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HomeMilitary and Veterans CodeDiv. 6Ch. 1Art. 6§ 1257 Annexation Voter Objections

§ 1257 Annexation Voter Objections

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§ 1257 Annexation Voter Objections

This law says a board can annex land by resolution, but if 1% or more of the voters in that land file written objections, the annexation must wait for a vote by those voters.

Key Takeaways

  • •The board can annex territory by passing a resolution.
  • •Annexation becomes effective on the resolution date unless enough voters object.
  • •If 1% or more of the voters file written objections, a majority vote by those voters is required.
  • •The vote must be run the same way as elections described in Sections 1179‑1181.

Example

A city council wants to add a nearby neighborhood to the city. After a hearing, they pass a resolution to annex it.

If fewer than 1% of the neighborhood's voters write in objections, the annexation starts right away. If 2% of the voters send in objections, the annexation won’t happen until the neighborhood holds a vote and a majority says yes.

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

Official Source
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§ 1257 Annexation Voter Objections

If, at the close of the hearing, the board of supervisors determines to annex the territory, or any portion thereof, it shall so declare by resolution. The annexation shall be effective upon the date of the adoption of the resolution unless one percent or more of the voters living within the territory to be annexed have at or prior to hearing filed written objections to the annexation. If written objections to the proposed annexation are made by the number of voters specified in this section, the annexation shall not be effective until it is approved by a majority vote of the voters of the territory proposed to be annexed. The election shall be conducted substantially as provided in Sections 1179, 1180, and 1181. (Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 34.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

board of supervisorsannexationwritten objectionsmajority voteSections 1179, 1180, and 1181

Related Statutes

  • § 1254 District Annexation Petition Requirements
  • § 1177.6 District Formation Objections
  • § 1252 Contiguous Territory Annexation
  • § 1255 Annexation Petition Certification
  • § 1256 Notice Of Annexation Hearing

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Military and Veterans Code. Section 1257.
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