Support 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.