Graham, NC · Alamance County
Petition for Annexation
Graham property owners use this petition to ask the City Council to annex an area and provide its boundaries and supporting materials.
What this form is
Property owners use this petition to request that an area be annexed into the City of Graham. It asks for a general description of the area, whether it is contiguous or non-contiguous, and whether zoning vested rights are claimed. The petition lists an annexation plat and metes and bounds description as attachments, with additional proof required if vested rights are claimed.
Who needs it
Owners of real property who want to petition the City Council to annex an area into Graham need this document.
How to submit it
The petition is addressed to the City Council of Graham and lists P.O. Drawer 357, 201 South Main Street, Graham, NC 27253. It also lists the city's phone and fax numbers.
About notarization
This petition is signed without a notary; no notarized attachment or sworn step is listed, so the signer simply signs and dates the petition.
How to submit this form
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Download The Petition
Download the Petition for Annexation PDF.
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Complete The Petition
Describe the area, indicate whether it is contiguous or non-contiguous, and identify any claimed zoning vested rights.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Include the annexation plat and metes and bounds description; attach proof if claiming zoning vested rights.
- 4
Submit To The City
Address the petition to the City Council of Graham at P.O. Drawer 357, 201 South Main Street, Graham, NC 27253.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Petition for Annexation ask for?
- It asks property owners to describe the area, indicate whether it is contiguous or non-contiguous, and identify any claimed zoning vested rights.
- What attachments are listed?
- The form lists an annexation plat and a metes and bounds description. If zoning vested rights are claimed, it also asks for proof.
- Do I need a notary for the Petition for Annexation?
- No. The petition has signature fields and lists no notarized attachment or sworn step; the signer simply signs and dates the petition.
- How do I submit the Petition for Annexation?
- The petition is addressed to the City Council of Graham and lists P.O. Drawer 357, 201 South Main Street, Graham, NC 27253.