Full text of Utah Utah Code § 10-2-807 — Acceptance or denial of an annexation petition -- Petition certification process -- Modified petition., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10-2-807. Acceptance or denial of an annexation petition -- Petition certification process -- Modified petition.
Effective 5/7/2025
10-2-807.
Acceptance or denial of an annexation petition -- Petition certification process -- Modified petition.
| (1) |
| (a) |
| (i) | A municipal legislative body may:
| (A) | subject to Subsection (1)(a)(ii), deny a petition filed under Section 10-2-806; or |
| (B) | accept the petition for further consideration under this part. |
|
| (ii) | A petition shall be considered to have been accepted for further consideration under this part if a municipal legislative body fails to deny or accept the petition under Subsection (1)(a)(i):
| (A) | in the case of a city of the first or second class, within 14 days after the petition is filed; or |
| (B) | in the case of a city of the third, fourth, or fifth class or a town, at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the municipal legislative body that is at least 14 days after the date the petition was filed. |
|
|
| (b) | If a municipal legislative body denies a petition under Subsection (1)(a)(i), it shall, within five days after the denial, mail written notice of the denial to:
| (i) | the contact sponsor; and |
| (ii) | the county clerk of the county in which the area proposed for annexation is located. |
|
|
| (2) | If the municipal legislative body accepts a petition under Subsection (1)(a)(i)(B) or is considered to have accepted the petition under Subsection (1)(a)(ii), the municipal records officer shall, within 30 days after the day of acceptance:
| (a) | obtain from the assessor, clerk, surveyor, and recorder of the county in which the area proposed for annexation is located the records the municipal records officer needs to determine whether the petition meets the requirements of Subsections 10-2-806(3) and (4); |
| (b) | with the assistance of the municipal attorney, determine whether the petition meets the requirements of Subsections 10-2-806(3) and (4); and |
| (c) |
| (i) | if the municipal records officer determines that the petition meets the requirements described in Subsection (2)(b), certify the petition and mail or deliver written notification to:
| (A) | the municipal legislative body; |
| (B) | the contact sponsor; and |
| (C) | the county legislative body; or |
|
| (ii) | if the municipal records officer determines that the petition fails to meet a requirement described in Subsection (2)(b), reject the petition and mail or deliver written notification of the rejection and the reasons for the rejection to:
| (A) | the municipal legislative body; |
| (B) | the contact sponsor; and |
| (C) | the county legislative body. |
|
|
|
| (3) | The day the municipal records officer mails or delivers written notification of the certification, as described in Subsection (2)(c)(i), is the day of certification. |
| (4) |
| (a) |
| (i) | If the municipal records officer rejects a petition under Subsection (2)(c)(ii), the petition sponsor may modify the petition to correct the deficiencies for which it was rejected and refile the petition with the municipal records officer. |
| (ii) | A signature on an annexation petition filed under Section 10-2-806 may be used toward fulfilling the signature requirement of Subsection 10-2-806(2)(b) for the petition as modified under Subsection (4)(a)(i). |
|
| (b) | If a petition is refiled under Subsection (4)(a) after having been rejected by the municipal records officer under Subsection (2)(c)(ii), the refiled petition shall be treated as a newly filed petition under Subsection 10-2-806(1). |
|
| (5) | Any vote by a municipal legislative body to deny a petition under this part may be recalled and set for reconsideration by a majority of the voting members of the municipal legislative body. |
| (6) | Each county assessor, clerk, surveyor, and recorder shall provide copies of records that a municipal records officer requests under Subsection (2)(a). |
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter
399, 2025 General Session
Frequently Asked Questions About Utah § 10-2-807
What does Utah Code § 10-2-807 cover?
Section 10-2-807 ("Acceptance or denial of an annexation petition -- Petition certification process -- Modified petition.") is part of the Utah Code, the codified statutory law of Utah. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Utah § 10-2-807?
A common citation format is "Utah Code § 10-2-807" (Utah). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Utah law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Utah official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Utah attorney.
How does Utah § 10-2-807 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Utah can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
