Skip to main content
Find a Lawyer

Utah Code Title 10. Utah Municipal Code § 10-2-429. Automatic annexations in county of the first class

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Most populous bordering municipality” means the municipality with the highest population of any municipality that shares a common border with an unincorporated island.

(b) “Unincorporated island” means an area that is:

(i) within a county of the first class;

(ii) not within a municipality; and

(iii) completely surrounded by land that is within one or more municipalities within the county of the first class.

(2)(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, on July 1, 2027 an unincorporated island is automatically annexed to:

(i) the most populous bordering municipality, except as provided in Subsection (2)(a)(ii); or

(ii) a municipality other than the most populous bordering municipality if:

(A) the other municipality shares a common border with the unincorporated island; and

(B) the other municipality and the most populous bordering municipality each adopt a resolution agreeing that the unincorporated island should be annexed to the other municipality.

(b) The effective date of an annexation under Subsection (2)(a) is governed by Section 10-2-425.

Previous Part of Code Next Part of Code
Back to Chapter List

Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 10. Utah Municipal Code § 10-2-429. Automatic annexations in county of the first class - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-10-utah-municipal-code/ut-code-sect-10-2-429/

FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.

Was this helpful?

Welcome to FindLaw's Cases & Codes

A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.

Go to Learn About the Law

Latest Blog Posts

For Legal Professionals

Learn About The Law

Get help with your legal needs

FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.

Go to Learn About the Law

Need to Find an Attorney?

Search our directory by legal issue

Enter information in one or both fields (Required)

Copied to clipboard