ORD 2025-10 Amending the City Code Regarding Administrative Subdivision and A2 District Lot RequirementsCITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO.: 2025-10
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE REGARDING ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION AND A2 DISTRICT
LOT REQUIREMENTS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OTSEGO DOES HEREBY ORDAIN:
Section 1. Section 10-2-1 of the Subdivision Ordinance (Definitions) is hereby amended to revise
the following definition:
LOT: A portion of land within a plat separated from other parcels or lots to be occupied by land uses and
having not less than the minimum area, width, and/ or depth as required by the zoning ordinance.
Section 2. Section 10-2-1 of the Subdivision Ordinance (Definitions) is hereby amended to add the
following definition:
PARCEL: A portion of land separated from other parcels or lots by description, and not within a plat, to
be occupied by land uses and having not less than the minimum area, width, and/or depth required by
the zoning ordinance.
Section 3. Chapter4 of the Subdivision Ordinance (Minor Subdivisions) is hereby amended to read
as follows:
CHAPTER 4
ADMINSTRATIVE SUBDIVISIONS
SECTION:
10-4-1: Qualification
10-4-2: Information and Data Requirements
10-4-3: Design Standards
10-4-4: Processing
10-4-1: QUALIFICATION: This chapter shall provide for administrative approval of the following
subdivision applications:
A. A request to combine two (2) or more existing parcels or lots resulting in one (1) parcel or lot.
B. A request to divide a portion of a parcel where the division is to permit the adding of land to an
abutting unplatted parcel so that no additional parcels are created and each resulting parcel
conforms to the minimum lot area and lot width requirements of the zoning ordinance.
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C. A request to subdivide a lot from an unplatted parcel thereby resulting in two (2) unplatted
parcels, each which conforms to the minimum lot area and lot width requirements of the zoning
ordinance.
D. A request to subdivide a platted twin home or townhouse to allow private ownership of an
individual dwelling within a unit lots, provided that the structure not be in violation of this title,
the zoning ordinance, this code, or the State Building Code.
E. Additional Qualifications: The following applications shall not qualify for administrative
subdivision as provided for by this chapter, except for a combination allowed by section 10-4-13
of this title:
1. Parcels or lots located in a zoning district other than the A-1 or A-2 District as established
by the Zoning Ordinance.
2. Subdivision of an existing parcel or lot less than ten (10) acres in area.
3. Parcels or lots within the Sewer District established by the Comprehensive Plan.
4. Subdivision of parcels or lots abutting existing or future major collector or arterial streets
designated by the Comprehensive Plan,
5. A parcel or lot that has administratively subdivided within the prior five (5) years.
F. Requests that do not qualify for administrative subdivision in accordance with this section shall
be subject to the procedures for plats established by chapter 5 of this title.
10-4-2: •INFORMATION AND DATA REQUIREMENTS: The information required to be submitted for an
administrative subdivision shall include all of the following unless exempted by the Zoning Administrator:
A. A current certificate of survey, prepared and signed by a Minnesota licensed land surveyor,
depicting the following:
1. Graphic scale of drawing (engineering scale only, not less than 1 inch equals 50 feet).
2. North arrow.
3. Date of survey.
4. Existing legal description of the parcel of land to be subdivided.
5. Existing parcel boundaries shown with survey measurement data matching the existing
legal description of the parcel of land to be subdivided.
6.. Area in square feet and acres of the outside boundary of the parcel of land to be
subdivided.
7. Existing site improvements within the subject property and fifty feet (50') outside the
boundaries of the parcel of land to be subdivided.
8. All encroachments along the outside boundary of the parcel of land to be subdivided.
9. All easements of record referenced in a current title commitment, current title opinion,
or certificate of title.
10. Basins, lakes, rivers, streams, creeks, delineation of wetlands, and other waterways
bordering on or running through the parcel of land to be subdivided; the ordinary high
water elevation and the 100-year flood elevation shall be shown where applicable, if
available from the city or the Department of Natural Resources.
11. Location, easement or right-of-way widths, and names of public streets or other public
ways, showing type, width and condition of improvements, if any, that pass through
and/or abut to the parcel or lot being subdivided.
12. Location, right of way widths and names of railroads, if any, that pass through and/or abut
to the parcel of land being subdivided.
13. Identify registered lands (torrens) within the outside boundaries of the lot or parcel of
land being subdivided.
14. Identify all gaps and overlaps of the property being subdivided.
15. The outside boundary of the property being subdivided must be clearly marked with
survey monumentation.
16. The boundary shown with survey measurement data and legal description of the lots as
they are proposed to be subdivided.
17. The boundary and legal description of any proposed right-of-way easements for local
public streets to be dedicated as required by section 10-8-5 of this title
18. The boundary and legal description of any proposed drainage and utility easements to be
dedicated as required by section 10-8-12 of this title, including over delineated wetlands.
19. Other information as determined necessary by the Zoning Administrator.
B. A current Abstract of Title or Registered Property Certificate, along with any unrecorded
documents, an Opinion of Title, and a legal description of the property to be subdivided.
C. Certification that there are no delinquent property taxes, special assessments, interest, or city
utility fees due upon the parcel or lot to which the application relates.
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10-4-3: DESIGN STANDARDS: The administrative subdivision shall conform to all design standards as
specified in Chapter 8 of this title, except as allowed by approval of a variance request in accordance with
section 10-3-3 of this title, subject to the following:
10-4-4: •PROCEDURE:
A. Application:
1. The subdivider shall prepare a request for administrative subdivision, as provided within
this title, which shall be filed with the Zoning Administrator on an official application form.
2. The application shall be accompanied by a fee as provided in section 3-1-2 of this Code.
3. An application shall also be accompanied by electronic copies of a certificate of survey
and supportive information in conformity with requirements of section 10-4-3 of this
chapter.
4. Upon receipt of an application, the Zoning Administrator shall within fifteen (15) days
determine if the application is complete.
a. The application shall be considered as being complete for review only when there
is compliance with all of the information requirements and the appropriate fees
and escrows have been submitted.
b. If an application is determined to be incomplete, the Zoning Administrator shall
notify the applicant in writing listing the information yet to be submitted that is
required.
B. Review:
1. The Zoning Administrator shall review the administrative subdivision application with
their decision to approve or deny the request based upon compliance with the provisions
of this title, the Zoning Ordinance, this code and other city, county, state, or federal
ordinances, codes, and rules.
2. The Zoning Administrator shall instruct City staff, including but not limited to, the City
Planner, City Engineer, Building Official, and City Attorney, and other agencies as
appropriate, to review and provide general assistance in the decision to approve or deny
the request.
C. The Zoning Administrator may attach additional conditions to approval of an administrative
subdivision as they determine necessary to ensure compliance with this ordinance, the zoning
ordinance, and this code.
D. Notification of Decision:
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1. Upon submission of all required information, the Zoning Administrator shall notify the
applicant whether the administrative subdivision is approved or denied within thirty (30)
days of receipt of a complete application.
2. If the request is denied, the Zoning Administrator shall provide the subdivider written
reasons for the decision.
E. Recording:
1. If approved, the subdivider shall provide transfer deeds to the Zoning Administrator
within sixty (60) days of approval.
2. The City Clerk shall record the administrative subdivision and deeds approved by the city
with the Wright County recorder.
Section 4. Section 11-52-5.G of the Zoning Ordinance (A-2 District — Conditional Uses) is hereby
amended to read as follows:
G. Residential lot sizes less than twenty (20) acres in area and less than four hundred fifty feet (450')
in width for lots established after October 14, 2002; provided, that:
1. All subdivided lots shall comply with the density allowances of the Comprehensive Plan
set forth by section 11-52-6.13 of this chapter.
2. A sketch plan for utilizing all development rights allowed by section 11-52-6 of this
chapter shall be submitted and recorded with the subdivision.
3. Subdivision of parcels or lots a minimum often (10) acres and 300 feet in width orgreater:
a. The property to be subdivided shall be located within the Urban Service Reserve
Area E2, E4, E5, W2, or W3 as designated by the Comprehensive Plan.
4. Subdivision of parcels or lots less than ten (10) acres in area and three hundred feet (300')
in width:
a. Parcels or lots shall be clustered and the overall subdivision designed in such a
manner so as to provide for logical future street and utility extensions.
b. Minimum Lot Area and Width:
(1) The minimum area of a subdivided parcel or lot shall be one (1) acre.
(2) The maximum area of a subdivided parcel or lot shall be two and one-half
(2.5) acres, except if one (1) of the following conditions is met:
(a) Topography, soils, wetlands, or other natural features dictate a
larger minimum lot area.
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(b) The location of existing buildings cannot be fully accommodated
in compliance with applicable setback requirements of
subsection 11-52-6.0 of this chapter.
(c) One (1) development right as allowed by subsection 11-52-6.6 of
this chapter is used for a dwelling located on the parent parcel or
lot outside of the residential cluster.
(3) The minimum width of a subdivided lot shall be one hundred fifty feet
(150').
C. Resubdivsion Plan:
(1) A resubdivision plan for future division of each parcel or lot with
availability of municipal sewer utilities is submitted and recorded on the
deed for each parcel or lot.
(2) Principal and accessory buildings shall be located on each lot in
conformance with all present and future setback requirements based on
the resubdivision plan.
d. The parcel(s) or lot(s) shall not have direct access onto a major collector or arterial
street, but shall be designed to be accessed from an existing or future local street
based on development with availability of municipal sewer utilities.
5. Each parcel or lot is capable of accommodating a private well and subsurface sewage
treatment system as required by title 9, chapter 5 of this code.
6. A deed restriction is placed on the parcel or lot exercising development rights and all
subdivided parcels or lots to prohibit additional subdivision unless it conforms with the
density allowed by the Comprehensive Plan and complies to applicable zoning district
requirements.
Section 5. Section 11-52-6.6 of the Zoning Ordinance (A-2 District Lot Area, Density, and Setback
Requirements) is hereby amended to read as follows:
B. Density: The allowed density for subdivision of parcels or lots after October 14, 2002 shall not
exceed one (1) dwelling unit for each ten (10) acres of land.
Section 6. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and publication.
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ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 10th day of November 2025.
MOTION BY: Lund
SECONDED BY: Goede
IN FAVOR: Stockamp, Dunlap, Goede, Lund, and Tanner
OPPOSED: none
CITY OF OTSEGO
Jessica L. Stockamp, Jayor
ATTEST:
Audra Etzel, City Clerk
CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO.: 2025-10
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE REGARDING ADMINSTRATIVE SUBDIVISION AND A2
DISTRICT LOT REQUIREMENTS.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 10, 2025, Ordinance 2025-10 was adopted by the City
Council of the City of Otsego, Minnesota.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the ordinance adopted by the City Council amends Subdivision
Ordinance revising administrative subdivision procedures and to revise minimum lot area and width
requirements of the A2, Agriculture Long Range Urban Service Use District.
ADOPTED by the Otsego City Council this 10th day of Novmember, 2025.
CITY OF OTSEGO
Jessica L. Stockamp, Mayor
ATTEST:
Audra Etzel, City Clerk
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 412.191, Subd. 4 and 331A.01, Subd.10, this Ordinance is published in
summary form. Complete copies of the ordinance are available for inspection by contacting the City Clerk,
Otsego City Hall, 13400 90t" Street NE, Otsego, Minnesota 55330 during regular office hours.
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Ad ID 1510604
CITY OF OTSEGO
COUNTY OF WRIGHT
STATE OF MINNESOTA
SUMMARY OF
ORDINANCE NO.: 202&10
AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING THE CITY
CODE REGARDING
ADMINISTRATIVE
SUBDIVISION AND
A2 DISTRICT LOT
REQUIREMENTS.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN
that on November 10, 2025, Ordi-
nance 2025-10 was adopted by the
City Council of the City of Otsego,
Minnesota,
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN
that the ordinance adopted by the
City Council amends Subdivision
Ordinance revising administrative
subdivision procedures and to re-
vise minimum lot area and width
requirements of the A2, Agriculture
tong Range Urban Service Use
District.
ADOPTED by the Otsego City
Council this 10h day of November,
2025.
CITY OF OTSEGO
Jessica t. Stockamp, Mayor
ATTEST:
Audra Etzel, City Clerk
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes
412.191, Subd. 4 and 331A.01,
Subd.10, this Ordinance is pub-
lished In summary form. Complete
copies of the ordinance are avail-
able for Inspection by contacting
the City Clerk, Otsego City Hall,
13400 901h Street NE, Otsego, Min-
nesota 55330 during regular office
hours.
Published in the Star News
January 3, 2026
1510604