LAFCO Policies

Santa Clara LAFCO has adopted individual policies and procedures over the years as necessary and as required by State Law. These policies are intended to supplement State Law and reflect the unique circumstances and conditions in Santa Clara County.

For ease of reference, the policies are divided into (1) Policies and Procedures for reviewing and processing applications and (2) Administrative Policies.

Policies and Procedures For Reviewing and Processing Applications

  1. Boundary Agreement Policies
  2. Sphere of Influence Policies
  3. Urban Service Area Policies
  4. Policies on Annexation – Reorganization for Cities and Special Districts
  5. Policies on Urban Growth Boundaries and Other Long-Term Boundaries
  6. Policies for “Out of Agency Contract for Services” Proposals
  7. Policies for Gilroy Agricultural Lands Area
  8. Agricultural Mitigation Policies
  9. Island Annexation Policies
  10. Incorporation Policies
  11. Service Review Policies
  12. Policies and Procedures for Processing Proposals Affecting More than One County
  13. Procedures for Preparing and Processing Environmental Documents
  14. Indemnification Policy
  15. Countywide Urban Development Policies

Administrative Policies

  1. LAFCO Bylaws
  2. Conflict of Interest Code
  3. Records Retention Policy and Schedule
  4. Policies for Use of LAFCO Issued Electronic Devices
  5. Legislative Policies

Did You Know?

LAFCO’s governing statute, the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000 (Government Code Section 56000 et seq.) requires that each LAFCO adopt written policies and procedures.