27.060 Annexation Agreement

(Amended 02/26/02) A. Prior to final approval of any annexation, the proponent of an annexation and Lehi City shall enter into an annexation agreement specifying the terms and conditions of the annexation. Each annexation agreement will be based on a site-specific basis and the elements of the agreement may, differ on each annexation. Because each annexation agreement may differ, each annexation shall be processed on a case by case basis with no precedent set by previous annexation agreements. B. Each annexation agreement shall be signed by both the Mayor of Lehi City, upon ratification by the City Council, and the proponent of the annexation. By signing the annexation agreement, both parties are agreeing to uphold the provisions of the agreement as written. Amendments to the annexation agreement may be completed only if agreed to in writing by the City Council and the applicant. C. The items listed below are issues that may be addressed in the annexation agreement, but are not necessarily a complete list of items that may be addressed by the City Council or staff. 1. Each annexation agreement shall include a description of the property, complete with a legal description and amount of acreage. 2. Each annexation agreement shall include the designated zoning. The City Council may require actual density to be indicated in the annexation agreement, as well as the proposed development layout and provision of services. The circulation pattern for the area and alignment of other City services will be indicated to the City Council. However, approval of an annexation shall not be considered development approval. Following annexation approval, each applicant shall be required to complete the development approval process. 3. Each annexation agreement will indicate areas proposed for trails, open space, and recreation areas. The agreement will specify ownership of these areas and any proposed maintenance arrangements. 4. Each annexation agreement shall indicate the transfer and dedication of water rights in accordance with Section 27.070 of this Chapter. 5. The City Council may require limits of disturbance plans to be indicated along water courses and bodies, steep slopes, wetlands, view sheds, and other environmentally sensitive areas. 6. The City Council may impose any other appropriate requirements in the annexation agreement that will mitigate potential impacts to Lehi City.