Bill > S1073

This bill amends existing law to revise provisions regarding comprehensive plans and annexing an area of city impact. The key provisions are: 1. The legislature finds that areas of impact are properly under the jurisdiction of the county, while cities should receive notice of and provide input on applications in the area of impact. Counties make the final determination on area of impact boundaries. 2. The bill establishes a process for counties to adopt ordinances setting area of impact boundaries, with criteria to consider such as anticipated growth, infrastructure, and the areas likely to be annexed in the next 5 years. Areas of impact cannot overlap. 3. The bill allows for modification or confirmation of area of impact boundaries, with a process for cities and counties to negotiate boundaries and for landowners to request boundary changes. 4. The bill provides a process for cities to petition the district court to review a county's decision on an area of impact if the county does not follow the required procedures. 5. The bill amends the annexation law to address how annexation can occur within and outside of established areas of impact.

Budget and Finance, Justice

Local Government and Taxation Committee (Senate)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2023/legislation/S1073/