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City of Lake Elmo Public Improvement and Assessment Policy Page 2 D. Benefit Appraisal Method: Assessments are determined by assigning the increase in value to a property as determined by the appraisal. Corner Lots: Comer lots are included in the benefiting area with the exception of single/two family dwellings. If the improvements are along the front lot line of a single\two family dwelling, the parcel shall be included in the benefiting area with each unit assessed separately. If the improvements are along the side lot line of a single/two family dwelling, the parcel shall not be included in the benefiting area, unless the lot can be subdivided. For the purpose of this Assessment Policy, the front lot line is defined as the side of the lot which abuts the street upon which the property is addressed. Recreational Lots: Recreational lots without a primary living structure, but used for recreational purposes, and not combined with the owner's lot with a primary structure shall be included in the benefiting area and assessed at one-half (1/2) of the rate for a non -recreational lot within the same project. Agricultural and Rural Residential Property: Property zoned Agricultural or Rural Residential that has not been subdivided will be assessed as one unit for each dwelling on the property. If the property is subdivided after the completion of said improvement, but before the expiration of the assessment period or eight years, whichever is the greater, then the property will pay a total contribution equivalent to the total number of subdivided lots based on the original assessment without interest. (or with interest.) IV. IMPRO VEVIEVTS A. Roadway and Street Lighting Improvements 1. Petitions for roadway and street lighting projects shall be filed and accepted by the Council prior to January I of the year of construction. The Council may authorize accepting a petition after January by special consent. 2. Projects may be initiated by petition of at least thirty-five percent (35%) of the property owners measured in area and/or frontage, and requires a majority vote of the City Council. 3. Projects may be initiated by the City Council in absence of an adequate petition and requires a four -fifths (415) majority vote of the City Council. 4. Street light petitioned projects shall be uniformly spread to the benefiting properties.