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HomeElections CodeDiv. 9Ch. 3Art. 1§ 9201 Local Ordinance Petition Process

§ 9201 Local Ordinance Petition Process

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§ 9201 Local Ordinance Petition Process

Key Takeaways

  • •People can suggest new city rules by getting enough signatures on a petition.
  • •The petition must follow specific rules, like having the title and rule text on the first page.
  • •The petition can have multiple parts, but each part must follow the same rules.

Example

A group of neighbors wants a new rule to limit noise at night.

They can write a petition with the rule and get enough signatures from voters. If they follow the rules, like putting the title and rule on the first page, the city has to consider it.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 9201 Local Ordinance Petition Process

Any proposed ordinance may be submitted to the legislative body of the city by a petition filed with the elections official of the legislative body, in the manner hereinafter prescribed, after being signed by not less than the number of voters specified in this article. The petition may be in separate sections, providing that the petition complies with this article. The first page of each section shall contain the title of the petition and the text of the measure. The petition sections shall be designated in the manner set forth in Section 9020. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

petitionordinancein california

Related Statutes

  • § 9202.5 Initiative Petition Filing Period
  • § 9205 Publication Of Ballot Measure Notice
  • § 9215 Initiative Petition Requirements
  • § 9217 Voter-Adopted Ordinance Protection
  • § 9222 City Ordinance Voter Approval

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Elections Code. Section 9201.
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