(A) The recommendations of the Planning Commission on an annexation proposal will be set for a public hearing before the City Council pursuant to §§ 155.025 through 155.033 of this chapter. The Council shall review the Planning Commission’s recommendation(s) on all annexation proposals. For proposed annexations subject to voter approval, review by the City Council shall occur prior to the proposal(s) being referred for a vote of the electors by the Council. The Council shall refer annexation proposals only in those instances where voter approval is authorized under state law, where the annexation proposal complies with the criteria established in § 155.722 of this chapter and where the requirements of this chapter have otherwise been satisfied.
(B) The decision of the City Council shall be supported by written findings of fact and conclusions of law, including a finding that the proposed annexation is in the best interests of the city and its residents considering the timing of and extent to which municipal services and infrastructure can be provided, represents a logical direction for city expansion, promotes an orderly, reasonable and economically feasible expansion of the city boundary and serves the present and future interests of the city.
(Prior Code, § 16.205.065) (Ord. 464, passed 9-16-2019)