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ORDINANCE NO. 87- 10 t
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`AN ORDINANCE AMENDING IN THEIR - ENTIRETY CITY of PRIOR CITY CODE
TITLE 6 AND THE CITY OF PRIOR, LAKE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE.
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The Council of the City of Prior make does hereby ordain
Title 6 of the Prior Lake City Code, and the Prior Lake S
Ordinance are heriby amended in their entret
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current ision
Provisions and substitut the followin y by deleting the
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SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
CHAPTER I
GENERAL ROVISIONS
SECTION:
Title
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A dministrative
ministrative Plat
Compliance
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These regulations shall be
cited' as the Prior Lake Subdivision Ord 'nanc.�d may be
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PURPOSE The process of dividing or subdividing land'' V
a c most impint ant factors fn the row
Other activities have a more lasting off !or ther Haas, is one Of
environment and uo
g th of Prior Lake
general g act pn the Cit �s a p Few
subdivided and streetsP�l c impression. Once C i t land ha abrcn
fi homes and other
completed, the basic character of this general impr to ovements
community becomes firmly established Permanent additi.the
completed the subdivision m provements are inst • When the develop
becomes the Cit led, it
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' �s res nsibilty to maintain the streets and-roads
process and ial
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and pprovid.warious other
`of thi anti a rf fPublic services. l►s a result
...munity is affect in man iapo , the welfare
chapter is therefore ado ted to establish minimum stand's
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delopers and the p y rtant respects.
abli This'
general %
Public and to ensure 'that subdivs ions it
conceived and'desi
geed °to contribute toward an attractive, wholesome,
orderly and safe community, The right to develop should not be take 1s
lightl The goal is to h
viiew the development
to contribute rtabls process as an obl qa�t n
ribute an attracti I
owners and moreover, for the existing and safe subdivision for futuri
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residents of Prior Lake.
ADMINISTRATIVE PLAT:
ivision a uor represents
tive may authorize subd
(A) The division. will. not re pon finding:
res ult in more than three 3
The property ) be s ( ) Parcels. �n `
subdivided is a lot of record in the
office of the County Recorder of Scott County,
(C) The resulting parcels �
` area Of existing or anticipated I1 d rsubdivih� chap "° and
surrounding areas. sions n the
` (D) The division will not cause any structure on the land °to b
in violation of the Zoning Ordinar►ce.
($) Any easements which may be reQu!red by the ,city scat be
granted.
(F) The owners of land contiguous to the
in writing and no written objection rcivz! vitha ton following notification. �! ( )
(G) Appeals :. any writt,an obiect�ion shall constitute
appeal. Such an, objection shall be forwarded to the City
Council who shall hear the objection decide ma tt
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Prior to caking the a deciion the Council as re
Planning Commissions to review
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COMPLIANCE: Excerpt as k
band shall b s Provided in Seckion 6 -1 -; no 4
way wh h subdivided not i in a
developed or improved, in any contoriia ft,I •
i f se regulations. All V
the subdivisions and hersafter'sub'iaitted for
•p royal of l
shall full com 1 Y with
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ssu forth herein. Y P Y� �n all respect with the regulations
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DEFINITIONQ
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6 - - it Definitions j
6-2-1: DEFINITIONS Fo;r the ^�
the tain - terms and words arer h rib ° a fined Mards 4!
include tplurashall i thi plur l th sit a si lad num
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ber shall
includes a co oration and uninco n tar' a word ' "persons•`
"shall
's is mandatory and the word Na is e d' association. Thi word
Y permissive.
BLOCK:
A tract• of land tiounded b streets or a�
combination of st "rests y
railroad rights -of -way �h ri�� eaeter.ies
or co waterways
rporate boundary
BOULEVARD: Of the City.
The portion a'it th
between e street ght =of -wa J
he curb a 'r nd °the property line. Y
BUILDING Any struotur o
the s land. ' r Part thereot, affixed to
BUILDING LINE:
The line nearest the front of and
lot establishing the min across a
mua open, space to be
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provided between the front line of buildings
and structures and the front lot line. `
BUTT LOTS;
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Any lot located immediately between tvo
corner lots.
COMMISSION:
The Prior Lake City Planning Commission,
Prior Lake, Minnesota.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
The comprehensive develo poennt plan made and
by
adopted the City of Prior Lake indicated
the general locations recommended for major ,
thoroughfares, streets, park*,,, pubrio
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buildinngs,' soninq districts, and other public
improvements.
COUNCIL:
The Prior Lake City Council, City of Prior
Lake, Minnesota.
CUL- DE. -BAC (Court
A short minor., street, having one and open to
or David End
traffic and being permanently terminated by a
vehioularturn:- around.
EASEMENT: ;
A grant by the property owner for • a temporary
or pe rmanent use of a strip of land by the
public, a- corporation, or for
specific purposes.
i FINAL PLAT:
T drawing or map of a subdivision roposed
to
for filing and recording pursuant M.89
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Cha tat SOS and con aletients and
aeitanq all regniraint
s a e h�s r • i n
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enumerated.
GRADE, PERCENTAGE OF:
The rise or ,,fall of vi at root by foot and
tenths of a " foot for each one hundred fast
(100„) of horizontal distance measured at the
center li of the street.
HALF STREET:
A street divided longitudinally by a property .
lire.
INSPZCTOR:
hn authorised r �resentatiye of the ColuIcil' �
a ssigned to usJco any or, all neces'sar f
inspections o! the work performed anxr
materials furnished by the'dwslcpsr.
;AND SURVEYOR:
A registered land surveyor capable of T
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pre grin o ineerin '
P q q q plans , forte land,
subdivision plats.
A portion of a subdivision or other parcel el!
land capable of being occupied by one or more
structures and intended as a unit 'for
transfer of ownership or for develop ant.
LOT CORNERt
A lot situated at the junction', of and
abutting on two -or; more intersecting streets.
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t � The mean h orizontal distance between the
4 LOT DEPTH. front and roar lines of a lot. �II
LOT DOUBLE FRONTAGr4l of which opposite ends abut or
streets.
LOT OF RECORD:,,, Any valid lot which at the time of recodinq,
complied with all applicable laws, ordthances
and regulations.
LoT REMNANT. All pieces of land that reaa.in after
subdivision, of a larger tract which are below
minimum lot ilize and which generally do not
have a specific purpose.
LOT WIDTH: The width " ieasured at the fr�or:E setback line.
x9TA8 AND HOUNDS: A method of propert de oription' w hereby
/f pp roperties are 'descry by means of their
eirections and 4°ista6ge from, an easily
identifiable location.,,�
f�o�TLOT; A arcel of land or, ./ a plat! vith,� s ,, ecific
i .. future -pur se i aus i , not been }designated
.{ a. buildable o. o,, insufficient size
V or, frontage, pe %sul;iar sits � haracteristics,
to aphical ► robleas or" one which ��s no .
rjady for devf opment due to lack 0 f public
improvements.
PATMEM An unit , ! land, platted or described by
metes argil bounds or combination thereof
subject /to this Subdivision Ordinance ana
other,, city ordinances.
PLi►Ts A vap - o,; chart indicating the or
subdivision .. .
' ra- sub&visicn, land, intended to bs =filed
; or record.•
NARY PLi1Ts A formal la out of a proposed ` subdivisian
PRBLIKI yy
meeting all' ; 're,quir +Rents as herein
enumerated.
RIGHT -OF -WAY: !� Land dedicated and publicly own ed ''for use a
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a street, alley or, crosswalk. ;
8ETBACIC LINl;'i Lines. that delineate tltit re4uired distances
for the location of a , %strUcture in relation
to the perimeter -)of th'i p rty', as defined
in the Prior ,,Leke E,oni ; C and is deed n
restrictions when apF�li le.
gTgaZT ; R public :thoroug3 'faze for vehicular _,and
pedestrian traffi c:
l" StTaD=ViDER Any • °person who undertakes the suk±!lvieon_ .o
land as definedhtirein. The subdivider say be
the owner or ''t,'tis authorized , a eat of ..the
own er'of the 3`snd to be subCividsd.
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SUBDIVISION; The divi sion of a parcel of land into two or
more lots or parcels by any means includingq
platting, registered land survey and
by
conveyance metew and bounds. There
a propriate to the context, "subdivision"
to the
shall relate process of subdividing or
to the land to be subdivided.
WAT'ERCOTRSE A waterway or floodway that is delineated by
erosio natural features, man made
impprovements or other improvements that
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influence the flow of water.
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WATERSHED DISTRICTS, Shall mean the Prior Lake - Spring Lake
Watershed District, Shakopee Basin Watershed
Management Organisation, Credit River.
Watershed Managament Organisation, and Sand
Creek Watershed Management Organisation.
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PROCEDMU FOR SUBMISSION OF PLATE
SECTIONS
6 -3 -1t Abbreviated Subdivision Process
6 -3-2t Standard Subdivision Process
a -3 -3s Preliminary Plat
6 -3 - Procedure for Final Plat Approval and Recording
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6 3 -is ABBREVIATED SUBDIV ION` PROCESSt This process is de-
-° si nod .,to a edits the 'plattin -= qq xxpp p q process in certain
- instances; prov►dadtfihe fallowing conditions are nett
f" "(A)" The _subdiv,is ibn vigil not create sore" `than six (6) lots.
{sj All lots; must conform to applicable Eoninq Ordinance
r�quiremi�its,
(C), Ail utilities- , available to the site and are of adequate
mile.
(D) Th• subdivi'sion will not" interfere with the proper
development of adjacent properties.
(Ei The sketch plan, preliminary plat and final plat may be
submitted contemporaneously.
s - They , shall. be 'rev by City
Staff prior to any formal application to the City Council.
(f) _ The City Council shall hold a public hearing to act on the
preliminary and final plats. Notice of the Mari shall be
ublished at least ten 10 dais pprior to the hea nq in the
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official - .newspaper. No th
o e heari_q shall also be
mailed to al ropp•rty owners within five hundred feet
(500') of the ex erior boundaries of the plat. On -site signs
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notifying the public of a pending subdivision shall be
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postbd at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing.
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STANDARD SUBDIVISION PROCESS:
(A)
Pre- Application Re irements: The subdivider . must meat with
for
apppropriate staff review. At this meeting, "the developer
shall provide a sketch plan of the proposed subdivision.
Furthermore, the developer shall be prepared to discuss the
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followings
1. Streets`
2. Utilities
Comprehensive Plan
3. consistency
4. Parks and opens acne
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5. Zoning changes it required
6. Steep slopes
7. Wetlands and environmentally sensitive issues
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a. Relationship of proposed subdivision existing
neighborhood
9 Drainage and storm water management`
10. Environmental Assessment Worksheet requirements
11. Watershed District requirements
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PRELIMINARY PLAT: Before subdividing any tract of land
and after the pre - application conference the subdivider
shill submit a n preliainaryy pplat for > _ - approval by the Planning
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and City Counc i in the manner=
(A)
Planning Commission Action on Preliminary Plats
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1. The prsliminary plat, along with the ap lication fee
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shall be submitted to the Planning Direcor, who sha1i
ev w said plat to ascertain , if' it a lies Idth the
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regul ations as herein set forth. it hu .'Pls�ninq
Director finds the plat sufficient and in conformance,
the plat shall be referred to the Planning Commission.
2. The Planning Director shall distribute the preliminary
plat to the City Manag City Engineer, Attorney',
Parks Director and other appropriate, 4noion for
review and comment.
3. The Planning Director. shall', within sixty (60) days of
'plat
f�linq the ppreliminary set a public hearingq
before the Planninq Commission. At that time, all
interested persons shall be given an opportunity to be
heard. Notice of the hearin shall be sailed to owners
whose property lies within ivs hundred feet (500 of
the exterior boundaries of the plat and any other
interested individuals. In the event the proposed
development calls for a 'realignment or elimination of
an existing street within or outside the proposed
development then the affected neighborhood shall be
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notified. Cityls sewer and water billing records
may be used for notification purposes. Notice of the
hearing shall also be published in the official
newspaper at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing.
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The site shall be posted with a si n or signs which
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notify the public of the pending subdivision..
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The Planning Director shall compile a r•poi 'consistinq
"the !Acts and findings from Parks, Engineering, Finance,
'and Planning. If outside consultants are used for any
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analitical purposes, their foes will be charged to the
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dev• op•r. The report will be sent to the 'Planning
Commission, subdivider and any other applicable agency
or``jurisdction.
5.
The consolidation of preliminary and final plat review
may be requested by the developer from the City
Council. Such a request must be submitted to the City
Council prior to the preliminary plat public hearing.
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The Planning Commission shall conduct the public
hearing and report: its findings and recommendations to <.
lithe City Council and applicant.
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The d•veiop •r or- representative must attend the
hearing. failure of the applicant to attend may result
in the filing !•e.
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loss of The applicant shall pay an
additional filing fee prior to the preliminary hearing
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an amount not to exceed the original filing lee.
(a) City Council Action on Pr eliminary Platt
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The City Council shall approve or disapprove a
M lininary plat within one hundred twenty (130) dayys
lowin del ivery
of a complete application b the
applicant to the City, unless an extension of the
review period has been agreed to by the applicant :,and
City. ,>
2.
If the prel plat is not approved by the City
Council, the reason for be
such action shall recorded
in the proceedings of the City Council and
developer notified, If the preliminary plat is
approved, the developer shall be notified. Such
apppr��oval shall not constitute final acceptance of the
aubdivision, but the general acceptance of the layout.
Subsequent approval of anQQing ri proposals and
features be City
other will r•quirea. Council ma
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.require revisions the„ preliminary plat and final
plat as deemed necessary for the health, safety,
general welfare and convenience of the City.
3.
I! the preliminary p lat is approved by the City Council
and the developer then desires to amend the plat, the
developer must submit an amended ,preliminary plat to
the City' Council. It the City Council determines that
the scope of the revisions do not constitute a now
plat the Council can order the preliminary plat
to
amended reflect the revisions with no additional
fees charged. If the City Council determines that the
scope of the revisions do constitute a now plat; the
developer must reapply for preliminary plat review by
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both the Planning Commission and City Council. In this
case all preliminary platting lees will be charged.
4. may. be s requested sted b pr e l imi n ary de to •r f ! of lthe y
City
Council. Such a request must be submitted to the Cite
Council prior to the preliminary plat public hoar`in
if the Council a gqrees, the •linal and preliminary plats
may be revoved contemporaneously, provided the
develop submits a written request to the Council
prior to the preliminary plat hearing.
5 once reliminary plat approval has boon granted b the
City council: Y
a, The developer may grade the site provided:
(1),, A grading permit has been issued b the city p
engineer and a preliminary grading plan
approved.
b. The developer may install utilities provided:
(1) A Developer's Agreement has been si nod, by i
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all paries having an interest in the F;
property and approved by the City Council,
vitb financial guarantees as indicated in
Section 6 -7 -15 and submitted prior to
installation of the utilities and streets.
(Z) At least live (S) days in advance of such
installation, the developer shall submit., to
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and title opinion other reasonable
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evidence of tittle to the tract.
c. Prior to the 'issuance of a building or grading
permit for a development, improvement or
alteration of land,,a plan for erosion and
sediment control must be submitted to the Ct
Engineer. Any .measure used to control- erosion susl
be kept in good repair and good corking order
until site stabilisation occurs. In the event
erosion control fails, it is the responsibility of
the developer to reclaim the site.
d. one building pormit viil be issued to' the
subdivision i! the development consists' of single
family homes. Novever, a Certificate of Occupancy
will be,vithheld until all improvements are
accepted by_the City Engineer.
e. Tovnhome and coW46uinium developments will be
issued foundation ppermits. for all lots if 180
desired by the developer, in order to verity the
accuracy of the building corners:
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PROdEDURE FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL AND RECORDING: After
the O'reliminary pplat has been approved, the final plat'
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be submitted for review in accordance with the following:
(A)
The final plat gust be .submitted within twelve (12) months
of preliminary plat approval by the City .Council. The
Council ma ex end this p eriod for good cause for up to but
exceeding twelve months by
not (12) upon written application
the developer.
(8)
Unless an extension has been granted, failure to submit the
final plat within the required time frame shall cause the
preliminary plat to become null and void.
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(C)
The owner or subdivider shall furnish a title opinion or
commitment of title insurance from a title company settingq
forth the names of all owners of any interest in the land
being subdivided and holders of any liens or mortgages
to City
thereon the City Attorney. The Attorney may requ�re
document
additional such as an up -to -date certified
Abstract of -Title or Registered Property Abstract and such
other opinions or evidence o! title, showing parties having
any interest in the land,,einq subdivided.
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(D)
All changes that'wsre required for preliminary approval must
be incorporated in the final plat.
(E)
The subdivider shall submit the final plat to the Planning
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Director. The final plat shall be in substantial compliance
with the preliminary plat. The Planning Director shall
submit the final lat to the Council for approval. if the
Council agrees, the final and, preliminary plats may be
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reviewed contemporaneously, pprovided the developer- submits a
to the
written request Council prior to the preliminary plat
hearing.
(F)
- The subdivider or his /her representative must be in
attendance at the meeting. If no rep resentative, is p resent,
the City Council
may require forfeiture of the filing fee
subdivider
and require the to
qu pa an additional filing fee .
to appearing before the
prior City Council for final plat
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approval.
(G)
The subdivider has sixty (60) days from the date of final"
approval to record the final plat and relevant documents
with Scott County. Any final plats that are not filed within
sixty (t 60) days of final plat approval shall become gull and
d.
Vol The Council say extend the recording time for sixty
(60)' days upon written request by the subdivider or for
othersg&d cause as determined by the City Council.
(8),
A subdivider may file a final plat limited to phases of the
development.
(I)`.,
" A Developer's Agreement must be signed by the subdivider and
approved by the City Council.
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(J) The developer shall provide evidence of recordinq with Scott `n
County of the final plat and all other pertinent documents.
-; Evidence of recording shall constitute the return of one b
signed mylar sheet and one certified copy of all other
pertinent documents to the Planning Department.
6 -1 -5s EFFECT OF SUBDIVISION APPROVAL: For one (1) year fol-
lowing preliminary plat approval and for two (Z) years .
follovinqq final plat approval, unless the subdivider and the City
agree othervise, no amendment to the City of Prior Lake's
Comprehensive Plan or Subdivision Ordinance shall apply to or affect A,
the use, development density, ot size, lot layout, or dedication
required or permitted by the approved plat. Thereafter, upon
resolution of -the City Council, the City ma extend the _period by
a ant with the subdivider, or it may require submission of anew
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at less sub stantial l physical; activity and investment has occurred
n ronable reanoe on the approved plat and the subdivider wil substantial financial damage an a. consequence of a requirement
to submit a nev plate,,.
CHAPTER L
DATA `!FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT
SECTIONS
6•t -1: Identification and Description
6 -4 -2s Existing Conditions j
6 -i -3s Subdivision Design Features
6 -4 -1 IDENTIFICATION AND DESCRIPTIONi
(A) Proposed namwof subdivisions said nano shall not duplicate
or be alike in pronunciation to the name of any plate,,;
previously recorded in Scott County.
(s) Legal description of the propertyy according to the records
in the office of the County Recorder.
(C) Name and address of the owner, ovner's agent, subdivider,
surveyor and,designer of the plat.
(D)- Graphic scale, north point and date of preparation.
(E) Ten (10) copies of the application and supporting data and
ten (10) sets reduced to 11" x 17 ".
(F) `A location map showin the location of the proposed
subdivision within the City.
6-4 -2t EXISTING CONDITIONS
x (A) Boundary line survey in accordance with applicable state
statutes.
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Existing zoning classification.
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Total acreage.
(D)
Names of property owners within live hundred lost (500 of
subdivision
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the outer boundaries of the d
provi ed by a
certified abstract firm.
(E)
If rezoning is proposed, a completed rezoning application.
(F)
The location, width, and proposed street names or other
public ways, parks, public lands, easements, section and
corporate lines within the preliminary plat, shall be shown
to a distance two hundred feet (200 beyond the boundary
line of the proposed plat.
(G)
Loc ation and size of existing public and private sewers,
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water mains, culverts or -other underground facilities within
the preliminary plat area to a distance of two hundred feet ,
(200 beyond the boundary line. Data such as grades, invert
elevations and locations of catch basins, manholes, and
hydrants shall also be shown.
(u)
Boundary lines of adjoining nsubdivided or subdivided land,
two
within t hundred feet (�00 of the boundary line of the
proposed plat shall be shown.
(I)
Topographic data, including contours at vertical intervals
of not more than two feet (2'), water courses, marshes,
wooded areas, rock outcropps, ower transmission poles and
lines
and other sic�nilican features shall be shown,
including slopes in excess of twenty percent (20 %) and
erodible soil conditions.
(J)
Soil borings and percolation tests as may be required by the
City Engineer.
(K)
A written narrative of the proposal including information
such as ,proposed uses, density, average. lot size, total
acreage, 'rezoning, variances and any other unique design
features of the proposal.
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SUBDIVISION DESIGN FEATURES:
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(A)'
Layout of proposed streets, including proposed roads
according to City thoroughfare lane ri
shown ht -of-way
p i g g
widths and proposed street names., The name of any street
thoroughfare u in the City or its,environs shall not be
used unless the proposed street is an extension of an
existing street
(B)
Location and width of proposed trails, fire lanes,
pedestrian ways and utility easements shall be shown,
(C)
Schematic plan and. profile of utilities and streets
including the following ata: Typical street cross section,
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vertical profile of streets including vertical curve data
and utilities profiles. The schematic layout of storm sewer,
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sanitary sewer and watermain. Invert. elevations, and
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gradients axe required for the sanitary sewer. A site
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gqrading pla showing existing and proposed contours
drainage direction drainage
and areas. The above data shall
be submitted by a Registered Civil Engineer.
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(D•)
Layout, numbers and preliminary lot dimensions including
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their area, blocks, and building setback lines.
(E)
Areas, other than streets, pedestrian ways and utility"
easements, intended to be dedicated or reserved for public
use, including the size of such area or areas in acres.
(F)
An yy p arcel proposed for platting shall recognize the orderlyy
and logical
ex tension of streets and utilit as into adjacent
parcels.:
(G)
A general statement of proposed location of utilities such
po
as,
as electricity
q y and cable. All such utilities gust. be
underground.
(N)
Pr oposed protective covenants or deed restrictions.
(2)
Statement of the proposed use of lots stating type of
fill
buildings, number of proposed dwelling units, and type of
business or industry °so
,as to reveal the effect o! the
development on traffic, firs hazards and population.
(J)
When required by the City Planner, a general landscaping
'parking
plan showing p lantings, berms, fences lighting,
layout, 'sidewalks and trails shall be submitted.
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CHAPTER S
DATA FOR FINAL PLAT
SECTION:
6 -3-1s
Data for Final Plat
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DATA FOR FINAL PLAT:
(A)
The final► plat shall be prepared by a qualified person. who
is a registered land surveyor in the State
of Minnesota.
The shall to
pp lat conform all State and County requirements
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and requirements of' this chapter.
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A complete set of mylar copies of the entire plat with all
required signatures.
(C)
A complete set of the entire plat reduced to the following
scales: 1" - 800 1 ", - -200 reduction at no scale to
8 1/2" x 11" shoot of paper.
(D)
A complete set+ of construction plans and specifications for
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all publ works facilities for subdivision.
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City toning Ord-nancs.
(C) ti.; State laws relating to platting requirements, and registered
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" 6 -6 -2: STREETS: ,
(A) The arran ement,jof all streets, collectors and arterials
shall conform to the transportation section of the. City of
Prior Lake Comprehensive Plan. Except -!or d4l -de -sacs
streets shall connect with existing or dedicated streets an�l
adjoining subdivisions or provide for future connections to I
ad oining unsubdivided- tracts or shall be a reasonable
projection of streets in the nearest subdivision. Streets
shall be designed and located in relationship to existing
and planned streets. Such design shall minimise the negative
effect on the environment and on public convenionce and
safety:
Streit width,, an
d p avement width shall conform, to the minimum
standards found in Table 1. Final design it dependent upon
traffic volume and soil factors. All other design !actors
.must be in accordance with the "Public Works Design Manual','"
(C) Local residential streets shall be laid out to conform as
much as possible to the topography,' to' discoura a through
traffi 'c ' to ppeeemit efficient drainage and utility-systems
and to provide- a minimum number of,.,necessasy streets for
. convenient and sale access to the property.
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Plans and specifications shall be in accordance with the
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An executed Developer's Agreement and payment of all fees.
CHAPTER 6
MINIMUM 'DESIGN STANDARDS
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Streets
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Blocks
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Lots
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Easements
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Natural Features
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Park Dedication
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CONFORMANCE TO APPLICABLE RULES AND REGULhTIONS:
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M.S. 462.3'61 through kiS.` 462.,364.
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Requirements � of :this City Code, the Comprehensive Plan and
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• Half streets shall be prohibited, exce where
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essential to the roOinable development of the subdivision
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and in conformity other requirements,
regulations. in thou• instances where a half street is
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accepted, the other hatf must be dedicated when the
adjoining property i" subdivided. Any half street providing
access to a of shall not receive a building permit until
the other half of the ''street has been platted.
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Cul -De -Sacs The maximum length of a cul -sac .shall be
five hundred feet 500 measured along the centerline from
the intersectiontoforigin to the end of right -o! -way.
the development plan for the overall, area calls for the
extension of the street, then an appropriate turn around
must b• developed. Eyebrow cul -dde - sacs shall not be
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permitted except under unique circumstances.
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'Grades:'All`conterline grades shall be at least 0.3 percent
(and shall.not exceed 10.00 percent.
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Service Streets; Where a subdivision abuts or contains an
existing or planned major thoroughfare or a railroad
right -of-way, the Cimmcil.may require a street approximately
parallel to and- on each side of such right- of -vay for
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adsquate of properties and to afford separation
of t�►roug � and, -local trar0c.
(H)
Reserve Strip Reserve strips controlling access to streets`
shall be prohibited except under conditions approved by the
ti ouncil..
Privets Streets: Private at roots shall not br approved nor
shall any public improvements be installed for any priv to
street unless apprcnrsd 'by the council. Private streets may
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be permitted in gP.,lanned Developments.
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Hardship to Adj oining Property Owners Avoided: 'The street
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arrangements shall not be such as to cause hardship to
owners of adjoining in platting their own land and
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providing convenient access to it.
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intersections: The angle formed by intersections shall be as
close to 90 degrees as possible unless unique circumstances
dictate a lesser angle'. intersections of more -than lour (4)
corners shall be prohibited. Roadways and streett
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intersections shall have right -o! - way radii of not ess >thar
twenty -five feet (15 Corners at the entrances to th
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turnaround portions of cul-de -sacs shall have right -of -vay'
radii of notless than thirty -five feet (3s
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Deflections: Street right of - vay alignment must be straight
or connected by horisontaV curves. Deflections are allowed
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onlyy" when adjacent to existing right of way which contains
deflections.
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Access to Arterials: 1 n ..,any ca where a roposed plat is
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adjacent to an arterial street, there shall be no direct
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arterials. Unless unique circumstances dictate otherwise,
access to arterials shall be at intervals of not less than
through existing established
miles and and crossroads.
in the platting of tracts of land that abut on arterial
streets where there is no access to existing entrances, a
temporary be
access point, may granted by the City.
Provisions in such plats shall; be made '!or the future
connection to streets over neighboring land. As the
neighboring land is platted and /or developed, and access
becomes possible at the preferred location, such temporary
entrance permits shall become void.
(H)
Alloys: Alleys shall not be permitted in the City.
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BLOCKS: Blocks shall ordinarily not exceed one thou-
sand feet (1 000 in length. Where it is necessary for
exceed this length
blocks to; pedestrian ways and/or easements may be
required•near
the center o! ha block.
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LOTS
(A)
Location All lots shall have frontage on a, publicly
dedicated street or a street that has received legal status
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except that lots in Planned Unit Developments nay have
fronta or Frontage cn
on a private road street. a street
shall be measured at the setback line..
(B)
Size: The lot dimensions a nd areas shall comply With
requirements specified in the Prior Lake Zoning Ordinance.
Bide Lot 'Lines: Side lot lines shall be approximately at
right anngtqles to straight street lines or radial to 'curved
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strse! lines.
(D)
Double Frontage Lots: Double frontage lots shall be avoided
except where lots back on an arterial or, collector street.
(E),
Corner Lots: Corner lots !or residential use shall exceed
the minimum Width and area requirement for that district by
twenty percent (20 %).
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Watercourses : - Any lot abutting or including a wetland
watercourse or marsh shall have at least fifty ppearcent (sot3
of the minimum lot also for that district as fou in that
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Zoning ordinance outside of the above referenced natural
features
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Lot.. Remnants: All remnants of lots below "animus . see
remsininq after subdivision of a largos tract suet be added
'to adjacent lots rather''than 611 to remain as unusable
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Butt Lots: Butt lots. n residential districts shall be
platted a least twnty' .perc�t > (tot) wider ;than, the minimum
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EASEMENTS
(A)
Utilities: Easements at least ten feet (10 wide centered
on rear and other lot l ines shall be provided for utilities,
where necessary. There shall be continuity from block to
block.
(B)
Width: Basements -for storm sewer, sanitary sewer, or water
shall be a minimum of twenty feet (20 in width. Additional
width shall be provided when more than one utility is in the
same easement.
(C)
Drainage: Where a subdivision is traversed by a watercourse,
channel
drainage way, or stream, there shall be provided a
drainage and/or floodage easement conforming substant
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with the lines of the watercourse or flood plain and o
such further width as shall be determined by the City
Engineer.
(D)
Pedestrian Walkway Easements: Pedestrian walkway easements
shall be provided when deemed essential by the Director of
Parks to provide circulation or." access to rks, schools,
playgrounds, shopping areas, transp ortation or other
community facilities. Such easements shall be a minimum of
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ten feet (10 vide.
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Planting and Viewing: The City Council may require planting
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or viewing easements where deea6d apppropriate. Such
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easements may have vehicular access z"estrictions.
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NATURAL FEATURES:
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Wild Life Habitat and Water Recharge Areas: Marsh a reas
shall a nal y zed
for of f ppreservat p ion as
pu �potenttial wild
for birds and animals as well as to continue providing water
I uritication and rechar areas for the lake of Prior Lake.
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2f the City Council determines that marsh areas serve the
public in one or more of these► functions then they _ may
require preservation in whole or in part. harsh areas may bs
but
altered, onl as a last resort to implement a
development `plan after all other design options have been,
explored.
(a)
filling: Wetland areas which are part of the development- may
filled
not be sinless it has been documented that alternative
storage capacities are available for 'use. Storm water
management shall be in, substantial compliance with the Prior
Lake Storm Water Management Guide Plan.
(C)
Dredging Dredging water bodies for the purpose of
increasing the
number of lots in ' development shall not
be permitted unless it is clearly documented that it will
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not adversely affect the area's ecologic and hydrologic
characteristics.
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Sedimentation traps: Wetlands and other water bodies shall
not be used -.as sediment traps during construction.
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(E)
Slopes: Whenever possible, slopes of twenty percent (20 %) or
`ter
greater should not be disturbed' and, should be retained as
private or public open space.
(F)
Pedestrian Links: Natural features shall be utilised to the
extent- ossible as pedestrian links between large recreation
facilities to introduce elements of diversity in residential
living and eliminate monotony.
STORM WATER MANAGEMENT:
(A)
Ponding - Areas and Wetlands: Whenever possible storm water
suet be stored and managed within the lim+ s of the
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development. All ponding areas and wetlilnd6 -must be
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considered and evaluated for inclusion in the $tors water
Ranagement Guide Plan. The Prior Lake Storm water Management
Guide Plan shall serve as a! guide in the preparation of all
storm water management plans.
PARK DEDICATIONS
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(A)
The owners of any land being subdivided for residential
Unit
commercial industrial or other uses or as a Planned
Develops nt shall dedicate a reasonable portion of land to
the public for public use as parks, playgrounds trails or
p ublic open ; space. The amount of land required will be
determined in accordance with the leraula leund in section
6 -6 -$ (E), or as determined by the City to be in the public
interest and reasonably necessarryy for such uses and needs as
a result of approval of subiivision.
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At the City's option, the subdivider shall contribute an
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equivalent amount in cash or cash and land, in lieu of all
or a portion of the land which, the City may �require such
to which-
to 'dedicate The
owner :pursuant (A) above. cash
amount shall be based, on the fair saiket value of the land
reasonably required to be dedicated, with said value being
determined no later than at the tine of final plat approval.
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whenever the term "dedicate" is used in th! section, it
shall mean a dedication to the City of land or cash, or
both, whichever the City, at its option shall require. The
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dedication shall be made prior the City's release of the
final, plat for filing.
(D)
In 'instances where cash is required in lieu of land,
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payments as reqquuired by this Ordinance shall be lade prior
o the City Manager releasing the final plat to the
subdivider.
(E)
The City may determine the location, configuration and value
of the land to be dedicated. The amount of land to be
dedicated will be directly related to its physiographical
character and in accordance with the following values:
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(P)
Where the owner provides in the subdivision f+br, the public
use neighborhood park amenities such as, but not 'limited to
ball fields,
\tennis courts open space or other rocreationa
facilities, as
City may reduce the amount--of land to be
dedicated or the cash contribution in of such
dedication by an amount equivalent to the cost of the
facilities ,provided.
(a)
Prior to the dedication or preservation of such land for
public use, or both, with the City's consent, the subdivider
to the
b m an and in C ity acc p�tableato
'attorney0 the to
the condition the
of title of such property, or in 1 of a
title
opinion, a title insurance policy from a title aoapan
acceptable to the City insuring
the required public intares
in the
preservation or dedication therein.
(H)
immediately upon filing of the final plat or other
appropriate subdivision documents the Tubdivider shall file
for .recording all easements, dee4s or other conveyances of
property required as a condition to the subdivision plat
approval. No building permits beyond the one underlying
permit shall be issued to any lot or rcel in said plat
,until all such documents have been executed and filed.
CHAPTER 7
IMPROVEMENTS REQUIRED
SEMION
Trees ,.
Toppssoil and Sodding
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Street Lighting
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Water 8u ly -
Sanitary $ewe `
6 -7 -10:
Drainage
6 -7 -11:
Cleaning Streets
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r46curity Agraement
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Payment for Installation of Improvements
Required Development Contractor Installation of
improvei�nts
6 -7 -15:
runancial Guarantee for Installed
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Financial Guarantee for City Installed utilities
at the Subdivider's Request '
6 -7 -1T:
? Warranty/Maintenance Bond
6 -7 -1: TREES: ,
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(A) The builder shall plant balled and burlapped street tress #
'hav:ing a trunk diameter of not 1. is than two inches (2 in
caliper °measured at one foot (1' "), above ground. Such tress
shall be placed at least one (1) =per lot frontage plus one
(1) additional tree in the, front yard. Permitted tree
species and placement shall be in accordance with details on
file in the City Planner's office. Such street trees must be,
pplanted prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupp .
Lots with existing trees which meet the requirements of this
chapter shall be deemed as in compliance with the provisions
in this chapter.
(8) Lot frontage trees or boulevard trees shall be planted
inside the front property line at a distance of not less 4
than four feet (4.:) fro the front property line and not
not inside an drainage and/ uts front property line but
more than ten feat ( 10 from t i'lity easements. Front yard
trees @hail b plantd. in the front yard but at,,.a distance -
of at least, four feet',, (4 !) from the front property line. #
This paragraph shall apply to rear yards for lakeshore lots. s
(C) A Subdivision Planting Plan at the sane scale as the
prelisinary and final plats shall accurately show the
specific ,name,, size, condition and location of every
preservable tree and the specific name size and tentative
planting space for each required subdivision tree.
TOPSOIL AND SODDING: The-_builder shall s read a minimum
of four inches (4 ") o! topsoil over the boulevard
�t front and side yards. All boulevard,- front and side yard areas shall
be sodded, axesppt those areas that are landscaped. Such topsoil „and
soddinq shall be installed by the builder prior the issuance of a
Grtficats of Occupancy.
6 - 7 -3: SIDEWALKS AND DRIVEWAYS': Sidevalks and/or bi oI* p aths �
should bs constructed along both sides of arterial and
collector streets. brivevays shall be graded to final grades, vith
this minimum acceptable driving surface to include lour inches (4 of
aggregate base.
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6 -7 -4: CURB -STOP ADSUSTMENTS: The builder shall sake all nec-
essary adjustments to the curb `- 'stops” to bring them
flush with the surface prior to the issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy.
6 - 7 -5: STREET LIGHTING: Street lighting shall be provided to
conform with standards as adopted by the Council.
6 =7 - 6: STREETS: The full width of the right- o!' -vay of each
street dedicated in the plat shall be graded. All
streets shall be constructed it, accordance with the "Public Works
Design Manual;" t
6 -7 -7: CURB AND GUTT`oR: A concrete curb and gutter shall\
installed on both sides of each street dedicated in the
plat where curb and gutter are required. ,Concrete curb and gutter,- #,
shall be required on both sides of each street in all subdivisions.
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6 -7 -8: WATER SUPPLY: Watermains shall be provided to serve the
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subdivision by extension of an existing community
s stem. Water shall be supplied to each lot. Service connections
s all be stubbed to the p roperty line and hire hydrants shall be
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provided as required by City Engineer. The desig of the water
system shall be in accordance with the "Public Works Design Manual."
6 -7 -9s SANITARY SEWER: Sanitary sewer mains and service con-
nections shall be installed to serve all lots and
interconnected with the public system. Lots that are buildable that
do not have public sewer available shall have on -sits sewage disposal
loca
systems for each lot. Such systems shall be proppeerlyy ted and
documented on a site plan furnished to the City suildinq Official.
Percolation tests from the site conducted by a registered individual,
in Scott County shall be submitted to the Building Official.
6 -7 -10: DRAINAGE: A drainage system as approved by the City
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Engineer shall be provided.,
6 -7 -11: CLEANING STREETS: The subdivider shall remove all soil
and debris from and clean all streets within the
boundaries of the subdivision at least every two (2) - ,.,months and
within one (1) week from the date of any request by the. City untild
such time as such streets and improvements are accepted for ownership
and maintenance by the City. The method of clearing shall consist or
swooping the street with a mechanical pickup broom or other methods
as approved by the City Engineer,
6 -7 -12; SECURITY AGREEMENT: _! anyy improvements a're required
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under Sections 6 -7 -1, 6 -7 -2, 6 -3 and 6 -7 -4 - are not
completed at the time of issuance of a Certificate of occupancy
during the November 1 through 15,
period of April the owner or
the
builder shall furnish to City cash or a letter of credit in an
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amount equal to one hundred percent (100 %) of the Plannin Director's
of improvements.
estimate dd cost such n the the required
improvements are not installed within sixty (60) days following April
13, than the City or its agent shall install such improvements.
6 - - PAYMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF IMPROVEMENTS: The requ
improvements, listed and described above,,, are to be
furnished and installed at the sole expense of the subdivider and at
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no_expense the City. However, in the case of an improvement which
would, by general policy of.the City, be 'assessed only in part to the
Improved the' by the City,
property and remaining cost paid the
Council reserves,,the right to provide for payment of a portion of the
cost by the subdivider and a portion of the cost b the City.
however, if improvement
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Provid further, any installed within e
subdivision will be - of benefit to lands beyond the boundaries of the
"tam vision, the Council and City reserve the right to elect to
install all or any part of the improvements required under the
in
Ovisions of this Ordinance lieu of requiring the subdivider to
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install' such improvements, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter
429, as amended. In such cases, the subdivider will be required only
to pay for such portions of the entire cost of said imapprovements
which represent the benefit to the property within the subdivision. °
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6 -7 -14: REQUIRED -WVELOPMENT CONTRACT FOR INSTALLATION OF
IMPROVEMENTS: Prior to the installation of any
required improvements and rior to approval of the final plat, the
subdivider shall enter into a development contract with cthe Cityy
requiring the subdivider to furnish and construct all required
improvements or requesting the City to install the improvements at
the sole cost of the subdivider in accordance with plans and
specifications on file with the City Engineer and usual contract
conditions. The City Engineer shall have the, authority to correlate
the work to be done under said contract by any subcontractor
authorized to proceed thereunder with any other work being done in
the vicinity. The development contract shall require the subdivider
to make an. escrow deposit or, in lieu thereof, furnish performance
bonds as described in Section 6 (A) - (C), to insure the
improvements will be completed in accordance with the development
contract. Acceptance of improvements by the City Engineer may be
subject to such reasonable conditions as.he may impose at the time of
acceptance. The subdivider through his engineer shall provide for
competent daily`inspection during the construction of all
improvements. Asbuilt drawings with service and value ties on
reproduceable mylar shall be delivered to the city Engineer within
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one hundred twenty 120) days of completion of te improvements
together with a written certification from a Registered Civil
Engineer that all improvements have been completed inspected and
tested in accordance with the approved plans on file In the office of
the City Engineer.
6-7 - 15: FINANCIAL GUARANTEE FOR SUBDIVIDER INSTALLED UTILITIES
In the event the Subdivider chooses to install the impprovements, then the development contract as set forth in Section
6-7 -14 above shall require the subdivider to make an escrow deposit,
furnish a performance bond, make a -cash deposit or file a letter of
credit, at the option of the City, prior to final plat approval, as
follows
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(A) A cash escrow deposit shall be made with the City Finance
Director in a sum a al to one hundred twenty -five percent
i 1234) of the pro3ect cost as estimated by the City
ngineer.
(l) performance Bonds In lieu of making a cash escrow deposit,
the subdivider may furnish the City with'a pe rformance bond
with surety and conditions satisfactory to the Cityy in a sum
equal to one hundred twenty -five percent (1254) of the City
Engineer's estimate °ot the project cost.
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(C) Letter of Credit: The subdivider may file with th City an
irrevocable latter of credit. The letter o! credit shall be
in a forii acceptable to the City Attorney. The letter of
credit shall be in an amount eqqual to one hundred
twenty -five percent (1254) of the total project cost as
estimated by the City Engineer.
6 -7-16: FINANCIAL GUARANTEW FOR CITY INSTALLED UTILITIES,AT THE
SUBDIVIDER'S REQUEST: In the event the City installs
the improvements as per Section 6 -7 -14 above, a cash deposit will be
required.. The subdivider will `s �xsquired to deposit with the City an
amount equal to twenty -five percent (254) or tore of the total
project cost. The total project cost wi be determined by the City
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Council The development contract shall pp pz� ovids that the City of
Prior Lake will install the improvemenla'a6d assess all benefiting
=-r lots in accordance with policies on 'file in the office of the
Director of Finance. fl
6 WARRANTY /MAINTENANCE BOND, :, The City shall require where
' appropriate,,a warranty /mAintenance bond of a subdivider
in an amount equal to the original cost the improvements which
shall be in .force for one (1) year folt'twing 'acceptance of an
required improvements and shall guarantee satisfactory performance oz
such improvements.
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CHAPTER 8
REGISTERED -LhND SURVEYS
SECTIONS
Registered Land Surveys
6' -S -1: REGISTERED LAND SURVEYS: All registered land surveys
shall be presented to the City Council in the form of a
final fat to be processed in accordance with standards set forth in ;
this c apter for final plats. Registered land surveys shall only show
existing property ines and easements and other existing features as
may be appropriate.
4 ) CHAPTER 9
VARIANCES
SECTION:
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a -9-1: Variances
6 -9-1 VARIANCES: The Council may grant a variance from '
regulations upon receiving a report from the Planning
Commission in any particular case where the subdivider can shoe by
reason of exceptional toppooggraphy or any other yf cal conditions
that strict compliance vil:h Mesa regulations vourd cause e
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a un due hardship, provided such relief may be granted without
detriment to the lic welfare and without k
pub impairing the intent and
PUZIPO of these regulations, The Planning Commission may recommend
vanes from; the requirements of this chapter in specific cases
which in. its opinion, would not affect the intent of the
C` re�ensive Plan or this chapter. Any variance thus recommended
shall be entered into the minutes of the Planning Commission, setting
forth the reasons which justify the variance. A variance application
shall be filed with the subdivision application.
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CHAPTER 10
CONVEYANCE BY METES AND BOUNDS
SECTION:
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6 -10 -1: No conveyance of land within the City shall be filed or
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recorded, if the land is 'describ in the conveyance byy
metes and bounds, by reference to an unapproved registered land
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survey made after April 1961, or by reference to an unapproved plat
made after March 18 1974. The foregoing provision does not apply if
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the land described the conveyance:
(A) Was a parcel of record prior to March 18,
(B) Is a pparcel of land,not less than five O acres and having]
a widEh of not lass than three hundred feet (300
(C)' Is a arcel of land not less than- one (1) acre and is
' located in the rural service area as defined by the City
Comprehensive Plan.
6 -10 -a: In any case in which , compliance with the foregoing re-
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stricons will create an unnecessary hardship and
failure to comply will not interfere with the purpose of this
chapter the Council may waive-such compliance byy the adoption of a
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resolut�. on to that effect and conveyance may then be filed.
6 -10 -3: No building permits shall be issued for construction or
alteration of any building or structure on any parcel
of land which is conveyed in violation o! the provisions in Chapter
10 of this Ordinance.
CHAPTER 11
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SECTION:
�`a -1i -ls sale -of Lots from Unrecorded Plats
6. -11 -2: 1 Receiving or Recordi Unapproved Plats
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6 -11 - 1: Misrepresentation as to Construction"
or Inspection of Improvements
6 -11 -4: Enforcement Remedies
6 -11 -5: Enforcement Penalties
6 -11 -1: SALE OF LOTS FROM UNRECORDED PLATS: It shall be unlaw-
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parcel of land as. y with an a ?art
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6 -11 -2; RECEIVING OR RECORDING UNAPPROVED PLATS: It shall be
¢j unlawful to receive or record in any public office any
plans, plats or replats of land laid out in building lots in streets,
alleyys, or other portions of the same intended to be dedicated to
public or private use, or for the use of purchasers or owners of-lots
fronting on or adjacent thereto, and located within the jurisdiction
of this Ordinance unless the same shall bear thereon, by endorsement
or otherwise, the approval of the City Council.
6 -11 -3: MISREPRESENTATION AS TO CONSTRUCTION, SUPERVISION OR
INSPECTION OF IMPROVEMENTS: It :shall be unlawful for
any person, firm or corporation owning an addition or subdivision of
land within the City to represent that any improvement upon any of
the streets alleys or avenues of said addition or subdivision or any
sewer in said addition or subdivision has been constructed according
to the plans and specifications approved byy the City Council, or has
been supervised or inspected by the City, w1�en such improvements have
not been so constructed, supervised or inspected.
6 -11 -4: ENFORCEMENT REMEDIES: The City Council, in addition to
other remedies as set forth herein, may institute in the name of the
City of Prior Lake any appropriate action or `proceeding to prevent,
restrain, enjoin, correct or abate any violations of this Ordinance.
6 -11 -5: ENFORCEMENT PENALTIES: Anyone violating any of the pro -
visions`of this Ordinance shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor. Each month'or portion thereof during which compliance is
delayed shall constitute a separate offense.
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,{ AMENDMENTS
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6 - 12-1: The Cit Council may by a majority vote of its members
amend this Ordinance as proposed by the City Council,
Planning Commission, Staff or by a petition of a arson owning
property within Prior Lake in accordance with the following
provisions::
(A) Petitions byy propsrt owners for amendment shall be tiled_
with the, °Plannin Director on a dorm available in the
Planning Departman . Upon such filing, all
po petitioners shall
Pay a
lilt fee in accordance with a schedule determined .
annually'by the City Council.
:(S) The procedure for a property owner initiated amendment is as
follows:
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1. The completed application form together with any other
,exhibits as may be required by the Planning Director
shall be filed with the Planning Department.
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The Prior Lake City Council has approved and adopted a completely revised Subdivision
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Ordinance. T= E fl'IR... amng ' Ym ID n W R FOR REVI QZ pLlpf 7t1RR TN gun omm np
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follawring paragraphs summarize the regulations found in the Subdivision Ordinance.
The process of subdividing land is an important factor in the growth of Prior Lake.
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am a developer has oampleted the subdivision process and improvements have been
installed, it beocmes the City's responsibility to maintain the streets and roads and
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provide various other public services. This chapter is, adopted to establish minion
standards to aid developers and the general public and to ensure that subdivisions
are conceived and designed to contribute toward an attractive, wholesome, orderly and
safe calwunity.
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The City Manager or�represttative may authorize subdivision approval under certain
prescribed conditions ,provided that: The division Will not result in more than 3
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Parcels= the property is a lot af.reoord= resulting parcels conform to other adjacent
subdivisions; the division will cause no violations of the Zoning Ordinance= required
easelments.are granted; and adjacent property owners are notified.
No land shall be platted, subdivided, rearranged, developed or improved in any way
which is not in oonformity with these regulations.
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The is designed to expedite the platting process and
any be applied under prescribed conditions. This process may be applied to
subdivisions of less than 6 lots ''where all lots conform to Zone g Ordinance
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requirements and. all utilities are available. The City Council will hold public
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hearings to act an the preliminary and final plats following notification of all
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property owners,
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Umbr the jmd an Proaesa. the subdivider must meet with staff to review
the proposed subdivision. If the plat complies with existing ordinances, it will be
distributed to appropriate individuals for review and camoent.; The Planning
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the hearing shall be published and mailed to owners whose property lies within 500
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feet of the exterior boundaries of t he plat. In the event the proposed development
calls for a realignment or elimination of an existing street, the affected
neighborhood will also be notified. The Planning Caaaission shall conduct the public
hearing and report its findings and recd merdations to the City Council and
applicant.
The,,City Council shall approve -or disapprove a, preliminary plat within 120 days
following the sukoission of a complete application. The developer must be notified of
approval or denial of the preliminary plat. An approval does not constitute final
acceptance of the subdivision, but the general acceptance of the layout. Subsequent
approval of the engineering proposals and other .features will be required.
In the event a developer desires to amend a prev iously approved preliminary plat, an
aaaended, preliminary plat ,must be submitted to the City Council. The City Council
will determine whether the scope of the changes constitute a new plat or an aM dment
to reflect the changes. The preliminary and final plat review may be consolidated
provided the developer submits a specific request to the City Council.
Om preliminary plat approval has been granted the developer may grade and install
utilities provided required permits have been received and a developers agressent has
been signed by all interested'parties. One building permit will be issued to the
subdivision if the consists of single,, family homes. However, a
,development
Certificate of Occupancy will be withheld unti." >all improvements are accepted by the
City W gineer. ft dation permits will be issued for tvAtcme and condouinium
drvelopMnts in order to verify the accuracy of building corners.
the at has been coed, the f inal at, shall be submitted for
After the plat approved, pl at,
rWien in ac oonjanoe with the following: flue final ..plat not be submitted within 12
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months at preliminary plat approval _unless an euctension-�= is granted by the City
Council= certain documtation such an a ,title opinion or insurance may be required
by the 'City Attornsyi all changes required for preliminary approval uaust be
incorporated in the final plat and it on t be in substantial ooiplianoe with the
pcelistiAt ry plat= the n:bdivider or representative not attend - the City Council
meeting a Developer's Agreawk roust be sig;ied by appropriate par les and the final
plat uuat be filed within 60 days of final plat approval. 'lie developer asust prov'I,de
avidenoe of raoordng with Scott County.. ,.
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Certain information °arid data are required for preliminary plat including but not
,limited to Identification and Description, Existing Conditions, and Subdivision
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The final plat droll be prepared by a qualified land surveyor in -the State of
Minn to and the plat shall conform to all 'State and County requirements, and the
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requirements'as set forth within this Ordinance.
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Design standards shall be in conformance with applicable rules and regulations such
as M.S. 462.351 through. 462.364, requirements of the City Code, Cmiprehensive Plan
and Zoning Ordinance and state laws relating to platting requirements and registered
land surveys. Street and'paivaae►t width shall conform to the minion standards found
in Table 1 of this Ordinance. All other design factors must be in accordance with
the "Public Works Design Manual." Local residential streets shall be laid out to
conform as much as possible to topography, to discourage through traffic, to permit
efficient drainage and utility systems and to provide - mini�mi= number of necessary
streets for convenient, 'safe access to the property.
Blocks shall ordinarily not exceed 1000 feet in length. Were it is necessary for
blocks to exceed this length, pedestrian ways and/or easements may required near
the center of the block. All lots shall have frontage on a publicly dedicated street
or a street that has received legal status except that lots in Planned Unit
Developments may have frontage on a private road or street. Lot dimensions and areas
Wall caQly with requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. Easements shall be provided
for utilities, drainage pedestrian walkways or planting and viewing, Where
f necessary.
Wild_ life_ habitat and water recharge areas which are part of a proposed development
shall be analysed for purposes of preservation. If the City Council determines that a
marsh area serves a public purpose they require preservation in whale or in
part. Wetland areas that are part of the development may not be filled unless it is
documented that alternative storage capacities are available for use. Storm water
{ managemt shall be in substantial caaplianoe with the Prior Lake Storm inter
Meuiagement Plan, Dredging water bodies shall not be permitted unless clearly
documented that it will not adversely affect the ecology of the area. Wetlands
cannot be used as sediment traps during construction. Slopes of over 20% should -,not
be disturbed.
` owners of any land being subdivided shall, dedicate a reasonable portion of land
,' to .the public for public use as perks, playgrounds, trails or public open space. The
v amkKv* of. land required will be determined in accordance with the formula found in
} this Ordinance. At the City's option, the subdivider shall contribute an equivalent
. amount in cash, or °cash and land, in lieu of all or a portion of the land reguired
for park dedication purposes. The City may determine the location, configuration mid n
value of the land to be dedicated. Documentation which addresses the condition of
the title of property to be dedicated for park purposes may be required by the City
Attorney. L filing the final plat, the subdivider shall file all appropriate
documents required as a condition to the subdivision plat approval. ft building
permits beyond the,ene underlying permit shall be issued to any lot or paM,xl in said
plat _ until such doc mm*s have been executed and filed. ;
'Anne following isparomw is Will be required as part of the subdivision process:
Planting of trees; topsoil and sodding; construction of sidewalks and driveways;
adjustments to curb stops; provision of street lights; grading of the full width of
right- of-way of each street dedicated in the plat; installation of curb an gutter,
water and sanitary sewer service and drainage systems;" and street cleaninj - In
>" := addition, a Security Agreement may be required under conditions where by improvements
are not ouMleted at, the ,time of issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. Required
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- wprovements are to be furnished and installed at the sole expense of the subdivider
and at no expense to the City. Bowever,'the City Council reserves the right to elect
to install all or any part of improvements required under this Ordinance in cases
where any improvement installed within the subdivision, will be of benefit to lands
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bayed the boundaries of the subdivision.
installation of required impr ovements and prior to oval of the
Prior to the instal any equi iapr p approval
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final plat, the subdivider shall enter into a development contract with the City
requiring the subdivider to furnish and construct all required isprovemenats 'or
requesting the City to install the improvements at the expense of the subdivider.
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In the event the subdivider chooses to install the improvements, then the development
contract as not forth above shall require the subdivider to make an escrow deposit,
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option of the City, prior to,final plat approval.
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In the aunt the City installs the improvements, a cash deposit will be required The <°
subdivider" will be required to deposit with the City an amount equal to 251 or more
of the total project cost. The total project cost will be determined by the City
Gouarcil. 'The develop�ent contract shall provide that the City will install the
iaprovments assess all benefiting lots in accordance with established policies.
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All registered land surveys shall be presented to the City Council in the form of a
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final plat to be processed in accordance with standards set , forth in this Ordinance
for final plats. t,
The Council may grant a variance from these regulations upon receiving a report from
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provided such relief may be granted without detriment to the public welfare and
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without impairing the intent and purpose of these regulations.
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190 conveyance of land within the City, shall An filed or recorded, if the land is
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described in the conveyance by aft" and bounds, by reference to an ungVroved
registered land sunray no& after April 1961, or by reference to an ungWoved plat
m after Mardi 18, 1974: The foregoing provision does not apply if the land
described: Was a, parcel of record prior to March 18,� °1974; is a parcel of land ,,not
less than 5 and having a width of not less than 300 faetl is a parcel of land
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not leas than l acre and is located in the tural service area. If the foregoing ;
restrictions create an unnecessary hardship, the Council may waive such ccupliance.
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No building permits shall be issued for construction or alteration of any building or
structure an any parcel of land which is ooave1red in violation of this chapter.
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