ARTICLE 1. Incorporation [56720. - 56724.]

Cal. Government Code - GOV 1.

in effect

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 56720. Section 56720.

The commission shall not approve or conditionally approve any proposal that includes an incorporation, unless the commission finds, based on the entire record, that: (a) The proposed incorporation is consistent with the intent of this division, including, but not limited to, the policies of Sections 56001, 56300, 56301, and 56377. (b) It has reviewed the spheres of influence of the affected local agencies and the incorporation is consistent with those spheres of influence. (c) It has reviewed the comprehensive fiscal analysis prepared pursuant to Section 56800 and the Controller’s report prepared pursuant to Section 56801. (d) It has reviewed the executive officer’s report and recommendation prepared pursuant to Section 56665, and the testimony presented at its public hearing. (e) The proposed city is expected to receive revenues sufficient to provide public services and facilities and a reasonable reserve during the three fiscal years following incorporation.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 56722. Section 56722.

If a petition is for incorporation of a new city, or consolidation of cities, the petition may propose a name for the new or consolidated city. The proposed name for the new or consolidated city may contain the word “town.”

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 56723. Section 56723.

If the petition is for incorporation, it may also include provisions for appointment of a city manager and appointment of elective city officials, except city council members.

Cal. Government Code - GOV § 56724. Section 56724.

(a) If the commission approves a proposal that includes the incorporation of a city, the resolution making determinations shall, upon the incorporation applicant’s request, specify that the first election of city officers is to be held after voter approval of the proposal. (b) If the applicant has submitted an application to the commission prior to the effective date of this section, the applicant may request that the election of city officers be held after the vote on the incorporation proposal. (c) If the election of city officers is to be conducted after the vote on the incorporation proposal, the commission shall not set the effective date to be sooner than the election date of the city officers.

Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026