annexation of territory; procedures
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Overview
This bill outlines the procedures for a city or town to expand its boundaries by annexing territory. It specifies requirements for petitions, public notice, and obtaining property owner consent. The bill also addresses situations where a property owner initiates the annexation and includes provisions for handling unsuccessful annexation attempts and ensuring adequate infrastructure is provided to the annexed area.
Key provisions
- Requires a detailed map and petition to be filed with the county recorder.
- Establishes a 30-day waiting period for signatures on annexation petitions.
- Mandates public hearings and specific notice requirements (newspaper publication, posting, mailings).
- Sets a threshold of one-half in value of property and more than one-half of property owners required to sign the petition.
- Addresses territory adjacency requirements, specifying minimum distances and widths.
- Provides a waiver for the 30-day waiting period and public hearing if the property owner owns 100% of the property to be annexed.
- Requires a plan for infrastructure and services to be developed within ten years of annexation.
- Allows for a pre-annexation agreement between a property owner and a city or town.
Who is affected
- Cities and towns
- County recorders
- Property owners
- County supervisors
- Residents of proposed annexation areas
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