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ID H0631

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/21/2016

Primary Sponsor

Revenue and Taxation Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Property owners of platted or unplatted agricultural land of at least 5 acres within city limits may petition to have the land detached from the city.

  • Land with railroad or canal right-of-ways is deemed exclusively agricultural for purposes of detachment eligibility.

  • City council must issue a reasoned written decision within 28 days of receiving a detachment petition, explaining whether the land meets the required standards.

  • If detached, the city council must adopt an ordinance as required by section 50-225, Idaho Code.

  • Property owners may appeal to district court if the city council refuses detachment.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to provide that a property owner may petition the city council for detachment of agricultural lands from the city and to provide procedures.

MUNICIPAL DETACHMENT

Last Action

Reported Printed and Referred to Revenue & Taxation

3/21/2016

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