Purpose. — Florida Code § 171.021
Florida Code § 171.021 — Purpose.. Reproduced from the official Florida Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 171.021. Purpose.
The purposes of this act are to set forth procedures for adjusting the boundaries of municipalities through annexations or contractions of corporate limits and to set forth criteria for determining when annexations or contractions may take place so as to: (1) Ensure sound urban development and accommodation to growth. (2) Establish uniform legislative standards throughout the state for the adjustment of municipal boundaries. (3) Ensure the efficient provision of urban services to areas that become urban in character. (4) Ensure that areas are not annexed unless municipal services can be provided to those areas.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Florida Statutes § 171.021
- Jurisdiction: Florida
- Code: Florida Statutes
- Subject: Purpose.
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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