In Re Annex. Ord. No. 1219 Adopt. by Asheville

WELLS, Judge.

The first issue we must address is whether petitioners’ petition for review was properly served on Asheville. It is Asheville’s contention that the provisions of G.S. 160Á-50(a) and (b) are controlling, and require service by registered mail, return receipt requested. The statute, in pertinent part, is as follows:

Sec. 160A-50. Appeal(a) Within 30 days following the passage of an annexation ordinance under authority of this Part, any person own*591ing property in the annexed territory who shall believe that he will suffer material injury by reason of the failure of the municipal…