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,. thereof :in force at the time this ordllJance shall take effect and inconsistent herevvith are hereby repealed, including Centerville OrdiI'llillce # 15. N Oibing contamed in this ordinance repeals or amends any ordinance requiring a permit or license to engage in any business or occupation. ARTICLE 2 - DESIGN STA1\IDARDS 21. GEJ'<IERi\L. Subdivision design shall comply with the following general desiiSil standards. 21.01. NATUR4L FEATlJRES. Existing natural features.wbich vvould add value to the subdivision and the City such as trees, steep slopes watercourses,. historic spots and s:imilar irreplaceable assets, shall be preserved, insoiar as possible, trxougl:r-Fiannonious design of the subdivision. . ~Ld..Q-~1\('K'v, 21.02. Ltu'\JD DEDICATION. 1:.!1 all new subdivisions, ten (10) percentJ1fJh%-egr~IeasurjtltvIded stull be dedicated for public recreation space, with SU~j;gfr"trD5percent being in addition to property dedicated for streets, alleys, easementsi~of other public ways. No areas may be dedicated for public use until such areas have been appro'n:-:d as being suitable and needed fur the public health, safety, convepjence, m~d/or general wellare. Vv'hen the subdivision is too._ SIr.i3.11 for practical dedication of public land or if no land in the subdivision is suitable for such use, the subdivider shall be required to pay a fee as per schedule :in effect per lot created or ten 0) percent the subdivision land value, wmchever is greater, prior to subdivision; the value the land shall determined negotiation betliveen City and developer. Lots created in any mailller that are larger :five acres or three (300) feet :in vvidth shall not subject to dedication of land public use. fee according to the Clli~ent schedule be charged on everj building permit issued pertaining to new housing units for parks and playgrounds. 21 PLE\1'\i]'.[ED UJ'rlT DEVELOPJ\;ffiNI. This desi!2Il srandards of this ordhi.ance may be modified the Council :in the case of a plan utilb:ing an unusual concept of development . wt-lien meets the requirements of the section. The planm:-:d unit development provision is intended to encourage OIigmal and imagmative subdivision design which preserves the natural amenities of the site and provides for the general welfare of the Cii-y. It shall conform with the plaIilled upit development requirements of the City Zo:r..mg Ordinance. 21.04. SOIL TESTS. The City Council :nmy require soil tests prior to the final approval of any plat. These soil tests shall consist of test holes to a depth necessary to deterrrrine the various types of soil to be eneOli.'1tere:d before reacl:>illlg a stable base. Such test holes vvl:'len ordered by the City authorities, shall be drilled at the expense of the OINlier or developer and the information disclosed shail be furnished to the City Council together '\Nith a copy of the proposed plat showing the location of each test hole. The iD..formation required by the City council shall include a report as to the various types of soil encmmtered and their depths, the level of the ground water and a seepage test and may include additional information. The number of test holes to be drilled and their location on the property which is proposed to be platted will be as directed by the City Council or their authorized representative. In questionable cases, the O;Viler shall be required to furnish III the Cit~y COlillCil a report from a recognized engineering laboratory as to the safety and practicability of the use of the area for building construction, induding the feasibility for installation of sewage facilities. 2L05. RESTfdCTION ON FILlr,jG "tu'\ID RECORDJ:i'.JG CO:NVEYj1~J'CES. lVfuillesota Statute " .. Ii. t ' e < ..;j L <. . -. , -' "" -1 '1.. '"I 1 states lnat a illllPJClpa-1' Jl \lVft-n aaopteu S"Llod.lv1s1on :regluations, no conveyarlce 0-1 ana SHah oe filed orrecorded if the land is described ll'1 the conveyance by: