Land Use & Zoning
Under NC law, an 'annexation' by a municipality typically results in:
AReduced property taxes for annexed landowners
BThe annexed area becoming subject to city zoning, services, and taxes✓ Correct
CThe state assuming ownership of annexed land
DAutomatic rezoning to industrial use
Explanation
When a municipality annexes territory, the annexed area becomes subject to city ordinances, zoning regulations, and property taxes, while also gaining access to city services.
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Key Terms to Know
Zoning
Local government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
VarianceOfficial permission to use land in a way that does not conform to the applicable zoning ordinance, granted by a zoning board when strict enforcement would cause undue hardship.
ProrationThe division of ongoing property expenses (taxes, HOA dues, rents) between buyer and seller at closing based on their respective days of ownership.
Transfer TaxA tax imposed by state or local governments when real property ownership is transferred, typically based on the sale price.
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