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SECTION 1. PURPOSE
<br />101. The process of dividing raw land into home
<br />sites, or separate parcels for other uses, is one of the most
<br />important factors in the growth of any community. Few
<br />activities have a more lasting effect upon its appearance and
<br />environment. Once the land has been subdivided into urban
<br />lots and the streets, homes, and other structures have been
<br />constructed, the basic character of this permanent addition
<br />to the community has become firmly established. It is then
<br />virtually impossible to alter its basic character without
<br />substantial expense. In most subdivisions, roads and streets
<br />must be maintained and various public service must be
<br />provided. The welfare of the entire community is thereby
<br />affected in many important respects. It is, therefore, to the
<br />interest of the general public, the developer, and the future
<br />owners that subdivisions be conceived, designed, and
<br />developed in accordance with sound rules and proper
<br />standards.
<br />All subdivisions of land hereafter submitted for
<br />approval shall fully comply, in all respects, with the
<br />regulations set forth herein. It is the purpose of these
<br />regulations to:
<br />(1) Encourage well planned, efficient, and attrac-
<br />tive subdivisions by establishing adequate stan-
<br />dards for design and construction.
<br />(2) Provide for the health and safety of residents
<br />by requiring properly designed streets and
<br />adequate sewage and water service.
<br />(3) Place the cost of improvements against those
<br />benefitting from their construction.
<br />(4) Secure the rights of the public with respect to
<br />public lands and waters.
<br />(5) Set the minimum requirements necessary to
<br />protect the public health, safety, morals, com-
<br />fort, convenience, and general welfare.
<br />SECTION 2. SCOPE
<br />201. The rules and regulations governing plats and
<br />subdivision of land contained herein shall apply within the
<br />community and other land as permitted by State Statutes.
<br />In the event of overlapping jurisdiction within the pre-
<br />scribed area, the extent of jurisdiction shall be determined
<br />and agreed upon between this community and the other
<br />municipality or municipalities concerned. Except in the
<br />case of resubdivision, this Ordinance shall not apply to any
<br />lot or lots forming a part of a subdivision recorded in the
<br />office of the Register of Deeds prior to the effective date of
<br />this Ordinance, nor is it intended by this Ordinance to
<br />repeal, annul or in any way impair or interfere with existing
<br />provisions of other laws or ordinances except those
<br />specifically repealed by, or in conflict with this Ordinance,
<br />or with private restrictions placed upon property by deed,
<br />convenant, or other private agreement, or with restrictive
<br />covenants governing the land. Where this Ordinance im-
<br />poses a greater restriction upon the land than is imposed or
<br />required by such existing provisions of law, ordinance,
<br />contract or deed, the provisions of this Ordinance shall
<br />control.
<br />SECTION 3. PLATTING PROCEDURE
<br />301. Preparing and Filing the Plan.
<br />301.01. When the subdivider feels he is ready to
<br />prepare the plan, he shall have his surveyor and/or planner
<br />draw one which is in conformity with the requirements of
<br />this Ordinance. (See section 5)
<br />301.02. The subdivider shall fill out an "Application
<br />For Consideration of Planning Request," or other applica-
<br />tion blanks as may be required.
<br />301.03. The subdivider shall furnish the community
<br />clerk with twelve (12) copies of the plan.
<br />301.04. Prior to consideration of the proposed plan
<br />by the community authorities, the subdivider shall pay a
<br />fee as set forth below.
<br />(1) For a minor subdivision resulting in three (3) or
<br />less lots, the fee shall be $30.00.
<br />(2) For major subdivision where the entire prop-
<br />erty to be subdivided abuts an existing platted
<br />or dedicated public street, the fee shall be as
<br />follows:
<br />(a) 4 to 15 lots .............. $ 60.00
<br />(b) 15 to 30 lots ............. $ 80.00
<br />(c) Over 30 lots ............. $100.00
<br />(3) For a major subdivision which would require a
<br />new platted or dedicated street, the fee shall be
<br />$100.00 plus $2.00 for each lot in the sub-
<br />division.
<br />This fee will be used to cover public expenses incurred in
<br />connection with the review of the plan.
<br />302. Review of the Plan.
<br />302.01. The community clerk shall, upon receipt of
<br />the plan and application, refer one copy of the plan and
<br />application to the governing body, two copies of the plan
<br />to the planning commission and one copy of the plan to the
<br />engineer. Two copies of the plan shall also be referred to
<br />the county planning coordinator and one copy of the plan
<br />to the school district.
<br />302.02. If the proposed subdivision abuts any State
<br />or Federal Trunk Highway, the community clerk shall also
<br />refer one copy to the Minnesota District Highway Head-
<br />quarters for review as required by State Law, if it adjoins a
<br />public body of water one copy shall be referred to the State
<br />Commissioner of Natural Resources for his review, and one
<br />copy to the watershed district board if applicable.
<br />302.03. The engineer, school board, county planning
<br />coordinator, and the district highway engineer, if appropri-
<br />ate, shall within fifteen (15) days, submit reports to the
<br />planning commission expressing recommendations for ap-
<br />proval, disapproval or revisions. If no report is received
<br />within fifteen 05) days, it will be assumed by the planning
<br />commission that there are no objections to the plan as
<br />submitted.
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