Report - Land Use Agreement

This document is an update on the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for Land Use and Annexations (HB 489) discussed in a City Council Work Session on January 28th, 2026. Staff has met with representatives from six other cities, identifying recurring themes. A key point of discussion is the proposed increase in the County's response time for annexation notices from 7 to 45 days. The City recommends a 22-day response time instead, citing potential delays to its application meeting cycle. The document also addresses the "Intent to Object" option, with the City suggesting its retention to anticipate potential delays if the County's response time is extended. Finally, the City proposes specifying the month for a joint planning staff retreat.

This item concerns the process of annexation and land use agreements between the city and the county. Changes to response times could impact the speed of development and annexation processes, potentially affecting future land use decisions and the availability of services in newly annexed areas.

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