County Island Annexations
In April 2006, the San José City Council launched a three to five year program in which the City of San José will annex the remaining “islands” (or “pockets”) of less than 150 acres of unincorporated County of Santa Clara land. Unincorporated islands are governed by and receive services from the County even though they are completely or substantially surrounded by incorporated, or City, lands.
Upon annexation, the land use and general governing responsibility will change from the County of Santa Clara to the City of San José. This change will enable residents in these County islands to receive urban services from the City rather than the County and empowers registered voters to vote in City elections. The City of San José will have general government authority over and provide services such as police and fire protection, street maintenance, and library, parks and neighborhood services to these areas.
This site provides a range of information on the citywide annexation policies and process, details on specific pockets, and outlines the changes and outcomes that can be anticipated as a result of annexation.
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Much of the information on this site can be found in the Annexation Answer Book, developed to provide detailed information about the annexation process, opportunities for public involvement, and changes property owners can expect once annexation occurs.
Questions regarding the County Island Annexation Program can be
addressed to Richard Buikema, Senior Planner in the Department of Planning,
Building and Code Enforcement at rich.buikema@sanjoseca.gov
or (408) 535-7835. You can also send an e-mail to Annexation@sanjoseca.gov
and subscribe to receive updated information about the annexation
program.
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