New Jersey § 40a:7-12
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 40a:7-12, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40a:7-12.
Land in one municipality may be annexed to another municipality to which said land
is contiguous. To effect such annexation, a petition in writing shall be presented to the governing
body of the municipality to which such annexation is sought to be made, specifically
setting forth the boundaries of such land, signed by at least 60% of the legal voters
residing thereon. If the land is vacant, the petition may be signed by the person or persons owning
at least 60% of said land as shown by the assessor's duplicate for the preceding year. The petition shall be duly verified by one of the signers, and shall have attached
thereto the oath of an assessor of the municipality in which said land is located,
or of some other person having access to the assessor's books, setting forth the assessed
value of the real estate contained within the boundaries for the preceding year, and
the amount of real estate assessed to any of the persons whose names are signed to
such petition. The petition shall also have attached thereto a certified copy of a resolution adopted
by two-thirds of the full membership of the governing body of the municipality in
which said land is located, consenting to said annexation. Prior to action on a resolution to consent to or to deny the petition for annexation,
the governing body of the municipality in which the land is located shall, within
14 days of the receipt of the petition, refer the petition to its planning board,
which shall, within 45 days of its receipt, report to the governing body on the impact
of the annexation upon the municipality. Action on a resolution to consent to or deny the annexation shall be taken within
30 days of receipt of the planning board's report.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 40a:7-12
What does New Jersey Statutes § 40a:7-12 cover?
Section 40a:7-12 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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