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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 16Ch. 4Art. 3§ 105086 Eminent Domain Utility Relocation

§ 105086 Eminent Domain Utility Relocation

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§ 105086 Eminent Domain Utility Relocation

This law lets the district take private land it needs, but it must pay for the land loss and also cover the cost of moving any utilities like water pipes or power lines that have to be relocated.

Key Takeaways

  • •The district can use eminent domain to take property needed for projects.
  • •It must pay for the loss or damage to the property.
  • •It also has to pay the cost of moving utilities, without paying for any upgrades, and can subtract any salvage value.

Example

The district wants to build a new highway and needs to take a farmer's field that has a water pipe and an electric line running through it.

The district can take the field, but it has to pay the farmer for the land and also pay the cost to move the water pipe and electric line to a new spot, minus any value they can salvage from the old equipment.

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

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§ 105086 Eminent Domain Utility Relocation

The district may exercise the right of eminent domain to take any property necessary or convenient to the exercise of the powers granted in this act. The district, in exercising that right, shall, in addition to the damage for the taking, injury, or destruction of property, also pay the cost, exclusive of betterment and with credit for salvage value, of removal, reconstruction, or relocation of any substitute facilities, including structures, railways, mains, pipes, conduits, wires, cables or poles of any public utility which is required to be moved to a new location. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 341, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

eminent domainpublic utilitybettermentsalvage value

Related Statutes

  • § 102242 Eminent Domain Utility Relocation
  • § 103242 Eminent Domain Utility Relocation
  • § 28953 District Eminent Domain Powers
  • § 105085 District Property Acquisition Authority
  • § 105087 Transit-Oriented Joint Development

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 105086.
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