Ohio HB592 amends the criteria for municipal incorporation, including population, area, and assessed valuation requirements.

Ohio HB592 modifies the criteria for municipal incorporation, requiring a petition signed by at least 51% of the electors within the proposed territory. The territory must consist of at least four square miles, have a population of at least 25,000 with a density of at least 1,000 persons per square mile, and an assessed valuation of at least $3,500 per capita. The petition must include a map, a statement from the county auditor, and a statement from the secretary of state confirming the proposed name is unique. The bill also specifies that military installations cannot be incorporated.

Ohio HB592 amends the criteria for municipal incorporation, including population, area, and assessed valuation requirements.

Ohio HB592 modifies the criteria for municipal incorporation, requiring a petition signed by at least 51% of the electors within the proposed territory. The territory must consist of at least four square miles, have a population of at least 25,000 with a density of at least 1,000 persons per square mile, and an assessed valuation of at least $3,500 per capita. The petition must include a map, a statement from the county auditor, and a statement from the secretary of state confirming the proposed name is unique. The bill also specifies that military installations cannot be incorporated.