There are two majoradvantages of incorporating a town is the ability to regulate its citizens and their property through ordinance-making power. Among the most common ordinances are those that zone property, control dogs and other animals, limit commercial solicitation, and restrict the use of firearms. Incorporation forecloses the possibility that a community will be annexed by an existing, neighboring city or town. No city may annex territory that is within another city or town. Once incorporated the town/village is eligible to apply for federal or state grants or loans.