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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 Common Council makes the decision

Appeals The Common Council's decision can be appealed to the circuit court.
Frequently Asked Questions
Primary Staff Contact
Adam Tegen, Community Development Director
(920) 686-6930
Estimated Time to Complete this Application
30 - 45 minutes
About Reviewers
The following are involved in the review of this type of application.

Common Council is the governing body of the City of Manitowoc 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 Common 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 Common Council or have the authority to make the final decision.

Planning staff provides technical support to the Common Council, Plan 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.

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

Meeting Agenda. Meeting agendas are considered a form of public notice because they provide advance information about the topics a public body will review and may take action on during a meeting.

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.