Earlier editions: 2026-09
Capitola Municipal Code Ch. 3.14 Utility User Tax Voter Consent
Capitola Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · Capitola
Cite as: Capitola Municipal Code Chapter 3.14 · Text as of 2026-10-05
3.14.010 Title.¶
The ordinance codified in this chapter shall be known and may be cited as the utility user tax voter consent ordinance. (Ord. 787 § 1, 1996)
3.14.020 Imposition of tax for general purposes.¶
No utility user tax for general purposes shall be imposed without prior voter approval by a majority of the qualified electors of the city voting on the issue of the imposition. (Ord. 787 § 2, 1996)
3.14.030 Imposition of tax for special purposes.¶
No utility user tax for special purposes shall be imposed without prior voter approval by two-thirds of the qualified electors of the city voting on the issue of the imposition. (Ord. 787 § 3, 1996)
3.14.040 Application.¶
This chapter shall apply to any new, existing, extension or increase in any utility user tax. (Ord. 787 § 4, 1996)
3.14.050 Repeal or amendment.¶
This chapter shall not be repealed or amended except by vote of the qualified electors of the city. (Ord. 787 § 6, 1996)
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