§ 90813 Annexation Voter Approval

Public Utilities Code·California

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•If most people vote 'yes' on joining a new area, it happens.
•The vote must be more than half of all votes cast.
•All the rules and deals about joining are approved if the vote passes.

Example

A small town votes on whether to become part of a nearby big city.

If more than half of the voters say 'yes,' the town joins the big city, and all the agreed rules (like new taxes or services) become official.

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§ 90813 Annexation Voter Approval

If upon a canvass of the election it is found that a majority of all votes cast on the proposition at the election were cast in favor of the annexation, the proposition and all of the terms and conditions of the agreement of annexation shall be deemed carried and approved by the voters. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 2039.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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agreement annexation election proposition majority

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 90813.

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