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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) If the proposed vacation of a street, highway, or public service easement is within an area for which a general plan is adopted by a local agency, the legislative body of the public entity shall consider the general plan prior to vacating the street, highway, or public service easement.
(b) The procedure prescribed in Section 65402 of the Government Code shall be followed if that section applies to the proposed vacation. If Section 65402 of the Government Code does not apply to the proposed vacation, the legislative body may submit the proposed vacation to the local planning commission or planning agency and give the commission or agency an opportunity to report upon the proposed vacation.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Streets and Highways Code - SHC § 8313 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/streets-and-highways-code/shc-sect-8313/
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