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Annexation Application Checklist An application for annexation shall be filed with the administrator by a property owner or a person who has existing interest in the property within the area proposed to be annexed. At a minimum, the applicant shall submit the following information: Application (complete and signed application. If the applicant is not the property owner, the applicant must provide written authorization from the property owner to file the application) Proof of ownership Evidence of Consent to Annexation – consent to annex shall be valid only when evidenced by written instrument executed by the owner or the owner’s authorized agent. Written consent must be recorded in the County Recorder’s office. Vicinity map at a scale approved by the administrator showing property lines, thoroughfares and such other items as the administrator may require Metes and bounds legal description Narrative statement addressing the following: o How the proposed annexation relates to the Comprehensive Plan. See attached for Comprehensive Plan Chapters to be addressed; o The current and proposed zoning district; o Current and proposed land use; o Availability of public facilities and compatibility with the surrounding area; and o An Assessor Parcel Map as an exhibit. 152 E Ave A Jerome, ID 83338 Phone: [PHONE REDACTED] Email: [EMAIL REDACTED] ---PAGE BREAK--- City of Jerome Comprehensive Plan Chapter 4 – Our Built Environment, Land Use GOAL: Enhance our built environment to offer a harmonious blend of land uses that serve our entire community, residents, and visitors, now and in the future. OBJECTIVES: 1. Revitalize historic downtown to support existing businesses and facilitate new opportunities such as retail, restaurant, and entertainment venues. 2. Encourage a diversity of land uses at gateways and along key corridors to encourage a desirable, walkable community. 3. Diversify the variety of housing types within the City, while protecting existing neighborhoods. 4. Support development of affordable housing for a full range of employees and residents (retirees, families, etc.). POLICIES: • Encourage and incentivize the creation of businesses focused on local shopping, entertainment, and dining, to attract and keep visitors downtown. • Continue investment of urban renewal monies to improve sidewalks and enhanced streetscapes. • Evaluate opportunities for new public land uses (park, trails, schools, government buildings) within existing neighborhoods and traditional commercial and industrial areas, as needed. • Collaborate with the Airport to develop a gateway to the city that provides visitor information and mutually supports facility objectives and local business development. • Assess gateway opportunities at the 93/I-84 connection to provide visitor information. • Protect single-family neighborhoods with provisions in the zoning ordinance regarding permitted and conditional uses. • Review and amend zoning ordinance to create a rural residential zone to allow for larger lots (particularly in areas abutting agricultural lands) utilizing the planned unit development process to ensure compatibility with future extension of city services. • Encourage new housing developments that provide a mix of duplexes, townhomes and age-in-place options that include walkable design and access to community amenities and healthcare. • Encourage areas for larger lot, single family homes to offer alternatives to the current small lot single-family subdivisions, and to provide options for growing families. • Consider zoning ordinance amendments to promote a variety of housing types including higher density residential along corridors and adjacent to commercial and industrial areas. • Seek funding for a housing action plan, in collaboration with neighboring municipalities and Jerome County, to evaluate population and economic trends, consider existing housing conditions and needs, and present actionable housing strategies. • Collaborate with community partners to produce a homeowner’s guide to maintenance, including weatherization, energy efficiency, and renovation resources. • Collaborate with local employers to determine needs and concerns for current and future employees and explore possible partnership opportunities. Chapter 6 – Our Quality of Life, Economic Development GOAL: Foster a supportive, healthy, and resilient community of residents, rooted in Jerome’s rich history, that collaborates to welcome visitors and newcomers, and offers opportunities for everyone to live, work, and play. ---PAGE BREAK--- OBJECTIVES: 1. Enhance business development to support in state and regional tourism opportunities. 2. Diversify the economic base of businesses and industries (through retention, expansion, and recruitment) while preserving Jerome’s identity. 3. Recognize, conserve, and promote Jerome’s historic and cultural resources. 4. Enhance and improve visual identity and community pride. 5. Encourage the updating of medical facilities (hospitals and ambulance services), including mental health care programs. 6. Enhance walkability of the City to ensure options for all residents and visitors to connect from home to work, school, shopping, and recreation. 7. Address food availability and security for Jerome residents. POLICIES: • Promote and advertise Jerome as a gateway to nearby regional, state, and national park units. (Minidoka National Historic Site, Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument, etc.) • Evaluate opportunities to promote regional agri-tourism through local farms and agricultural industries to restaurants and retail operations. • Coordinate fairs, festivals and local events to capitalize on shared activities within the region. • Collaborate with neighboring communities and Jerome County to encourage Magic Valley visitors to the city. • Continue to recruit new businesses using public-private partnerships and regional grant funding. • Continue to collaborate with the Jerome Chamber of Commerce and regional economic development efforts to continue business retention and attraction efforts. • Coordinate closely with Jerome County to preserve agricultural vitality and explore opportunities to enhance connections between communities and special areas and sites. • Coordinate with the Idaho State Historic Preservation Office regarding the Certified Local Government program and assess the potential for the City of Jerome’s participation. • Collaborate with the local historical society to identify events and projects (historical markers, interpretive signs, murals, etc.) to support awareness of local history. • Incorporate historic structures in City’s revitalization plans, to encourage and demonstrate the feasibility and importance of sustaining older buildings. • Investigate appropriate building and zoning codes, that will facilitate the adaptive reuse of historic structures, including upper-story residential development. • Collaborate with the County to prepare a wayfinding study to identify and brand gateways, entries, signage, destinations, routes, and connection points. • Explore the potential for community centers, theatres, and musical venues within existing and proposed developments. • Collaborate with South Central Public Health regarding specific programs and projects that will enhance delivery of physical and mental health care. • Coordinate with St. Luke’s on potential partnerships to deliver emergency management services and other community related programs. • Explore development of a bilingual central information center to support community health education and awareness. • Implement the future land use designations as established in this plan, through code amendments and rezone requests. • Consider utilizing vacant parcels, portions of underutilized parking lots or low-traffic areas for events, temporary use, and art/education installations. • Continue to study sidewalks, identifying areas of concern (new connections, maintenance, etc.).