Annexation Forms Overview

First, is an individual parcel petition under 75 ILCS 16/15-10, then a “group petition” from owners to voluntarily annex to the library. In both respects, there is also an ordinance form for the Library Board to pass approving either form of an individual or group annexation petition. Note at the end of the ordinance, the steps are indicated which must be taken for filing with the Recorder and County Clerk (including a map) for proper completion.

Second, is an individual parcel petition under 75 ILCS 16/15-30, then a “group petition” from owners to voluntarily annex to the library. In both respects, there is also an ordinance form for the Library Board to pass approving either form of an individual or group annexation petition. Note at the end of the ordinance, the steps are indicated which must be taken for filing with the Recorder and County Clerk (including a map) for proper completion.

Third, is a sample ordinance under 75 ILCS 16/15-10(c) which can be used on occasions where, although the owner of a new subdivision will not object to an annexation, he will not voluntarily sign a petition. This form of annexation will not work if there are actual voters residing on the property. However, if this is private property not yet developed, at the time the original subdivision is being laid out, the Board can pass this ordinance and the owner can receipt for the notice. Sixty days later, the annexation is effected for the territory.

Fourth, is a form ordinance for annexing parts of a municipality under 75 ILCS 16/15-35 with no voters residing therein, which does not require a petition or a notice. Following is a form ordinance to annex a contiguous street or highway under 75 ILCS 16/15-25, and neither a petition, notice, or referendum is required.

Finally, is a copy of the ordinance and a notice of ordinance for the form of annexing areas as they are annexed to the city, village, town, or school district. There are some troublesome aspects to this type of annexation, being that the annexed owners have opportunities for front door referendum after they receive their tax bill or within one year of the annexation. However, these are the forms that the Board would need to pass an ordinance and then publish a notice of that ordinance within 15 days. If no back door referendum petitions are passed within 30 days, the annexation, at least temporarily, is in effect. Section 3 of the ordinance details the activities necessary, including map preparation, filing, and notice.

NOTE: As with use of any legal forms, caution is advised that you rely on competent and current legal advice. Due to later legal developments or unique circumstances in your situation, uninformed reliance on these forms is not suggested.

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