The purpose of this chapter is to provide procedures and requirements for the annexing of territory into the city of Monroe. The annexation process is provided in Chapter 35A.14 RCW, which shall be used to govern annexation applications submitted to the city unless otherwise specified. (Ord. 005/2019 § 10 (Exh. B))

This chapter shall apply only to the direct petition method of annexation provided in Chapter 35A.14 RCW, Annexation. The provisions of Chapter 35A.14 RCW are adopted by reference as adopted or as hereafter amended. The entire area within the city of Monroe’s designated urban growth area is subject to this chapter. RCW 35A.15.005 prohibits the annexation of territory beyond an urban growth area. Therefore, only those areas within the city’s urban growth area may be considered for annexation. (Ord. 005/2019 § 10 (Exh. B))

The city council shall establish zoning designations for territory subject to annexation effective upon the annexation of that territory, and as consistent with the Monroe comprehensive plan and this title.