(1) 
A party seeking annexation to the City shall submit an annexation petition and a plat describing the property to the City Recorder, meeting the criteria established by State law. The request will be placed on the City Council agenda for rejection or acceptance for further review pursuant to the provisions of Section 10-2-404, Utah Code Annotated 1953. If accepted for further review, the City Recorder shall publish the notices, and provide the written notices as required by State law. The City may also initiate an annexation as outlined in Section 10-2-418, Utah Code Annotated 1953, where islands or peninsulas exist within its boundaries.
(2) 
The Community Development Department may establish forms and procedures for applications/petitions for annexation to Springville City in addition to those set forth by State law.
(Ord. No. 06-2012, 07/17/2012)
The Planning Commission and City Council, in reviewing annexation requests and in carrying out their duties under this Chapter, shall in addition to any other issue, consider the following:
(1) 
Whether the City desires to annex additional land.
(2) 
Whether the City has the capability of supplying adequate municipal services to the area proposed for annexation, such as water, sewer, police, fire, and street maintenance.
(3) 
Whether the water rights to be conveyed, if any, pursuant to Section 11-3-307 produce a sufficient quantity of water.
(4) 
Whether the proposed annexation is consistent with the City's General Plan.
(5) 
What conditions, if any, should be attached to proposed annexations which are necessary for proper implementation of the General Plan.
(6) 
Whether all required fees have been paid.
The following fees shall be required to be paid by those making a petition for annexation:
(1) 
A review fee in an amount as may be fixed by resolution of the City Council shall be submitted to the City Recorder with each annexation petition.
(2) 
A Policy Declaration preparation fee in an amount as may be fixed by resolution of the City Council shall be submitted to the City prior to the preparation of any required declaration. Said fee shall be used to offset the cost of preparing a Policy Declaration for any proposed annexation.
(3) 
Prior to action by the City Council, a plat review and recording fee, as may be fixed by resolution of the City Council, shall be submitted to the City Recorder. Said fee shall be used to offset the cost to the City for the processing of the petition and resolution, conducting the necessary legal and engineering reviews, and recording the resolution and plat.
No water rights need be tendered at the time of annexation. At any time development occurs on any property annexed, the owner or developer of the property must tender water shares to the City in accordance with Springville City Code.
(1) 
Other conditions as may be deemed necessary for the general welfare of the City may be attached as a prerequisite to the annexation of any land. Said conditions may include, but are not limited to, the conveyance of land or the granting of an easement to preserve a designated floodway, or the location of a major street, drainage way, utility easement, park, or similar public use.