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A. An annexation petition is required by Utah State Code to initiate annexation of properties into the City of Moab, except when the parcel to be annexed is an island or peninsula contiguous to the City; and

1. Has a majority of residential or commercial development;

2. Requires delivery of municipal services; and,

3. Has been provided most or all municipal services for more than one year.

B. Where applicable, annexation petitions are to be filed with the City Recorder and contain:

1. Signatures of a majority of the private real property owners of the area proposed for annexation;

2. Signatures of the private real property owners who account for one-third value of all private property within that same area;

3. Be accompanied by an accurate and recordable map that is prepared and signed by a licensed surveyor; and,

4. Signatories who are designated as sponsors of the petition for future contact.

C. If practicable and feasible, boundaries of the area proposed for annexation should be drawn:

1. Along existing jurisdictional boundaries;

2. To eliminate islands and peninsulas of territory not receiving services;

3. To promote the efficient delivery of services; and,

4. To encourage the equitable distribution of community resources and obligations. (Ord. 03-02 (part), 2003)