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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 Common Council makes the final decision.

Appeals The Common Council's decision can be appealed to the circuit court.
Application Fee
$500, plus $100 per acre; $1,500 maximum
Submittal Deadline
Due to the multi-jurisdictional requirements associated with the annexation process, there is no specific deadline for annexation request submittals. Once all corrections and complete annexation submittals are received and referred by the Common Council,
Primary Staff Contact
Jacob Maas, Director of Community Development
(262) 673-8265
About Reviewers
The following are involved in the review of this type of application.

The Common Council is the governing body of the City of Hartford 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.