unincorporated areas

Unincorporated areas are regions not governed by a local municipal government like a city or town. Instead, they fall directly under the jurisdiction of county or township authorities. This means services such as police, fire protection, zoning, and public works are provided by these larger governing bodies rather than a local city government. Residents often have less direct control over local ordinances and development but may face fewer regulations. Unincorporated areas can include rural communities, suburban neighborhoods, or extensions of city limits that haven't established their own municipal government.