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Action Request Form
Meeting Date
8/10/2016
Department
Community Development
Agenda Category
Public Hearings
Title
Temporary Health Care Dwellings Ordinance Amendment
Staff Recommendation
1) Hold a public hearing.
2) The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt an ordinance for the City
of Cottage Grove opting out of the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.3593 and
prohibiting temporary health care family dwellings in any zoning district.
Budget Implication
N/A
Attachments
Council Memo
Ordinance No. XXX
Exhibits
� Cottage
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TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
Charlene Stevens, City Administrator
FROM: John M. Burbank, Senior Planner
DATE: August10, 2016
RE: Temporary Family Health Care Dwellings
Proposal
The City of Cottage Grove has initiated a zoning text amendment ta create an ordinance prohib-
iting temporary family health care dwellings and opting out of the requirements of Minnesota
Statutes, Section 462.3593, which permit and regulate temporary family health care dwellings.
Examples of Temporary Family Heath Care Dwelling
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Honorable Mayor, City Council, and Charlene Stevens
Temporary family health care Dwellings
August 10, 2016
Page 2 of 4
Planning Considerations
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission reviewed the proposal at their meeting on July 25, 2016. No public
hearing was held, as it was scheduled for the August 10 City Council meeting.
The Planning Commission had a general discussion on the topic, which is detailed in the attached
minutes excerpt. After the discussion, the Planning Commission, on a 6-to-1 vote, recommended
that the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance amendment. The reasoning for the nay vote
was because one of the fastest growing housing sectors is for the 65-plus generation. This type
of housing is one of the options for affordable long-term care. It was also noted that the dwellings
would be temporary.
Review Period
This application was initiated by the City, so the required 60-day review period is not applicable.
Background
During the spring of 2016, the State Legislature passed a law (Minn. Stat. § 46.3593) requiring
cities to allow "temporary health care dwellings," which are an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) but
for the purposes of caring for mentally or physically impaired relatives or their caregivers on a
temporary basis. The law also defines family members. An informational packet on the topic was
created by the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) and is attached for reference.
The new law only applies to housing that is used solely to care for a family member who is im-
paired in some way. The law also permits cities to opt out of the law if they do not want to allow
these health care dwellings. The deadline for cities to opt out is September 1, 2016.
Discussion
The Planning Commission is requested to discuss this topic and determine if the City should per-
mit the temporary health care dwellings or adopt the proposed ordinance approving a zoning text
amendment to prohibit temporary health care dwellings and to clarify that the City of Cottage
Grove is opting out of the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.3593
The City Council will hold the public hearing at their August 10, 2016, meeting in order to comply
with the established deadline.
Comprehensive Plan— Future Land Use Designation
The law requires that the temporary family health care must be located on the property in which
the caregiver or relative lives, thus delegating it to land use districts that permit residential uses.
Zoning
The proposed zoning text amendment would prohibit temporary family health care dwellings within
all zoning districts in the City.
Existing Site Conditions
Not applicable with this application.
Honorable Mayor, City Council, and Charlene Stevens
Temporary family health care Dwellings
August 10, 2016
Page 3 of 4
Setbacks
Not applicable with this application.
Architecture/Construction
Not applicable with this application.
Utilities
Not applicable with this application.
Parking
Not applicable with this application.
Zoning Text Amendment
Ordinance Criteria
See the attached draft ordinance.
Traffic/Access
Not applicable with this application.
Pedestrian Access
Not applicable with this application.
Surface WaterManagement
Not applicable with this application.
Tree Preservation
Not applicable with this application.
Landscaping
Not applicable with this application.
Area Charges
Not applicable with this application.
Park Dedicafion
Not applicable with this application.
Public Hearing Notices
The public hearing notice was published in the South Washington County Bulletin on July 13,
2016.
Summary
The logistics of regulating temporary family health care dwellings in Cottage Grove was discussed
by the City's Technical Review Committee and it was determined to be burdensome and not in
the best interest of the community as a whole. Some of the identified burdens were nuisance
Honorable Mayor, City Council, and Charlene Stevens
Temporary family health care Dwellings
August 10, 2016
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issues related to the use, accessibility by Public Safety personnel, and the task of dealing with
and abandonmenUremoval of the temporary structures.
Findings
The established findings for approving the ordinance prohibiting temporary health care family
dwellings in any zoning district and opting out of the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Section
462.3593 are as follows:
1. The logistics of regulating temporary family health care dwellings in Cottage Grove would be
burdensome.
2. The establishment of unmonitored temporary power and utility connections would be
hazardous and dangerous, and could compromise health and safety.
3. The current ordinance prohibits structures in the front of a principle structure on properties less
than five acres.
4. The loss of required on-site parking if units are parked in the driveway.
5. The negative visual impact on adjacent properties.
6. Most of the existing residences constructed in Cottage Grove have sufficient square footage and
bedroom space to accommodate temporary family health care within the principal structure.
7. The potential burden on Public Safety services for unsupervised ailing people within the
temporary health care dwellings.
Recommendation
1) Hold a public hearing.
2) The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt an ordinance for the City of
Cottage Grove opting out of the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.3593 and
prohibiting temporary health care family dwellings in any zoning district.
ORDINANCE NO. XXX
AN ORDINANCE FOR THE CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE, MINNESOTA,
OPTING OUT OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF MINNESOTA STATUTES,
SECTION 462.3593, TEMPORARY FAMILY HEALTH CARE DWELLINGS
The City Council of the City of Cottage Grove, Washington County, Minnesota, does
hereby ordain as follows:
WHEREAS, on May 12, 2016, Governor Dayton signed into law the creation and
regulation of temporary family health care dwellings, codified at Minn. Stat. § 46.3593, which
permit and regulate temporary family health care dwellings; and
WHEREAS, subdivision 9 of Minn. Stat. § 46.3593 allows cities to “opt out” of those
regulations.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Cottage Grove,
Washington County, Minnesota, hereby ordains as follows:
SECTION 1. AMENDMENT
. Pursuant to authority granted by Minnesota Statutes,
Section 462.3593, subdivision 9, the City of Cottage Grove opts out of the requirements of
Minn. Stat. § 46.3593, which defines and regulates Temporary Family Health Care Dwellings.
SECTION 2. AMENDMENT
. “The Code of the City of Cottage Grove, County of
Washington, State of Minnesota,” shall be amended by amending Title 11-1-3, Rules of Word
Construction; Definitions, to read as follows:
Title 11-1-3: Rules of Word Construction; Definitions.
TEMPORARY FAMILY HEALTH CARE DWELLINGS: Transitional housing on a
relative’s or caregiver’s property for those with mental or physical impairments and
aging family members who need short-term care.
SECTION 3. AMENDMENT
. “The Code of the City of Cottage Grove, County of
Washington, State of Minnesota,” shall be amended by amending Title 11-3-3, Accessory
Structures, to read as follows:
Title 11-3-3E: Miscellaneous Requirements.
9. Temporary Family Health Care Dwellings are prohibited in all zoning districts.
SECTION 4. SUMMARY PUBLICATION
. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section
412.191, in the case of a lengthy ordinance, a summary may be published. While a copy of the
entire ordinance is available without cost at the office of the City Clerk, the following summary
is approved by the City Council and shall be published in lieu of publishing the entire Official
Zoning ordinance:
Ordinance No. XXX
Page 2 of 2
“This ordinance amends Title 11, Chapter 3, General Zoning Provisions, to add the
definition of Temporary Family Health Care Dwellings, and to prohibit Temporary Family
Health Care Dwellings in all zoning districts in the City of Cottage Grove.”
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE
. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from
and after its passage and publication according to law.
Passed this 10th day of August 2016.
Myron Bailey, Mayor
Attest:
Joe Fischbach, City Clerk
Published in the South Washington County Bulletin on \[Date\].
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EXCERPT FROM UNAPPROVED MINUTES OF THE
JULY 25, 2016, PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
6.3 Temporary Health Care Dwellings — TA2016-053
The City of Cottage Grove has applied for a zoning text amendment to opt out of
the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, § 462-3593, which permit and regulate
temporary family health care dwellings, and to prohibit such dwellings in all zoning
districts within the City. (The Public Hearing will be held by the City Council on
August 10, 2016.)
Burbank summarized the staff report and recommended approval.
Haagsman asked if other cities have been opting out. Burbank responded that staff
will have more information on that prior to this proposed ordinance going to the City
Council. He noted that there is a deadline of September 1, 2016, to opt out per State
Statute.
Graff made a mofion to approve the zoning text amendment. Rostad seconded.
Graf stated that in his profession as a real estate broker in the State of Minnesota, he
had an opportunity to take continuing education that discussed these facilities, and
one of the fastest growing sectors for housing, including these, are the 65-plus
generation. One of the things discussed is the afFordability of long-term care for those
individuals and these were presented as an option. He is a little discouraged that we
are looking at curtailing them completely. He understands that there may some
difficulty in allowing them but they are temporary facilities and afFordable for people
looking to take care of their loved ones' end of life needs. He noted that there are
nursing services that go with these medi-cottages.
Motion passed on a 6-to-1 vote (GrafJ.
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�ze��Icn��in 1llisasaesotcr Statartes, e77c��lers 394; =l62.
BE IT E1V11C'I'�,D�3Y THE L�GISLATURE OF TI-IE STATC OF MINN�.S(�TA:
Section I.Miru�esota St�tutes 2014, section 144D.OI, s�r€�divisio�l�},is amended to
rcad:
Subd. 4. Housing�vitl�scrvices establishment or establishment.(a} "IIo��sing
with seivices establishment" o�•"est�blisl�ane»t"'ineans:
(1)an cstablislnne�st providing sleeping accotn�nodafiioi�s to one or inoi�e aduit
c•esidents, at least 80 pe��ce�it of wllich are 55 yea�'s p�age or a�der,and offe�•ing or
providin�, for a fe�, one ar�nore re�ula��ly scized«led l�caltl�-related services or two or
rnoee i•egularly schedtiled s«p�ortive se�vices, whether offered ar pravided directly by tlie
establish���ent oa�by ai�other entity ar��angec!fo�•by the establishment; €�r
(2) an establishment that re�istez�s tfnder section 144D.025.
{b)Ho�fsing with services establishrnent does not include:
{1) a n��ising home]icei�sed �E�ic����cl��pter 144A;
(2}a hospital, ceitifed boarciing care home,or supervisec� livin�;facility licel�sed
under sections 144.50#o I�t4.56;
(3}a boa��d a��d lodging establis��ment licensed unde�•c�laptci� 157 aiid Minnesota
R�iles,pai•ts 9520.0500 t��S2t}.0670, 4525.02f5 to 9525.Q355,9525.0500 to 9525,0660,
or 9530.4100 to 953Q.4�50, or uncler ciiapter 2�SD;
(4)a.boarcl aild iodging establishnient which se€ves as a shelter for battez�cci
women or ot�ler sin�iiar purpose;
{5) a family adu�t foster cai�e l�nme ]icensed by the Depa�'tn�ent o#�Huinan
Se3•vices;
(b)private]�oir�es ii�whicl�the�•esidents ai•e i•elated by kinship, law, or a:ffinity
with the providers of services;
(7}�•esic�en#ial settings for�ersons witi� develc,��nental disabilities in whicli the
services �re I'tce��sed under Miruiesata Rt�fes, parts 9525.2I0�ta 9525.214�,oi�applicable
st�ccessar rules oe laws;
(S)a]�ozne-sharing an�a��gement such as when an elderly a�•disabled pe��son ar
sing]e-paE•en#family �Ilalces loctging in a pi•ivate residence available to anotF�et•person in
exchange fo��services ar rent, or botE�;
{9}a cluly oi�gaiiized condo�ninium, coo}�erative, eommon ir�terest eoEnanunity, or
ow��ers' associafioi�of the foregoiit�where at]east 8Q�erce�it of#1�e units tl�at camprise
the conciomi��iurn, coope�•ative, or co�mnon interest co�nn�u»ity are occupiecl by
individuals wlao are the ow�iers,members, or sha�•eho�ders of the units;er
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(10) services fo��persons ltirith develo��nental c�is�bilities tllat aa-e�z�ovidec� u��de��
a license accardii�g to Miiulesot�Rules, p�arts 9525.2000 to 9525.2140 iil effect��ntil
Jant��rt•y 1, 1998, oe ��nde��claapter 245D; or
(1 1 a te�npot�acy fami�y hea�th caa�e dwellin�as definec�iiY sections 394.307 a��d
4623593.
Sec. 2, f394.3071 T�MPORARY FAMILY H�ALTH CARE DW�LLIi�1GS.
Subdivision 1. llc�nitions. a For tn• oses af tl�is sectian the followu� te�•rns
]��ive the�neanings�ives�.
�b) "C��re�ivej�" ���ca��s an individ«a[ P$ yea�•s of a�r older who;
(1)provides cai•e for•a mentally or plavsicall.�paired�erson; ai�d
2 is a relative le al d�ardian or I�ealth care a ent of tl�e me�zta[E oi• h sicall
ii��paired person f�r wi7��a�tl�e individ�zal is carin�
c "InsQrumental activities of�lail livin "' has�he meanin� iven in sectioa�
256B.Q659, subctivisio�� 1,para� lu 1(i)•
(d) "Menia[ly or}�hysicaily i�����aired peison" �neans a�ersoii wh� is a resmdent
of#l�is state and wha i�equires assistancc with fwo o�•i»r���e i�lsh�umeni�al activitaes of dai�
livin as cei•ti�ed i11 writin b a E1 sicia�� a h sieian assistant or ai�advanced ractice
re�istered n��rse ticensed ta practice in this state.
{e}"Relat'rv�"me�ns a spouse, �arent, e���a��ent,cl�ilc�, ���ai�cicl�ild siblFng,
u��cle, aun#, nephew, or cuece of#he ir�etitally oe physically i��l aip 'r-ed�e�°son.R�lative
includes ha1f, ste�, anci ii1-Iaw relatianships.
(f� "Teinpat•a�•y famil,y health cai�e dwelli��g" �nea�as a�nobile residential cfw�llii�g,
pro�idin�an envirofunent facilitating a care i�provision of care for a menta]]y or
h sicall i�n aired erson that Eneets tl�e rc uireinents of subdivision 2.
Suk�d. 2. '�'einporarv fart�ily�ealth care�lwetiin�. A tetn or•ar faina] l�ealth care
dwellitig�nust:
1 bc rimaril asse�nbled at a location ofEser than its site of installation�
(2}be no ma�•e than 30� rog ss square feet;
(3}not be attactied to a permanent fouiidation�;
(�€} be u�ziversally ctesigned a��d ineet state-recag��ized accessibilit,y standards•
5 rovide access lo wate►•and electa�ic�itilities eitl�er b cona�ec#i�i ta tl�e
��tilities t1�at are serving tlie pr�incipal dwellii��on the loi or by other com[�arable�neans•
(G)i�ave exterior mate��ials that are compatible in co�iipositian,appearance, a�id
clliraUility to the eaterior matei°ials �ased iiz stai-�dard residential coi�sh�t�ction;
{7)Ilave a it�inim�i�n i��sulation��atin�af R-15;
8 be ahle to t�e ii�stalled �•ernoved a»c3 tr�ns orled h a one-ton ick�.9 tr�cic as
de�ned �n sectia�� 1�$.002, sub�division 21b, a tri�ck as de�'iiled in sectior� 165.002
stGbdiwisian 37, or a truck tractor as de�ned if�section ].b$.Q02, sl�bdivisian 38;
(9)be l��►ilt to eithei Miruiesota Rules,chapter 1360 or 1361, and contain an
I��dustria[ized Buildin s Coinm�ss�an seal ailci cEata late or to Amei•ican National
Standards lnstit��te Cc�de 1 19.�; and
10 be e ��i ed with a bacicflow check valve.
S�Ebd.3. Te�n�orary d�velling�errriit; annlication.�)Unless the coun�y has
designated tem�3o��at� f��he�lth ea��e dwellings as�erinitted uses a te�nporaE_v family
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�iealt€i c�re�wellin� is subiect to tl�e p�'ovisians in t_l�is section. A tempcj��a�v fa�xiilv l�ealth
c�sre cl�velli»g that meets fhe rec�uireme��ts of this sectio�►c�i�zai be proitibited by a C�ca[
ordinance that a•eg�ilates �ccessorv i�ses ai�recre�tiona] vehicle paekin�o��stoa�age.
(b)Tl�e care_�� ver oe relative mi�st a�ly foe a teinpoz�azy dwell�n�peranit fi•ofn
tl�e caunt . 1'l7e er�nit a licatiai�anust be sf ned b the ri�nar eaE�e ive�� tl�e ownet•of
tl�e�ropez�ty on which the te3nporary fai��i[y liealth care cl�velling will be Iocated, and the
residc�lt of the ro eri if the ��o ei o4vner cioes not resic�e�n tfze ro e�-� and include:
(1)the nan�e, addf�ess, a�ld telephoEle numbea�ofthe p��opertXaw�ier,the�•esident
of the�»�operty if diffe�•ent fi�t�n� tE�e owne��,aa�►d the pri�na�y caregiver resp�i�sible for tlte
cai�e of tl�e mefttal�y oi.�h.�s�y impaired peeson; and thc name of the mentally or
pl� s��pai1•e�d}�ei•sorl w[10 vvill �ive in the teanpoi,aE,, f�y ljealth care dweii�n�
� roofof tl�e rovicler iieiwot�k frofn wi�icl� the mentall or li sicall
i�n ai�•ect erson n�a receivc res ite care �i•imai� carc o�•re�note atiez�f inoiiitori��
services;
`3)a writ#eaa e�rtificalian that tlie ir�e�3tally ar}�llysically i�npaired person
reqzEires assistai�cc with two or�na�•e instruia�e��tai aetivities af dai� livin si ned b a
physician, a physician assistant,or an advancec3��ractice registered a�urse licensed to
�ractice in#l�is state;
�4) an execute�car�tract for septic service ma»ageaneiit or other�roof of
acEe�uate septic service �nana,�e�nent;
5 a�� affidavit that the a liea��t h�Fs rovidcd nofice to ad'ace��t 3a•o ert
ow��ers a�1c! residents of tl�c a �licatio»fo�•the tempoi•ary dwelling_peranit: and
{6)a�e��eral site map tQ sl�ow tl�e locafion of th�tem�orary fainily��ealtls care
dwellii►�and ather structui�es on the lot.
(c)Tf�e tempqa-ar f�y f�ealtkl care dwelli�3�j�iust be located on pi�aperty
wlaeee the care iver or rela#ive resides. A tem orar fainil liealtli cai•e dwelli� n�ti9st
com�ly witfl all setback t�er�ui�-einents that a�ply to the p��imary structure az7d with anv
maxii��um floot•area ratio ]ii�litations tll�t�na a 1 to the �•imar steucture. The
iem�orary family health care ciwellin�m��st i�e loca#ed on the lo!so tl�at septic services
ancl e�ner eEtic vehicles ca�� aiii ac�ess to t13e tem oz�ar fa�nil health ca�•c dwellis� in a
safe a�id tijnel manne�'.
d A#en�3o���r fa�nil i�ealth eare dwellin is limited to one acct� ant who is a
mez�tally o�.pllp vsicali.y imt�ai��ed perso�i, 'The pe��soii inList be ider�ti.�ed iil tEie a�licatioi�.
Or�l,y one tempor•a�,y farniiy heaith caE�e�iweiiin� is allowed o33 a]ot.
(e)Lhiless atherwise provic3ed, a tei7i��o�•ary fa�nily health ca�•e dwel�in�installed
tuidet°tfnis sectio���nust cam l with aIl� licable state!aw ai�d�ocal or°dinances.
Subd. 4.Initial permit term; rer�e�val.,The initial_tempo�•ary dwellin�per�nit is
valid�or sz�:inaiitl�s. The applicant may rc�iew tl�e pe��mit ance for an additio��a� six
�nonths.
S��bd. 5. inspection. Tlae cou�3ty Ena,y rec�uire that the pet•init 17older�ravic�e
evidea�ce af ca�r�ulia»ce with tlus s�cticas� as lon�;as the temporary fa���ily health ca�•e
d4vellin refnains on the ro ert . The cotmt �na ins ect tl�e tem orar fam�I liealth
care dwelli3� at�•easonable tirnes convenient to ti�e care ivee to deterinine if ti�e tem orar
familY health care dwelling is occ��pied and meets the re�uirements ofthis section.
Subd. b. Kevocation of ern��t. T�ie count ina revoke t�te tem ora�� dwellin
ermit if the er�r�it l�olde��viota#es an re uiren�eiat of this section. If ihe count revokes a
�erinit,t�ie perinit holdei•has 60 da�from the date of r•evocation to a-emove the tem�o�•af-�
fa�nily healti-►ca1•e dwellii�
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Subc�. 7. T+'ee. Unless otherw�se specifed b�r an�ctio» oftfle caunty i��a�•d the
ct�u�3 �na cEi�r e a fee of u tc�$100�or tl�e initial ei•mit aifel u�to$5Q foz�a renewal af
��3e�]�i'1711�.
S�tbd. $. Na i�ublic I�earin�reqttire�; application of section 1599. a D��e to tllc
tiine-seElsitivc c�af�u�e of issLrin�a tempora��v ciwellin�e�•mit for a tem orar faznil i�ealth
ca��e dwelli���,the county cioes not l�ave to hold a pLtblic i�ea3�in�on the ap�lieation.
h TEze rocedures oveenin tE�e tin�e Ii�nit for decic�in �n a licatiot�for the
le�npoE�ary clwellin�; pea�anit ua�der this section�re over��ed by section 15.�9 except as
��r�ovided in this section.The county has 15 �avs to issue a pe�•mit�•ec�uested under fhis
sectio�3 0��to deny_ it, exce�t tl�at Tf t[Ze cotu�tv board holds re�ar meeti��y once per
calendaa�month tlie co��r�t�as 30 days to isst�e tt �er-mit rec�uested ui�der tl�is sec�ian or to
den it. If t��e coEu�t �•eceives a written re uest that does no#coiilain aF[ ��e ui�-ecl
ii�farm�tian, tfie a�plicziE�le 15-day or 30-day limit starts over o�ilv if tl�e co�i�ity senc�s
written �zotice witl�in five bltsi»ess da s of recei t of the E•e uest tellin the�-e uester wl�at
i��f�ria�atio3� is inissin�. Tl�e c�u��t�can��ot eate��d ti�e peric�d of time ta deeicle.
Subd. 9, Ont-out.�1 coi�nty�3�ay by resolutioi7 o}�t-aut of t1�e rec�uirements of this
section.
5ec. 3. ��62.3593] T�MPORARY FAMILY HEALTH CA�� DWELLINGS.
Sul�divisioii 1. Definitions. a For p��rposes of this section,tl�e followii� t�
have t11e �neanings given.
b "Care iver"mea�ls an indivic�ua] 18 ears of a e oz•o�del°who:
(1}pi���ides care for a meiitally o�•._phvsacally i�npaic�ed person; aizd
(2}is a relative, legal;�ardian, or hea{fh c�re a�ent af tl�e mentally or physical�
irnp_a_ired person for wlioin 113e inc3Evid��al is caria��
c "Instrumental activities of daiC livin "l�as tl�e�neanin iven iii sectiac�
256B.0659, stibdivision 1 ara ra h i .
(d "Meiitally or�hysical�y impan-ecl person" mea��s a��crsoi�who is a resident
af tl�is state a►id who requia�es assista:�ce witli fwo oi•ino►•e �nstrumenta] activities of dail�
livin as ceo-tif ecf i�z writ��z b a h sician a h siciaii assistant or aii aciva�3ced i-actice
re�istered t�ua�sc liccnsed to practice in ti�is state,
(e� "Relative° meai�s a svo��s�, pare»t, ��a��c���a��c�lt,clzilc�, �rancicl�ild, sihlin�
i�i�cle, au��t, �te�hew,or��iece of the menially or physicallv impaic°ed �er�son.Relative
ia-►cludes half ste a�3c� i��-l�.w rei'atio�lshi s.
"Tem orar faFnil 1�ealth care dwellin "j�iea��s a mobile residentiai dwellin
�ravidin�a�1 e��wiroa�meazt facilitatin�a care i� ver's provisio��af care for a�nentallv or
phvsically iinpairecl person tl�at meets the reqiiiremei�ts ofsubdivision 2.
Subd.2. Temnorary f�rtyilY 1�eaifh cai•e dtivellin�A tempora� t� a�nily healtiz care
dwellii7 i��
�l be pz�ima►�il�asseinbled at a]oca#ion otl�er tlfan its site of installat�ae�•
�2) be iia�nai•e than 3Q0 g��oss sc��iare reet;
(3}_not be attacliecl to a peY�inanent fauncEatian;
(4)be�Fnivet�sal�y desi�ned and ineet state-�•eco�nized accessibility standards•
(5) provide access ta wafer and eleckric uti]ities eit��er by con��ecti3ig#o the
utilities tl�at aee servin�the��•ii�cipa[cEwelling on the lot or bv other cQmparable meana;
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(6) have extel�ior materials t�7at arc compafible ii� coinpositioii,a�pe�rance and
ci��rabilit, t�the extci•ioi•nlate�•ials used in sdand�ird eesic3cl�tiaf coi�si����ctiof�;
�)ha�e a minimuir� ins�ylation rating o�`R-IS•
(8)be able to !�e insta[[ed,removed, and tr��as or� ted b,v a ane-toj�ick��p truck as
ciefined in sectinn i b8.002, subc�ivi�ioi� 21t� a i��E�ck as def�ied in sectio�l 168.0(12
subdivisior�37, c�F�a t��t�cic lractor as c�efned i��section 168.0�12, s�sUelivisio�i 38;
(9 be buili to eit}�er Mi�viesota Rules, c��apte�• 136Q or 1361 and cantaiii a�l
Ind�ist�•i��-Iizec3 B�Fildin�s Comrrrission seal a11�1 data�Iate or to America��National �
5tanda�•ds Institute Coc�e 119.2; ar�c�
10 l�e equi �ed wi#i�a backflpw c]�ecic valve.
Subd. 3. Tcmparary d�vellin� per�nit; a�lication. a Unless the i�n��nici a[it
l�as desi���ated ten�uo'•��1'v far��ilv l�ealth cat•e c1wc11ii1�s as �sermitted uses, a tcmp�orary_
f�mily Elealt�� care dwellin is suU�ect to tl�e a�rovisions in this sectican. A ternpo��ai•y tamily
hezlth ca�•e c[wellin lhaf�neets tlle re uire�nents af#]�is section car�lot be E•oEtibit�cl b a
local o�•dinance tl�at re���lates accessoiy�Eses or recreatio»a� vel�icle��arki��or stc�ra�
(b)'FPle cai�egiver or relative�ut�st a��lv�`o�•a tcmporary dwe[fin�perinit fro�n
the�nunici�ali . Ti7e permit ap�lica#ion�nust t�e sienec� �y fl�e priinary car•e�ivei-,tlae
ow�ier�of fhe ro ert a�l wl3ich the fein orar fami] health ca�•e cfwellin. will be located
and ille resident oft�le prope��fv if tl�e pro�e�-ty owner does not reside an the p�_ope��ty, a�id
include:
{1)t��e na�ne, acfdress,and telepho�ie»umbcr of t1�e property ow�ier,thc i�esident
af tl�e��i•opert�ffere��t fi�om the awner, a��d tl�e pri�nai•y ca3-egiver responsible foi•tl�e
care of the inezltallY ol,plt sical]y i�n��.ired pe�•san� anci the na��e c,f the mentally or
physicalIy irnpaired person whca will live iEl the tenlparary fat�7ily liealti�caee dwelliE���
2 ►•o�rf of f�ie rovide��netwark fi-o�n whicll the me�itall qa� fz sicall
impair•ed�erso���nav receive respite care,p►•imary care, p3�refnote patient monitorin�
services;
(3) a written ce��tificatian tllat the me��tallv oi��hysicall.y iinpaire�l pea-son
r� t�ires assistance wiih two or�nore i��stru►nenta] activ�ties of d�il livin si neci U a
pliysician, a�ysicfaa�assistant,o�•an advanced practice registe9�ed nurse licensed to
pi°actice in this state;
4 an executed coa�tract�or se tic service�nana ement or othec a-aof of
adec�uate septic service��aa��a ei� nent;
�)_an af�ciavit that the a�plican�has provided notice to adjacent�pe��tv
ow�iers a�1d residents of t��e an ]ication foi•the tem c���ar dwellin ei•in�t• anci
(6� eneea] site�.��ap to s��ow the [ocation of t1�e te�nporar. fainily lieal�h cai_e
dwe[iia7g a��cf otllei•sti�uctures o�i tlie lol,
�c Tl7e ten��oz�at�, f��il�l�ealth care dwellin�must be Iocated on�roperty
where t�ie care�iver or_relative r•esides. A tei�ipo��a�.y familv health c�re c�wellin inust
com�ly witl�all setback rec�uiz-einei�is tha#a�ly to the�ri�nary str�ict�u�e anci with a�
maximu�n f7oor a��ea ratio linutations tljat mav a�lv to t��e�rimafy st�•L�cture The
te�n oear faeuil lieallh care c�welli�� 3�iust be]ocatec[a��the lat sa that se tic se3•vices
anc�emer�v velucles can�ain access to the ternpfl��a��, f�y healf��ca.re dwelli�l�in a
safe and timel,y mai�r�er.
d A tetn orar fai�lil healtl�caee c1wellin is liinited to a3�e occu ar�t who is a
rnentall or �l� sical! � im ai��ed �ei�san. The erson m�ist be idei�tified in the a lication.
Oniy oi�e ter��po�.a1., f�y_t�ealth care dwellir�� is aelowed on a lot.
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e Un[ess atl�ervvise peovided, a t�nspo��ary famil_y he��tl� care c�we�[in�installed
under this secti�n must ca�ilply wiC�� a11 a�licable state law, ]c�cal o��dii�a��ces aiYd chai�ter
�c�ovis i at�s.
Subd. 4, Initial pea�mit terna; re�yc�val. The inifial te�nporat.v dwe�lin�per��nit is
valid far sia montl�s. T��e a� lt� 1C1��t�nay renew the pez-mit onue fo�°a��a�ditio»al six
months.
Su6d. 5. Inspection. The mEE��icipali, lna, rec�uif•e tllat t�le��ermi�ho]det•provide
evide�ice of con�piiai�ee with this section�s la�ig as tl�e temporary famil�healt��care�
dwellin�re�z�ains on the peopet•ty. `I'he�l�t�nicipaliiv�nay inspect.the teanporai•y family
hea[tl�� carc dwelli����t reasonable fimes co��ve�iient to ti�e c�eegiver�to de�errnfi�e if the
teinporar, f� health c�Ere dwelling is occunicd and ��eets tlle i°epuireia�ents of this
sectini�,
Sul�d. 6. Revocation of permit. The ir�unici alit m� �-evoke the iem ora��
d�vellii��,e��mit�f the pe3•mit iloldei•violates a��v rec�uii•ement of ihis section If the
munici�ali revokes a e��mit the �er�nit holcter 13�s GO da s fi�on�the date o�revocation to
r�emnve tCie tei��uorai.v fa�nilv health ca�•e dwellin�
Subd. 7. Fee. Unless otl�ef��uise rovidcd v or�dina��cc the m�inici alit »�a
char Te a fee c�f ta to$100 for t13e initial erm it and i� t�$SO to��a renetival of ihe ei�i7�it.
S�€b�. $.14To public �earii�� repuir•ec�; application of section I5.49.fa) D�Ec to the
tiil�e-se��sitive�7�tua�e of issuii���orai;y dwelli���permit fo��a iemporary famil, I�,y ealth
ca�•e dwelli�a tfie�nunici alit does not have to hc�ld a ublic hearin oij tfie a lication.
�l� Tl�e praceduees �ovci•ning the time li�nit foi•decidin ��n applica#ion for the
tein oj•ar dwellin ermif under xilis secEion a�•e overned b section 15.99 exce t as
p3•ovided in tllas section. Tf�e rnunicipalit h�s i 5 clavs to issue a pe�•mit rec�t�ested i�nder
this sectign oe to cieilY��, except that if tl�e statiitoi•y or lioene rule cha��ter city holds re�ular
ineetin�s pnlv once t�er calendar manth the statutory or 1�o�r�e rule efiat�ter city has 3Q clavs
to issue a er�nit re uestecf�E��de�•this section or to de�� it. Tf the i��utuci ali receives a
wriiter�1•ec�uestt��at cioes nat co��tain all i•eq��i�•ed information the a�plic�ble 15-da}� or 30-
da Iin�it starts over anl if the inu�ici�ali s���ds w�•itte��notice witlai�i�ve busiiiess da s
of i•ec�ipt of tl�e request telli�� tl�e ret�uesler what i�afor�nation is ui�ssi��g. Tl�e inunici�alitv
caiuiot extend the pee•iad of ti�ne to decic�e.
SLI�JC�. �. Opt-Oilt. A munici�alitv ma�y rn•cti��ance opt-out of tE�e renui�•eine��ts of
this seciion.
Sec. 4. EI'I'�CTiVE llATE. TElis acf is effective 5e �einbea• 1 201�, anci a lies ta
tei��poraiy�iwe�lit��peri��it a�lications macle t�nciej•this act on.or after that date
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Sigrlec[ by tE�e governor May l2,2016, 1:27 p,m.
Capyriah� Cc7 2015 by the Revisor of 5tatutes, State of Minnesota. All rights reserved.
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Tempo�aiy Fa�nily Health Care Dvaellings of 2Q 16
Allowing Tempo�•ary Siruct�Eres—Wk�at it means for Cities
Introduction:
O�1 May 12, 201�, Govc�•noi•I?ayton si�ned, into law, a Ysil� c��eating a new process far landavvners
to place i��obile residential dwellings on tl�eir praperCy ta se�-ve as a temporai�y fainily i�ealth ca�•e
dwelliizg.� CammLi�l�ty desi�c to pro�vide traT�sitional hoLisi���;fot tl�ase witll mental ac•�hysical
irx��aiz•xnents and the inci-eased ��eed fac shor-�term care for a�in�f�inily membez•s sei•veci as the
catalysts bel����d the Ie�islatLu•e ta�cing on t11is ir�it�ative. The res��ltii�g le�Fslation sets foi-�h a short
tea�m ca�•c alternative �'or a "mentally or physicaIly impaired pei•son", by allow����them to stay in a
"tcEnporary clwelling" on a relative's or c�tegiver's pi°operty.z
Where can I read the new law?`
Ut�til the state statutes are revisec� to incliide biils passed this session, cities ca�� �ncf this new bi�l at
2016 Laws, Cha}�ter 1 11.
Does the law require cities t� follow a�d implement #he new temporary family
health care dwelling I�w?
Yes, unless a city a�ats out of the new law or cui•rently allows tempaea��y family�lealth care
dweIlings as a permilted use.
Consiclerations for cities regarding the opt-out?
These new temporaiy dw�llings add��ess an emergii�� coinmunity E�eed to pravide �nore conve��ient
tempa�°aiy care. Cities �nay want to consider the 6elow w��er� analyzing w}�e�izer or nat to opt out:
• Tlie new law alters a eity's level of zoi7ing at�thority for tt�ese types of'structi�res.
+ While tl�e city's zoni��g ot�dinances for accessoi°ies or recreatio��al ve�icles da not ap�ly,
these structures still must compfy wit�� set��ack�•ec�ui�•e�nents.
• A city's zoning and other oi•dinances, other thail its accessoiy use ot•z�ecreational vchicle
ordinances, still apply to these structures. Because conflicts may arise between the statu�e
an�l a city's local ord���a�i�ces, cities sliauld co�lfe�•wit11 their city attorneys to analyze tlrteir
current ard�na�lces in light of the new law.
• Althou�h no� neccssarily a legal issue for the city, it see�ns wo�th �nentioning that th�;
permit process does not ha�e tl�e individual with the physical or�nental iinpairment or that
� 24I6 La�vs,Cha�ter 1 I 1.
Z Soine cities asked if otlier states have adopted this type of law. Tha only states that haue a soii�ewhat similar sQah�te
�t tlie time af ptrblication of this FAQ�re Not•th�Caro�ina a��d Virgini�.It is woi�tl�noti�tg#hat son�e st�tes have ac3opted
Accessory Dwelling Uni#(�L1)statutes to a[low granny�Eats,l�owever,tliese ADU statutes diffei•fi•on�Nli�inesota's
Temporary Hea�th Care Dwel�ing E�w.
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i��dividual's�aower af attorney s�gn the per�nit applicatio�i or a consent to z•elease his or her
data.
• Tf�e applicatic�n's data requii�ements may�•es��lt i« tl�e city possessing ai�d �naintaining
noi�public clata gove�•ned by the Miirtnesota Goveri�ment i�ata Practices�l.ct.
• 'I'l�e new law sets farth a pe�•mittin� system for�ath cities and counties3. Cities should
eonsicler�vhether tl�ere is an inte�•play between these two staEutes.
Da cities need to do anything to have the new law a�ply in their city?
No,the law gacs into effect Se}�tembci� 1,2016 a��d a��tomaticaily applies to all cities that do not
opt a�9�or dan't already allow�empoz�a��y iamily 1lealth care dwellir�gs as a permitted use undea•
theiE• local ardinances. l3y Septeinber l, 2016, however, cities w�Il need to be peepa�•ed to accept
applicatio«s, must have determined a pertnit fee aEnc�unt`� (if t11e city wants ta ha�e an amount
c�ifferent tl�a« tlae law's default ainount), ancl must be ready to process tllc pe��inits in accordance
with tlze sllort ti�-�eline required by ti�e law.
What if a cEty already allows a temporary family heafth eare dwefling as a
permi�ted use?
If the city already has designated rempa�•a�•y fatnily l�ealth ca��e dwell9ngs as a permitted use, then
the law cioes not apply and the city follows its own ardirlance. The city shoulcl cons�Elt its city
atto�•ney for at�y t�ncei-�ai��ty aboul wl�e#her st��uctures currer�tly perrnitted usader existing ordinances
qualify as tem�o��a�y fair�ily health care dwellings.
What process should the city follaw if it chooses to opt out of this sta#ute?
Cities that wish to opt a�it of this law inEast pass an ordinance to do so. The statute does not provide
c�ear g�iidance on haw to treat tl�is apC-out ordin�nce. Hc�wevez•, since the new iaw adds section
462.3593 to the land use planning act (Minn. Sfat. ch. 4G2}, arguably, it may z•epresent the adoption
o�-an air�e��dment of a zonii�g ordinance, tE•i�gering the �•ec���irements oi'Minn. Stat. ,� 462.357,
slibd. 2-4, includin� a public Iiearing with 10-day pL�blished r�otice. Tllerefare, cities inay want to
eri-on the sicfe of caution a�d treat tfie opf-o«t ardinance as a zoning provision.�
Does tl�e League have a model ordinan�e for opting out of this prograrn?
Yes. Link to opt out ordinance }�ere: Tem�ora�•y F���iily Health Care Dwellings Ordinance
Can cities partially opt out of the temporary family health care dwelfing law?
3 See Mii�n. Stat. �394.307
�Cities dQ liave flexibili�y as to a��to�tnts of the pe�•mit fee. The law sets,as a dei�aulE,a fee of$100 for the initial
permit with�$50 renewal fee, but aukharizes a city to�i•ovide otl�erwise by ordinance.
5 For sn�aller commuiiities witliout zo�iing at all,those cit�es still need to adopt a��opt-out ordinance. In those
instances,it se��t�s less likely fh�t tE�e apt-o4it ordinance woulct equate ko zaning. Because of the ani�iguity af tl�e
statu#e,cities should consult tlieir city attoa•��eys on how Uest to appj�oach acEaption oFthe opt-out ordinance for their
comm€i��ities.
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1'�Tot liltely. The opt-out language of tlae stafute allows a city, �y r�rdit�ance, to opt out of the
req��irements of tl�e law bt�t makes r�o r�efei•ence ta optii7� out of parts of t11e Iaw. If a city wan�ed a
pi•agi•�m diffcrent fi•am tl�e one speci�ed it� statEite, the inost conserv�tiv� approacl�would be to
opt c�ut of the statute, ti�en aclopt an ordinanee strueturec! in the manner�est siiitec� to the city,
Since the law doe� not expiicitly provide for a partial opt out, cites w���tif�g ta just partially opt out
�i�om tlle stat��te should co�lsLtlt thei�•city aitorney.
Can a city adopt pieces of this program or change the requirements lasted in the
statute?
SiE�ilai•tc� ti�e a��swer about paE-tially o�atii�g out, the law cloes not speci�ca[ly autho�-ize a city to
alte��t}�c statutacy 1•equi�•ements or-ado}�t anly just pieces of the statute. S�veral cities have aslced if
they eoLtlt! acfd additianal criteria, lilce regulating p�ace���ent o1� c{riveways, speei�e lot size limits,
c�r a��cl�oi-ing�•ec�uiremet�ts. As i��entioiled a[�oue, i#a city wants a pi•agt�a�n di�'feE�ent fi�om the one
speci�ed in the statute, the most conservative approacE� would involvc opting o�►t oPthe statute in
if:s entirety and then adopting an o�•dir�ance structuz•ed in the tnai�neE�l�est suited tfl tlle city. Again,
a city should consult �ts city atto�•►�ey when conside�ing aciopting an altered vet•sion of the state
law.
What is required in an applica#ion for a temporary family heafth care dwefling
permit?
T��e �nandaEory appEication requests �ery specific infarmation includi�tg, but not limited tc�.�
• Natne, address, and telephone numb�r of tlle pz•aperty awner, !he eesident of t11e prope►�ty
(if different tlaa��the owner), and lhe pri�ary ca�•e giver,
+ Name of the mentally or p�ysically impait�ed person;
� Pi•oof of care frc,in a p�°ovide��networ]c, i��cluciin� respite caE�e, primary care or remote
monitaring;
• Written cei-tifcation signed by a Minnesota l�censed p1ly�icia�i,physician assistant or
advanced p�•actice registered nu�•se th�t t}�e individ��al with the �nental o�•physical
impairment necds assista�ice pe�•form ing two or mo�.�e "inst�•u�nental �ctivities of dai�y
Iife;"�
• An exectited cantract fot�septic sewee inanageme��t or ot11e�-proof of adequate septic sewe�•
�nanagement;
• An af�davit tl�at the a�plicant p�-avided notice to adjacent property owneis and resicfents;
• A �eneral site map showing ihe location of tl�e tcrr�porary dwellifag and the ot��ez� structures
on the iat; and
• CoEn�liance witl� setbacks and maximt�m floo�-area�°equirements of primary structure.
L i�ew Minn, Stat. �4623593,sttbd.3 sets farth all the ap}�lication cE•iteria.
�`i'his is a term defined ii�law at Mitm. �tat. §25GB.Q659,sttbd. 1{i)as"�ctivities to i►ielucle tneal planning aitd
prep�ration;basic assis#ance witli paying bi[Is; shop�ing foi�food,c3othing,and ot�er essential iteetis;peE•fortraing
household tasks integ€�al to tlte pe��sanal care assistanee se3-vices;comrnaitication by tele��ione and otEier�nedia;at�d
traveling, includit�g to medical appointments and to participate in#l�e cammunity."
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The law requires all of t��e fallowing to sign the app�icatiaal: tl�e prin�ary �aregiver, the owner of
the pro�erty (ot�which the temporaiy dwelling will be lc�cated} and il�e resident ofihe property (if
nat the sair�e as tl�e property c�wner}. Howeve��, neitl�er the physically clisabled or mental[y
impaii•ed individ�aal nor his oi• I�er�c�wcr of attorney signs ihe applicatioi�.
Who can hos# a temporary family health care cfwelling?
Placerz7ent of a te��porary family ileatth caz•e cEwelling cat� only !�e nn the propei-ty where a
"carcgiver'' c�i•"relative" ��esides. `I'11e staf��te e�efines cd��egtver as "n�1 individual, l$ years of a�;e
oz� alder, who: (1} p�-ovides care For a i�enta�ly or�17ysically impaii�ed pec�son; at�d (2) is a relative,
legal guardian, ar liealth care agent of ihe i�e��tally or physically i�l�pai�•ed pef-son for whotn tl�e
ii�ciividual is c�ring." Ti�e dc�nition of"��elative" includes "a spause, parezat, grand�arent, chi[d,
ga•andcllild, sil�lir�g, tFncle, aunt, taepl3ew or ��iece of the �nentally ar��Zysicaily ampaired �ez•son.
Relative also inclt�cfes l�alf, step and in-�aw �•elat�oiisl�ips."
Is this program just for the elderly?
Ncs. The ]egislature c�ici not include at� age rec�u�reme��� for the �nental�y or p�ysically impaire�i
dweller. g
VIlha can live in a tempvrary fam�ly health care dwelling and for how lor�g?
Tl�e pei•mit for a temporaty health cai•e dwelling must naine lhe pe�•son eligible to i-esicie in t�e unit.
The law re��f�i�es the person resic�ing in tl�e dwellin�to �ualify as "�nentally or physically
iinpaired," defined as "a persan who is a resident of tl�is state and who �•eqt�i�es assistance with two
or more inst�°umeratal activities ofdaily living as certified by a physician, a physician assistant, oi-
an advanced praetice registered ����rse, licenses to practiee in this state." The law specifiea�ly
liinits the�iine frame fot t��ese temporary dwellings pei•inits to 6 moi�tl�s, with a one-time 6 mont�
renevval option. Furtl�e�-, there caE� be only o�le dwelIi��g peF lot a��d oniy odle dwellei•who�•esides
within the terr�pora�y dwelling
What structures qualifiy as temporary family health care dwe�lings under the new
I aw?
The speci�c sti�uctural reqteirements set forth in thc �aw�recl�ade 4ising pop up campers a�� tl�e
d�•iveway a�•tl�e"grail�iy flat"witii its own foundation as �temporar•y sti�uct�u�e. Q«al�fyin�
temp�rary st�-��ctures m�ist.
+ Primarily be pre�assembled;
� Can�lot exceed 300 geoss squar� feet;
• Ca�inot attach to a permanent founclation;
• 1v�ust�e universally design�d and meet state accessibility standarcis;
$"1'he law expt'essly exempts�ten�porary family ljealtl�care dwel[i�1g from bein�considereci"hausing with seivices
establishEi�ent",wliich,in t€ar�i,results in the 55 or o[der age restriction set foe�tll fo��"I�ot�sing witli se�vices
establislune�It"not applying.
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• M�tst�t�ovide access ta water and electrical utilities (by connecting to pri�icipa� dweili�ig or
by athez�co�npa�•able means�);
• Miist l�ave compatible stanciard resideiltia! cot�struction exte�ior�naterials;
• Mz�st have �nini��,��m insulatiat� of R-15;
• Mttst be portable (as defined by statute);
� Must cofnply with Minnesota Rules cha�te�• 2 3G0 {p��efab�•icated bt�ildings) or 1361
(indt�sf��ializedhnodular b�ilcli�lgs}, "ai�d contaii� an Ii�dust�•ializec[ Buildings Commission
seal and data piate or to �1.r�let•icai7 Nati���al Stanciarcis If�stitute Code 1 19.2"10; anc3
• Must contai��a bacicflaw checic valve.��
Does the State Building Cade apply to the construction of a temporary fami�y
health care dwelling?
Mostl,y, ►xo. T�iese str��ct«res must�neet accessibility standards (wh�cl� are in the State Building
Code). The priinai•y types af dr�vellings proposed fall within tE�e classi�cation o�c•ecreatio�lal
vehicles, to whieh tl�e State Bt�ilding Cocte ciaes t�ot apply. Two other options exist, howevci-, for
these types of clwellings. Iftllese stt•uctui°es represent a pi•e-fabeicated ho�ne, tEae federa� building
cade req�iiz-cments for inanufactui-ed h�mes apply (as s�atied �n Minnesota R��les, Chapte�- 13b0}. If
t�lese st��uctures are modulai•homes, on t11e other 11and, they must be consfructed consistent with
the State Buzlding Code (as sta�ed in Minnesota Rules, Cha�ter �3b 1).
What h�:alth, safety and welfare requirements does this new faw include?
Asidc from the constructioi� requirements oftl�e unit, the tem�arat�y far�ily health care dwelling
mLFst be located in a�l area ot� the pi-op�rty wf�ere "s�ptic services and emergency ve�i�cles can ga�rl
access to the ternporary fa��ily�acalt�i care ciwellir�g in a safe and tiznely i�anne�-."
What local ordinances and zanirtg apply to a tem�orary health care dwel��ing?
The new law states fhat ordinances relat�d tfl accessor}r uses ai�d recreational vehicle storage and
parlting da t�ot apply to these�em�orary farzxily healt�� ca�-e dwellings. H�weve�•, �ir�Iess otherwise
provided, setl�ac]cs 1t�el other local ordi��a��ces, charte�• pi•avisions, and applicable state Iaws still
apply. I3eeaZis� conflicts may arise between tl�e statute and one o�•more of tIae c�ty's otl�e��Zocal
ordinances, cities should confer with their city attorneys to analyze tl�ei�-current ordi��ances in light
of tl�e new law.
What permit process shoutd cities#ollovu for these permits?
T11e law creates a new type of exped ited perrnit process. The permit app�•oval process fQund in
Minn. Stat. � 15.99 generally applies; however, the �iew law shoi-tens tlle time fi•ame far which the
local governmenta] unit has to malce a decision on granting the pe��mi#. Due to the time sensitive
9 The Legislatt�re did not pravide g��idance on what represe�rts"other comparable nteans".
10 ANSI Code I 19.2 has been suparseded by NI�PA l 192, For R�ore info��matior�,the Arnet°ican National 5t�ndards
Institiate website is located at htt s;//�vv,��v.a�isi.o��e/.
" 1`dew Minr�. Stat. �4G23593,su6d.2 sets Fortk�all the str��cture criteeia.
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nature of iss�aing a tem�o�•��ry c�welli�lg�e�•�nit, t��e city f�as oi�1y I S days (ratlier tkTan b0 days) {no
extension is allowed) to eitl�er issue or der►y a �e��init. The f�cw law waivcs the public hearing
rec�uiremeEat aT�c� allows the clock to 1-esta►�t if a city deeir�s an applieation incomplete. If a city
deems an ap�licataon incom�lete, tI�e city �nust provide the �pplieant written notice, within five
business c{ays af receipt of the ap}�Iicatio��, telling t��e z•equeste�-wha�in�orcr�ation is �r�issing. Far
those councils tha�i�egt�lariy meet anly once a month, tl�e law �Scovides for a 30-ciay decision.
Gan cit�es collect fees for#hese permifis?
Cities l�ave f7exibil iiy as ta as�noiints �f tl�e pe��mit fee. The law sets the fee at $1(}(} fo��tl�e i��itial
pern�it wit11 a �50 f•���ewal fee, unless a city pr•ovicies otEierwise by or�dinance
C�n cit�es inspect, enforce a�d ultimately �evoke fhese permits?
Yes, btat only if the per��lit 1Zolc�er violates the rec�ui�•eme�ats of the law. The st�tute allows for the
city to reqtti�•e the�ermit holder to pi•ovide evicience of compliai�ce and also authorizes il�e city ta
inspect the tam�ai•ary dwelling at Cilnes convenient tn t��e caregiver t� dete�•inine cotnpiiance. The
permit holc�et•then ha� sixty (6fl) c�ays fi�om tiie date of revoeation �o ►•emave the temporary family
heaith c�re dwellii�g. The law does not addi-ess appeals of a revocatian.
How shQul�i citi�s handle data i# acquires from these permits?
The �.pplicatiot�► data may res��]t il� the city passes�ing ar�ti maii�taining no��ptiiblic data gave�•nec� by
the Mit���esota Government I��ta Practices Act. To minimize co]Iection of protected ��eath data or
oth�r na�lpublec data, the city cou�d, �or exa�nple, rcc��iest t�at the rec�EEii•ed certtfication of need
simply state"that t]-►e person whc� will resiele it�fl�e temporary family hea�th care dwell ing neetfs
assist�E�ce wit1� two oi�tnore itlste�iEnental activities of daily Iiving", withoLtt incl��ding iii tliat
certi�catinn data or informa�ion abaut the specific reasons for the assisfance, tlte types of
assistance, the rnedical conditio«s or the treatment plans af the person with t�ae rnental iI]�zess or
pllysical disabi]ity. Because ofthe coanpleaities surrai�nciing�lonpublic data, cities shot�ld cot�sult
their city attorr�eys when drafti���a pertr�it applicatian.
Should the city consult its city attvrney?
Yes. As with a��y new Iaw, to deteE•tnit�e the potential im�act o�� cities, lhe League recQ�nmet�ds
consulting with yo�er city attorney.
Where can cities get additional informatian or ask other q�estions.
Fpr mo��e infoxmation, contact 5taff Atla�•ney F'ai�ela W1litmore at��w�3itmore ce,linc.or�or LMC
Ger�eral Counsel Tom Gi•undhoefer at�rua�clho�lmc.org. IF yo�i pp•efer cal]ing, you ca� �•each
�ainela at 651.281.1224 or Tatn at 651.281.126G.
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ORDINANCF, NO.
CITY OF
AN ORllYI'YANCE (}PTING-flUT �F
THE R�QUIREII��I`�1TS �F
MINN�SOTA STATUTES, SECTICIN 462.3593
WH�REAS, oi�M�y 12, 2flI6, Goveri�of-Dayton si�ned ii�to ]aw the c�•eation ai7d regu�atiofi af
teinporary fa�T�i2y health c�re dwetli�igs, codi�eci at Min«. Stat. � 4b2.35�3, w�iich pei-Enit and
��egL�late temporary family health caz�e dwelli��gs;
W�IEREAS, subc�ivision 9 of Minn. Stat. �462.3593 allows citics ta "c�}�t out" of tl�csse
regulations;
TH� CITY COUNCIL OP'THE C�TY (�F , QRDAIN� as f'alle�vs:
Sectio�i . City Code, Section is amendert as follows:
OPT-OUT OF MINN�SOTA STATU'I"�S, SF,CT70N 4G2.3593:
SECTIUN . T'urst�ant ta a�ithority granted by Min�iesota Statutes, Sect�c�n
462.3593, sL�bdivisia�� 9, the City af opts-out of t�ae i�eq�rireme�its of Minn. Stat.
�4�2.3593, which de���es a��d regulates Te�nporary Fainily Healt�l Cai•e Dwellings.
SECTI()N . This Ordi��a��ce shal� be effective immediately upon its�assage and
pLiblication.
ADOPTED this day of , 2016, by t11e Gity Co�.incil
o�the City af
CITY OF
By:
ATTEST: