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Council adopts annexation of 144 acres in South Beach; residential parcels deferred 10 years
Summary
The council approved Ordinance 2025‑08 to annex about 144 acres in South Beach into Newport, primarily to enable industrial development and simplify service delivery. Planning commission recommended and council approved a 10‑year deferral for six residential parcels; vote carried with six ayes and one abstention.
The Newport City Council voted to annex roughly 144 acres of unincorporated land in South Beach into city limits by adopting Ordinance Number 2025‑08 on final passage at its Dec. 1 meeting.
Derek Tokos, community development staff, told the council the annexation is guided by the state’s island‑annexation provisions (referenced in the hearing as CHAP 222.75) and was identified in prior plan work as a priority to normalize boundaries, enable urban services and create industrial/employment land suitable for light industrial or small business parks. Tokos said most of the annex area is…
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