(A) Application for annexation. A petition for annexation shall contain the following:
(1) Legal descriptions for all of the land or parcels proposed to be annexed, including all County Assessor’s map numbers and tax lot numbers for property to be annexed;
(2) Map of the area affected, demonstrating that the proposed annexation is contiguous to the city;
(3) Names and addresses of all land owners and a list of registered voters within the land proposed to be annexed;
(4) A petition demonstrating majority consent with notarized signatures of all property owners and electors within the land proposed to be annexed;
(5) A filing fee set by resolution of the City Council;
(6) A narrative statement of facts regarding the availability, capacity and status of existing water, sewer, storm drainage, transportation, parks and other city services that would be provided to the land to be annexed;
(7) A narrative statement of facts regarding any increased demand on the city services listed above that would result from the proposed annexation;
(8) If additional facilities are needed and, if so, how such will be financed and when these facilities will be available for use; and
(9) A narrative statement of facts regarding the public need for the uses which are existing or anticipated on the land proposed for annexation.
(B) City Council review. The city shall review the petition to determine conformance to the city’s Land Use Plan and its implementing ordinances. If the petition is found to be incomplete or incompatible, it shall be returned to the petitioner with an explanation of the deficiencies attached therewith. An application shall not be accepted for filing until the city has deemed it complete.
(C) Annexation procedures.
(1) In processing a petition for land annexation, the city shall adhere to the following procedures:
(a) Review and consider any report and recommendation from the county. If none is offered within 45 days, the city can conclude that the county has no objections thereto; and
(b) Notice of petition for annexation and public hearing shall contain a description of the territory proposed to be annexed and date, time and place of public hearing.
1. First class individual notice shall be sent to all property owners within the territory proposed for annexation.
2. Notice shall be published in the official city or county paper at least two weeks prior to the hearing.
(2) In each case, notice shall be posted in at least four public places in the city.
(D) Public hearing. Not withstanding the provisions of ORS 222.125, the City Council shall, in each case, conduct a public hearing on an annexation petition in an impartial manner with all citizens allowed an opportunity to express their view.
(E) City Council decision. The City Council’s decision on an annexation petition filed pursuant to this chapter shall be in conformance with the criteria set forth in § 152.02 of this chapter. The decision is not final until specific written findings and conclusions are issued, dated and signed by the Council or its delegate. If the Council approves the annexation petition, it shall by ordinance, declare that the petitions territory shall be annexed to the city boundary. At the discretion of the Council, the ordinance declaring the annexation may be referred to the voters of the city.
(Ord. 2002-02, passed 9-3-2002)