When the Town of Canton proposes to exercise extraterritorial jurisdiction under this article it shall notify the owners of all parcels of land proposed for addition to the area of extraterritorial jurisdiction, as shown on the county tax records. The notice shall be sent by first-class mail to the last addresses listed for affected property owners in the county tax records. The notice shall inform the landowner of the effect of the extension of extraterritorial jurisdiction, of the landowner's right to participate in a legislative hearing prior to adoption of any ordinance extending the area of extraterritorial jurisdiction, as provided in G.S. § 160D-601, and the right of all residents of the area to apply to the board of county commissioners to serve as a representative on the Planning Board and the Zoning Board of Adjustment, as provided in G.S. § 160D-303. The notice shall be mailed at least 30 days prior to the date of the hearing. The person or persons mailing the notices shall certify to the Board of Aldermen that the notices were sent by first-class mail, and the certificate shall be deemed conclusive in the absence of fraud.
(Ord. of 6/24/21)