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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 5Ch. 8§ 50273 Annexation Resolution Requirements

§ 50273 Annexation Resolution Requirements

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§ 50273 Annexation Resolution Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •The law says you must clearly describe the land you want to add to a district.
  • •You have to give the new area a name.
  • •You must explain how adding this land will help the district.
  • •There must be a meeting where people can say if they don’t like the plan.

Example

A small town wants to add a nearby neighborhood to its school district.

The town must draw a map of the neighborhood, give it a name, explain how it will help the schools, and hold a meeting so people can voice their opinions.

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

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§ 50273 Annexation Resolution Requirements

The resolution shall: (a) Describe the boundaries of the territory proposed to be annexed. (b) Designate the proposed annexation by an appropriate name. (c) Declare that the area to be annexed to the district will be benefited by such annexation. (d) Name the time and place for the hearing of objections by any person interested in the proposed annexation. (Added by Stats. 1963, Ch. 839.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

resolutionbenefithearingannexationdocument

Related Statutes

  • § 70273 Annexation Resolution Requirements
  • § 70275 Annexation Hearing And Protests
  • § 96753 Annexation Resolution Requirements
  • § 98391 District Annexation Approval
  • § 98392 Annexation Resolution Requirements

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 50273.
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