In considering a petition for annexation, the town board shall make findings of facts and conclusions on the following standards for annexation:
A. The property to be annexed is a reasonable and logical extension of the town, and compatible with the goals and intents of the town's comprehensive plans or master plan.
B. Areas proposed for annexation shall not divide tracts in order to prevent further annexation of adjoining parcels.
C. Areas proposed for annexation which, due to their configuration, cause excessive police, fire, utility, and street cost may not be accepted.
D. The area proposed for annexation shall be located where street extensions and water and sewer utility services are possible without undue expense to the town. Where exceptional costs may be required in serving the area proposed for annexation, financial arrangements to extend streets, water or sewer mains shall be agreed upon prior to annexation.
E. Problems of storm drainage shall be considered prior to annexation to ensure that flooding problems within and adjoining the area proposed for annexation will not be increased by development of the tract.
F. Adequate water rights are provided to serve the proposed development on the property proposed for annexation and/or fees in lieu of water rights transfer are agreed to be paid.
G. Petitioner has deposited with the town monies in an amount determined by the town board upon a preliminary review of the petition for annexation according to the preannexation agreement. The amount of monies to be deposited shall be solely in the discretion of the town board and shall be intended to cover all costs to the town resulting from the petition for annexation including review by the town engineer and town attorney. No petition for annexation shall be deemed complete until such time as petitioner has deposited an amount of money as determined by the town board and petitioner has agreed to pay such additional sums to the town as may be required to cover unexpected costs.
H. Any additional conditions or requirements which the town board deems necessary for the proper evaluation of the petition. (Ord. 214, 11-2-1999)