The statute clearly anticipates the annexation of new development by a city. The simple fact is that it is much simpler to annex an area while the parcels are under the control of the developer, and before its ownership is scattered to the individual parcels/owners. If a person buys a parcel within a development with the full knowledge of it being brought within the corporate limits of the city, the amount of confusion regarding municipal services and property tax rates is greatly reduced. Therefore, the annexation policies of the city make the annexation of new development the cornerstone of its annexation policies.
(Ord. 24-2002, passed 8-5-02)