SB158 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Quinton Ross

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Municipalities, annexation of property enclosed within corporate limits, special procedure

Summary

SB158 would let any Alabama municipality annex enclosed unincorporated land inside its borders after it has been inside for at least one year, using procedures that previously applied only to Class 4 municipalities.

What This Bill Does

It extends existing annexation rules so all municipalities can use the Class 4 annexation methods to add enclosed unincorporated territory. There are two options: (a) annex any enclosed territory inside the municipality that has been enclosed for a year or more; and (b) annex enclosed territory of 15 acres or less that has also been enclosed for a year or more. Both options require an ordinance with a finding that the annexation is in the public good and the filing of the ordinance and a map with the county judge of probate; the annexation becomes effective after publication. The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month after it is passed and approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• All Alabama municipalities — gain authority to annex enclosed unincorporated territory inside their borders using two methods similar to those used by Class 4 municipalities.
• Residents and property owners in enclosed unincorporated territory within a municipality’s borders — could be annexed into the municipality and become subject to municipal laws and services.

Key Provisions

• Extends the annexation procedures available to Class 4 municipalities to all municipalities in Alabama.
• Annexation method 1: annex any enclosed unincorporated territory within the municipality that has been enclosed for one year or more; requires an ordinance with a finding that annexation is in the public good and filing of the ordinance and a map with the county probate judge; must be completed within one year of the section's effective date.
• Annexation method 2: annex enclosed territory within the municipality that has been enclosed for one year or more and is 15 acres or smaller; requires an ordinance with a finding of enclosure and public good, and filing with the probate judge, with annexation becoming effective after publication.
• Effective date: the act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor.

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Subjects

Municipalities