Municipal Incorporation and Annexation Practices Overview
Explore the complexities of municipal incorporation and annexation practices, including political processes, input requirements, coordination of services, financial considerations, and alternatives to incorporation. Contact Dr. Laura Wheeler for more information.
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September 22, 2015 Dr. Laura Wheeler Georgia Municipal Incorporation and Annexation concerns and Practices in Other States
The process is political. Authority for granting incorporation varies by state o General Assembly FL, NC o County Commissioners Miami-Dade County FL, TN, SC, MD o Review boards/commissions WA, CA, WI, MN 2
The process should require input from all affected parties. o Petition requirements SC, TN, FL, MD o Minimum distance requirements from an established municipality SC, TN, FL, NC o Impacts to other areas/governments FL, NC, WA, CA, WI, MN 3
There is not a formalized coordination of services between county and local governments. o Provision of municipal services NC, WI, SC o Spheres of Influence NC, CA o Regional/County growth plans TN, WA 4
Boundaries may be arbitrary. o Boundary requirements. o Some commissions have the authority to adjust the boundaries. o Allowed excluded groups the option of joining the incorporated area. 5
Finances can influence the decision to incorporate or annex unincorporated areas. o Prohibit creation of islands o Require provision of more services or more expensive services SC, NC o Revenue neutral incorporation CA, FL, WA o Tax-base sharing plan - MN 6
Alternatives to incorporation or annexation. o Increased local/neighborhood representation to county board of commissioners o Designate neighborhoods with some planning authority o Residential improvement districts 7
Thank You. Contact Information: Dr. Laura Wheeler lwheeler2@gsu.edu 404-413-0258 8
