Section 51296.3 - Annexation of farmland within security zone to cityNotwithstanding any provision of the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000 (Division 3 (commencing with Section 56000)), a local agency formation commission shall not approve a change of organization or reorganization that would result in the annexation of land within a designated farmland security zone to a city. However, this subdivision shall not apply under any of the following circumstances:
(a) If the farmland security zone is located within a designated, delineated area that has been approved by the voters as a limit for existing and future urban facilities, utilities, and services.(b) If annexation of a parcel or a portion of a parcel is necessary for the location of a public improvement, as defined in Section 51290.5, except as provided in Section 51296.5 or 51296.6.(c) If the landowner consents to the annexation.Amended by Stats 2002 ch 614 (AB 2370), s 1, eff. 1/1/2003.Amended by Stats 2001 ch 744 (SB 1182), s 1, eff. 1/1/2002.Added by Stats 2000 ch 506 (SB 1350), s 23, eff. 1/1/2001.