“Annexation” means the process by which a municipality, upon meeting certain requirements, expands its corporate limits.

“Annexation agreement” means the written agreement between the city and owners of land requesting annexation that states the terms, conditions and obligations of the parties for the annexation to be approved, including but not limited to provisions for public facilities and public services to mitigate public facility and public service impacts to the city associated with the annexation and future development of the property, a process for ensuring that the annexation is consistent with the McMinnville comprehensive plan, and any other provisions that the city deems necessary for the annexation to meet the city’s ordinances and the community’s identified needs. (Ord. 5106 §2 (Exh. B), 2021).