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ME, MORANDUNi DATE: May 25; 2016 RE; Temporary Dwelling Legislation -- Summary of Information fromthe League of Minnesota Cities DIscussioN It appears th.at.the motivation for the new law is to provide transitional housing for seniors, Specifically in the event a .grandmotherlgrandfather needs a place.to recuperate. from surgery. But the law has a broader effect. Anyone who needs assistance with two or more instrumental activities ❑f daily life for mental or physical reasons may be eligible to be. housed in this manner. LocaI.governments may opt out.of this program.if they determine that this -type. of expedited land use permitting for temporary dwellings is not well suited to their community,. This was according to the League and it is important that we discuss some solid .rational. The League also advises, unless .a City chooses not to participate in this program by passing an ordinance specifically opting out, the law will require the city to issue permits to qualified applicants starting on September 1, 2016. A permit can be denied for appropriate cause. The law lists the information required and 'the req;iirentents that may be considered in that decision. The League of Minnesota Cities states the following key components: Creates a new type of permit referred to. as a temporary dwelling permit that has asix- month duration, with an option to extend the permit for six months. ■ Requires that the permit be for a.property where: the caregiver or relative resides. o Allows m.odular.and manufactured. housing (instead .of just recreational vehicles) to use. this pennit.process as long as the unit.meets all of the Listed criteria. e Lists the criteria for the structure and the information required in the perm it. appiication, Addresses sewer:safety issues with required backflowvalves and advance verification for septic service contracts. • Requires the incIusion of site maps showing where the tin it be placed and notification of adjacent neighbors prior to. application. v Requires applications to specify the individual. authorized. to live. in. the unit. ■ Applies the permit approval process found in. Minnesota. Statutes,: section 1:5.90, but allows the. 1ocal government unit only 1.5 days to. make a decision on grating the permit (no extension). It waives the public hearing requirement and allows the clock to be restarted if an.:application is deemed incomplete, as long as the applicant is.notified of how the application is incomplete within five days. A 30-day decision is allowed if the regular council meeting occurs only once a month. Requires unit placement to meet existing stormwater, shore]and, setbacki and easement requirements. A permit exempts the units only from accessory unit ordinances and recreational vehicle; parking and storage ordinances. r Sets a default permit fee .leve.l that may be replaced by a local ordinance. Allows citi es. to passan ordinance opting out of Ming this new permitting system:. The League is attempting to create a draft ordinance.