Land Use & Zoning

In Colorado, 'annexation' occurs when:

AA. A county takes over a municipality
BB. A municipality incorporates adjacent unincorporated land into its boundaries, extending its jurisdiction and services to that area✓ Correct
CC. Two municipalities merge into one
DD. A property is rezoned from residential to commercial

Explanation

Annexation is the legal process by which a municipality extends its boundaries to include adjacent unincorporated county land. Annexed areas become subject to municipal zoning, building codes, and services (water, sewer, fire protection). Colorado's annexation law (C.R.S. § 31-12-101 et seq.) governs the process.

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