California Government Code CHAPTER 3 - Change of Boundaries

• Section 58850.
  Unless the provisions or context otherwise require, the following definitions shall govern the construction of this chapter:(a) “County surveyor” means the county surveyor or such other...
• Section 58851.
  The county surveyor and the county assessor shall review the boundary description contained in those proposals which are not subject to the jurisdiction of the...
• Section 58852.
  Prior to circulation of a petition, if such circulation is required, or otherwise prior to filing with the board of supervisors or with the governing...
• Section 58853.
  If the territory involved in the proposal is located in two or more counties, a copy of the proposal shall be filed with the county...
• Section 58854.
  Within 30 days after filing, the county surveyor shall review and report on boundaries set forth in the proposal. Failure to report on a proposal...
• Section 58855.
  Within 10 days after the filing of any proposal, the county surveyor shall give written notice as provided in Section 58855.5 by mailing notice of...
• Section 58855.5.
  Mailed notice of any proposal shall be sent first class and deposited, postage prepaid, in the United States mails and shall be deemed to have...
• Section 58856.
  Factors to be considered by the county surveyor in review of a proposal shall include:(a) The definiteness and certainty of the proposed boundaries;(b) Conformance of the proposed...
• Section 58857.
  If he deems it to be in the public interest, the county surveyor may hold a public hearing on the proposal. Notice of any such...
• Section 58858.
  The county surveyor may make changes in the boundaries set forth in a proposal if:(a) The proponents consent; and(b) The territory contained within the revised boundaries complies...
• Section 58859.
  The county surveyor shall deliver a copy of his report together with any recommendations made by the county assessor to the proponents and to the...
• Section 58860.
  If the proponents do not accept the county surveyor’s recommendations as contained in his report, they shall file a statement of reasons with the legislative...
• Section 58861.
  Before acting upon any proposal, the legislative body having jurisdiction shall consider the report of the county surveyor and give it such weight as in...

Last modified: October 22, 2018