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-- "islands" of unincorporated territory. Unincorporated areas are largely rural lands, especially those located outside the Urbanization Line. However, the "pocY.et" and "island" areas and others within the Urbanization Line are generally developed. Full municipal services are not provided to these areas; typically, well Boater, septic tanks, and substandard county of private roads are used. Further development in these "pocket" and "island" areas is restricted because of the lack of utilities. The general plan contemplates the eventual incorporation of such areas, the provision of utilities and facilities, and further development to reach the planned density and/or use of the land. The sphere of influence adopted by LAFCO for Pleasanton describes the outer limits of intensive urban development to be serviced by Pleasanton, Unincorporated areas outside the sphere of influence are not planned to be developed at urban intensity or are planned to be serviced by a different municipality. Such areas will not be annexed by Pleasanton; indeed, these areas cannot annex to Pleasanton without a change in the sphere boundary. Areas within the sphere of influence yet outside the Urbanization Line are planned for post-1996 development. If properties in this area were annexed at a time prior to any likelihood of development, false hopes of receiving full city services would be raised. The Urbaniza- tion Line closely coincides with the existing city limits except for those urbanized county areas adjacent to or surrounded by the city. As has been shown, 20 years worth of development in the city could be accommodated within the Urbanization Line. Orderly, efficient growth dictates that these areas develop before new areas are annexed and developed. Policy l~: To refrain from annexing properties located outside the Urbanization Line unless it is determined that the city is capable of providing services to additional properties, The developed, unincorporated areas adjacent to the city and the unin- corporated pockets benefit from many city services. Parks, access streets, cultural facilities and programs are just some of the services provided by the city to these areas. Some areas are also served by water and sewer systems. Equitable considerations suggest that such areas pay their fair share of these services through the city tax process. The urbanized areas in unincorporated pockets not fully served by utilities are also potential health hazards. New building proposals in several areas have been denied because of unsafe drinking water supplies or increased danger of contamination of water supplies from septic tank sewerage systems. Streets are narrow, frequently lack adequate shoulders, and have no provision for bicycle or pedestrian traffic. These conditions, existing in fairly densely populated areas and adjacent to intensively developed areas, should be quickly up- graded to full city standards. -10-