The city of Donnelly finds that the establishment of annexation procedures will promote uniformity and certainty in annexation applications and that the establishment of annexation procedures will promote the public health, safety, and general welfare. Unless there are compelling reasons, the applicant shall submit plans and applicable studies for all components of the proposed annexation.
(Ord. 269, 9/15/2025)
Any request for an annexation shall be controlled by the provisions of this chapter. To the extent the procedures of this chapter conflict with the procedures of Idaho Code Section 50-222 and other applicable state statutes, the provisions of state law shall control.
(Ord. 269, 9/15/2025)
Except as otherwise provided, the application shall include or attach at least the following:
A. 
Application fees established by city council resolution.
B. 
A legal description of the property, including the square footage in acres.
C. 
A statement confirming that the property is contiguous to the city limits and located within the city's comprehensive plan.
D. 
Any other information deemed necessary by the Administrator.
(Ord. 269, 9/15/2025)
Upon determining that a proposed annexation with consent meets the requirements of Idaho Code Section 50-222, the city shall initiate the planning and zoning procedures necessary to establish the comprehensive policies, where necessary, and zoning classification of the lands to be annexed.
(Ord. 269, 9/15/2025)
A. 
The council has the sole and absolute discretionary right to approve or deny an application for annexation. In addition, the council is authorized to require, as a condition of approval of a development application, that the applicant and the city enter into an annexation agreement providing for the terms and conditions of an approved annexation.
B. 
There shall be no right of an appeal by an applicant or by an affected party from an adverse decision of the council on an annexation application.
(Ord. 269, 9/15/2025)