Council approves updated Urban Planning Area Agreement to replace 1988 pact

Jan 5, 2026

Cornelius approved Ordinance No. 2026-02 to replace the 1988 Urban Planning Area Agreement with a 2025 agreement updating maps and coordination with the county on planning, annexation and infrastructure; Planning Commission recommended approval and council adopted the ordinance 3-0.

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The City Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 2026-02 on Jan. 5, repealing the 1988 Urban Planning Area Agreement and replacing it with an updated 2025 agreement that revises the urban-growth-area map and clarifies coordination with the county for planning, land use, annexation and infrastructure.

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