reglab/housing_qa huggingface dataset:
MT Code § 7-2-4203 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 2. Creation, Alteration, and Abandonment of Local Governments|Part 42. Addition to Municipalities|7-2-4203. Imposition of conditions for approval of addition

  7-2-4203. Imposition of conditions for approval of addition. (1) The council has power by ordinance to compel the owners of these additions to lay out streets, avenues, and alleysthat correspond in width and direction and are continuations of the streets, avenues, and alleys in the city or town or in the addition contiguous to or near the proposed addition.  (2) The owner of any addition has no rights or privileges unless the owner complies with the terms and conditions of the ordinance and the plat has been submitted to, approved by, and endorsed by the mayor and council.   (3) The council may not compel the owner of an addition to:   (a) pay a fee for the purpose of providing housing for specified income levels or at specified sale prices; or   (b) dedicate real property for the purpose of providing housing for specified income levels or at specified sale prices.   (4) A dedication of real property as prohibited in subsection (3)(b) includes a payment or other contribution to a local housing authority or the reservation of real property for future development of housing for specified income levels or specified sale prices.   History: En. Sec. 4725, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 3213, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 4977, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 4977, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 11-402(part); amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 249, L. 2021.
MT Code § 7-2-4204 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 2. Creation, Alteration, and Abandonment of Local Governments|Part 42. Addition to Municipalities|7-2-4204. Applicability of part

  7-2-4204. Applicability of part. (1) When the proceedings for annexation of territory to a municipality are instituted as provided in this part, the provisions of this part and no other apply, except where otherwise explicitly indicated.   (2) The governing body of the municipality to which territory is proposed to be annexed may in its discretion select one of the annexation procedures in parts 42 through 47 that is appropriate to the circumstances of the particular annexation. The municipal governing body must then follow the specific procedures prescribed in the appropriate part.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 642, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 130, L. 1981.
MT Code § 7-2-4205 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 2. Creation, Alteration, and Abandonment of Local Governments|Part 42. Addition to Municipalities|7-2-4205. Provision of services

  7-2-4205. Provision of services. In all cases of annexation under current Montana law, services must be provided according to a plan provided by the municipality as specified in 7-2-4732, except:   (1) as provided in 7-2-4736; and   (2) in first-class cities when otherwise mutually agreed upon by the municipality and the real property owners of the area to be annexed.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 642, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 447, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 66, L. 1995.
MT Code § 7-2-4206 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 2. Creation, Alteration, and Abandonment of Local Governments|Part 42. Addition to Municipalities|7-2-4206. and 7-2-4207 reserved

  7-2-4206 and 7-2-4207 reserved.
MT Code § 7-2-4208 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 2. Creation, Alteration, and Abandonment of Local Governments|Part 42. Addition to Municipalities|7-2-4208. Annexation across county boundaries

  7-2-4208. Annexation across county boundaries. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), in all instances of annexation allowed under parts 42 through 47 of this chapter, a municipal governing body may not annex territory in a county that is different from the county in which the municipality is located.   (2) Annexation by a municipality of territory in a county that is different from the county in which the municipality is located may occur only if the municipality and the county execute an interlocal agreement that provides for a joint city-county planning board and jurisdictional equality.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 296, L. 2007.
MT Code § 7-2-4209 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 2. Creation, Alteration, and Abandonment of Local Governments|Part 42. Addition to Municipalities|7-2-4209. reserved

  7-2-4209 reserved.
MT Code § 7-2-4210 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 2. Creation, Alteration, and Abandonment of Local Governments|Part 42. Addition to Municipalities|7-2-4210. When land conclusively presumed to be annexed

  7-2-4210. When land conclusively presumed to be annexed. A tract or parcel of land that has been shown on municipal maps or plats as being within municipal boundaries but is later found to have been improperly or unofficially annexed is conclusively presumed to be annexed and may be so recorded if municipal taxes have been paid on the tract or parcel without protest for a period of 7 years.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 109, L. 1981.
MT Code § 7-2-4211 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 2. Creation, Alteration, and Abandonment of Local Governments|Part 42. Addition to Municipalities|7-2-4211. Inclusion of roads, rights-of-way, and parks in annexation

  7-2-4211. Inclusion of roads, rights-of-way, and parks in annexation. In all instances of annexation allowed under parts 42 through 47 of this chapter, the municipality shall include:   (1) parks created pursuant to Title 76, chapter 3, except for county-owned parks, that are wholly surrounded by other property being or already annexed; and   (2) the full width of any public streets or roads, including the rights-of-way, that are adjacent to the property being annexed.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 334, L. 2003; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 158, L. 2015.
MT Code § 7-2-4301 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 2. Creation, Alteration, and Abandonment of Local Governments|Part 43. Annexation of Contiguous Land|7-2-4301. What constitutes contiguous lands

  7-2-4301. What constitutes contiguous lands. Tracts or parcels of land proposed to be annexed to a city or town under the provisions of this part shall be deemed contiguous to such city or town even though such tracts or parcels of land may be separated from such city or town by a street or other roadway, irrigation ditch, drainage ditch, stream, river, or a strip of unplatted land too narrow or too small to be platted.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 95, L. 1945; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 16, L. 1955; R.C.M. 1947, 11-404.
MT Code § 7-2-4302 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 2. Creation, Alteration, and Abandonment of Local Governments|Part 43. Annexation of Contiguous Land|7-2-4302. Annexation of contiguous municipalities

  7-2-4302. Annexation of contiguous municipalities. (1) When a city or town desires to be annexed to a contiguous city or town, the council of each thereof must appoint three commissioners to arrange and report to the municipal authorities, respectively, the terms and conditions on which the annexation can be made.   (2) If the city or town council of the municipal corporation to be annexed approves of the terms thereof, it must by ordinance so declare and thereupon submit the question of annexation to the electors of the respective cities or towns. If a majority of the electors vote in favor of annexation, the council must so declare and a certified copy of the proceedings for annexation and of the ordinances must be filed with the clerk of the county in which the cities or towns so annexed are situated.   (3) When the copy of the proceedings and the ordinances is filed, the annexation is complete and the city or town to which the annexation is made has power, in addition to other powers conferred by this title, to pass all necessary ordinances to carry into effect the terms of the annexation.   (4) Such annexations do not affect or impair any rights, obligations, or liabilities then existing for or against either of such cities or towns.   History: En. Sec. 322, 5th Div. Comp. Stat. 1887; re-en. Sec. 4727, Pol. C. 1895; re-en. Sec. 3215, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 4979, R.C.M. 1921; re-en. Sec. 4979, R.C.M. 1935; R.C.M. 1947, 11-405.
MT Code § 7-2-4303 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 2. Creation, Alteration, and Abandonment of Local Governments|Part 43. Annexation of Contiguous Land|7-2-4303. Restrictions on annexation power

  7-2-4303. Restrictions on annexation power. Except as provided in 7-2-4314(1)(d), land used for industrial, railroad, or manufacturing purposes may not be included in a city or town under the provisions of 7-2-4311 through 7-2-4314 and 7-2-4325 without the written consent of the owners of the land.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 30, L. 1905; re-en. Sec. 3214, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 4978, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 52, L. 1925; re-en. Sec. 4978, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 239, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 238, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1961; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 281, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 510, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 11-403(part); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 485, L. 1997.
MT Code § 7-2-4304 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 2. Creation, Alteration, and Abandonment of Local Governments|Part 43. Annexation of Contiguous Land|7-2-4304. Applicability of part

  7-2-4304. Applicability of part. (1) When the proceedings for annexation of territory to a municipality are instituted as provided in this part, the provisions of this part and no other apply, except where otherwise explicitly indicated.   (2) The governing body of the municipality to which territory is proposed to be annexed may in its discretion select one of the annexation procedures in parts 42 through 47 that is appropriate to the circumstances of the particular annexation. The municipal governing body must then follow the specific procedures prescribed in the appropriate part.   History: En. Sec. 3, Ch. 642, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 130, L. 1981.
MT Code § 7-2-4305 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 2. Creation, Alteration, and Abandonment of Local Governments|Part 43. Annexation of Contiguous Land|7-2-4305. Provision of services

  7-2-4305. Provision of services. In all cases of annexation under current Montana law, services must be provided according to a plan provided by the municipality as specified in 7-2-4732, except:   (1) as provided in 7-2-4736; and   (2) in first-class cities when otherwise mutually agreed upon by the municipality and the real property owners of the area to be annexed.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 642, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 447, L. 1981; amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 66, L. 1995.
MT Code § 7-2-4306 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 2. Creation, Alteration, and Abandonment of Local Governments|Part 43. Annexation of Contiguous Land|7-2-4306. through 7-2-4310 reserved

  7-2-4306 through 7-2-4310 reserved.
MT Code § 7-2-4311 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 2. Creation, Alteration, and Abandonment of Local Governments|Part 43. Annexation of Contiguous Land|7-2-4311. Annexation of contiguous land by cities or towns

  7-2-4311. Annexation of contiguous land by cities or towns. Any tracts or parcels of land that have been or may be platted into lots or blocks, streets, and alleys or platted for parks, the map or plat of which is filed in the office of the county clerk and recorder of the county in which the tracts or parcels of land are situated, or any unplatted land that has been surveyed and for which a certificate of survey has been filed, as provided by law, if the platted or unplatted land is contiguous to any incorporated city or town, may be embraced within the corporate limits of the city or town, and the boundaries of the city or town may be extended to include the platted or unplatted land in the manner provided in 7-2-4312 through 7-2-4314 and 7-2-4325.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 30, L. 1905; re-en. Sec. 3214, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 4978, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 52, L. 1925; re-en. Sec. 4978, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 239, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 238, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1961; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 281, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 510, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 11-403(part); amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 485, L. 1997.
MT Code § 7-2-4312 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 2. Creation, Alteration, and Abandonment of Local Governments|Part 43. Annexation of Contiguous Land|7-2-4312. Resolution of intent by city or town -- notice

  7-2-4312. Resolution of intent by city or town -- notice. When, in the judgment of any city or town council, expressed by a resolution that is passed and adopted, it is in the best interest of the city or town and the inhabitants of any contiguous platted tracts or parcels of land or unplatted land for which a certificate of survey has been filed that the boundaries of the city or town be extended to include the platted tracts or parcels of land or unplatted land within the corporate limits of the city or town, the city or town clerk shall:   (1) immediately notify, in writing, all registered voters in the territory to be embraced; and   (2) publish a notice as provided in 7-1-4127.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 30, L. 1905; re-en. Sec. 3214, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 4978, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 52, L. 1925; re-en. Sec. 4978, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 239, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 238, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1961; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 281, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 510, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 11-403(part); amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 526, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 485, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 354, L. 2001.
MT Code § 7-2-4313 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 2. Creation, Alteration, and Abandonment of Local Governments|Part 43. Annexation of Contiguous Land|7-2-4313. Contents of notice -- protest period

  7-2-4313. Contents of notice -- protest period. The notice under 7-2-4312 must state that:   (1) the resolution has been passed; and   (2) for a period of 20 days after the first publication of the notice, the city or town clerk shall accept written comments approving or disapproving the proposed extensions of the boundaries of the city or town from registered voters residing in the area proposed to be annexed.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 30, L. 1905; re-en. Sec. 3214, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 4978, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 52, L. 1925; re-en. Sec. 4978, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 239, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 238, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1961; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 281, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 510, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 11-403(part); amd. Sec. 3, Ch. 66, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 485, L. 1997.
MT Code § 7-2-4314 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 2. Creation, Alteration, and Abandonment of Local Governments|Part 43. Annexation of Contiguous Land|7-2-4314. Hearing on question of annexation -- election on annexation -- resolution of annexation

  7-2-4314. Hearing on question of annexation -- election on annexation -- resolution of annexation. (1) (a) The city or town clerk shall, at the next regular meeting of the city or town council after the expiration of the 20-day period provided for in 7-2-4313, forward all written communication received by the clerk for the city or town council's consideration.   (b) Except as provided in subsection (1)(d), if the city or town council, after considering all written communication, adopts a resolution approving the annexation, the implementation of the resolution must be approved by the vote of the registered voters residing in the area proposed for annexation. The resolution must state the date on which the proposed annexation is intended to take effect.   (c) Except as provided in subsection (1)(d), no sooner than 85 days after adopting the resolution for annexation, the city or town council shall submit the question of approving the resolution to the registered voters residing in the area proposed for annexation. A notice of election must be mailed to all registered voters residing in the area proposed for annexation.   (d) If the area to be annexed contains fewer than 300 recorded parcels, the city or town council, after considering all written communication, may adopt a resolution approving the annexation without an election and the boundaries of the city or town must be extended to include the platted tracts or parcels of land or unplatted land for which a certificate of survey has been filed. An area annexed pursuant to this subsection may include land used for railroad purposes. However, a city or town council may not annex by resolution an area containing fewer than 300 recorded parcels if the resolution is disapproved in writing by a majority of real property owners of the area proposed to be annexed. If the resolution is disapproved by a majority of the landowners, the city or town council may not on its own initiative propose further resolutions relating to the annexation of the area or any portion of the area, without petition, for a period of 1 year.   (2) If a resolution subject to approval at an election pursuant to subsections (1)(b) and (1)(c) is not approved by voters, further resolutions relating to the annexation of the area or any portion of the area may not be considered or acted on by the council on its own initiative, without petition, for a period of 5 years from the date of the election.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 30, L. 1905; re-en. Sec. 3214, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 4978, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 52, L. 1925; re-en. Sec. 4978, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 239, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 238, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1961; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 281, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 510, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 11-403(part); amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 66, L. 1995; amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 485, L. 1997; amd. Sec. 26, Ch. 49, L. 2015.
MT Code § 7-2-4315 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 2. Creation, Alteration, and Abandonment of Local Governments|Part 43. Annexation of Contiguous Land|7-2-4315. through 7-2-4320 reserved

  7-2-4315 through 7-2-4320 reserved.
MT Code § 7-2-4321 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 2. Creation, Alteration, and Abandonment of Local Governments|Part 43. Annexation of Contiguous Land|7-2-4321. Repealed

  7-2-4321. Repealed. Sec. 11, Ch. 485, L. 1997.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 30, L. 1905; re-en. Sec. 3214, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 4978, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 52, L. 1925; re-en. Sec. 4978, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 239, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 238, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1961; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 281, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 510, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 11-403(part); amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 320, L. 1985.
MT Code § 7-2-4322 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 2. Creation, Alteration, and Abandonment of Local Governments|Part 43. Annexation of Contiguous Land|7-2-4322. Repealed

  7-2-4322. Repealed. Sec. 11, Ch. 485, L. 1997.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 30, L. 1905; re-en. Sec. 3214, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 4978, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 52, L. 1925; re-en. Sec. 4978, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 239, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 238, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1961; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 281, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 510, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 11-403(part).
MT Code § 7-2-4323 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 2. Creation, Alteration, and Abandonment of Local Governments|Part 43. Annexation of Contiguous Land|7-2-4323. Repealed

  7-2-4323. Repealed. Sec. 11, Ch. 485, L. 1997.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 30, L. 1905; re-en. Sec. 3214, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 4978, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 52, L. 1925; re-en. Sec. 4978, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 239, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 238, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1961; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 281, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 510, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 11-403(part); amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 66, L. 1995.
MT Code § 7-2-4324 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 2. Creation, Alteration, and Abandonment of Local Governments|Part 43. Annexation of Contiguous Land|7-2-4324. Repealed

  7-2-4324. Repealed. Sec. 11, Ch. 485, L. 1997.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 30, L. 1905; re-en. Sec. 3214, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 4978, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 52, L. 1925; re-en. Sec. 4978, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 239, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 238, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1961; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 281, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 510, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 11-403(part); amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 66, L. 1995.
MT Code § 7-2-4325 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 2. Creation, Alteration, and Abandonment of Local Governments|Part 43. Annexation of Contiguous Land|7-2-4325. Consolidation of proceedings for two or more tracts

  7-2-4325. Consolidation of proceedings for two or more tracts. Whenever two or more adjacent tracts taken as a whole adjoin a city or town, the tracts may be included in one resolution under this part, although one or more of the tracts taken alone may not be adjacent to the corporate limits as then existing.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 30, L. 1905; re-en. Sec. 3214, Rev. C. 1907; re-en. Sec. 4978, R.C.M. 1921; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 52, L. 1925; re-en. Sec. 4978, R.C.M. 1935; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 239, L. 1957; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 238, L. 1959; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 217, L. 1961; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 281, L. 1967; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 510, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 11-403(3); amd. Sec. 2, Ch. 320, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 6, Ch. 485, L. 1997.
MT Code § 7-2-4326 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 2. Creation, Alteration, and Abandonment of Local Governments|Part 43. Annexation of Contiguous Land|7-2-4326. through 7-2-4330 reserved

  7-2-4326 through 7-2-4330 reserved.
MT Code § 7-2-4331 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 2. Creation, Alteration, and Abandonment of Local Governments|Part 43. Annexation of Contiguous Land|7-2-4331. When land conclusively presumed to be annexed

  7-2-4331. When land conclusively presumed to be annexed. A tract or parcel of land that has been shown on municipal maps or plats as being within municipal boundaries but is later found to have been improperly or unofficially annexed is conclusively presumed to be annexed and may be so recorded if municipal taxes have been paid on the tract or parcel without protest for a period of 7 years.   History: En. Sec. 1, Ch. 109, L. 1981.
MT Code § 7-2-4401 (2021)
2021 Montana Code Annotated|Title 7. Local Government|Chapter 2. Creation, Alteration, and Abandonment of Local Governments|Part 44. Annexation of Contiguous Government Land|7-2-4401. What constitutes contiguous land for purpose of part

  7-2-4401. What constitutes contiguous land for purpose of part. The land proposed to be annexed to a municipality under the provisions of this part shall be deemed contiguous to such municipality even though such land may be separated from such municipality by a street or other roadway, a sidewalk, a public way of any kind, an irrigation ditch or drainage ditch, or some other strip too small for the erection of houses.   History: En. Sec. 2, Ch. 189, L. 1957; R.C.M. 1947, 11-512.