Annexation & Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Planning

Annexation is the process by which cities extend their municipal services, regulations, voting privileges and taxing authority to new territory.

The City annexes territory to:

Apply zoning and development standards, including environmental protection
Create efficiencies in service delivery, particularly for public safety services
Maximize the return on the City’s investment in infrastructure and business incentives
Protect and expand the tax base
Provide municipal services beyond those available in rural areas