The following minimum requirements shall be observed in the R-4 District governing common areas.
(A) Ownership. All common areas within an R-4 development including, but not limited to, open space, wetlands, greenways, drainage ponds, driveways, private drives, parking areas, play areas and the like shall be owned in one of the following manners:
(1) Condominium ownership pursuant to M.S. § 515A.1-106, as it may be amended from time to time; and
(2) Two-family, quadraminium and townhome subdivision common areas shall be owned by the owners of each unit lot, with each owner of a unit having an equal and undivided interest in the common area;
(B) Homeowners' association. A homeowners' association shall be established for all townhome developments within the R-4 District, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney, and shall be responsible for all exterior building maintenance, approval of any exterior architectural modifications, landscaping, snow clearing and regular maintenance of private driveways and other areas owned in common when there is more than one individual property owner having interest within the development.
(Prior Code, § 11-56-10) (Ord. 258, passed 5-4-2006)