(A) In any annexation action, the city will extend municipal services to the annexed area, in accordance with the requirements of state law. The city hereby also sets forth a clear and specific distinction between "municipal services" and "development standards." For purposes of annexation, "development standards" are specifically identified as those improvements which are required as a result of the requirements of the subdivision regulations and/or the zoning ordinance as administered by the City Plan Commission. As such, the improvements which would be considered to fall under the "development standards" of the city, and not under the "municipal services" of the city would include, but not be limited to, such things as sidewalks, curbs/gutters, development greenspace, surface water management/ retention, walking/hiking trails, street lighting, and other similar improvements which are required as part of the development.
(B) Conversely, "municipal services" shall include the services directly offered by city departments such as street maintenance/repair, police protection, fire protection, sewer service, water service, city court, city administration, municipal parks, and street maintenance and snow removal. In cases where a development was undertaken with a direct preference for on-site utilities (such as septic tanks and/or private wells), the city will respect the original decision of the developer and property owners who purchased such properties, and will allow such properties to continue use of these private systems, unless otherwise negotiated.
(Ord. 24-2002, passed 8-5-02)