New York A05290 mandates county planning departments to review specific annexation petitions.

New York A05290 amends the general municipal law to require county planning departments to review annexation petitions. Specifically, the bill mandates that county planning departments review petitions for annexations that may require county or county agency approval to provide water or sewer service. The bill also stipulates that affected governing boards must comply with all requirements before making a final determination on such petitions. This act takes effect immediately and applies to any annexation petition for which a final determination has not yet been made.

New York A05290 mandates county planning departments to review specific annexation petitions.

New York A05290 amends the general municipal law to require county planning departments to review annexation petitions. Specifically, the bill mandates that county planning departments review petitions for annexations that may require county or county agency approval to provide water or sewer service. The bill also stipulates that affected governing boards must comply with all requirements before making a final determination on such petitions. This act takes effect immediately and applies to any annexation petition for which a final determination has not yet been made.