A. An annexation impact report is required for parcels larger than ten (10) acres, unless the Elbert County officials and the town agree that the report may be waived. If a report is required, it must be completed at least twenty five (25) days before the hearing date and filed with the county twenty (20) days before the hearing date. While it is the responsibility of the town to prepare this report, the petitioners shall initiate and pay for such report with the supervision of the town. Information from the petitioners for the report would include:
1. The existing and proposed land use patterns in the areas to be annexed;
2. The identity of existing districts within the area to be annexed;
3. The effect of the annexation upon the local public school district including the estimated number of students generated and the capital construction required to educate such students;
4. A statement of the town's plans for extending, financing and providing municipal services within the area to be annexed;
5. A statement identifying all existing special districts within the area to be annexed;
6. A map of the town and adjacent area showing the present and proposed boundaries of the town in the vicinity of the proposed annexation and the present streets, major trunk water lines, sewer interceptors and outfalls, other utility lines and ditches and the proposed extension of such streets and utility lines in the vicinity of the proposed annexation.
B. The town may also require that a fiscal impact report be prepared under its direction and at the petitioner's expense. This report should provide the information needed by the town to evaluate the fiscal costs and benefits of the proposed annexation over a multi-year period.
C. The town staff or designee must also review the proposed annexation and provide their evaluation and recommendations to the board prior to the scheduled public hearing. The town engineer, at the petitioner's expense, shall conduct an investigation and issue a report as to the town's capacity to meet the proposed utility needs of the annexed property and shall review and assess the topographical features of the proposed annexation as to drainage and other relevant issues.
D. The town staff or designee shall refer the annexation impact report to relevant review agencies, if any. (Ord. 214, 11-2-1999)