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I. Introduction 3 <br />A. The purpose of subdivision regulations 3 <br />B. Applicability of city subdivision regulations 5 <br />C. Interactions with and differences from the city's zoning ordinance 6 <br />II. Drafting a subdivision ordinance 7 <br />A. Appropriations and expenditures 7 <br />B. Typical subdivision ordinance provisions and concepts 7 <br />C. Legal standards in drafting subdivision ordinances 10 <br />D. Obtaining technical assistance in ordinance drafting 12 <br />III. Subdivision ordinance adoption and amendment 13 <br />A. Process for adoption 13 <br />B. Publication 13 <br />C. Filing with county recorder 14 <br />D. Interim ordinances (moratorium) 14 <br />IV. Subdivision ordinance administration 16 <br />A. The application process: overview 16 <br />B. Preliminary plat review 18 <br />C. Final plat review 22 <br />D. Standard of review for preliminary and final plats 23 <br />E. Importance of documentation of city decisions on applications 24 <br />F. Effect of Approval 24 <br />G. Variances 25 <br />H. Minor subdivisions 25 <br />I. Platting requirements 25 <br />J. Certification of taxes paid 26 <br />K. Recording and filing of approved plats 26 <br />V. Public improvement requirements 27 <br />A. Release and return of financial securities 28 <br />B. Development agreements 29 <br />VI. Land dedication for public facilities 30 <br />A. Cash payments in lieu of land dedication 32 <br />VII. Subdivision ordinance enforcement 33 <br />A. Sellers and buyers disclosure requirements 34 <br />B. Restrictions on filing and recording conveyances 34 <br />C. Civil remedies 35 <br />D. Criminal remedies 35 <br />2 LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES <br />