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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 1Ch. 10.5Art. 6§ 27470 Annexation Completion Conditions

§ 27470 Annexation Completion Conditions

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§ 27470 Annexation Completion Conditions

Key Takeaways

  • •Annexation is complete once the resolution is filed with the district secretary.
  • •If an election is required, the annexation is paused until the election results are counted.
  • •The law applies to special transit service districts.

Example

A city wants to add a new neighborhood to its bus service area.

The city files the paperwork to add the neighborhood. If no election is needed, the neighborhood is immediately part of the bus service area. If an election is needed, the neighborhood must wait until after the election results are counted to join.

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§ 27470 Annexation Completion Conditions

From and after the date of filing of the resolution with the secretary of the district the annexation of the territory, or portion thereof, to the special transit service district is complete; provided, that if pursuant to Sections 27463 and 27464 of this article, an annexation election is to be held, the annexation is stayed until the canvassing of the results of said election. (Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 116.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

annexationspecial transit service districtannexation electionSections 27463 and 27464

Related Statutes

  • § 27462 Transit District Annexation Process
  • § 27471 Annexed Territory Debt Liability
  • § 27472 Transit District Annexation Process
  • § 27473 Transit District Annexation Objections
  • § 27461 District Annexation Process

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 27470.
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