SECTION 12.01. PURPOSE AND APPLICATION.

Subd. 1. Intent and Purpose. In order to safeguard the best interest of the City and to assist the subdivider in harmonizing his interests with those of the City, the following Chapter is adopted so that the adherence to same will bring results beneficial to both parties. It is the purpose of this Chapter to make certain regulations and requirements for the platting of land within the City pursuant to the authority contained in Minnesota Statutes Annotated, which regulations the Council deems necessary for the health, safety and general welfare of this community.

Subd. 2. Approvals Necessary for Acceptance of Subdivision Plats. Before any plat or subdivision of land shall be recorded or be of any validity, it shall be referred to the Planning Commission and approved by the Council as having fulfilled the requirements of this Chapter.

Subd. 3. Conditions for Recording. No plat or subdivision shall be entitled to be recorded in the Wright County Recorder's Office or have any validity until the plat thereof has been prepared, approved, and acknowledged in the manner prescribed by this Chapter.

Subd. 4. Building Permits. No building permits shall be issued by the City for the construction of any building, structure or improvement to the land or to any lot in a subdivision as defined herein, until all requirements of this Chapter have been fully complied with.

Subd. 5. Conflict. Whenever there is a difference between minimum standards or dimensions specified herein and those contained in other official regulations, resolutions or City Code provisions, the most restrictive standards shall apply.

Subd. 6. Measured Distances. All measured distances expressed in feet shall be the nearest tenth of a foot.