160A-29. Map of annexed area, copy of ordinance and election results recorded in the office of register of deeds. Whenever the limits of any municipal corporation are enlarged, in accordance with the provisions of this Article, it shall be the duty of the mayor of the city or town to cause an accurate map of […]
160A-30. Surveys of proposed new areas. The governing bodies of the cities and towns after five days’ written notice to the owner of record or persons in possession of the premises are hereby authorized to enter upon any lands to make surveys or examinations as may be necessary in carrying out the mapping requirements of […]
160A-31. Annexation by petition. (a) The governing board of any municipality may annex by ordinance any area contiguous to its boundaries upon presentation to the governing board of a petition signed by the owners of all the real property located within such area. The petition shall be signed by each owner of real property in […]
160A-31.1. Assumption of debt. (a) If the city has annexed under this Part any area which is served by a rural fire department and which is in: (1) An insurance district defined under G.S. 153A-233; (2) A rural fire protection district under Article 3A of Chapter 69 of the General Statutes; or (3) A fire […]
160A-49.1: Recodified to G.S. 160A-58.57 by Session Laws 2011-396, s. 2, effective July 1, 2011.
160A-49.2: Recodified to G.S. 160A-58.58 by Session Laws 2011-396, s. 3, effective July 1, 2011.
160A-49.3: Recodified to G.S. 160A-58.59 by Session Laws 2011-396, s. 4, effective July 1, 2011.
160A-51: Recodified to G.S. 160A-58.61 by Session Laws 2011-396, s. 5, effective July 1, 2011.
160A-52: Recodified to G.S. 160A-58.62 by Session Laws 2011-396, s. 6, effective July 1, 2011.
160A-58. Definitions. The words and phrases defined in this section have the meanings indicated when used in this Part unless the context clearly requires another meaning: (1) "City" means any city, town, or village without regard to population, except cities not qualified to receive gasoline tax allocations under G.S. 136-41.2. (2) "Primary corporate limits" means […]
160A-58.1. Petition for annexation; standards. (a) Upon receipt of a valid petition signed by all of the owners of real property in the area described therein, a city may annex an area not contiguous to its primary corporate limits when the area meets the standards set out in subsection (b) of this section. The petition […]
160A-58.10. Tax of newly annexed territory. (a) Applicability of Section. – Real and personal property in territory annexed pursuant to this Article is subject to municipal taxes as provided in this section. (b) Prorated Taxes. – Real and personal property in the newly annexed territory on the January 1 immediately preceding the beginning of the […]
160A-58.2. Public hearing. Upon receipt of a petition for annexation under this Part, the city council shall cause the city clerk to investigate the petition, and to certify the results of his investigation. If the clerk certifies that upon investigation the petition appears to be valid, the council shall fix a date for a public […]
160A-58.21. Purpose. It is the purpose of this Part to authorize cities to enter into binding agreements concerning future annexation in order to enhance orderly planning by such cities as well as residents and property owners in areas adjacent to such cities. (1989, c. 143, s. 1.)
160A-58.22. Definitions. The words defined in this section shall have the meanings indicated when used in this Part: (1) "Agreement" means any written agreement authorized by this Part. (2) "Annexation" means any extension of a city’s corporate limits as authorized by this Article, the charter of the city, or any local act applicable to the […]
160A-58.23. Annexation agreements authorized. Two or more cities may enter into agreements in order to designate one or more areas which are not subject to annexation by one or more of the participating cities. The agreements shall be of reasonable duration, not to exceed 20 years, and shall be approved by ordinance of the governing […]
160A-58.24. Contents of agreements; procedure. (a) The agreement shall: (1) State the duration of the agreement. (2) Describe clearly the area or areas subject to the agreement. The boundaries of such area or areas may be established at such locations as the participating cities shall agree. Thereafter, any participating city may follow such boundaries in […]
160A-58.25. Effect of agreement. From and after the effective date of an agreement, no participating city may adopt an annexation ordinance as to all or any portion of an area in violation of the agreement. (1989, c. 143, s. 1.)
160A-58.26. Part grants no annexation authority. Nothing in this Part shall be construed to authorize the annexation of any area which is not otherwise subject to annexation under applicable law. (1989, c. 143, s. 1.)
160A-58.27. Relief. (a) Each provision of an agreement shall be binding upon the respective parties. Not later than 30 days following the passage of an annexation ordinance concerning territory subject to an agreement, a participating city which believes that another participating city has violated this Part or the agreement may file a petition in the […]
