The corporate boundary of the city may be expanded whenever the council deems it to be for the public convenience or necessity or for the general welfare. Annexations shall be conducted in accordance with Idaho state code title 50, chapter 2. As land is annexed it shall be given a comprehensive plan and zoning district designation based on the provisions of section 17.01.130, in the plan designation-zoning district conversion chart, of this title and the review criteria listed in subsection 17.02.170E of this chapter.
A. Application: A request for the annexation of property into the city may be initiated as outlined in Idaho Code title 50, chapter 2. An annexation application shall be filed and include all information and fees as outlined on the application form in accordance with state and local statutes.
B. Hearings And Notices: Upon receipt of a complete annexation application hearing dates shall be set, notices of hearings provided, and hearings held in the manner required by section 17.02.300, "Decision Making Procedures/Public Hearings", of this chapter and Idaho Code section 50-222, or as amended or replaced.
C. Criteria For Review: The planning and zoning commission shall file its recommendation on annexation requests in accordance with Idaho state code title 50, chapter 2, or as amended or replaced, making a recommendation on the proposed zoning district designation. (Ord. 2846 § 1, 2008)