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. t <br /> HANDBOOK FOR MINNESOTA CITIES <br /> Minn.Stat.§462.358,subd. After a subdivision has been approved, for one year after <br /> 3(c). preliminary approval and two years after final approval, an <br /> amendment to the comprehensive plan or to the zoning <br /> ordinances will apply to or affect the subdivision with regard <br /> to use,density, lot size, lot layout or dedication or platting-- <br /> unless the municipality and the subdivider agree otherwise. <br /> Minn.Stat.§462.358,subd.6. Variances to subdivision regulations may be allowed but only <br /> on the grounds specifically identified in the subdivision <br /> regulations. <br /> Extra-territorial subdivision regulation <br /> Minn.Stat.§462.358,subd. la; As discussed with regard to zoning, cities may, by resolution, <br /> See A.G.Op.59-A-32(Aug. extend their subdivision regulations to unincorporated territory <br /> 18, 1995). located within two miles of its boundaries in any direction, <br /> except for a town that has adopted subdivision regulations. If <br /> two or more non-contiguous cities have boundaries less than <br /> four miles apart, each may control the subdivision of land at <br /> equal distance from its boundaries within this area. <br /> Enforcement procedures are the same as if the regulation <br /> occurred inside the city's boundaries. The enforcement <br /> authority continues until the county or town board adopts <br /> comprehensive regulations that encompass the unincorporated <br /> territory. <br /> Minn.Stat.§462.385. Another option is available with regard to regulation in these <br /> unincorporated areas. Upon the request of a city, county or the <br /> adjacent town, the involved parties must set up a board to <br /> exercise planning and land use control authority in those areas <br /> within two miles of the corporate limits of the city. The board <br /> must have an equal number of members from the city, county <br /> and town appointed by their respective governing bodies. <br /> Minn.Stat.§§462.351-.364. This board serves the function of a governing body,having all <br /> of the authority provided in the Planning Act and a board of <br /> adjustments and appeals with respect to land use issues in the <br /> unincorporated areas. Additionally, the board has the authority <br /> to adopt and enforce the uniform fire code within its <br /> jurisdiction. <br /> Unless the parties agree to an alternative arrangement, the city <br /> is required to provide staff for the preparation and <br /> administration of land use controls. <br /> •396 <br />