Belmont, NC · Gaston County
Annexation Petition
Property owners use this petition to ask the City of Belmont to annex contiguous land and provide its boundaries and any claimed zoning vested rights.
What this form is
This petition lets property owners ask the City of Belmont to annex land that is contiguous to the city. It asks for a metes and bounds description and map, and asks whether zoning vested rights are claimed; if they are, the petition says to attach proof. The text also says vested rights must be declared on the petition.
Who needs it
Owners of real property who want to request annexation of land contiguous to the City of Belmont can complete this petition.
How to submit it
The petition is addressed to the City Council of the City of Belmont. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This petition is signed and dated without a notary; if zoning vested rights are claimed, attach proof, but the form does not say that proof must be notarized.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Petition
Download the Annexation Petition.
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Complete The Petition
Provide the property boundaries and indicate whether zoning vested rights are claimed.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Provide a metes and bounds description and map; attach proof if claiming zoning vested rights.
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Sign And Submit
Sign and date the petition, then submit it to the city department named on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Annexation Petition request?
- It asks the City of Belmont to annex contiguous property and requests a metes and bounds description and map of the area.
- What information does the petition ask property owners to provide?
- The petition requests the property's boundaries and asks whether zoning vested rights are claimed. If rights are claimed, it says to attach proof.
- Do I need a notary for the Annexation Petition?
- No. The petition is signed and dated without a notary. If zoning vested rights are claimed, attach proof; the form does not say that proof must be notarized.
- How do I submit the Annexation Petition?
- The petition is addressed to the City Council of the City of Belmont. Submit it to the city department named on the form and check the city website for current contact details.