KRS 81.050: Proceedings to incorporate -- Exception upon adoption of consolidated local

government.

(1) Except as provided in KRS 67C.111(2), proceedings to incorporate a city shall be

commenced by a petition being filed with the circuit clerk of the county in whi ch

the area to be incorporated is located. The petition shall contain:

(a) The signatures and addresses of:

1. A number of registered voters equal to two -thirds (2/3) of the voters of

the proposed territory; or

2. A number of real property owners, the sum total of whose assessed value

of real property is equal to at least two -thirds (2/3) of the assessed value

of the real property in the proposed territory;

(b) A statement of the boundaries proposed and the number of residents;

(c) An accurate map of the proposed territory;

(d) A detailed statement of the reasons for incorporation including the services

sought from the proposed city;

(e) A description of the existing facilities and services within the proposed

territory; and

(f) A statement of the form of go vernment under which the city will operate if

incorporated.

(2) The petition shall be docketed for hearing not less than twenty (20) days from the

date of filing the petition. Notice of the filing of the petition and of its object shall

be given by publication pursuant to KRS Chapter 424.