Section 6 Determination of Reasonableness and Necessity

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

Following the hearing, the governing body must determine whether:

· the annexation is "reasonable and necessary to the proper development" of the municipality; and

· the annexing municipality has the ability to extend normal municipal services to the area within a reasonable time.

Section 71.012.2(2), RSMo Supp. 2010.

Generally, the standard for determining reasonableness and necessity of annexation is the same as that for other legislative acts. See City of Creve Coeur v. Brame, 446 S.W.2d 173 (Mo. App. E.D...