(A) Annexation policy. The county policy is to encourage and/or require development near existing municipalities, promoting annexation into areas with available utility services. The county supports annexation to existing cities and towns and advises incorporation for communities located away from such areas. Plans for annexation should align with established policy, and applicants must adhere to U.C.A. § 10-2-403 for annexation requirements and procedures.
(B) Procedure for annexation. Upon receiving an annexation petition, the applicant shall be directed to the nearest municipality if within 600 feet. The petitioner must have the municipality complete the county’s “Municipal Annexation/Service Request Form” for further development. The municipality reviews the form within 60 days, with an optional 30-day extension if needed, after which the petitioner can proceed with the county.
(C) Required coordination. In addition to standard subdivision application information, lands contiguous to a municipality must notify the legislative body of the adjacent municipality(ies). If the municipality indicates willingness to consider annexation, the applicant must present an annexation petition, and the county cannot consider subdivision approval until six months after notification to allow for annexation petition filing. CONTIGUOUS is defined as having a common property boundary of equal to or greater than 50 feet; properties separated by a right-of-way shall be construed to be CONTIGUOUS.
(Ord. 2024-5-3, passed 5-13-2024) Penalty, see § 154.999