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Annexation
Description Annexation is the process that transfers unincorporated territory from towns to a city or village. As set forth in state statutes, there are five different annexation methods. ​Of these, annexation by unanimous approval accounts for the vast majority of annexations statewide.
   1. Annexation by Unanimous Approval (§ 66.0217 (2) Wis. Stats.)
   2. Annexation by One-Half Approval (§ 66.0217 (3)(a) Wis. Stats.)
   3. Annexation by Referendum (§ 66.0217 (3)(b) Wis. Stats.)
   4. Annexation by City or Village Initiated Referendum (§ 66.0219 Wis. Stats.)
   5. Annexation of Town Islands (§ 66.0221 Wis. Stats.)
   6. Annexation of Territory Owned by a City or Village (§ 66.0223 Wis. Stats.)

Decisionmaker The City Council makes the final decision.

Appeals The City Council's decision can be appealed to the circuit court.
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Primary Staff Contact
Brana Snowden, Planning Director
843-784-2231
About Reviewers
The following are involved in the review of this type of application.

The City Council is the governing body of the City of Hardeeville and is responsible for making decisions on local policies, budgets, and ordinances. The council also reviews certain types of development projects. The council consists of 5 members who are elected to two-year, overlapping terms.

The Planning Commission is a 5-member body established by the City Council to engage in a continuing program for the physical, social, and economic growth, development, and redevelopment of the City. It reviews certain development projects and is often the public's first opportunity to comment on proposed planning and zoning changes.

Planning staff provides technical support to the City Council, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, developers, neighbors, and other interested parties to facilitate the development review process.

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Everyone involved in reviewing development projects help ensure they align with City regulations and long-term planning goals to foster positive growth and development.

Below are the ways we notify the public when someone submits this type of application. (ID: 207)

Meeting agendas provide advance information about the topics a public body will review and may take action on during a meeting.

Mailed notice A written notice is mailed to property owners abutting the subject property.

ZoningHub The application and related documents are posted on the City's ZoningHub site on the Pending Applications page. This digital posting ensures 24/7 public access to information and may include the petitioner's application, staff reports, dates for upcoming meetings, decision documents, and more.

In addition, we'll notify eAlert subscribers on the first day the application is first posted online. Sign up for eAlerts.