Incorporation Application Requirements
LAFCO Incorporation Process Presentation
Initial Application Requirements:
Petition or Resolution to Initiate Incorporation
Description of Incorporation proposal
- Reasons for incorporation, statement of concerns, changes to public services, brief history, demographic/geographic/economic data.
Proposed Incorporation maps and boundary description
- Identify proposed incorporation boundaries and alternative boundaries.
Feasibility Study
- Estimates potential municipal costs and revenues for city services.
Service Plan
- Plan for providing services prepared in compliance with California Government Code §56653.
Application forms
- Project Information Form
- Reimbursement Agreement
- Legal Indemnity Form
- Disclosure of Gifts to LAFCO Commissioners
Deposit towards estimated costs
Full Application Requirements:
Comprehensive Fiscal Analysis
- Prepared by LAFCO consultant
- Public hearing(s) required
- Potential State Controller review
Revenue Neutrality
- County Auditor determines property tax ratio
- Proponents meet with County to negotiate
- Revenue Neutrality Agreement finalized
CEQA Review
- LAFCO is lead agency for California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
- Environmental review repared by LAFCO consultant
- Initial Study – EIR likely
- Public hearings & comment period for draft & final
Service Plan
- Prepared by proponent or consultant
- Plan for providing services prepared in compliance with California Government Code §56653.
- Applicant Guidelines
- LAFCO Policies
Targeted MSR-SOI(s)
Any other information deemed necessary by th Executive Officer
After LAFCO Approval:
- Proposed Incorporation map and legal description to be approved by County Surveyor