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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 7Ch. 8Art. 2§ 17372 Annexation Hearing Notice Timeline

§ 17372 Annexation Hearing Notice Timeline

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§ 17372 Annexation Hearing Notice Timeline

Key Takeaways

  • •There must be at least 20 days but no more than 60 days between the first announcement and the hearing.
  • •The announcement and the plan must be posted in three public places in the area that might be added.
  • •The posting must happen at least 15 days before the hearing date.

Example

A small town wants to add a nearby neighborhood to its boundaries.

The town must announce its plan and post it in three public places, like the post office, a grocery store, and a community center, at least 15 days before the hearing. The hearing must be scheduled between 20 to 60 days after the first announcement.

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§ 17372 Annexation Hearing Notice Timeline

The time fixed for hearing shall not be less than 20 days nor more than 60 days after the date of the first publication of the resolution, and the notice and resolution shall be posted in three public places in the territory proposed to be annexed at least 15 days before the date set for the hearing. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 72.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

hearingresolutionpublic placesannexed

Related Statutes

  • § 13658 District Annexation Hearings
  • § 17371 Annexation Hearing Notice Requirements
  • § 13483 Hearing Notice Timeframe
  • § 13484 Special District Objections Hearing
  • § 13486 Special District Territory Approval

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 17372.
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