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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution-1990-1218 RESOLUTION NO. 1218 Series of 1990 TITLE: A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN ANNEXATION POLICY FOR THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE. WHEREAS, Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 31, Article 12 sets forth specific legal and procedural requirements for municipal annexation; and WHEREAS, in addition to such legal and procedural requirements, the City of Wheat Ridge desires to establish its own basic annexation philosophy as set forth by a set of policy statements; and WHEREAS, such policy statements will guide the City Council and staff when reviewing future requests or proposals for annexation and will provide a framework for decision making. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following policy statements are hereby adopted by the Wheat Ridge City Council in furtherance of establishing an annexation philosophy for the City of Wheat Ridge: POLICY NO.1: The majority of owners of land or the owner(s) of the majority of land included within the area proposed for annexation are in favor of the annexation. POLICY NO.2: The annexation area is proposed to be developed in conformance with the City of Wheat Ridge's Comprehensive Land Use Plan for the area or adjacent to the area. POLICY NO.3: The owner(s)/developer(s) will install all necessary utilities and public improvements and expand or upgrade existing facilities to meet City standards where necessary, at their expense. Adequate proof of capacity to serve, including inclusion within or plans for creation of a special service or improvement district as well as capability to finance such improvements will be required. POLICY NO.4: The area proposed for annexation can be adequately and cost effectively serviced by City police, public works, parks and recreation and other City agencies, at a positive cost/revenue position for the City within a reasonable time frame. POLICY NO.5: There is a reasonable relationship (i.e., social, economic or physical) between the City of Wheat Ridge and the area proposed for annexation. POLICY NO.6: Area to be annexed will be rezoned within 90 days of annexation to Agricultural-One, or to another category if proposed for specific development and in compliance with normal rezoning criteria. DONE AND RESOLVED this 28th day of August, 1990 ~~ Dan Wilde, Mayor