Title
VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION - 156 ACRES OF PROPERTY ALONG SW 20TH AVENUE AND WEST OF INTERSTATE 75 (B)
Ordinance No. 150912
An ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida, annexing certain property that comprises Tax Parcel Nos. 06675-001-000, 06675-003-000, 06676-000-000, 06677-000-000, and 06680-004-000, which are generally located along SW 20th Avenue and west of Interstate 75, as more specifically described in this ordinance, as petitioned for by the property owner(s) pursuant to Chapter 171, Florida Statutes; making certain findings; providing for inclusion of the property in Appendix I of the City Charter; providing for land use plan, zoning, and subdivision regulations, and enforcement of same; providing for persons engaged in any occupation, business, trade, or profession; providing directions to the Clerk of the Commission; providing a severability clause; providing a repealing clause; and providing an immediate effective date.
recommendation
The City Commission adopt the proposed ordinance.
explanation
This ordinance will annex into the corporate limits of the City of Gainesville approximately 156 acres of property generally located along SW 20th Avenue and west of Interstate 75. The subject property is unincorporated, compact, and contiguous to the current boundaries of the City. On April 21, 2016, the City Commission received and accepted a petition for voluntary annexation of the property at the request of the property owners.
The adoption of an annexation ordinance is the final stage in the annexation process set forth in the Municipal Annexation or Contraction Act in Chapter 171, Florida Statutes. Because this is a voluntary annexation, no referendum is required.
CITY ATTORNEY MEMORANDUM
This ordinance requires two hearings and will become effective immediately upon adoption.