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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.
Application Fee
There is no fee
Upcoming Meetings
Plan Commission - First Meeting in January
Date Reviewed:
2025-01-07T00:00:00Z
Filing Deadline:
2024-12-16T22:00:00Z
Plan Commission - Second Meeting in January
Date Reviewed:
2025-01-21T00:00:00Z
Filing Deadline:
2024-12-30T22:00:00Z
Calendar Notes
1. In order for an application to be heard on a given meeting date, the application (including forms, fees, plans, reports, etc.) must be submitted AND deemed complete by City staff on or before the corresponding submittal date. Because of that, you may want to submit your application before the submittal date. That way, we may be able to let you know if anything is missing and you'll have some time to perhaps get it done before the deadline.
2. Meeting dates and their corresponding submittal dates are subject to change.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Primary Staff Contact
Duane Cherek, Planning Director
608-755-3084
Estimated Time to Complete this Application Form
45-60 Minutes
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 Janesville 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 7 members who are elected to two-year, overlapping terms.

The Plan Commission is a 7-member body established by the City Council to review certain development projects and act on other matters. Depending on the type of the development proposal, the commission may be advisory to the City Council or have the authority to make the final decision. Two members also serve on the City Council; the remaining members are city residents.

The Development Assistance Group (DAG) is a staff-level committee that meets with developers, architects, engineers, and other interested parties who want early feedback on a potential development proposal. Staff represent the Planning Division, Building Division, Engineering Division, and the fire department.

Planning staff provides technical support to the City Council, Plan Commission, Historic Commission, Zoning Board of 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.