Section 9 Involuntary Annexation

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

All municipalities (other than St. Louis County) must proceed under involuntary annexation provisions when proper objections to voluntary annexation are filed in accordance with § 71.012.2(3), RSMo Supp. 2010, or when the municipality desires to annex property without the consent of all of the property owners. See § 71.015, RSMo 2000 (also known as the Sawyer Act); Martee v. City of Kennett, 784 S.W.2d 621 (Mo. App. S.D. 1990). See also §§ 71.870–71.920, RSMo 2000 (currently applicable only in Jackson...