18.5.8.030 Applicability and Review Procedure
All annexations shall be processed under the Type III procedure. Except for City-initiated annexations, annexation applications require an accompanying planning application for the development of the entirety of the annexed area in accordance with applicable procedure and approval criteria in chapter 18.5.1, General Review Procedures, concurrent with the annexation application.
A. Legislative Authority. Annexations are a legislative decision and the City Council makes the final decision on annexations in accordance with subsection 18.5.1.010.B.4. The City Council may require improvements to public facilities, such as utilities and streets, as a condition to annexation approval, in addition to the requirements of section 18.5.8.050, and grant exceptions and variances to the criteria and standards in accordance with subsection 18.5.8.050.I. (Ord. 3204 § 3, amended, 12/21/2021)