(A) Authority. This chapter is adopted pursuant to the authority delegated to the city under M.S. § 462.358, as it may be amended from time to time.
(B) Purpose.
(1) The purpose of this chapter is to protect the public health, safety and general welfare.
(2) Specifically, this chapter:
(a) Encourages well-planned, efficient and attractive subdivisions by establishing adequate standards for design and construction;
(b) Provides for the health and safety of residents by requiring the necessary services, such as properly designed streets and adequate water and drainage service;
(c) Places the cost of improvements against those benefitting from the improvements;
(d) Safeguards the interests of the public, property owners, the subdivider and the city; and
(e) Protects environmentally-sensitive areas.
(Ord. 66, passed 10-12-1999)