Commission annexes 2903 South Kansas and approves R‑1 zoning

The Newton City Commission approved a petition annexation for property at 2903 South Kansas and set its zoning as R‑1 for single‑family residential use.

Chris (planning staff) explained the property owners had petitioned to be included in the city limits and staff and the planning commission recommended R‑1 zoning. Chris said utilities are adjacent on the west side of Kansas Avenue and that the property currently uses a septic system and a private well; upon annexation the owner would be required to close the septic, purchase water and sewer taps and connect to city utilities (well water could be retained for irrigation).

Commissioners voted to receive the annexation request, approve ordinance 5186‑25 to annex the property, receive the planning commission zoning recommendation and approve ordinance 5187‑25 to adopt R‑1 zoning.

The ordinances were approved by voice vote; staff noted the annexation will be recorded with the register of deeds and included in the city's boundary maps.