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Annexation Application and Checklist
Property Information:
Project Name: ________________________Parcel(s) Tax ID# (Required):________________
Project Address (Location): _______________________________ Total Acres______________
Previous Project Number (If Applicable): ____________________________________________
# of Existing Lots: _______________________ # of Existing Units: ______________________
# of Proposed Lots: ______________________ # of Proposed Units: ______________________
Owner Information and Authorization:
Name: _______________________________________________________________________
Company Name: _______________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________
Telephone: ________________Email: _____________________________________________
CHECK ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
☐ I will represent the application myself; or
☐ I hereby designate (name of project representative)
to act in the capacity as my agent for submittal, processing, representation, and/or presentation of this development application. The designated agent shall be the principal contact person for responding to all requests for information and for resolving all issues of concern relative to this application. I hereby certify that I am the owner of the property and further certify that the information provided on this development application is true and correct. By signing below, I agree that the City of Denton (the “City”) is authorized and permitted to provide information contained within this application to the public. The City is also authorized and permitted to reproduce any copyrighted information submitted in connection with the application,
if such reproduction is associated with the application in response to a Public Information Request. Owner's Signature: Date: ______________
STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF BEFORE ME, a Notary Public, on
this______ day personally appeared (printed owner’s name) the above
signed, who, under oath, stated the following: “I hereby certify that I am the owner, for the
purposes of this application; that all information submitted herein is true and correct.”
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SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN TO before me, this the day of ,
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Notary Signature (seal)
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Please note that this checklist is intended to assist developers and desi gn professionals in the preparation of submittals for DAT review and are generally what is needed to facilitate the review of the proposed Annexation. A submittal of a complete application will facilitate a timely review.
Failure of the applicant to provide required info rmation or obtain a waiver from the Planning
Director will result in application not being processed. Under special circumstances, additional items may be required through the Development Assistance Team process prior to approval.
Items to be Submitted:
All documents are required to be PDF files, each sheet will be a single item and will be uploaded
into ProjectDox.
☐ 1. Application and Checklist: reviewed for completeness and accuracy.
☐ 2. Associated Fee(s): as listed on the Development Review Fee Schedule.
☐ 3. Petition for Annexation:
☐ Written petition that describe existing condition of the subject property and the purpose
of the Annexation request.
☐ Include an inventory of exis ting buildings and uses on site at the time of application,
including names of businesses.
☐ All documents shall bear appropriate seals, stamps or other validations/certifications of
work as applicable in accordance with State law and local requirements.
☐ 4. Legal Description: 1) a subdivision reference or 2) a metes and bounds description of the
property prepared and sealed by a registered land surveyor.
☐ 5. Copies of Deed or Owner Authorization Letter
Section 2.7.5 – Annexation. Annexation into the Denton city limits may occur pursuant to the
procedures outlined in TLGC, Chapter 43 and § 212.172; and City of Denton Charter, Section 1.03; and any other applicable city ordinance.
When any territory is brought into the jurisd iction of the City of Denton, by annexation or
otherwise, such territory shall be subject to the development regulations of the RR (Residential
Rural) district until the City Council designates another zo ning district, after review and recommendation by the Planning and Z oning Commission. Such recomm endation and determination shall include consid eration of surrounding uses as we ll as policies stated in the Comprehensive Plan. Initial annexation shall re quire compliance with the zoning procedure in
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At a minimum, the following shall be considered when reviewing an annexation request:
1. The ability of the city to provide infrastructure and public services equal to other
comparable areas inside the city limits. 2. The reliability, capacity, and future public cost, if any, of current and planned provisions for community facilities, including but not limited to roads, drainage,
and utilities.
3. The need and quality of land use and building controls. 4. Conformance of the proposed development with the Land Use Element of the City's
comprehensive plan.
5. Impact on the City, both current and long range, including at a minimum: a. Fiscal cost and benefits of Public Services; b. Traffic;
c. Infrastructure of roads, utilities, water wells, on-site sewer facilities, and
other community facilities; d. Safety or health; e. Building or development quality; f. Aesthetic quality; and
g. Community character.
6. The property meets the minimum requirements for annexation in accordance with state law.
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PETITION FOR ANNEXATION:
The undersigned does hereby petition for annexation of _______________ acres located at
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in the extraterritorial ju risdiction of the City of Denton, Te xas. The property is more particularl y
described in the attached survey description and shown on the attached map. The undersigned also
certifies that the following required information concerning the land and its inhabitants is reasonably
accurate and assumes responsibility for the completion of said information prior to scheduled action
on the request of the City of Denton.
1. Is petition being initiated by owner(s) or majority of registered voters in area of request?
Y/N:____ If No, what is the status of the applicant?
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2. How many dwelling units are located within the area requested for annexation? __________
3. How many businesses or non-residential land uses are located within the area of request? ___
Please provide a general description of these land uses including the names of the businesses,
if known.
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4. Does the area of request contain any Gas Well Drilling & Production Sites? Y/N:____
If Yes, please list the name and operator for each Site below:
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5. Does area of request include any territory within the city limits or extra-territorial jurisdiction
of another city? Y/N:___ If yes, which city? _______________________
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6. Estimated population of the area in request: ________,
Adults: ________, Children:_______, Number of Registered Voters: ______________.
7. At the time of this petition, have any other annexation procedures been indicated for all or
any part of the area requested in this petition? _____ If yes, please explain the procedures
begun and their status.
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8. Does a water supply district lie within the boundaries of the area proposed for annexation?
Y/N:_____
9. What zoning district is being requested, if any, under separate application?
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10. What is the purpose of the annexation?
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