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HomeMilitary and Veterans CodeDiv. 6Ch. 1Art. 6§ 1252 Contiguous Territory Annexation

§ 1252 Contiguous Territory Annexation

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§ 1252 Contiguous Territory Annexation

This law says that land can only be added to a district if it touches the current district's borders.

Key Takeaways

  • •Annexation requires the new land to be directly adjacent to the existing district.
  • •Non‑contiguous land cannot be added through this process.
  • •The rule applies to any territory seeking to join the district.

Example

A city wants to add a nearby unincorporated neighborhood to its boundaries.

The neighborhood must share a border with the city's existing limits; if it is separated by another area, it cannot be annexed under this rule.

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

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§ 1252 Contiguous Territory Annexation

To qualify for annexation, new territory shall be contiguous to the existing district. (Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 34.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

annexationcontiguousexisting district

Related Statutes

  • § 1254 District Annexation Petition Requirements
  • § 1256 Notice Of Annexation Hearing
  • § 1257 Annexation Voter Objections
  • § 1259 District Annexation Territory Restrictions
  • § 1172 District Boundary Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Military and Veterans Code. Section 1252.
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