(A) (1) (a) An annexation impact report is required for parcels larger than ten acres, unless the Board of County Commissioners and the town agree that the report may be waived.
(b) If a report is required, it must be completed at least 25 days before the hearing date and filed with the county 20 days before the hearing date. While it is the responsibility of the town to prepare this report, the assistance of the petitioners will be necessary to complete the report.
(2) Information from the petitioners for the report would include:
(a) The existing and proposed land use pattern in the areas to be annexed;
(b) The identity of existing districts within the area to be annexed;
(c) 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;
(d) A statement of the town’s plans for extending, financing and providing municipal services within the area to be annexed;
(e) A statement identifying all existing special districts within the area to be annexed;
(f) A map of the town and adjacent area showing:
1. Present and proposed boundaries of the town in the vicinity of the proposed annexation; and
2. 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.
(g) The annexation impact report shall also include a statement setting forth the town’s plans for financing the extension of municipal sewer lines into the area to be annexed.
(B) (1) The town may also require that a fiscal impact report be prepared under its direction at the petitioner’s expense.
(2) 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) Town staff must also review the proposed annexation and provide their evaluation and recommendations to the Board prior to the scheduled public hearing.
(D) Town staff shall refer the annexation impact report to relevant review agencies.
(Ord. 2-98, passed 4-22-1998)