§ 20-603. Petition.

MD Land Use Code § 20-603 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    (1)    A proposal for annexation of an area to the regional district shall be initiated by a written petition.

(2)    The written petition shall be signed by:

(i)    at least 25% of the residents of the area to be annexed who are registered as voters in county elections; and

(ii)    owners of at least 25% of the assessed valuation of the real property located in the area to be annexed.

(b)    If a written petition for annexation is submitted to the County Council, the chair of the County Council shall verify:

(1)    the signatures on the written petition; and

(2)    that the petition meets the requirements of subsection (a)(2) of this section.