Form Updated 07/2020
CITY OF DECATUR, TEXAS
Development Services 1601 S. State St P.O. Box 1299 Decatur, TX 76234 www.decaturtx.org
A n n e x a t i o n A p p l i c a t i o n C h e c k l i s t a n d P e t i t i o n T e m p l a t e
Application Requirements:
Completed application form, signed checklist and appropriate application fees,
Written and electronic legal description of property being annexed on an 8½” X 11” sheet two (2) typed copies on
plain bond no letterhead,
Location map indicating property to be annexed,
One (1) electronic .pdf or an email containing the general required documents,
Proof of ownership (recorded property deed, current year tax statements or tax certificate) and
Documentation on any and all liens and lien holders of property.
I have reviewed the checklist and all submittals for completeness and accuracy. If application submittal is
determined to be incomplete, additional fees may be assessed.
_______________________________________________ _______________________
Signature Date
Petition For Annexation
The undersigned does hereby petition for annexation of _______________ acres located at _______________________
___________________________________________________________ in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of
Decatur, Texas. The property is more particularly described in the attached survey description and shown on the
attached map. The undersigned also certifies that the following required information concerning the land and its
inhabitants is reasonably accurate and assumes responsibility for the completion of said information prior to scheduled
action on the request of the City of Decatur.
1. Is petition being initiated by owner(s) or majority of registered voters in area of request? ____ If No, what is the
status of the applicant?
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2. How many dwelling units are located within the area requested for annexation?
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3. How many businesses or non-residential land uses are located within the area of request?
Please provide a general description of these land uses including the names of the businesses, if known.
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4. Does area of request include any territory within the city limits or extra-territorial jurisdiction of another city? ___
If yes, which city? _______________________
5. Estimated population of the area in request: ________, Adults: ________, Children:_______, Number of Registered
Voters: ______________.
6. At the time of this petition, have any other annexation proceedings been initiated for all or any part of the area
requested in this petition? _____ If yes, please explain the procedures begun and their status.
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7. Does a water supply district lie within the boundaries of the area proposed for annexation? _____________________
8. What zoning district is being requested, if any, under separate application? __________________________________
9. What is the purpose of the annexation? __________________________________________________________________
City of Decatur Development Services Universal Application
Check box to indicate application type Incomplete applications will be rejected
Annexation Petition
Gas Well Development Plat
Specific Use Permit
Amending Plat
Plat Extension-Final or Preliminary
Subdivision Variance
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Preliminary Plat
Zoning Change
Conveyance Instrument
Replat
Zoning Variance (ZBA)
Design Standards Variance
ROW Use Agreement
Vacation Plat
Final Plat
ROW Abandonment/ Closing
Other ________________
Application Requirements: Signed application form, application fees, Copy and filing fees, Proof of Ownership (Recorded Deed
or current tax statements), required # of plats / plans, signed checklist and a PDF of all documentation.
PROJECT INFORMATION: Residential Commercial Is this property platted? Yes No
If this property is not platted, submit a survey with complete metes and bounds description sealed by a licensed surveyor
Project Name: Total Acres
Project Address (Location): Parcel(s) Tax ID R #:
(LOT, BLOCK & SUBDIVISION OR SURVEY WITH METES & BOUNDS DESCRIPTION SEALED BY A LICENSED SURVEYOR)
Parent Project Name/Number Parcel(s) Tax ID GEO #:
Brief Description of Project: ETJ Yes
Existing Use: Existing Zoning: # of Existing Lots: # of Existing Units:
Proposed Use: Proposed Zoning: # of Proposed Lots Proposed Units:
(MUST BE SIGNED FOR ALL APPLICATIONS) - Letter of authorization required if signature is other than property
owner and a letter of authorization is required from lienholder/mortgagee, if applicable.
I hereby certify that I am the owner of the property identified in this application; or, that I am the
authorized agent of the owner of said property; and that I am authorized to act in their behalf, and that this
application, to the best of my knowledge and belief, is true and correct.
PROPERTY OWNERS INFORMATION
__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________
PRINT NAME SIGNATURE OF PROPERTY OWNER
__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________
PRINT NAME SIGNATURE OF PROPERTY OWNER
LIEN HOLDER (MUST BE SIGNED FOR ALL PRELIMINARY, FINAL & REPLATS)
If applicable, Lien holder/mortgagee must also sign plat for filing of record.
__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________
PRINT NAME SIGNATURE OF LIEN HOLDER
For Departmental Use
Only
Case#: ______________
Project Mgr : ___________
Total Fee(s): ___________
Payment Method: _______
Accepted By: ___________
Application Yes No To Be Completed by Staff Accepting Application
Fee Paid Yes No Key Dates
Survey Provided Yes No On P&Z Agenda:
# of Copies On Council Agenda:
Newspaper Publication Dates:
Plans Provided Yes No P&Z:
# of Copies CC:
Property Owner Notification Date
Application Yes No
Accepted
Recommendations and Decisions
Staff:
P&Z:
CC:
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When will my application be considered?
Your application will be reviewed by the Planning & Zoning Commission (P & Z) and then the City Council. P & Z
usually meets the first Tuesday of each month, while Council meets on the 2
nd
and 4
th
Mondays of each month.
When should I apply?
By law, your application may require a minimum of two public hearings. These hearings must be advertised in the
local newspaper 15 days prior to the meetings. In order to be heard at the next P & Z meeting, you will need to apply a
minimum of 40-45 days prior to the meeting to allow the City time to place the ads in the paper.
What happens at the meetings?
The person chairing the meeting will open the public hearing and invite people to speak about your item. After
gathering all public comments, the chair will close the public hearing and the commission will make a decision about
your application.
So others may talk about my application?
Yes, if your application requires a public hearing, your case will be advertised in the local newspaper. In addition, for
most public hearing items, everyone within 200 feet of the property will be mailed a notification letter.
How do they decide?
The P & Z looks at local, state and federal laws as well as the City’s long-range plan and makes a recommendation to
the City Council. Council considers P & Z’s recommendation and may approve, deny or approve with conditions.
How much does it cost?
The application fee is based on the City’s current Fee Schedule Ordinance. Check the City’s Web Site
or the Planning Department for the most current Fee Schedule. Please make checks payable to the
“City of Decatur”.
What type of Property Drawings do I need?
The applicant must provide a legible and reasonable drawing, to scale, illustrating that which is requested. At a
minimum, the drawing must show property in question along with all adjacent properties, streets, street names, north
arrow and scale of drawing. Identify lots with lot and block numbers and subdivision name or, if not subdivided, a
complete metes and bounds description when addressed. For assistance, contact a surveyor. For additional
requirements, please refer to Decatur’s Design Standards, Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance.
Last updated 08/2019