- Changes of Organization/Reorganization: Application ProcessChanges of Organization/Reorganization: Application Process
- Changes of Organization/Reorganization: Completion ProcessChanges of Organization/Reorganization: Completion Process
- Application for Out-of-Agency Service Contracts & Fire Protection ContractsApplication for Out-of-Agency Service Contracts & Fire Protection Contracts
- Environmental DocumentsEnvironmental Documents
- Fee ScheduleFee Schedule
Application Submission Checklist:
Initiating Document:
- Resolution of Application (2 certified copies with original signature of Clerk/Secretary)
OR
- Notice of Intent to Circulate Petition (together with a sample Landowner and/or Registered Voter Petition Initiating Proceedings)
- Landowner and/or Registered Voter Petition Initiating Proceedings.
*If proposal is anticipated to be processed as having 100% landowner consent, two copies of the signed consent form will be required.
Application Documents (1 original and 1 copy):
- Application and Preliminary Environmental Description Form with one of the following supplements:
- Annexation, Detachment, Reorganization Supplement Form
- Sphere of Influence Change Supplement Form
- City Incorporation Supplement Form
- Formation of a Special District Supplement Form
- Activation of Latent Powers for Special Districts Supplement Form
Additional Documents:
- Map and Legal Description (7 copies of the map, 2 copies of the legal description and and electronic copy of each in compliance with LAFCO Standards)
- Campaign Disclosure Form (2 copies)
- For city annexations/reorganizations: Certified copy of pre-zoning resolution or ordinance including a full copy of the City Council agenda item (2 copies)
Completion Process:
Application for Out-of-Agency Service Contracts
- Out of Agency Service Contracts Policies and Procedures
- Application form: Extension of Service by Contract
Application for Fire Protection Contracts
Environmental Review Documents
2 sets required unless otherwise indicated and electronic copy – minimum submission requirements for environmental review documents are:
- CEQA Exemption – Statutory or Categorical Exemption form and copy of stamped Notice of Exemption;
- Negative Declaration – Initial Study, Notice of Availability/Notice of Intent to Adopt Negative Declaration/Mitigated Negative Declaration with Distribution Listing, Negative Declaration/Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation Monitoring Plan (if applicable), Notice of Determination and copy of receipt showing payment of California Department of Fish and Wildlife filing fees;
- Environmental Impact Report – Initial Study, Notice of Preparation and Notice of Availability/Completion of Draft EIR with Distribution Listing, Draft EIR, Final EIR, Mitigation Monitoring Plan, Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations, Certified copy of Resolution certifying the Final EIR, and a copy of stamped Notice of Determination including a copy of receipt showing payment of California Department of Fish and Wildlife filing fees.