All subdivisions are subject to platting requirements unless otherwise provided for herein. Platting requires review and approvals by council. A preliminary plat is required for overall public infrastructure phasing and capital improvement planning, and a final plat is required for recording each phase or addition. Prior to granting final plat approval, the council may permit or require the plat to be divided into two (2) or more additions or may impose such conditions upon filing of the additions as it may deem necessary to ensure the orderly development of the plat.
A. Application And Fees: All applications for subdivisions shall be filed with the city and shall include all of the information required on the application form provided by the city and all of the information required by this title. Failure by the applicant to provide all of the required information may result in immediate rejection of the application by staff. Application and processing fees shall be established by fee resolution adopted from time to time by the council.
B. Staff Review Of Application: Within fifteen (15) days of the receipt of the application, staff shall complete the initial review to determine if all required information has been filed. The applicant will be notified of incomplete or unacceptable application upon completion of initial review. Failure by the city to inform the applicant does not obligate the city in any manner.
C. Public Hearing: When the application is complete, the city shall conduct a public hearing before the commission according to the procedures specified in section 11-12-2 of this code.
D. Council Approval: The council shall act following the receipt of a complete application as required accompanied by recommendations forwarded by the parks and recreation committee, planning, and utilities commissions regarding the subdivision in accordance with Minnesota statutes 462.358. (Ord. B-91, 8-5-1997, eff. 8-11-1997; amd. Ord. B-286, 12-15-2020)