Developer Annexation Property Strategy

Summary

In Georgia, developers can request city annexation if a county board denies their proposal. Conditions include the property being contiguous to the city, majority property owner agreement, city service provision, and city council approval. Contiguous means the property must directly border the citys existing boundaries.

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If a county board denies a developers request can it then get a city to annex the property to get around it.
Hello ****. In Georgia, a developer may seek annexation from a city after a county rejects their request. However, the city must agree, and there are certain conditions that must be met under the laws of Georgia. This process can be complex and may involve negotiation.
What conditions must be met in georgia
In Georgia, for a city to annex a property, the following conditions must be met:
- The property must be contiguous to the city's current boundaries.
- The majority of property owners must agree to the annexation.
- The city must provide services to the annexed area.
- Approval by the city council may be required.
What does contiquous meen
"Contiguous" in this context refers to the property being in direct contact with, or in close proximity to, the city's existing boundaries. It should share a common border with the city.
how close in proximity
The term "contiguous" generally means that the property should directly border the city's existing boundaries. There isn't a specified distance, it typically implies the properties are next to each other without any gap.