The League of South San Mateo County supports of the annexation of developed unincorporated areas to cities in whose sphere of influence they lie.
1981
The League of South San Mateo County supports of the annexation of developed unincorporated areas to cities in whose sphere of influence they lie, when the following criteria are present:
1. Data indicate that overall, annexation will result in more efficient and cost-effective services.
2. Evidence indicates that the quality of services in the annexing city will not suffer substantially as a result of annexation.
3. Adequate procedures are followed to ensure public notice and public participation.
4. Owners of annexed property are protected from an unreasonable burden in meeting city ordinances; where appropriate, an ordinance, including pre-zoning, covenants protecting deeds and “grandfather clauses,” is negotiated between County and city, with community participation in the decision-making process, and with consideration for the character of the area to be annexed.
5. The County bears a reasonable share of the costs involved in agreed-upon improvements before or upon annexation.