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Minn. Stat. § 462.358 <br />subd. la, 2a <br />Minn. Stat. § 462.358 <br />subd. 2a <br />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 land through a subdivision ordinance. <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 to size, <br />location, grading, and improvement of: <br />• Lots <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 />redevelopment meets 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 functional communities <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 subdivider to <br />grade appropriately for the subdivision and install curbs, gutters, and <br />stormwater facilities. <br />• Preventing car accidents by requiring the subdivider to provide for <br />streets of an appropriate 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 erosion and soil loss, and washed - <br />out streets by requiring the developer to perform soil suitability tests. <br />2. Ensuring enjoyable and livable communities <br />Subdivision standards keep communities enjoyable and livable in a number <br />of ways. Some typical examples include: <br />SUBDIVISION GUIDE FOR CITIES 3 <br />