For the purposes of this Chapter:

1. “Annexation Policy Plan” means a plan for identifying and establishing the process for annexation of unincorporated properties adjacent to Magna pursuant to Utah Code § 10-2-401.5.
2. “Property Owner” means the owner of real property located within the boundary of the proposed annexation area pursuant to Utah Code § 10-2-401(2).

All other terms used in this Chapter are defined as outlined in Utah Code § 10-2-401.

1. The purposes of this Chapter are to codify the Annexation Policy Plan as required by Utah Code § 10-2-401.5 and to accomplish the following:
   1. Aid the Council in its deliberations concerning the possible acceptance or rejection of any proposed annexation;
   2. Assure that Magna has adequate time to prepare for the budgetary and operational impact of annexation;
   3. Minimize disruptions to the Magna’s operations caused by the processing and evaluation of proposed annexations and any adverse economic impact on the municipality arising from any approved annexation;
   4. Protect the general interests and character of the community; and
   5. Maintain consistency with the Magna General Plan, the Magna Annexation Policy Plan, and Utah Code.

1. As practical and feasible, boundaries of an area proposed for annexation shall be drawn:
   1. Contiguous to Magna’s then-current legal boundaries;
   2. Within Magna’s Expansion Area as identified in the Annexation Policy Plan and Section 19.64.040;
   3. Along the boundaries of existing special districts, service districts, school districts, and other taxing entities;
   4. In a manner that does not leave or create any unincorporated island or peninsula;
      1. Consistent with Utah Code § 10-2-402, Magna may accept an annexation that leaves an island or peninsula if the unincorporated island or peninsula existed before the annexation, and the annexation will reduce the size of the unincorporated island or peninsula.
   5. To facilitate the consolidation of overlapping functions of local government;
   6. To promote the efficient delivery of services; and
   7. To encourage the equitable distribution of community resources and obligations.

The Annexation Declaration Area Map is included as Figure 19.64.040. The map may be altered to change the proposed expansion areas of Magna upon action by the Council following recommendation by the Planning Commission.

Figure 19.64.040 - Magna's Expansion Areas:

1. Prior to accepting or rejecting any proposed annexation, the Council shall consider the following factors:
   1. The compatibility and historic identity between Magna and the area being considered for annexation;
   2. The quantity and quality of parks, trails, open space, public recreation facilities and developable land located within the proposed area for annexation;
   3. The needs of the proposed annexation area for present and future municipal services and the plans and capabilities for providing such services;
   4. All municipal-type services provided to Magna are provided by Local Districts, Interlocal Cooperation Agencies via legally-defined service areas, or from regulated public utilities operated in accordance with State Law. Though annexation will not directly impact Magna as an entity unto itself, it may impact the Local Districts and Interlocal Agencies that provide services. Those impacts are expected to be nominal, but should be considered by the Council as a part of the annexation process.
   5. Anticipated tax consequences to residents of Magna and the area being considered arising from the annexation;
   6. Concerns and interests of businesses and other affected entities located within the area regarding the proposed annexation;
   7. Effect of annexation on the development of land located within the area to be annexed;
   8. Common school and neighborhood ties between Magna and the potential annexed area; and
   9. The zoning that will be applied to the land at the time of annexation. Such zoning designation should be based on the community’s general plan and other land use plans as applicable.

Any proposed annexation shall follow all notices, processes, and procedures pursuant to Utah Code § 10-2-401 to 428, et seq.