This ordinance approves the annexation of 12.4 acres from Franklin Township into the City of Columbus. The territory is comprised of parts of a 2.653-acre tract and a 10-acre tract owned by Adterra Development LLC, situated within Virginia Military Survey Number 530. Following County approval, the annexed area becomes part of Columbus, with 13.3% of its perimeter contiguous to existing Columbus city limits, facilitating enhanced service provision and municipal oversight for future development.
This annexation supports Columbus’s expansion efforts, allowing for future development while enabling municipal service provision to newly incorporated areas. This addition bolsters Columbus’s jurisdiction and capacity for local governance.