Division VI. – ANNEXATIONS
Sections:
16.84.005 Background.
16.84.010 Purpose.
16.84.020 State regulations.
16.84.030 Filing procedure.
16.84.040 Standards and criteria.
16.84.050 Consideration of applications.
16.84.060 Legal advertisement of pending election.
16.84.070 Election procedures.
16.84.080 Setting of boundaries and proclamation of annexation.
16.84.090 Exceptions.
The process of annexation of land to the city allows for the orderly expansion of the city and adequate provision for public facilities and services. The city charter requires that, unless mandated by state law, annexation, delayed annexations, and extension of city services, may only be approved by a majority vote among the electorate. (Ord. 981 section 34, 1997)
It is the purpose and general intent of this division to delineate the appropriate procedures to be followed to annex territory to the city. It is recognized that alterations to the corporate limits are major land use actions affecting all aspects of city government including taxation, the provision of public services, land use patterns, vehicular circulation, etc. Decisions on proposed annexations are, therefore, of critical importance to the city. The procedures and standards established in this chapter are required for review of proposed annexations in order to:
A. Provide adequate public information and sufficient time for public review before an annexation election;
B. Maximize citizen involvement in the annexation review process;
C. Establish a system for measuring the physical, environmental, and related social effects of proposed annexations; and
D. Ensure adequate time for staff review. (Ord. 740 section 10.6.10, 1984; Ord. 981 section 35, 1997)
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