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I.Introduction <br />This memo discusses the framework of municipal subdivision regulation.It <br />provides guidance on subdivision ordinance drafting, adoption, <br />administration,and enforcement. <br />A.The purpose of subdivision regulations <br />Cities may regulate the subdivision of landthrough a subdivision ordinance. <br />Minn. Stat. § 462.358 <br />subd.1a, 2a <br />Developers who seek to subdivide larger tracts of land into smaller parcels <br />for development and/or sale must follow the city’s subdivision ordinance. <br />Subdivision regulations specify the standards of the city related tosize, <br />location, grading, and improvement of: <br />Minn. Stat. § 462.358 <br />Lots <br />subd.2a <br />Structures <br />Public areas, trails, walkways, and parks <br />Streets and street lighting <br />Installations necessary for water, sewer, electricity, gas, and other <br />utilities. <br />Subdivision regulations allow cities to ensure that a new development or <br />redevelopmentmeets the standards of the city for a safe, functional and <br />enjoyable community. Importantly,subdivision regulations can help the city <br />preserve and protect vital natural resources. <br />1.Ensuring safe and functionalcommunities <br />Subdivision standards keep communities safe and functional in a number of <br />ways. Some typical examples include: <br />Preventing the flooding of basements by requiring the subdividerto <br />grade appropriately for thesubdivision and install curbs, gutters,and <br />stormwaterfacilities. <br />Preventing car accidents by requiring the subdividerto provide for <br />streets of anappropriate width and design for expected levels of traffic <br />circulation. <br />Keeping pedestrians safe by requiring the installation of sidewalks, street <br />lights,and trails. <br />Preventing cracked foundations, soil erosionand soil loss, and washed- <br />out streets by requiring the developer to perform soil suitabilitytests. <br />2.Ensuring enjoyable and livablecommunities <br />Subdivision standards keep communities enjoyable and livablein a number <br />of ways. Some typical examples include: <br />SGC3 <br />UBDIVISION UIDE FOR ITIES <br /> <br />