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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 1Pt. 1Ch. 1Art. 3.1§ 50063 District Formation Resolution

§ 50063 District Formation Resolution

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§ 50063 District Formation Resolution

Key Takeaways

  • •The government wants to create a special area (district) to protect nature and make improvements.
  • •They will tell people about their plan and ask for money (assessments) from property owners in that area.
  • •They might also borrow money (bonds or notes) to pay for the improvements.
  • •Everyone gets a chance to say what they think at a public meeting before anything is decided.

Example

Imagine your neighborhood wants to create a special zone to protect a nearby forest and add walking trails.

The city will announce their plan, explain how much it will cost, and ask homeowners in the area to help pay for it. They’ll also hold a meeting where everyone can share their opinions before making a final decision.

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

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§ 50063 District Formation Resolution

After approval of the report, either as filed or as modified, the legislative body shall adopt a resolution of intention. The resolution shall do all of the following: (a) Declare the intention of the legislative body to order the formation of a district, to levy and collect assessments, and, if desired, to issue bonds or notes, to provide for the long-term maintenance of natural habitat pursuant to this article. (b) Generally describe the improvements. (c) Refer to the proposed district by its distinctive designation and indicate the general location of the district. (d) Refer to the report on file with the clerk of the local agency for a full and detailed description of the improvements, the boundaries of the district, any bonds or notes to be issued, any provisions for the long-term maintenance of natural habitat, and the proposed assessments upon assessable lots and parcels of land within the district. (e) Give notice of, and fix a time and place for, a hearing by the legislative body on, among other things, the question of the formation of the district and the levy of the proposed assessment. The notice, protest, and hearing procedures shall comply with Section 53753. (Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 262, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2001.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

resolutionpropertyporthearingmaintenanceintentionformationdesignation

Related Statutes

  • § 50069 Assessment Levy Deadlines
  • § 50061.5 Local Assessment Report Requirements
  • § 50068.5 Habitat Maintenance Assessments
  • § 50603 District Boundary Adjustment Hearings
  • § 50061 Habitat Maintenance Assessment Limits

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 50063.
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