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Wingate annexes two South Main parcels to allow homeowners request
Summary
The Wingate Board of Commissioners unanimously approved annexation of two South Main parcels owned by Michael and Tammy Smith, clearing the way for construction of a home on parcel 09025026B; the board held a public hearing and adopted Annexation Ordinance 2026-02, to be recorded with Union County.
The Wingate Board of Commissioners unanimously approved an annexation ordinance on May 19 that brings two South Main Street parcels owned by Michael and Tammy Smith into town limits, the board said at its regular meeting.
Clerk Lisa Griffin told the board the petition had been certified sufficient. Owner Michael R. Smith said he subdivided the property and wants parcel 09025026B annexed so he can build a home; part of parcel 09025026 already lies inside the towns original limits and Smith sought annexation of the remainder. After a brief public hearing with no comments, Commissioner Thomas LeGrand moved to approve the annexation and Commissioner Martin Graves seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
The annexation is recorded as Annexation No. 2026-02. The ordinance cites North Carolina General Statute 160A-31 as the enabling authority and directs the mayor to record a certified copy of the ordinance and an accurate map with the Union County Register of Deeds and the North Carolina Secretary of State, as reflected in the ordinance text provided as Exhibit A.
The petition and supporting documents show inconsistent acreage figures. The Town annexation petition form lists the two parcels as totaling 5.20 acres (1.24 acres for Lot 1 and 3.96 acres for Lot 2), while the legal metes-and-bounds description in Exhibit A describes the annexation area as containing 5.68 acres. The board took the formal annexation action at the meeting; the ordinance requires the mayor to file the ordinance and map with the county Register of Deeds.
No conditions or additional land-use restrictions were announced at the meeting. The board approved the motion without recorded dissents. The ordinance states the annexed territory will be subject to town taxes, ordinances and services upon the effective date set by the ordinance.
