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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 1Ch. 9Art. 3§ 27016 Annexation After Failed Vote

§ 27016 Annexation After Failed Vote

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§ 27016 Annexation After Failed Vote

Key Takeaways

  • •If people vote 'no' on a plan to add land to a city, the city can't try again for a whole year.
  • •The city has to wait 12 months before asking to add the same land again.
  • •This rule is about giving people time before being asked the same question.

Example

A small town votes on whether to join a nearby big city. Most people vote 'no'.

The big city can't ask the small town to join again for a whole year. They have to wait until the next year to try again.

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

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§ 27016 Annexation After Failed Vote

If the proposition is defeated by the voters, no annexation proceeding shall be commenced involving the territory or any part thereof until after the expiration of one year. (Added by Stats. 1955, Ch. 1036.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

propositionannexation proceedingterritory

Related Statutes

  • § 13855 Proposition Failure Procedure
  • § 13856 Annexation Agreement Execution
  • § 27014 Annexation Voter Approval
  • § 27015 Proposition Failure Recording
  • § 29543 Annexation Voter Approval

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 27016.
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