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(26) Minimum Subdivision Design Standards. The guides, principles and specifications for the preparation of subdivision plans indicating among other things, the minimum and maxi- mum dimensions of the various elements set forth in the plan. (27) Minor Street A street of limited continuity used primarily for access to the abutting prop- erties and the local needs of a neighborhood. (28) Natural Water Way. A natural passageway in the surface of the earth so situated and having such a topographical nature that surface water flows through it from other areas before reach- ing a final ponding area. The term also includes all drainage structures that have been construc- ted or placed for the purpose of conducting water from one place to another. (29) Owner. An individual, firm, association, syndi- cate, co -partnership, corporation, trust, or any other legal entity having sufficient proprietary interest in the land sought to be subdivided to commence and maintain proceedings to sub- divide the same under these regulations. (30) Pedestrian Way. A public right-of-way across or within a block, to be used by pedestrians. (31) Person. Any individual, firm, association, syndicate or partnership, corporation, trust, or any other legal entity. (32) Planning Commission. The planning com- mission of the community. (33) Plan. The map or drawing indicating the pro- posed layout of the subdivision to be submitted to the planning commission and governing body for their consideration, in compliance with the Comprehensive Development Plan and these regulations along with required supporting data. (34) Plat. A map or drawing which graphically delineates the boundary of land parcels for the purpose of identification and record of title. The plat is a recorded legal document and must conform to all Minnesota State Laws. (35) Private Street A street serving as vehicular access to two (2) or more parcels of land which is not dedicated to the public but is owned by one or more private parties. (36) Protective Covenants. Contracts entered into between private parties and constituting a restriction on the use of all private property within a subdivision for the benefit of the property owners, and to provide mutual protec- tion against undesirable aspects of development which would tend to impair stability of values. (37) Reserve Strips. A narrow strip of land placed between lot lines and streets to control access. (38) Right-of-way. The land covered by a public road or land dedicated for public use or for certain private use such as land over which a power line passes. (39) Sketch Plan. A drawing showing the proposed subdivision of property. This plan is not neces- sarily drawn to scale and exact accuracy is not a requirement. (40) Street. A way for vehicular traffic, whether designated as street, highway, thoroughfare, parkway, through -way, road, avenue, boule- vard, lane, place, drive, court, or otherwise designated. (41) Street Width. The shortest distance between the lines delineating the right-of-way of a street. (42) Subdivider. The owner, agent, or person having control of such land as the term is used in this Ordinance. (43) Subdivision. The division of a parcel of land after the effective date of this Ordinance into two (2) or more lots or parcels, for the purpose of transfer of ownership or building develop- ment. The term includes resubdivision and, when appropriate to the context, shall relate to the process of subdividing or to the land subdivided. (44) Surveyor. A land surveyor registered under Minnesota State Laws. (45) Thoroughfare. A street primarily designated to carry large volumes of traffic and provide for vehicular movement between and among large areas. (46) Tracing. A plat or map drawn on transparent paper or cloth which can be reproduced by using regular reproduction procedure. (47) Zoning Ordinance. A zoning ordinance or reso- lution controlling the use of land as adopted by the community or county. SECTION 5. PLAN AND PLAT REQUIREMENTS 501. Data Required For The Plan. 501.01. Identification and description: (1) Proposed name of subdivision, which name shall not duplicate or be alike in pronunciation of the name of any plat theretofore recorded in the county. (2) Legal description of property. (3) Name and address of the record owner, and any agent having control of the land, sub- divider, land surveyor, engineer and designer of the plan. (4) Graphic scale not less than one (1) inch to one hundred (100) feet. (5) North point and key map of area showing well known geographical points for orientation with- in a one-half (%) mile radius. (6) Date of preparation.