§ 15-1-404 — Annexing territories; initiation of proceedings; by governing bodies; determination

(a) The governing body of any city or town may initiate
proceedings to annex territory by the following procedure:
(i) Reasonable evidence shall be procured by the
governing body indicating that a specific area meets the
conditions and limitations of W.S. 15-1-402;
(ii) The governing body shall:
(A) Cause to be prepared a legal description, a
listing of the current mailing address of each landowner as
shown in the records of the county assessor and a map showing
identifiable landmarks and boundaries of the area considered for
annexation and the area which will, as a result of the
annexation then be brought within one-half (1/2) mile of the new
corporate limits of the city, if it has exercised the authority
granted under W.S. 15-3-202(b)(ii);
(B) Determine if the area considered for
annexation complies with W.S. 15-1-402;
(C) Prepare a proposed annexation report as
required by W.S. 15-1-402(c);
(D) Prepare for each landowner or public utility
so requesting in writing, the foreseeable changes to zoning,
animal control and other health and safety requirements
requiring immediate compliance by the landowner or public
utility at the time of annexation. The request shall be made to
the clerk of the annexing municipality not less than ten (10)
days prior to the public hearing required under W.S.
15-1-405(a). The foreseeable changes shall be provided to the
landowner or public utility prior to the hearing.
(b) If the area complies with W.S. 15-1-402, the governing
body shall adopt a resolution certifying compliance, and the
procedure outlined in W.S. 15-1-405 and 15-1-406 shall then be
followed. If the area does not comply, no further action shall
be taken on the proposed annexation.