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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 1Pt. 1Ch. 6.5§ 51057 Open-Space Easement Approval

§ 51057 Open-Space Easement Approval

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§ 51057 Open-Space Easement Approval

Key Takeaways

  • •The city or county can't accept a grant for an open-space easement without first asking the planning department or planning commission for their opinion.
  • •The planning department or commission has 30 days to give their report, but the city or county can give them an extra 30 days if needed.
  • •The report must say whether the proposal fits with the city or county's general plan.

Example

A person wants to give the city a piece of land to be used as a park. The city wants to accept this gift.

Before the city can accept the gift, they must ask the planning department to check if using the land as a park fits with the city's plans. The planning department has 30 days to give their opinion.

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

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§ 51057 Open-Space Easement Approval

The governing body of the city or county shall not accept any grant of an open-space easement until the matter has first been referred to the city or county planning department or planning commission and a report thereon has been received from the planning department or planning commission. Within 30 days after receiving the proposal to accept a grant of an open-space easement, the planning department or planning commission shall submit its report to the governing body. The governing body may extend the time for submitting such a report for an additional period not exceeding 30 days. The report shall contain a statement that the proposal is, or is not, consistent with the general plan of the jurisdiction. (Added by Stats. 1969, Ch. 762.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 51059 Open-Space Easement Recording
  • § 51093 Open-Space Easement Abandonment
  • § 30056 Public Safety Funding Reduction
  • § 8546 State Auditor Independence Standards
  • § 8546.5 High-Risk Agency Audit Program

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 51057.
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