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HomeHarbors and Navigation CodeDiv. 8General ProvisionsCh. 1Art. 1§ 6210 District Formation And Boundaries

§ 6210 District Formation And Boundaries

Harbors and Navigation Code·California
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§ 6210 District Formation And Boundaries

This law says a special area called a 'district' can be created. It must include one whole city and any nearby land that's not part of a city, but you can't split a city in half to make the district.

Key Takeaways

  • •A district must include one whole city and nearby land.
  • •You can't split a city in half to make a district.
  • •If the city grows by adding more land, that new land automatically becomes part of the district.

Example

Imagine a small town called Sunnyville and some empty land around it. The people want to make a special district for better services.

They can include all of Sunnyville and the empty land next to it in the district, but they can't take just half of Sunnyville and leave the other half out.

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

Official Source
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§ 6210 District Formation And Boundaries

A district may be organized pursuant to this part. It shall include one municipal corporation and any contiguous unincorporated territory in any one county but a municipal corporation shall not be divided in the formation of a district. Territory which may be annexed to a municipal corporation, which is in a district, is by virtue of the annexation a part of the district. (Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

districtmunicipal corporationcontiguous unincorporated territoryannexation

Related Statutes

  • § 6810 Navigable River District Formation
  • § 5820 Harbor Improvement Districts
  • § 5821 Harbor Improvement District Formation
  • § 6011 Harbor District Formation Petition
  • § 6216 District Boundary Adjustments

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 6210.
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