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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 6Ch. 9Art. 1§ 13804 Local Agency Annexation Procedures

§ 13804 Local Agency Annexation Procedures

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§ 13804 Local Agency Annexation Procedures

Key Takeaways

  • •If a group wants to join a local agency, they must follow specific steps and rules.
  • •A special commission reviews the plan and can say yes, no, or ask for changes.
  • •If the commission approves, the group and the agency must finish the process as told.

Example

A small town wants to join a nearby city to get better services like trash pickup and schools.

The town must send its plan to a special group (the commission). The commission checks the plan and can approve it or ask for changes. If approved, the town and the city must follow the commission’s rules to finish joining together.

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

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§ 13804 Local Agency Annexation Procedures

After the filing of the proposed agreement with the executive officer, proceedings thereon shall be taken by the local agency formation commission in the manner and subject to the provisions of Part 4 (commencing at Section 56250, Government Code) of the District Reorganization Act of 1965. If the proposed annexation and agreement are approved by the commission, with or without amendment, wholly, partially or conditionally, it shall be mandatory for the board and the legislative body of the public agency to complete the proceedings for such annexation, subject to compliance with the commission’s resolution making determinations. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 2043.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

proposed agreementlocal agency formation commissionDistrict Reorganization Act of 1965annexationcommission’s resolution

Related Statutes

  • § 13802 Annexation Agreement Terms
  • § 13803 Annexation Agreement Filing
  • § 13802.5 Annexation Tax And Payment Terms
  • § 26653 Annexation Petition Requirements
  • § 29501 County District Annexation Agreement

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 13804.
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