Ord #248 - 3rd Ser/Amending the code of Ordinances pertaining to subdivisions

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in the streets and highways, and the pedestrian traffic movements appropriate to the various uses of land and buildings, and to provide for the proper location and width of streets and building lines. (8) To establish reasonable standards of design and procedures for subdivisions, in order to further the orderly layout and use of land; and to ensure proper legal descriptions and monumenting of subdivided land. (9) To ensure that public and private facilities are available and will have a sufficient capacity to serve the proposed subdivision. (10) To prevent the pollution of air, streams, ponds, wetlands, Lake Minnetonka and other bodies of water; to provide reasonable access to public waters; to assure the adequacy of drainage facilities;to safeguard the water table; and to encourage the wise use and management of natural resources throughout the city to prevent their misuse, abuse and overuse and in order to preserve the integrity, stability and beauty of the community and the value of the land. Sec. 82-6. -Authority. Pursuant to the powers and jurisdictions vested through Minn. Stat. chs. 412 and 462 and other applicable laws, statutes, ordinances and regulations of the State, the city exercises the power of authority to review,approve and disapprove subdivisions of land within the corporate limits of the city. Sec. 82-7.-Minimum standards. In their interpretation and application,the provisions of this chapter shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health,safety and general welfare and prevention of harm to the public health, safety and general welfare. Sec. 82-8.- Conflict with public provisions. This chapter is not intended to interfere with, abrogate,or annul any other provision of this Code, rule or regulations, statute,or other provision of law. Where any provision of this chapter imposes restrictions different from those imposed by any other provision of this chapter or any other provision of this Code,rule or regulation, statute or other provision of law,whichever provisions are more restrictive or impose higher standards shall control. Sec. 82-9.- Saving provision. This chapter shall not be construed as abating any action pending under or by virtue of prior existing subdivision regulations, or as discontinuing, abating,modifying or altering any penalty accruing or about to accrue, or as affecting the liability of any person,or as waiving any right of the city under any section or provision existing at the time of adoption of this chapter, or as vacating or annulling any rights obtained by any person, or as waiving any right of the city under any section or provision existing at the time of adoption of this chapter, or as vacating or annulling any rights obtained by any person,by lawful action of the city except as shall be expressly provided for in this chapter. Sec. 82-10.-Amendments of other provisions of this Code and regulations. Final Draft page 8