Requirements:

• Petition submitted signed by 100 percent of property owners
• Council accepts petition
• Adopts ordinance
• Files notice with Secretary of State, SCDOT and Department of Public Safety
• Public hearing not required

75 percent petition/ordinance

Requirements:

• Petition - 75 percent freeholders owning 75 percent assessed valuation
• Must be dated before first signature
• Contain description and plat of area
• Must state code section
• Filed with governing body
• Council agrees to accept petition
• 30-day public notice and public hearing are required

25 percent petition/election

Requirements:

• Petition signed by 25 percent of the "qualified electors" who must be residents within the area to be annexed
• Description of area to be annexed
• Code section authorizing the annexation method (5-3-300)
• County Election Commission must conduct election and certify results
• If election is successful, the city must provide public notice and allow 30 days for public reaction which may require an additional referendum in the city.