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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 8Ch. 9Art. 3§ 90970 Annexation Election Requirements

§ 90970 Annexation Election Requirements

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§ 90970 Annexation Election Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •After the board approves the rules for adding a new area, they have 90 days to hold a vote.
  • •The vote is for the people in the new area to decide if they want to join with the current rules.
  • •The vote must happen within 90 days, no exceptions.

Example

A small town wants to join a bigger city to get better schools and roads.

The city leaders agree on the rules for joining, like how much extra tax the town will pay. Then, within 90 days, the town people vote to say 'yes' or 'no' to joining under those rules.

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

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§ 90970 Annexation Election Requirements

Within 90 days after the board has finally approved the terms and conditions of annexation, the board shall cause an election to be held in the territory proposed to be annexed to determine whether the territory shall be annexed to the district upon the terms and conditions stated in the ordinance. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 2039.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

ordinanceelectionannexation

Related Statutes

  • § 27011 Annexation Election Requirements
  • § 90971 Annexation Election Notice Requirements
  • § 90973 Annexation Voter Approval
  • § 27014 Annexation Voter Approval
  • § 90972 Annexation Ballot Instructions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 90970.
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