Franklin Zoning Ordinance

299 PROCEDURES Annexation 20 Chapter Franklin Zoning Ordinance Effective December 8, 2020 20.4 Annexation 20.4.1 Purpose The purpose of an annexation is to expand City boundaries into unincorporated land that allows for orderly growth, efficient delivery of municipal services, and proactive planning for future development. 20.4.2 Applicability Annexation by resolution shall comply with the specific review procedures in this Section and State law. Annexation by referendum shall comply with State law. 20.4.3 Preliminary Meeting The applicant shall meet with the Department of Planning and Sustainability and DRT representatives to discuss the request for annexation, Envision Franklin , the plan of services, and review procedures. 20.4.4 Application Submittal A. The applicant shall submit an annexation application in accordancewith Section 20.2, Common Review Procedures; however, annexation by resolution may only be initiated by the owner of the property or the owner’s authorized agent. B. The applicant shall submit a rezoning application concurrentlywithanannexation application pursuant to Subsection 20.7.9, Establishment of a Zoning District. 20.4.5 Staff Review The Department of Planning and Sustainability shall coordinate a draft plan of services for the annexation application, which outlines how the property would be served by City services upon annexation. 20.4.6 Initiation of Annexation The BOMA shall review the draft plan of services and may initiate an annexation and direct staff to continue to study the request. This initiation shall not commit or bind the BOMA to any proposal or element thereof. 20.4.7 Staff Review In accordance with the submittal schedule posted on the City website, the Department of Planning and Sustainability shall coordinate the preparation of the plan of services and annexation resolution and make a recommendation to the FMPC. 20.4.8 FMPC Recommendation The FMPC shall review the plan of services and annexation resolutions at a public meeting and make a recommendation to the BOMA. 20.4.9 BOMA Final Action A. Except for annexations that require a referendum per State law, the BOMA shall hold one reading on the plan of services resolution, with a public hearing and vote on the resolution concurrent with the second reading of the annexation resolution, and vote for: 1. Approval; 2. Disapproval; or 3. Deferral for continued review of the application. B. Except for annexations that require a referendum per State law, the BOMA shall hold three readings on the annexation resolution, with a public hearing during the second reading, and vote for: 1. Approval; 2. Disapproval; or 3. Deferral for continued review of the application.