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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 2Ch. 9Art. 3§ 38503 Park Abandonment Resolution Process

§ 38503 Park Abandonment Resolution Process

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§ 38503 Park Abandonment Resolution Process

Key Takeaways

  • •The government must vote first before closing a park or part of it.
  • •They have to say exactly which park or part they want to close.
  • •They must wait at least 30 days before making the final decision.

Example

A city wants to close a playground to build a new road.

The city council must first vote and announce their plan to close the playground. They have to wait 30 days before voting again to make it final.

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

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§ 38503 Park Abandonment Resolution Process

Before abandoning all or a part of such park, the legislative body shall adopt a resolution of intention, describing the park or the portion of it proposed to be abandoned and fixing a time, at least 30 days after adoption of the resolution, when it will meet to take final action. (Added by Stats. 1953, Ch. 170.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Related Statutes

  • § 12735 Governor'S Federal Compliance Application
  • § 12736 Community Block Grant Assurances
  • § 12738 Department Community Services Authority
  • § 38501 Park Land Abandonment Rules
  • § 38502 Park Land Abandonment Approval

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 38503.
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