As a Planner II, if a COG moratorium conflicts with annexation, what should you do first?

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When a temporary restriction like a moratorium could affect an annexation, the first step is to review the draft plan to determine how the moratorium will influence the annexation. This approach ensures you understand what activities are allowed or paused, how the timing of the annexation aligns with the moratorium’s duration, and whether the draft plan needs adjustments to remain compliant. It provides a clear basis for deciding whether the annexation can proceed as planned, must be revised, or should be delayed.

Challenging the moratorium in court jumps ahead to a legal remedy without first understanding the practical implications for the plan and process. Consulting a private consultant, while sometimes useful, isn’t the immediate next move before you know how the moratorium affects the draft plan. Ignoring the moratorium and proceeding would risk violating regulatory requirements and undermining due process.