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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 1Pt. 1Ch. 1Art. 6§ 50140 Public Sewer Installation Agreements

§ 50140 Public Sewer Installation Agreements

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§ 50140 Public Sewer Installation Agreements

Key Takeaways

  • •If a builder has to put in sewers or drains for new buildings, and those can also help nearby properties, the local government can pay the builder back for some of the cost.
  • •The government can then charge other property owners who use these sewers or drains a fair fee for using them.
  • •This only happens if the sewers or drains are given to the public to use.

Example

A developer builds a new apartment complex and is required to install a sewer line that also connects to nearby houses.

The city can agree to pay the developer back for part of the sewer cost because the nearby houses will also use it. Then, the city can charge those homeowners a fee for using the sewer line.

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

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§ 50140 Public Sewer Installation Agreements

Whenever any statute, ordinance, or regulation requires that as a condition to the erection of one or more buildings or structures, sewers, drains, or other facilities for sewers or drains, or both, be installed, and where, in the opinion of the legislative body of the local agency in which such buildings or structures will be located, laterals or other facilities must be constructed which can be or will be used for the benefit of property other than that on which such buildings or structures are, or will be erected and such sewers, drains, or other facilities are dedicated to the public, the legislative body or bodies of the local agency or agencies in which any portion of such other properties are situated may by contract with the person erecting such buildings or structures agree to reimburse and may reimburse such person for such lateral or other facility. Such contract shall provide that each governing body may collect from any person using the lateral or other facility for the benefit of property subject to the jurisdiction of such governing body but other than the property on which such buildings or structures are erected, a reasonable charge for such use. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 831.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 66484.5 Groundwater Recharge Facility Fees
  • § 50141 Builder Reimbursement Charges
  • § 53096 Local Agency Zoning Override
  • § 66411 Local Subdivision Design Control
  • § 87100.1 Consultant Conflict Exemption

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 50140.
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