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•++ CHAPTER 15 <br /> XI. Subdivision regulation <br /> Subdivision regulation is another effective way to implement a <br /> comprehensive plan. Such regulation can promote adequate street and utility <br /> systems, create desirable population distribution, and support the necessary <br /> open space for light, air, health, and recreation. To be most effective, a city <br /> must regulate new building developments at the time it subdivides or plats <br /> land. <br /> Minn.Stat.§462.358. Municipalities have the authority to regulate subdivisions of land to protect <br /> the general welfare; encourage orderly development;provide for affordable <br /> housing; and facilitate the adequate provision of transportation,sewer and <br /> water, stormwater drainage, schools,parks, and other public services. <br /> Subdivision regulations govern the size, location, grading improvements, and <br /> similar matters when a tract of land under single ownership is divided into <br /> two or more lots when the creation of streets and other utilities to service <br /> future development is necessary. Subdivision regulations must require that <br /> future development be consistent with zoning ordinances and may require <br /> consistency with the comprehensive plan. <br /> • Minn.Stat.ch.505. State law describes the platting process. When cities approve a subdivision, <br /> they are approving the preliminary and final plats for that subdivision, and <br /> the platting laws are followed as well as the subdivision law. <br /> Minn Stat.§505.03. Councils have statutory authority to approve subdivision plats.All plats must <br /> receive approval prior to recording them with the county recorder or registrar <br /> of titles. Prior to approval, the council may employ qualified people to check <br /> and verify the plat to determine its suitability from a community-planning <br /> standpoint. The council may require the subdivider to pay for the costs <br /> associated with this verification process. <br /> Minn.Stat.§462.358,subd.2b. The Municipal Planning Act sets platting regulations,which the council may <br /> adopt. A city may condition subdivision approval upon the dedication of a <br /> "reasonable portion"of the subdivision for public streets, sewer, electric, gas, <br /> drainage, and water facilities. Another option is for the city to require a <br /> payment in lieu of such dedication. The payment would be a cash equivalent <br /> for parks, open space,or wetlands. <br /> 1 HANDBOOK FOR MINNESOTA CITIES <br /> 15-27 <br /> This chapter last revised 12/15/2004 <br />