Prior to any parcel of land being annexed to the city, the property may be zoned consistent with the rezone requirements of this title and the comprehensive plan may be amended if necessary.

Application for the rezone and any necessary amendment may be done simultaneously with the request for annexation.

For property that is not assigned a zone classification by the city of Auburn at annexation, the property shall assume the UNC unclassified use designation upon annexation.

In such case, the planning director shall initiate an application to rezone from the UNC unclassified use designation to a zone compatible with the comprehensive plan within six months of the date of annexation. (Ord. 6245 § 2, 2009; Ord. 5354 § 2, 2000; Ord. 5026 § 1, 1997; Ord. 4229 § 2, 1987. Formerly 18.02.050.)