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Strikethroughs to be removed Underlines to be added Highlighted = use relocated to here Highlighted = new use or language added Highlighted = use or language removed entirely Page 6 bordering such a development. Exemptions to the provisions of this subsection may be granted, provided one or more of the following conditions exist: (1) The properties are separated by a major collector or arterial street. (2) The properties are separated by a railroad right-of-way, wetland, water body, floodplain, public open space, park or other such similar publicly reserved and development restricted area with a minimum width of 100 feet across its entire length. (j) Utilities. (1) All utilities serving an R-3 subdivision, including telephone, electricity, gas and tele-cable shall be installed underground. (2) Separate public utility services shall be provided to each unit unless exempted by the city engineer. (3) Water connection: Individual unit shutoff valves shall be provided. (4) Sewer connection: Where more than one unit is served by a sanita ry sewer service, all maintenance and cleaning shall be the responsibility of the homeowners' association. Where individual units are served individually, all maintenance and cleaning shall be the responsibility of the homeowner. (5) Unit utility connections shall be located in the side or rear of the unit whenever possible and shall be screened. Unit utility connections in the front of units shall be screened by a structure that is integrally designed as part of the unit. (k) Common areas. The following minimum requirements shall be observed in the R-3 district governing common areas: (1) Ownership. All common areas within an R-3 development, including, but not limited to, open space, wetlands, greenways, drainage ponds, driveways, private drives, parking areas, play areas, etc., shall be owned in one of the following manners: a. Condominium ownership pursuant to Minn. Stats. ch. 515A, article 2 (Minn. Stats. § 515A.201 et seq.) b. Townhome subdivision common areas shall be owned pursuant to Minn. Stats. ch. 515B. (2) Homeowners association. A homeowners' association shall be established for all developments within the R-3 district which have areas under common ownership, 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. (Code 1982, § 900.12(8); Ord. No. 01-15, § 1, 10-15-2001; Ord. No. 03-16, § 3, 10-20-2003; Ord. No. 04-13, § 5, 8-27-2004; Ord. No. 05-08, § 1, 4-4-2005; Ord. No. 14-13, § 1, 10-20-2014) State Law reference— Similar provisions, Minn. Stats. § 462.357, subd. 1b.