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§ 65859. — 65859. (Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 939, Sec. 13.)

California § 65859.
JurisdictionCalifornia
Code GOVGovernment Code - GOV
Div.1.
Title 7.DIVISION 1. PLANNING AND ZONING
Ch. 4.CHAPTER 4. Zoning Regulations
Art. 2.ARTICLE 2. Adoption of Regulations

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(a)A city may, pursuant to this chapter, prezone unincorporated territory to determine the zoning that will apply to that territory upon annexation to the city. The zoning shall become effective at the same time that the annexation becomes effective.
(b)Pursuant to Section 56375, those cities subject to that provision shall complete prezoning proceedings as required by law.
(c)If a city has not prezoned territory which is annexed, it may adopt an interim ordinance pursuant to Section 65858.

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Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 939, Sec. 13. Effective September 28, 1994. Operative January 1, 1995, by Sec. 29 of Ch. 939.
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