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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 2Pt. 1Ch. 1Art. 5§ 53097 School District Ordinance Compliance

§ 53097 School District Ordinance Compliance

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§ 53097 School District Ordinance Compliance

Key Takeaways

  • •Schools must follow city or county rules about drainage, roads, and grading plans when building or improving their property.
  • •If the school doesn’t follow the rules for offsite improvements (like nearby roads), the city or county isn’t responsible for any problems or damage that happen because of it.
  • •The school can choose to ignore some offsite rules, but they’ll be on their own if something goes wrong.

Example

A school builds a new parking lot but ignores the city’s rules about drainage for the nearby street.

If the parking lot causes flooding on the street during rain, the city won’t have to fix it or pay for damage because the school didn’t follow the rules.

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

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§ 53097 School District Ordinance Compliance

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this article, the governing board of a school district shall comply with any city or county ordinance (1) regulating drainage improvements and conditions, (2) regulating road improvements and conditions, or (3) requiring the review and approval of grading plans as these ordinance provisions relate to the design and construction of onsite improvements which affect drainage, road conditions, or grading, and shall give consideration to the specific requirements and conditions of city or county ordinances relating to the design and construction of offsite improvements. If a school district elects not to comply with the requirements of city or county ordinances relating to the design and construction of offsite improvements, the city or county shall not be liable for any injuries or for any damage to property caused by the failure of the school district to comply with those ordinances. (Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 275, Sec. 2.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

ordinanceconsiderationconstructionschoolpropertyroaddrainage

Related Statutes

  • § 53091 Local Agency Building Compliance
  • § 29100.6 Homeowners Exemption Tax Reimbursement
  • § 53092 School Building Inspection Delegation
  • § 53096 Local Agency Zoning Override
  • § 66411 Local Subdivision Design Control

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 53097.
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