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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 2Ch. 9Art. 2§ 38441 Park Land Exchange Rules

§ 38441 Park Land Exchange Rules

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§ 38441 Park Land Exchange Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •The government can swap a small piece of park land for another piece of land nearby.
  • •The new land must be at least the same size or value as the piece they're giving up.
  • •They have to tell the public and hold a meeting about it first.
  • •They must decide the swap is good for everyone before doing it.

Example

A small playground in a park is old and not used much. There’s an empty lot next to the park that’s bigger and nicer.

The city can trade the old playground for the empty lot, but they have to tell everyone and make sure it’s a good deal for the park. They can’t just do it secretly.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 38441 Park Land Exchange Rules

Without a special election, the legislative body may convey a minor portion of such a park in exchange for an equal or greater area or value of privately owned land contiguous to the park after: (a) Notice and a public hearing pursuant to this article. (b) Determination that the exchange is in the public interest. (c) Adoption of a resolution of discontinuance. (Added by Stats. 1949, Ch. 79.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

resolutionadoptionhearingterminationbenefitsportelectiondiscontinuance

Related Statutes

  • § 38446 Park Discontinuance Notice Posting
  • § 38447 Park Land Discontinuance Notice
  • § 38450 Park Land Discontinuance Protests
  • § 53321.5 District Facility Cost Reports
  • § 53395.20 Infrastructure District Formation Vote

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 38441.
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