Severance council directs staff to contact seven non‑annexed properties after sidewalks, services gap identified

Town of Severance leaders spent much of a work‑session discussion on Jan. 14 examining seven properties inside the town’s developed area that remain unannexed and lack sidewalks, complicating the town’s goal of continuous “safe passageways.” The council directed staff to contact each property owner and report back on interest in voluntary annexation or granting right‑of‑way so the town can complete sidewalk connections.

Town Manager Nick Wharton told council staff had mapped seven parcels that sit amid Severance development but remain in Weld County. “Each, every one of the seven properties at least has one of our utilities,” Wharton said, noting some parcels are on town water but still rely on septic systems and therefore are outside town sewer service.

The issue combines transportation…