Satellite Annexation is annexation of property not adjacent to city limits.

The city may consider annexation if a valid petition has been signed by all property owners and the following conditions are met:

1. The nearest point of the property is within three miles of the city limits
2. No point of the property is located closer to another incorporated city 
3. The city can provide the same services in the petitioned area as available in the city
4. No more than 10% of the primary city limits may be composed of satellite annexations
5. The area petitioned for annexation includes all subdivisions contained in the area

Each petition will be considered on a case by case basis and may decide to annex the property based upon the merits of each case. Primary considerations of NC General Statute 160A-4A include:

1. Will the annexation of the area best promote the public health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the primary city limits and the area being petitioned?
2. Does the City have the ability to serve the property petitioned for annexation?