Montana Code Annotated
Part 47. Annexation With the Provision of Services
7-2-4704. Definitions

7-2-4704. Definitions. The following terms when used in this part have the following meanings except when the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
(1) "Contiguous" means any area that, at the time annexation procedures are initiated, either abuts directly on the municipal boundary or is separated from the municipal boundary by a street or street right-of-way, a creek or river, the right-of-way of a railroad or other public service corporation, lands owned by the city or some other political subdivision, or lands owned by the state.
(2) "Municipality" means any incorporated city or town.
(3) "Real property owner" means a person who holds an estate of life or inheritance in real property or who is the purchaser of an estate of life or inheritance in real property under a contract for deed, some memorandum of which has been filed in the office of the county clerk.
History: En. 11-516 by Sec. 3, Ch. 364, L. 1974; R.C.M. 1947, 11-516; amd. Sec. 13, Ch. 66, L. 1995.

Structure Montana Code Annotated

Montana Code Annotated

Title 7. Local Government

Chapter 2. Creation, Alteration, and Abandonment of Local Governments

Part 47. Annexation With the Provision of Services

7-2-4701. Short title

7-2-4702. Findings

7-2-4703. Purpose

7-2-4704. Definitions

7-2-4705. Annexation by municipalities providing services

7-2-4706. Appeal if municipal governing body fails to act on petition

7-2-4707. Resolution of intention to annex

7-2-4708. Notice of hearing

7-2-4709. Hearing on question of annexation

7-2-4710. Protest

7-2-4711. Ordinance of annexation

7-2-4712. Contents of ordinance of annexation

7-2-4713. Effective date of annexation

7-2-4714. Filing of annexation order

7-2-4715. Simultaneous proceedings for several areas

7-2-4716. Effect of annexation

7-2-4717. Certain expenditures authorized

7-2-4718. Construction

7-2-4719. through 7-2-4730 reserved

7-2-4731. Plans and report on extension of services required -- consultation with county

7-2-4732. Contents of plan for extension of services

7-2-4733. Vote required on proposed capital improvements

7-2-4734. Standards to be met before annexation can occur

7-2-4735. Guidelines for new boundaries of municipality

7-2-4736. Preservation of existing garbage or solid waste service in event of annexation

7-2-4737. through 7-2-4740 reserved

7-2-4741. Right to court review when area annexed

7-2-4742. Court review and decision when area annexed

7-2-4743. Presumption that municipal actions lawful

7-2-4744. Appeal from district court

7-2-4745. Effect of appeal on effective date of annexation

7-2-4746. Appeal provisions exclusive

7-2-4747. through 7-2-4750 reserved

7-2-4751. Right to court review when area not annexed

7-2-4752. Court review and decision when area not annexed

7-2-4753. through 7-2-4760 reserved

7-2-4761. When land conclusively presumed to be annexed