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CHAWEER }O <br /> <br />MIJlll Stat <br /> <br />NIIIilI. 5tat. ~. 505 03. <br /> <br />XI. SubdiviSion regulation <br /> <br />Subdivision regulation is another effective way [o implement a <br />comprei~¢nsive plan. Such regulation can promote adequate stree~ &nd utility <br />systems, create desirable population distribution, and support the necessary <br />open space tut' [ight,.ait:. health, and recreation. To be most e~ective; a city <br />must regulate new building developments at the time it subdivides or plats <br />land. <br /> <br />Municipalities have th'e authority to regulate subdivisions of'land to protect <br />the general welfare; encourage orderly development; provide for afford]hie <br />housing; and facilitate the adequate provision of u-ansportation, sewer and <br />water, stonnwater drainage, schools, parks, and other public services. <br /> <br />S~bdivision regulations govern the size. location, grading improvements, and <br />similar matters when a tract of land under single ownership is divided into <br />two or more lots whet] the creation of streets and other utilities to service <br />future development is necessary. Subdivision regulations must .require ti]at <br />future development be consistent with zoning ordinances and may require <br />consistency with the comprehensive plan. <br /> <br />State law describes the platting process. When cities approve a subdivision. <br />they are approving the preliminary and final plats ~br that subdivision, and <br />the platting laws are followed as well as the subdivision law. <br /> <br />Councils have statutory authority to approve subdivision plats. All plats must <br />receive approval prior to recording them with the county recorder or registrar <br />of titles. Prior to approval, the council may employ qualified people to check <br />and verif~ the plat to determine its suitabiliu fi-om a community-pNnning <br />standpoint. The council may require the subdivider to pay tot' the costs <br />associatec with this verification process. <br /> <br />The '.Mun c pa Planning Act sets platting regulations, which the council may <br />adopt. A city may condition subdivision approval upon the dedication of] <br />· ~reasonabie portion" of the subdivision for public streets, sewer, electric, gas. <br />drainage, and water faciiities. Another option is ~'or the cit~, ~o require a <br />payment in lieu offsuch dedication. The payment would be a cash equivalent <br />for parks, open space, or wetlands. <br /> <br />i-lANol~t)t.,K .:,')lt. MrNNES;C,'I' \ <br /> <br />'97 <br /> <br /> <br />