Chapter 414 — Enabling Provisions for Municipal Boundary Adjustments

414.01 Enabling Provisions for Municipal Boundary Adjustments Covers the process for incorporating a new city from unincorporated land. 414.011 Definitions Defines key terms used in the municipal boundary adjustment chapter. 414.012 Filing of Maps in Boundary Adjustment Proceedings Establishes the Office of Administrative Hearings role in boundary adjustment cases. 414.02 Exclusive Method of Municipal Incorporation Sets out the process for a city to annex nearby unincorporated land. 414.021 Allows orderly annexation of land by agreement between a city and township. 414.03 Sets the general process and requirements for all types of boundary adjustments. 414.031 Annexing Unincorporated Property; Chief Administrative Law Judge's Order Covers consolidation of two or more cities into a single city. 414.032 Covers detachment of land from a city back to unincorporated status. 414.0325 Orderly Annexation in Designated Unincorporated Area Sets rules for concurrent detachment and annexation of land between cities. 414.033 Annexation by Ordinance Sets criteria the judge must consider when deciding boundary adjustment cases. 414.0333 Joint Informational Meeting Sets special rules for boundary adjustments involving certain townships. 414.0335 If Pca-ordered Governmental Service Extension Covers boundary adjustments for cities with populations under 5,000. 414.034 Covers election requirements when voters must approve a boundary change. 414.035 Differential Taxation for up to Six Years Allows property owners to petition for boundary adjustments. 414.036 City Reimbursement to Town to Annex Taxable Property Covers the filing of boundary adjustment orders and their legal effect. 414.038 Effect of Annexation on Township Roads Sets rules for the timing and transition when boundaries change. 414.039 Effect of Annexation on Easements Covers costs and fees for boundary adjustment proceedings. 414.04 Sets rules for what happens to property taxes during a boundary change. 414.041 Consolidation of Municipalities Covers the appeal process for boundary adjustment decisions. 414.05 Sets rules for providing city services to newly annexed areas. 414.051 Townships of More Than 2,000; Chief Administrative Law Judge Recommendations Covers planning and zoning during the boundary adjustment process. 414.06 Detachment of Property From a Municipality Covers the effect of boundary changes on existing contracts and agreements. 414.061 Incorporated Land; Concurrent Detachment, Annexation Covers disputes between cities and townships over boundary adjustments. 414.063 Part of Joint Agreements May Be Put in Orders Sets special rules for boundary adjustments in the metropolitan area. 414.065 If State is Fee Owner of Proposed Boundary Adjustment Land Covers the role of townships in annexation proceedings. 414.067 Apportioned Assets and Obligations Sets rules for orderly annexation agreements between cities and townships. 414.068 Covers amendments and termination of orderly annexation agreements. 414.07 Appeals Sets rules for dividing assets and debts when boundaries change. 414.08 Chief Administrative Law Judge May Appeal From District Court Covers special assessments on property in areas affected by boundary changes. 414.09 Uniform Procedures Requires cities to file accurate boundary maps with the state. 414.10 Sets rules for how elections work in areas affected by boundary changes. 414.11 Covers the legal status of ordinances in annexed areas. 414.12 Chief Administrative Law Judge's Powers Sets the effective date and applicability of the boundary adjustment chapter.