7-2-4707. Resolution of intention to annex
7-2-4707. Resolution of intention to annex. The governing body of any municipality desiring to annex territory under the provisions of this part shall first pass a resolution stating the intent of the municipality to consider annexation. Such resolution shall describe the boundaries of the area under consideration and fix a date for a public hearing on […]
7-2-4708. Notice of hearing
7-2-4708. Notice of hearing. The notice of public hearing must: (1) be published as provided in 7-1-4127; (2) describe clearly the boundaries of the area under consideration; and (3) state that the report required in 7-2-4731 will be available in the office of the municipal official designated by the governing body at least 14 days prior to the date […]
7-2-4709. Hearing on question of annexation
7-2-4709. Hearing on question of annexation. (1) At the public hearing, a representative of the municipality as designated by the governing body shall first make an explanation of the report required in 7-2-4731. (2) Following such explanation, all persons resident or owning property in the territory described in the notice of public hearing and all residents of […]
7-2-4710. Protest
7-2-4710. Protest. (1) For a period of 45 days after the public hearing provided for in 7-2-4707 through 7-2-4709, the governing body of the municipality shall accept written comments approving or disapproving the proposed annexation from real property owners of the area proposed to be annexed. (2) If a majority of the real property owners disapprove of […]
7-2-4711. Ordinance of annexation
7-2-4711. Ordinance of annexation. The municipal governing body shall take into consideration facts presented at the public hearing and shall have authority to amend the report required by 7-2-4731 and to make changes in the plans for serving the area proposed to be annexed so long as such changes meet the requirements of 7-2-4731 through 7-2-4733. […]
7-2-4712. Contents of ordinance of annexation
7-2-4712. Contents of ordinance of annexation. (1) The ordinance shall: (a) contain specific findings showing that the area to be annexed meets the requirements of 7-2-4734 and 7-2-4735; (b) contain a statement of the intent of the municipality to provide services to the area being annexed as set forth in the report required by 7-2-4731; and (c) fix the […]
7-2-4713. Effective date of annexation
7-2-4713. Effective date of annexation. The effective date of annexation may be fixed for any date within 12 months from the date of passage of the ordinance. History: En. 11-520 by Sec. 7, Ch. 364, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 11-520(part).
7-2-4714. Filing of annexation order
7-2-4714. Filing of annexation order. (1) The clerk or other officer performing the duties of the clerk of the governing body of a municipality shall promptly make and certify under the seal of the municipal corporation a copy of the record so entered upon the minutes, which document shall be filed with the clerk of the […]
7-2-4715. Simultaneous proceedings for several areas
7-2-4715. Simultaneous proceedings for several areas. If a municipality is considering the annexation of two or more areas which are all adjacent to the municipal boundary but are not adjacent to one another, it may undertake simultaneous proceedings under authority of this part for the annexation of such areas. History: En. 11-520 by Sec. 7, Ch. 364, […]
7-2-4625. Annexation district
7-2-4625. Annexation district. An incorporated city or town may create an annexation district outside of the city or town. Territory may be included in an annexation district only upon an agreement between the city or town and the owner of the property included in a district. The agreement may specify the duration of the district, which […]