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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A petition requesting the institution of proceedings for the establishment of a community facilities district shall do all of the following:
(a) Request the legislative body to institute proceedings to establish a community facilities district pursuant to this chapter.
(b) Describe the boundaries of the territory that is proposed for inclusion in the district.
(c) State the type or types of facilities and services proposed to be financed by the district, which may include proposals for any additional information specified by Sections 53321, 53325.7, and 53345.
(d) Be signed by not less than 10 percent of the registered voters residing within the territory proposed to be included within the district or by owners of not less than 10 percent of the area of land proposed to be included within the district and not proposed to be exempt from the special tax. If the legislative body finds that the petition is signed by the requisite number of registered voters residing within the territory proposed to be included within the district or by the requisite number of owners of land proposed to be included within the district, that finding shall be final and conclusive.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Government Code - GOV § 53319 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/government-code/gov-sect-53319/
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