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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 2Ch. 10.5Art. 6§ 29725 Special District Annexation Elections

§ 29725 Special District Annexation Elections

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§ 29725 Special District Annexation Elections

Key Takeaways

  • •People vote to add land to a special service area.
  • •Each area votes separately—some might say yes, others no.
  • •Only areas where most voters say yes get added.
  • •Areas where most voters say no stay out.

Example

A neighborhood votes on joining a special trash pickup service.

If most people in Block A vote yes, they get the service. If most in Block B vote no, they don’t. Each block decides for itself.

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

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§ 29725 Special District Annexation Elections

The question of the annexation of territory to a special service district shall be canvassed separately for each public agency, or portion thereof, in which an election is held, and the board shall order and declare the territory annexed to the special service district in each public agency, or portion thereof, in which an election is held and in which a majority of those who voted upon the proposition of annexation of territory to the special service district voted in favor of the proposition, and excluding each public agency, or portion thereof, in which an election was held and in which a majority of those who voted upon the proposition of the annexation of territory to the special service district voted against the proposition. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1495.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

annexation of territoryspecial service districtpublic agencymajority vote

Related Statutes

  • § 29712 Annexation Voter Approval Requirement
  • § 29715 Annexation Terms And Conditions
  • § 29716 Annexation Hearing Notice Requirements
  • § 27461 District Annexation Process
  • § 27463 Voter Approval For Annexation

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 29725.
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