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Code · Montana · Title 7 — Local Government · Chapter 2 · Part 47

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

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7-2-4731 . Plans and report on extension of services required -- consultation with county.
(1)A municipality exercising authority under this part shall make plans for the extension of services to the area proposed to be annexed and shall, prior to the public hearing provided for in 7-2-4707 through 7-2-4709 , prepare a report setting forth its plans to provide services to the area proposed to be annexed. The report must include:
(a)a map or maps of the municipality and adjacent territory to show the following information:
(i)the present and proposed boundaries of the municipality;
(ii)the present streets, major trunk water mains, sewer interceptors and outfalls, and other utility lines and the proposed extension of the streets and utility lines as required in subsection (1)(c); and
(iii)the general land use pattern in the areas to be annexed;
(b)a statement showing that the area to be annexed meets the requirements of 7-2-4734 and 7-2-4735 ;
(c)a statement setting forth the plans of the municipality for extending to the area to be annexed each major municipal service performed within the municipality at the time of annexation.
(2)Prior to making plans for the extension of services pursuant to subsection (1), the municipality shall provide notice of its decision to exercise its authority under this part to the county. If requested by the county, the municipality shall consult with the county governing body or its representatives to coordinate the orderly transfer of services.
(3)At least 14 days before the date of the public hearing provided for in 7-2-4707 through 7-2-4709 , the governing body of the municipality shall approve the report and make the report available to the public at the office of the municipal official designated by the governing body. In addition, the municipality may prepare a summary of the full report for public distribution.
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