The purpose of this chapter is to establish general city policy regarding the handling of requests for annexation of adjacent lands into the city. The provisions of this chapter are deemed to be directory in nature and may be varied as circumstances warrant to effect the greatest advantage to the future development of the city. Nothing in this chapter shall be considered a limitation upon the legislative authority of the city council to exercise its judgment in matters relating to annexation of lands into the city, whether by request of the owner or otherwise. Notwithstanding enactment of this chapter, the city council retains full authority to exercise any and all powers of annexation granted to Idaho municipalities by statute. (Ord. 133, 4-13-2005)