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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 5Pt. 3Ch. 1Art. 2§ 4609 District Formation Requirements

§ 4609 District Formation Requirements

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§ 4609 District Formation Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •This law is about creating a special area (called a 'district') for improvements, like fixing roads or adding parks.
  • •The district can include separate pieces of land that aren’t next to each other.
  • •The district must have a unique name and number so people know which one it is.
  • •Before the district is final, there must be a meeting where people can say if they agree or disagree with it.

Example

A neighborhood wants to add new streetlights and sidewalks in a few different areas that aren’t close to each other.

The city can create a special district that includes all these separate areas. They give it a name like 'Sunnyville Improvement District #1' and set a date for a meeting where people can say if they like the plan or not.

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

Official Source
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§ 4609 District Formation Requirements

The resolution shall do all of the following: (a)  Describe the boundaries of the proposed district. The district may consist of two or more noncontiguous parcels. (b)  Designate the district by a distinctive name and number. (c)  Declare the district to be the district benefited by the proposed improvement. (d)  Name a time and place for the hearing of objections by any person interested in the formation of the district, in the inclusion within the district of any land within the boundaries described in the resolution or in the making of the proposed improvement. (Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 828.)

Last verified: January 24, 2026

Key Terms

resolutionimprovementbenefithearingformation

Related Statutes

  • § 4611 District Formation Hearing Rules
  • § 2014 District Formation Approval Process
  • § 2091 Zone Formation Protest Hearing
  • § 4614.5 District Formation Consent Process
  • § 4714 District Formation Hearing Objections

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 4609.
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