to the Planning Commission for recommendation, after which the City Council shall decide to either approve or deny the changes to the final plans.
(iii) 
If changes are authorized, the owners and/or developers shall submit a revised plan showing authorized changes, which shall be filed with the City Planner.
E. 
Standards for Manufactured Home Lot. A manufactured home located on a lot within a manufactured home development shall meet the following requirements.
1. 
Maximum Unit Density. The maximum density for the site shall be eight units per acre.
2. 
Minimum Lot Size. The minimum lot size for a manufactured home lot is 6,000 square feet.
3. 
Minimum Lot Width/Depth.
Lot Width
60 feet
Lot Depth
100 feet
4. 
Maximum Lot Coverage. The maximum area to be occupied by impervious surface shall not exceed 50% of the manufactured home lot.
5. 
Setback requirements.
Front yard
20 feet
Rear yard
20 feet
Street side yard
20 feet
Side yard
15 feet, total combined
Building/Unit Separation
15 feet
Perimeter setback
50 feet
6. 
Landscaping. Each individual manufactured home lot shall have two trees provided. Trees shall be of a species and size as required in Article 15 of this chapter for residential districts.
7. 
Parking. Off-street parking for two vehicles shall be provided on each manufactured home lot within the development. Additional parking areas for the overall development shall also be provided as stipulated within AA 350-13-1.5D6. Driveways and off-street parking areas shall be setback five feet from the property line. All driveways and off-street parking areas shall be constructed of concrete or bituminous.
8. 
Skirting and foundation screening. Skirting and/or permanent foundation screening shall be installed on all sides of a sited manufactured home between the ground and the underside of the manufactured home to visually screen the area, protect utility connections and control the harboring of pests and vermin below the lowest floor of the manufactured home and the manufactured home stand. The skirting must be made of a rigid weather-proof material installed and affixed to provide a solid visual barrier to the underside of the home, its stand and foundation or anchoring system. Rigid skirting must be of the same color and reflective finish as the exterior siding of the manufactured home. A solid skirting system of all-weather material may be used instead of rigid skirting siding material. Such a solid skirting system may be comprised of masonry block, stone or concrete retaining wall construction, exterior grade simulated block, stone or concrete retaining wall construction, exterior grade simulated brick, stone, stucco or permanent siding if of the same style and color of the exterior siding of the manufactured home. Such skirting must be so constructed that the underside and utility connections of the manufactured home can be reasonably subject to inspection, repair, and maintenance.
9. 
Manufactured homes within the development shall comply with the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Act, as may be amended from time to time. No manufactured home may be moved onto any lot within the development which does not meet current National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Act standards.
10. 
No manufactured home may be inhabited by a greater number of occupants than that for which it was designed.
11. 
Every manufactured home shall be placed on a permanent foundation with wheels, tongues, and hitch removed.
12. 
Accessory structures. Accessory structures are permitted in accordance with the regulations provided in Article 13, Article 4 of this chapter. Setbacks for the accessory structure shall meet the following:
Rear yard setback
5 feet
Side yard setback
5 feet
Street side yard setback
20 feet
13. 
Additions. Any building additions to the principle unit must be suitably anchored to the ground and either be commercially made for manufactured homes or meet the standards of the building code. All additions must be consistent and compatible to the design of the principal unit.
14. 
Permitted encroachments. The following accessory and mechanical appurtenances may encroach into required setback areas as follows:
a. 
Steps, stoops, and landings. Attached steps, uncovered stoops and landings may encroach up to five feet into the setback area, provided that they do not exceed 20 square feet in area. No step, stoop, or landing shall be located closer than 10 feet to another manufactured home or attachment thereto.
b. 
Air conditioners. An air conditioning unit may encroach up to five feet into the setback area.
c. 
Eaves and overhangs. An eave or overhang may encroach up to one foot into the setback area.
F. 
Manufactured Home Development Management.
1. 
Owner or Manager Required. Every manufactured home development shall be in the charge of a responsible attendant or caretaker at all times whose duty it shall be to maintain the development, its facilities and equipment in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition. The owner or manager shall be responsible to insure that the owners and/or tenants maintain the manufactured homes on the lots in the development in good repair.
2. 
Office Required. A manufactured home development shall have an office for the use of the operator or manager of the development. This office shall be clearly identified and distinctly marked with a sign that is illuminated during all hours of darkness. A map of the manufactured home development identifying all lot locations and unit addresses shall be displayed at the park office and also be illuminated during hours of darkness.
3. 
Notification of City Ordinances. The owner or manager shall be responsible for notifying the development residents of all applicable provisions and regulations under this chapter and inform them of their responsibilities under this chapter.
4. 
Resident Registry Required. A registry shall be maintained by the management in the office of the manufactured home development indicating the name and location of residence of each current, permanent resident of the manufactured home development and the date of beginning residence in the development. Each manufactured home lot shall be identified in the records by a unique number, letter or street address.
5. 
Building Permits Required.
a. 
Prior to a manufactured home being moved into a lot, the owner shall apply for and obtain a building permit for the foundation and a permit for connection of public sewer and water. The application for permits shall be accompanied by a site plan, drawn to scale, detailing the unit placement, location of accessory structures, and setbacks. The installation or construction of any structures or improvements within the development or upon an individual lot shall require a building permit. All plans for installation and construction shall meet City codes and ordinances.
b. 
No work shall be completed to, within, or with respect to any manufactured home or manufactured home development until a building permit has been issued by the City. Requests for building permits shall be submitted through the manufactured home development management. Permission from management must be provided prior to issuance of a building permit.
c. 
Building permit fees shall be required in accordance with current adopted fee schedules at the time of issuance.
G. 
Manufactured Home Development Closings. In view of the unique nature and issues presented by the closure or conversion of manufactured home developments, the City Council finds that the public health, safety, and general welfare will be promoted by requiring relocation assistance and/or compensation to displaced homeowners and residents of such developments. The purpose of this subsection is to require development owners to pay displaced homeowners and residents reasonable relocation costs and purchasers of manufactured home developments to pay additional compensation, pursuant to the authority granted under Minnesota Statutes, Section 327C.095, as amended.
1. 
Relocation costs incurred. The reasonable cost actually incurred by a displaced resident of relocating a manufactured home for a manufactured home development within the City of Isanti that is being closed or converted to another use to another manufactured home development within a 25 mile radius of the development, as follows:
a. 
Preparation for move. Reasonable costs incurred to prepare the eligible manufactured home for transportation to another site. This category includes crane services if needed, but not the cost of wheel axles, tire, frame welding or trailer hitches.
b. 
Transportation to another site. Reasonable costs incurred to transport the eligible manufactured home to another manufactured home development within a 25 mile radius. This category also includes the cost of insuring the manufactured home while the home is in the process of being relocated, and the cost of obtaining moving permits. This category does not include the cost of moving personal property separate and distinct from the manufactured home and separate and distinct from the appliances and appurtenances of the manufactured home.
c. 
Hook-up at new location. The reasonable cost of connecting the eligible manufactured home to utilities at the relocation site, including crane services if needed. The development owner shall not be required to upgrade the electrical or plumbing systems of the manufactured home.
d. 
Relocation costs do not include the cost of any repairs or modifications to the manufactured home needed to bring the home into compliance with state and federal manufactured home building standards for the year in which the home was constructed. Relocation costs also do not include the cost of any repairs or modifications to the home or appurtenances needed to bring the home into compliance with the rules and regulations of the manufactured home development to which the manufactured home is to be relocated, if these rules and regulations are no more stringent than the rules and regulations of the development in which the home is located.
2. 
Notice of closing. If a manufactured home development is to be closed, converted in whole or part to another use or terminated as a use of the property, the development owner shall, at least nine months prior to the closure, conversion to another use, or termination of use, provide a copy of a closure statement to a resident of each manufactured home and to the City Planner, acting on behalf of the Planning Commission and to the Commissioners of Health and the Housing Finance Agency.
3. 
Notice of public hearing. The City Planner shall submit the closure statement to the City Council and request the City Council to schedule a public hearing. The City shall mail a notice at least 10 days prior to the public hearing to a resident of each manufactured home in the development and to the development owner stating the time, place, and purpose of the hearing. The development owner shall provide the City with a list of names and addresses of at least one resident of each manufactured home in the development at the time the closure statement is submitted to the City.
4. 
Public hearing. A public hearing shall be held before the City Council for the purpose of reviewing the closure statement and evaluating what impact the development closing may have on the displaced residents and the development owner. The development owner shall be present at such hearing. The City Council shall determine the adequacy of the closure statement and direct payment of relocation costs pursuant to this Subsection of this chapter.
5. 
Conditions of closing.
a. 
As a condition of closing of the manufactured home development, the development owner shall pay the relocation costs to displaced residents. If the development owner determines less than six months prior to the date of closure of the development that the development will not be closed, the development owner may rescind the Notice of Closure and shall pay any actual relocation costs incurred by any of the development's manufactured home owners. If the development owner determines at six months or more prior to the date of closure of the development that the development will not be closed, the development owner may rescind the notice of closure, and not be liable for any relocation costs.
b. 
The City shall not issue a building permit in conjunction with the reuse of the manufactured home development property unless the development owner has paid the relocation costs and/or the development purchaser has compensated displaced residents in accordance with the requirements of this section. Approval of any application for a rezoning, platting, conditional use permit, planned unit development, interim use permit, or variance in conjunction with a development closing or conversion shall be conditioned on compliance with the requirements of this subsection.
6. 
Displaced resident statement. Within 90 days of receipt of a closure notice, the displaced resident shall provide the development owner with a written statement of relocation costs, or, in the alternative, a written statement that the resident cannot relocate his or her manufactured home to another manufactured home development within 25 mile radius. If a resident determines not to relocate as defined within this subsection, the resident must state whether he or she elects to receive relocation costs under Subsections G7 or G8 below.
7. 
Election to relocate.
a. 
If a manufactured home can be relocated to another manufactured home development within a 25 mile radius, the owner of the development shall pay displaced residents' relocation costs as defined herein.
b. 
The development owner shall make relocation payments directly to contractors providing the relocation services, or shall reimburse the displaced resident directly after the resident submits to the development owner proof of payment or relocation costs. The development owner shall be entitled to receive documentation of relocation cost, including costs of proposals, invoices, estimates and contracts for relocation services.
c. 
If a displaced resident cannot relocate the manufactured home within a 25 mile radius of the development that is being closed or some other agreed upon distance, and the resident elected not to tender a title to the manufactured home, the resident is entitled to relocation costs based upon an average of relocation costs awarded to other residents of the development, or, if no other homes have been relocated, the reasonable costs of relocating the home within a 25 mile radius.
d. 
A displaced resident compensated under this subsection shall retain title to the manufactured home and shall be responsible for its prompt removal from the manufactured home development. All rent due and owing the park owner, and all property taxes for the current and prior years shall be paid by the displaced resident prior to removing the manufactured home from the development.
8. 
Election to receive compensation. If a resident cannot relocate his or her manufactured home to another manufactured home development within a 25 mile radius or some other agreed upon distance and tenders title to the manufactured home, the resident is entitled to compensation to be paid by the owner of the development in order to mitigate the adverse financial impact of the development closing. In such instance, the compensation shall be an amount equal to the estimated market value of the tax assessed value of the manufactured home, whichever is greater, as determined by a state licensed independent appraiser experienced in manufactured home appraisal and approved by the City Manager. The owner of the development shall pay the cost of the appraisal or shall reimburse the City for any advances it makes to such appraiser for such cost. The owner of the development shall pay such compensation into an escrow account, established by the owner of the development, for distribution upon transfer of title to the home. The amount otherwise due the displaced resident may be tendered on the date of transfer of title from the escrow account for payment on liens and encumbrances. The resident shall transfer title of the manufactured home to the owner of the development free and clear of all liens and encumbrances. All rent due the property owner and all property taxes for the current and prior years shall be paid by the displaced residents prior to distribution to the displaced resident from the escrow account.
a. 
In the event the owner is unable to locate the title to the manufactured home, the owner of the home shall sign an affidavit setting forth:
(i) 
The inability to locate the title;
(ii) 
The homeowner's desire to transfer ownership of the home to the development owner for disposal purposes; and
(iii) 
The homeowner's agreement to transfer ownership and releasing the development owner from any liability for the home's eventual disposal.
b. 
Compensation under this subsection shall be paid to the displaced resident no later than 90 days prior to the earlier of closing of the development or its conversion to another use.
9. 
Limitation of relocation costs and compensation. The total amount of compensation paid to displaced residents shall not exceed the greater of 25% of the County Assessor's estimated market value of the manufactured home development, as determined by the County Assessor for the year in which the development is scheduled to close, or 25% of the purchase price of the development, whichever is greater.
10. 
Proof of residency. If any disputes arise regarding the right of an individual to receive compensation, the individual can prove a right to compensation by providing evidence of legal occupancy in the development. Such evidence includes, but is not limited to, legal title to the home, tax records indicating ownership of the home, records from the department of transportation showing ownership of the home, a copy of a signed lease agreement, or proof of payment of rent. Additionally, any resident on the list provided by the development owner to the City within the closure statement is presumed to be a legal resident.
Conversion of a Residential Dwelling Unit shall be permitted in those districts as identified within this chapter. All conversions are subject to the following requirements:
A. 
All residential conversions shall meet building code requirements and shall submit all necessary documentation for a building permit.
B. 
All residential conversions shall meet the requirements of the zoning code, to include but not limited to, parking requirements, impervious surface requirements, setback and lot requirements.
C. 
All residential conversions shall pay all City fees, as would be charged to any new dwelling unit, as outlined within the City Fee Ordinance. These fees include, but are not limited to: Park and Recreation Unit Charge, Signal Light Fee, SAC and WAC. All fees shall be paid at the time of building permit issuance. Any units that have previously paid, such fees will be deducted from the total fees paid to the City.