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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 3Pt. 2Ch. 5Art. 1§ 37351 Municipal Property Acquisition Rules

§ 37351 Municipal Property Acquisition Rules

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§ 37351 Municipal Property Acquisition Rules

Key Takeaways

  • •The city can buy, rent, trade, or get land or stuff for city use, even if it's outside the city.
  • •The city can sell or give away this land or stuff if it helps the city.
  • •The city can't sell waterfront land unless it's to the state for a beach or park, or if 4/5 of the city leaders agree it's not good for a beach or park.

Example

The city wants to sell a piece of land by the beach to a hotel.

The city can't sell the beach land unless 4/5 of the city leaders agree it's not good for a beach or park. If they agree, they can sell it.

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

Official Source
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§ 37351 Municipal Property Acquisition Rules

The legislative body may purchase, lease, exchange, or receive such personal property and real estate situated inside or outside the city limits as is necessary or proper for municipal purposes. It may control, dispose of, and convey such property for the benefit of the city. The legislative body shall not sell or convey any portion of a water front, except to the State for use as a public beach or park, unless by a four-fifths vote of its members the legislative body finds and determines that the water front to be sold or conveyed is not suitable for use as a public beach or park. (Amended by Stats. 1957, Ch. 1772.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

benefitsleaseportpropertyreal estatecity government

Related Statutes

  • § 25350.55 County Financing Payment Guarantees
  • § 25350.6 Orange County Vehicle Fee Pledge
  • § 25350.7 County Financing Payment Guarantees
  • § 25350.8 Orange County Tax Allocation
  • § 25350.85 County Tax Revenue Allocation

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 37351.
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