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1.Definitions <br />A definition section is essential to any subdivision ordinance. Terms and <br />Sample Definitions <br />concepts that may be reasonably subject to more than one interpretation <br />Ordinance <br />(Minnetonka) <br />should be explicitly defined in this section. Graphics may also be included to <br />Sample illustrated <br />further clarify difficult concepts. <br />definition <br />See LMC information <br />Zoning Guide <br />memo, <br />for Cities <br />for more <br />information on <br />definitions in <br />ordinance drafting. <br />2.Reimbursement forcity review costs <br />City review of a proposed subdivision application may involve significant <br />Minn. Stat. § 462.358 <br />subd 2a;Minn. Stat. § <br />staff time as well as consulting services of planners, attorneys, engineers,and <br />462.353 subd 4 <br />other professionals. Cities are authorized to seek reimbursement for the city’s <br />See Section IV-A-2-b <br />costs for review, approval,and inspection of a project. <br />Reimbursement for <br />city review costs <br />for <br />more information on <br />reimbursement of <br />costs <br />3.Preliminary/final plat approval process <br />Cities must establish a process for review of subdivision applications in the <br />Minn. Stat. §462.358 <br />subd 3b <br />ordinance.Most cities have a two-partprocess involving preliminary <br />See Section IV <br />approval and final approval. However, state law does permit cities to <br />Subdivision ordinance <br />combine these two approval processes. <br />administration. <br />Sample Preliminary <br />Plat Approval Process <br />Ordinance Excerpt <br />Sample Final Plat <br />Approval Process <br />Ordinance Excerpt <br />4.Platting <br />A plat is a scale drawing of one or more parcels of land thatshows the <br />Minn. Stat. §462.358 <br />subd 3a;Minn. Stat. § <br />location and boundaries of the parcels’ lots, blocks, parks, road,and other <br />505.01 subd 3(f) <br />significant features.Cities mayrequire that all subdivision of land be platted <br />See SectionIV-I <br />and must require the platting of larger subdivisions. <br />Platting requirements. <br />8LMC <br />EAGUE OF INNESOTA ITIES <br /> <br />