Sidney considers annexation of properties

The city expects to extend its borders in the near future, according to city manager Gary Person.

Discussions about the pros and cons of annexing portions of land adjacent to the city were discussed at city council and planning commission meetings last month. The state’s annexation roles have changed in the past five years, making it a more intensive process than in the past. Annexation simply means incorporating ground currently adjacent to Sidney into the city limits.

Some areas outside the city limit are under the city’s two mile zoning influence. The reason for this is so the city has cont...