Section 25 Deannexation

• Library: Urban Development Subdivisions, and Annexations (2011 Ed.)

Section 71.015.1(7), RSMo 2000, expressly provides "a cause of action for deannexation" to any resident of an annexed area who was residing in the area at the time of annexation when the annexing municipality fails to provide services or to zone the annexed area in compliance with the "plan of intent" within three years of the effective date of the annexation. The action must be filed in circuit court. Id. The annexing municipality may defend the action either by denial or, affirmatively, by pleading that...