Red Cross, NC · Stanly County
Petition Requesting Annexation
Property owners use this petition to ask the Town of Red Cross to annex contiguous property and disclose any claimed zoning vested rights.
What this form is
Property owners submit this petition to ask the Town of Red Cross to annex an area contiguous to the town. It identifies the property boundaries and asks owners to state whether they claim zoning vested rights; claimed rights must be identified on the petition, with proof attached. The form includes a fee payment section.
Who needs it
Owners of property contiguous to the Town of Red Cross who want the area annexed submit this petition to the Board of Commissioners.
How to submit it
Submit the completed petition to the Town of Red Cross Board of Commissioners. The form lists a $300 fee payable to the Town by cash, check, or card.
About notarization
This petition is signed without a notary; each signer signs and dates it, and the form does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Petition
Download the Petition Requesting Annexation PDF.
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Complete The Petition
Enter the date, requester information, property boundary description, and each owner's vested-rights declaration.
- 3
Gather Any Proof
If zoning vested rights are claimed, attach proof as directed on the petition.
- 4
Sign And Submit
Have the owners sign and date the petition, then submit it to the Town of Red Cross Board of Commissioners with the listed fee.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the annexation petition?
- No. The petition is signed without a notary; each signer signs and dates it. The form does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment.
- How do I submit the annexation petition?
- Submit the completed petition to the Town of Red Cross Board of Commissioners. The form lists a $300 fee payable to the Town by cash, check, or card.
- Who can request annexation with this petition?
- The petition is for owners of real property in an area contiguous to the Town of Red Cross who respectfully request annexation.
- What if I claim zoning vested rights?
- Declare the rights on the petition and attach proof. The form states that failing to declare previously acquired vested rights may result in their termination.
Need something notarized?
This Petition Requesting Annexation doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Red Cross form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.