Annexation
Annexation
Annexation is the process by which Fort Worth adds land into its city limits. On September 7, 2004, the Fort Worth City Council adopted a revised annexation policy that provides the City Council with more specific guidance for making annexation decisions, enables the City to be more proactive in identifying areas to consider for annexation, and promotes more meaningful and timely public participation. In accordance with that policy, the City prepared a five-year annexation program that identifies potential annexation areas
Voluntary annexations
Most often occur when a developer desires to improve a property that abuts the city limits, and also wishes to have city services & regulations extended to the area being developed. Upon the developer’s completion of the annexation application and providing the appropriate documents and fees, City staff will process the annexation according to the Texas Local Government Code, chapter 43. At the conclusion of proper notifications and public hearings, the City Council will make the decision of whether or not to adopt an ordinance granting annexation of the property into the city limits.
City initiated annexations
Occur when it’s in the best interest of the community and citizens of Fort Worth to assure controlled growth and maintain health and public safety to the highest standards. City initiated annexations will be planned according to the Annexation Policy which was created and written by a citizens task force appointed by the Mayor and City Council. A copy of the Annexation Policy and Plan can be found at:
Full Purpose annexations
Are provided full city services and governed by all city codes and regulations. Likewise, all city taxes are assessed, and eligible citizens are can vote in all city elections.
Limited Purpose annexations
Become part of the City’s limits, but only certain codes and regulations apply and services are not provided. Likewise, no city taxes are assessed, and eligible citizens can vote in all elections that do not involve city finances such as capital improvement bond packages for answers to frequently asked questions, go to:
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