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5 <br /> Tom Altieri said one of the early deliverables from Clarion Associates was the Fact Book, <br /> which includes the information that has been presented so far. The Fact Book is available on the <br /> following website: https://www.orangecountVIanduseplan.com <br /> Commissioner Portie-Ascott asked about the data source, specifically mentioning updated <br /> information from the North Carolina Association of County Commissioners. <br /> Cy Stober, Planning and Inspections Director, said he's happy to look at the data from <br /> NCACC to compare. He said the Fact Book is a living document and is intended to be updated <br /> as needed. <br /> Chair Bedford requested clarification on the requirements for annexation. <br /> Tom Altieri said that the practice of forced annexation, which allowed municipalities to <br /> annex areas meeting specific development criteria, ended 10-11 years ago.This previous process <br /> permitted municipalities to forcibly annex areas if they demonstrated certain developmental <br /> thresholds, like certain densities of commercial or residential development. The change in the law <br /> means that now annexation predominantly operates on a petition-based system. He explained <br /> that under this system, developers must request connections to municipal utilities to initiate the <br /> process of annexation. If such a utility request is absent, moving forward with annexation <br /> becomes challenging, requiring the consent of 60% of the area's property owners. <br /> Cy Stober said annexation necessitates agreement from 80% of every voting-age member <br /> residing in the area in question, not just 60% of property owners. <br /> Commissioner Carter asked if the Fact Book incorporated household data. <br /> Tom Altieri confirmed limited household data in the Fact Book but noted staff <br /> supplemented tonight's presentation with additional sources. <br /> Slide #5 <br /> CThe Chamber <br /> aas.,..Ai s.�of a.comm �ty a.vo. <br /> 2025 Dntobook <br /> Population Increase and Decrease Across NC Counties <br /> _-)pulation growth rate(4a1 for NC counties.2010 to 2020 <br /> M M111 <br /> -26 28 <br /> r� <br /> Source.115 Census Bureau <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> NORTH CIAROLINA <br />