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54' sY SECTION 1008 - SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE 1008.00 - SHORT TITLE This ordinance shall be known as the "SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER" and will be referred to herein as "this Ordinance. " 1008.02 - PURPOSE All subdivisions of land hereafter submitted for approval shall fully comply, in all respects, with the regulations set forth herein. It is the purpose of these regulations to: 1 . Provide for and guide the orderly, economic and safe development of land and urban services and facilities. 2 . Encourage well-planned, efficient, and attractive subdivisions by establishing adequate standards for design and construction. 3 . Facilitate adequate provision for streets, transportation, • water, sewage, storm drainage, schools, parks, playgrounds, and other Public services and facilities. 4 . Place the cost of improvements against those benefiting from their construction. 5 . Secure the rights of the public with respect to public lands and waters. 6 . Set the minimum requirements necessary to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare. 1008.04 - SCOPE AND LEGAL AUTHORITY The rules and regulations governing plats and subdivision of land contained herein shall apply within the boundaries of the City of Elk River (the City) in accordance with and as permitted by Minnesota Statutes (the Law) . Except in the case of resubdivision, this Ordinance shall not apply to any lot or lots forming a part of a subdivision recorded in the office of the Rcgiotcr of Dccdo County Recorder prior to the effective date of this Ordinance, nor is it intended by this Ordinance to repeal, annul or in any way impair or interfere with existing provisions of other laws or ordinances except those specifically repealed by, or in conflict with, this Ordinance, or with restrictive 10.14313122