In considering a petition for annexation, the Town Board shall make findings of facts and conclusions on the following standards for annexation:
(A) A community of interest exists between the area proposed to be annexed and the town; the property to be annexed is a reasonable and logical extension of the town; and the annexation is compatible with the goals of the town’s comprehensive 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) Zoning of the area proposed for annexation shall be reasonable in terms of existing town zoning classifications and consistent with the town’s comprehensive plan;
(E) The area proposed for annexation shall be located where street extensions and water and sewer utility services are possible without 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;
(F) 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;
(G) 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 shall be paid;
(H) 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 pre-annexation 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. No petition for annexation shall be deemed complete until such time as the petitioner has deposited the amount of money so 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; and
(I) Any additional conditions or requirements which the Town Board deems necessary for the proper evaluation of the petition.
(Ord. 2-98, passed 4-22-1998)