Chapter 1.28
ANNEXATIONS
Sections:
1.28.020 Annexation – Petition map.
1.28.030 Annexation petition – Contents.
1.28.010 Annexation – Fee.
All applications for annexation shall be accompanied by the annexation fee set by the City’s current master fee schedule adopted by resolution of the city council. [Ord. 842 § 2, 2023; Ord. 501 § 1, 1996; Ord. 203 § 1, 1979.]
1.28.020 Annexation – Petition map.
The petition shall contain a Whatcom County Engineer’s section map. [Ord. 203 § 2, 1979.]
1.28.030 Annexation petition – Contents.
The annexation petition shall include the following information:
A. A description of the nature of the proposed action, including a citation of statutory provisions under which the action is sought.
B. A brief statement regarding the general background of, and the reason for seeking, the proposed action.
C. The legal description of the boundaries of the area involved in the proposed action. (This must be a legible copy, capable of reproduction satisfactorily by Xerox, etc., on a separate page entirely.)
D. An eight-and-one-half-inch by 11-inch vicinity map designating the area of the proposed action, together with all significant geographic features, including bodies of water, major streets and highways, and boundaries of all units of government in the area as they presently exist. This map should show the area for at least one mile on all sides of the area involved in the proposed action.
E. Population and territory; population density; land area and land uses; comprehensive use plans and zoning; per capita assessed valuation; topography, natural boundaries and drainage basins, proximity to other populated areas; the likelihood of significant growth in the area and in adjacent incorporated and unincorporated areas during the next 10 years; location and most desirable future location of community facilities.
F. Municipal services; need for municipal services; effect of ordinance, governmental codes, regulations and resolutions on existing uses; present cost and adequacy of governmental services and controls in area; prospects of governmental services from other sources; probable future needs for such services and controls; probable effect of proposal or alternative on cost and adequacy of services and controls in area and adjacent area; the effect on the finances, debt structure, and contractual obligations and rights of all affected governmental units.
G. The effect of the proposal or alternative on adjacent areas, on mutual economic and social interests, and on the local governmental structure of the County. [Ord. 678 § 1, 2008; Ord. 501 § 2, 1996; Ord. 203 § 3, 1979.]