Home | Community Development | Planning and ZoningAnnexationThe City of Johnston continues to consider annexation of properties to allow for the orderly expansion and growth of the community. In addition, developed properties outside the Johnston city limits wishing to connect to Johnston city services are required to annex to the City. The annexation procedure, while quite complex is relatively easy for property owners. The City of Johnston generally only completes annexations that are considered voluntary. Annexations are considered voluntary when 80% or more of the area being annexed has petitioned for annexation by signing an annexation application. Areas up to 20% of the annexation area can be annexed without the consent of the owner. State law specifies that these areas can only be annexed to prevent the creation of an unincorporated island or to create more uniform boundaries. Once the annexation area is determined, appropriate notices are sent to all of the property owners and the City Council would conduct a public hearing and approve the annexation. Following approval, the annexation is sent to the City Development Board, a State of Iowa board appointed by the Governor to review all annexations. The City Development Board again sends notices and conducts a public hearing on the annexation. Upon approval by the City Development Board, the annexation is complete. For a standard annexation this process takes anywhere from 3 to 6 months. Benefits and Property Tax Information Property owners wishing to annex to the City of Johnston or wanting more information on annexation should contact David Wilwerding, Community Development Director, 515-727-7775.
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