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PUBLIC COMMENT PROCESS

Overview of how residents may review, monitor, and participate in annexation and development agreement proceedings under established municipal procedures.

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Statutory Framework

Annexation requests and development agreements in North Carolina are governed by state statute, including:

These statutes define:

  • Public notice requirements

  • Public hearing procedures

  • Council voting standards

  • Development agreement authority and duration

  • Enforcement and amendment mechanisms

The scope of municipal authority and public participation is established by state law and local ordinance. Residents are encouraged to review applicable statutes and official municipal procedures when evaluating annexation and development matters.

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Key Considerations for Public Review

When evaluating long-term agreements, residents may consider reviewing:

  • Duration and renewal terms

  • Amendment procedures

  • Infrastructure capacity and service thresholds

  • Fiscal allocation and maintenance obligations

  • Enforcement authority and compliance remedies

  • Environmental due diligence documentation

These structural components shape how agreements function over time.

Public participation is one component of the statutory review process. Residents are encouraged to review primary materials directly and engage through established municipal procedures.

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Public Participation in Annexation & Development Review

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Submitting Public Comment

Public input may be provided through:

  • In-person comment during designated public hearing periods

  • Written comment submitted to the Town Clerk

  • Email submissions to the Town (when permitted by policy)

Procedures, time limits, and comment formats are determined by the Town and may vary by meeting type.

Residents are encouraged to verify submission procedures directly through official municipal sources.

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Monitor Meeting Agendas

Public comment opportunities typically occur during:

  • Town Council meetings

  • Planning Board meetings

  • Public hearings scheduled for annexation or zoning matters

Meeting dates, agendas, and minutes are published by the Town.

Residents may monitor:

  • Official meeting calendars

  • Posted agenda packets

  • Recorded sessions when available

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Review Official Documents

Before submitting comments, residents are encouraged to review:

  • The annexation application as filed

  • The proposed development agreement

  • Supporting infrastructure or utility documentation

  • Environmental or site assessment materials

  • Agenda packets and staff memoranda

Official documents are available through:

  • Town of Holly Ridge public records

  • Council and Planning Board agenda postings

  • The Reports & Documents section of this site

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