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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 7Ch. 11§ 18051 Zone Formation And Bonds

§ 18051 Zone Formation And Bonds

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§ 18051 Zone Formation And Bonds

Key Takeaways

  • •A special area (zone) can be created to make improvements, like fixing roads or building parks.
  • •The people in charge must describe what they want to do, where the zone is, and how much money they need.
  • •Before they can borrow money (issue bonds) or start the work, they need to hold a vote. At least two-thirds of the voters in the zone must say yes.
  • •The rules for creating this zone and voting are the same as other rules for similar projects in the state.

Example

A neighborhood wants to fix its old playground and add new swings and slides.

The leaders of the neighborhood must first explain what they want to do, draw a map of the area, and say how much it will cost. Then, they hold a vote. If at least two-thirds of the neighbors who vote agree, the leaders can borrow the money and start fixing the playground.

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§ 18051 Zone Formation And Bonds

(a) The zones authorized by this chapter shall be formed in the same manner as assessment districts are formed pursuant to the Municipal Improvement Act of 1913 (Division 12 (commencing with Section 10000), Streets and Highways Code). (b) The resolution of intention to form a zone shall briefly describe the proposed improvement, specify the exterior boundaries of the zone, and specify the maximum amount of zone bonds to be issued to finance the proposed improvement. (c) Upon the conclusion of the hearing on the resolution of intention and the adoption of the resolution declaring the zone formed, the board of directors of the district may proceed with the issuance of zone bonds, not exceeding the amount specified in the resolution of intention, and with the construction of the proposed improvement. The board may exercise any and all powers of the district in the zone necessary to construct the proposed improvement. The board shall formulate the proposition to issue zone bonds and shall conduct an election in the zone affected in the same manner as for bonds of the district pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 16801), Chapter 5 of this division. An affirmative vote of two-thirds of the electors voting in the zone is necessary to issue zone bonds. (Added by Stats. 1966, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 113.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

zonesassessment districtsMunicipal Improvement Act of 1913resolution of intentionzone bondstwo-thirds affirmative vote

Related Statutes

  • § 18050 Lake Tahoe Sewer Financing Zones
  • § 101365 District Employee Benefits Coverage
  • § 101366 District Employee Health Insurance
  • § 14351 District Territory Exclusion Rules
  • § 14381 City Annexation Utility Exclusion

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 18051.
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