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LEAGUE OF <br />MINNESOTA <br />CITIES <br />INFORMATION MEMO <br />Subdivision Guide for Cities <br />Learn the framework of municipal subdivision regulation. Find guidance on subdivision ordinance <br />drafting, adoption, administration and enforcement. Links to sample subdivision provisions and maps <br />from other Minnesota cities. <br />RELEVANT LINKS: <br />Minn. Stat. § 462.358 subd. <br />1 a, 2a. <br />Minn. Stat. § 462.358 subd. <br />2a. <br />I. 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 />A. 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 />Thismaterial isprovidedasgeneral information and isnota substitute for legal advice. Consult your attorneyforadviceconcerning specific situations. <br />145 University Ave. West <br />Saint Paul, MN 55103-2044 <br />www.lmc.org <br />(651) 281-1200 or (800) 925-1122 <br />4/15/2014 <br />©2014 All RightsReserved <br />