A. 
Block length. In general, intersecting streets, determining block lengths, shall be provided at such intervals so as to serve cross traffic adequately and to meet existing streets. Where no existing plats control, the blocks in residential subdivisions should not exceed 1,800 feet nor be less than 400 feet in length, except where topography or other conditions justify a departure from this maximum. In blocks longer than 800 feet, pedestrianways and/or easements through the block may be required near the center of the block.
B. 
Block width. The width of the block shall normally be sufficient to allow two tiers of lots of appropriate depth unless it adjoins a railroad or highway or arterial street and unless the rear lot line abuts a different land use or topographic conditions necessitate a single tier of lots. In these cases, the lot width or depth shall be at least 25 feet greater than minimum requirements. Blocks intended for business or industrial use shall be of such width as to be considered most suitable for their respective use, including adequate space for off-street parking and deliveries.
A. 
Area. The minimum lot area, width and depth shall not be less than that established by Chapter 190, Zoning, in effect at the time of adoption of the final plat. Notwithstanding any provision in this chapter or in any ordinance of the City to the contrary, any lot which is not connected to the City's sanitary sewer system and disposes of sanitary sewage through the use of septic tanks, drain fields or other like methods shall contain sufficient area so that the location of such structures will conform to all of the requirements of the MPCA, the Environmental Protection Agency and other appropriate bodies having jurisdiction over the disposal of sanitary wastes and water contamination.
B. 
Corner lots. Corner lots for residential use shall have additional width to permit appropriate building setback from both streets as required in Chapter 190, Zoning,. Corner lots shall be platted at least 15 feet wider than the minimum lot required if no provision is made in Chapter 190, Zoning, in force at the time of adoption of the final plat.
C. 
Side lot lines. Side lines of lots shall be approximately at right angles to street lines or radial to curved street lines.
D. 
Frontage. Every lot must have the minimum frontage on a City approved street other than an alley, as required in Chapter 190, Zoning.
E. 
Setback lines. On the preliminary plat, setback or building lines shall be shown on all lots intended for residential use and shall not be less than the setback required by Chapter 190, Zoning, as may be amended.
F. 
Watercourses. Lots abutting a watercourse, wetland, ponding area or stream shall have additional depth and width, as required under the provisions of Chapter 190, Zoning.
G. 
Features. In the subdividing of any land, due regard shall be shown for all natural features, such as tree growth, watercourses, historic spots or similar conditions which if preserved will add attractiveness and stability to the proposed development.
H. 
Lot remnants. All remnants of lots below minimum size left over after subdividing of a larger tract must be added to adjacent lots, rather than allowed to remain as unusable parcels.
I. 
Political boundaries. No singular plat shall extend over a political boundary or school district line without documented notification to affected units of government.
J. 
Frontage on two streets. Double frontage, or lots with frontage on two parallel streets, shall not be permitted except where lots back on arterial streets or highways, or where topographic or other conditions render subdividing otherwise unreasonable. Such double frontage lots shall have an additional depth of at least 20 feet in order to allow space for screen planting along the back lot line.
K. 
Turnaround access. Where proposed residential lots abut a collector street, they should be platted in such a manner as to encourage turnaround access and egress on each lot.
A. 
Streets, continuous. Except for culs-de-sac, streets shall connect with streets already dedicated in adjoining or adjacent subdivisions, or provide for future connections to adjoining unsubdivided tracts, or shall be a reasonable projection of streets in the nearest subdivided tracts. The arrangement of thoroughfares and collector streets shall be considered in their relation to the reasonable circulation of traffic, to topographic conditions, to runoff of storm water and to public convenience and safety, and in their appropriate relation to the proposed uses of the area to be served.
B. 
Local streets and dead-end streets. Local streets should be so planned as to discourage their use by nonlocal traffic. Dead-end streets are prohibited, but culs-de-sac shall be permitted where topography or other physical conditions justify their use. Culs-de-sac shall not be longer than 500 feet, including a terminal turnaround which shall be provided at the closed end, with a turnaround having a minimum outside roadway diameter of 80 feet and a minimum street property line diameter of 100 feet.
C. 
Street plans for future subdivisions. Where the plat to be submitted includes only part of the tract owned or intended for development by the subdivider, a tentative plan of a proposed future street system for the unsubdivided portion shall be prepared and submitted by the subdivider.
D. 
Temporary cul-de-sac. In those instances where a street is terminated pending future extension in conjunction with future subdivision, a temporary turnaround facility shall be provided at the closed end, in conformance with cul-de-sac requirements.
E. 
Provisions for resubdivision of large lots and parcels. When a tract is subdivided into larger-than-normal building lots or parcels, such lots or parcels shall be so arranged as to permit the logical location and openings of future streets and appropriate resubdivision, with provision for adequate utility connections for such resubdivision.
F. 
Street intersections. Under normal conditions, streets shall be laid out so as to intersect as nearly as possible at right angles, except where topography or other conditions justify variations. Under normal conditions, the minimum angle of intersection of streets shall be 80º. Street intersection jogs with an offset of less than 150 feet shall be avoided.
G. 
Subdivisions abutting major rights-of-way. Wherever the proposed subdivision contains or is adjacent to the right-of-way of a United States or state highway or thoroughfare or railroad, provision may be made for a marginal access street approximately parallel and adjacent to the boundary of such right-of-way, provided that due consideration is given to proper circulation design, or for a street at a distance suitable for the appropriate use of land between such street and right-of-way. Such distance shall be determined with due consideration of the minimum distance required for approach connections to future grade separations, or for lot depths.
H. 
Sidewalks. In those cases where the City Council deems it appropriate and necessary, sidewalks of not less than 4 1/2 feet in width shall be provided and located in conformance with City policy.
I. 
Service access and alleys. Service access shall be provided in commercial and industrial districts for off-street loading, unloading and parking consistent with and adequate for the uses proposed. Except where justified by special conditions, such as the continuation of an existing alley in the same block, alleys will not be approved in residential districts. Alleys, where provided, shall not be less than 30 feet wide in the commercial and industrial districts and 20 feet in the residential districts. Dead-end alleys shall be avoided wherever possible, but if unavoidable, such dead-end alleys may be approved if adequate turnaround facilities are provided at the closed end.
J. 
Half streets. Dedication of half streets shall not be considered for approval, except where it is essential to the reasonable development of the subdivision and in conformity with the other requirements of these regulations or where it is found that it will be practical to require the dedication of the other half when the adjoining property is subdivided.
K. 
Street grade. Except when, upon the recommendation of the City Engineer, the topography warrants a greater maximum, the grades in all streets, thoroughfares, collector streets, local streets and alleys in any subdivision shall not be greater than 10%. In addition, there shall be a minimum grade on all streets and thoroughfares of not less than 0.3%.
L. 
Street arrangements. The street arrangements shall not be such as to cause hardship to owners of adjoining property in platting their own land and providing convenient access to it.
M. 
Curb radius. The minimum curb radii for thoroughfares, collector streets, local streets and alleys shall be as follows:
(1) 
Arterial streets, collector and local streets: 20 feet.
(2) 
Alleys: 10 feet.
N. 
Reverse curves. Minimum design standards for collector and arterial streets shall comply with Minnesota State Aide Standards.
O. 
Reserve strips. Reserve strips controlling access to streets shall be prohibited, except under conditions accepted by the City Council.
P. 
Street right-of-way width.
(1) 
Street right-of-way widths shall conform with following standards:
(a) 
Arterial street: 100 feet to 150 feet.
(b) 
Collector street: 80 feet.
(c) 
Local street: 75 feet.
(2) 
Where new streets extend existing adjoining streets, their projections shall be at the same or greater width, but in no case less than the minimum required width.
A. 
Width and location. An easement for utilities at least five feet wide on each side of the lot line shall be provided along all lot lines as deemed necessary for utility location. If necessary for extension of main water or sewer lines or similar utilities, easements of greater width may be required along lot lines or across lots.
B. 
Continuous utility easement locations. Utility easements shall connect with easements established in adjoining properties. These easements, when approved, shall not thereafter be changed without the approval of the City Council after a public hearing.
C. 
Guy wires. Additional easements for pole guys should be provided, where appropriate, at the outside of turns. Where possible, lot lines shall be arranged to bisect the exterior angle so that pole guys will fall along side lot lines.
A. 
The development shall conform to the natural limitations presented by topography and soil as to create the least potential for soil erosion.
B. 
Erosion and siltation control measures shall be coordinated with the different stages of construction. Appropriate control measures shall be installed prior to development when necessary to control erosion.
C. 
Land shall be developed in increments of workable size such that adequate erosion and siltation controls can be provided as construction progresses. The smallest practical area of land shall be exposed at any one period of time.
D. 
When soil is exposed, the exposure shall be for the shortest feasible period of time, as specified in the development agreement.
E. 
Where the topsoil is removed, sufficient arable soil shall be set aside for respreading over the developed area. Topsoil shall be restored or provided to a depth of four inches and shall be of a quality at least equal to the soil quality prior to development.
F. 
Natural vegetation shall be protected wherever practical.
G. 
Runoff water shall be diverted to a sedimentation basin before being allowed to enter the natural drainage system.
A. 
Where land proposed for subdivision is deemed environmentally sensitive by the City, due to the existence of wetlands, drainageways, watercourses or floodable areas, the design of said subdivision shall clearly reflect all necessary measures of protection to ensure against adverse environmental impact.
B. 
Based upon the necessity to control and maintain certain sensitive areas, the City shall determine whether said protection will be accomplished through lot enlargement and redesign, easement or dedication of those sensitive areas in the form of outlots.
C. 
In general, measures of protection shall include design solutions which allow for construction and grading involving a minimum of alteration to sensitive areas. Where these areas are to be incorporated into lots within the proposed subdivision, the subdivider shall be required to demonstrate that the proposed design will not result in significant alteration to the natural drainage system such that adverse impacts cannot be contained within the plat boundary.