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HomeHarbors and Navigation CodeDiv. 7Ch. 2Art. 6§ 4133 Harbor Improvement Surveys

§ 4133 Harbor Improvement Surveys

Harbors and Navigation Code·California
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§ 4133 Harbor Improvement Surveys

The harbor commission must carefully study any harbor that might be improved, developed, or protected, make plans and cost estimates, and then tell the board of supervisors why the project is needed and how it will help.

Key Takeaways

  • •The commission must act with diligence when studying harbors.
  • •It must do surveys, create plans, and estimate costs for any improvement, development, or protection project.
  • •It must report its findings and recommendations to the board of supervisors, following Article 2 unless there’s a conflict.

Example

A city wants to deepen its harbor so bigger cargo ships can dock.

The harbor commission would first survey the harbor, draw up a plan for the deepening, figure out how much it will cost, and then report to the board of supervisors recommending whether the project is worth doing.

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

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§ 4133 Harbor Improvement Surveys

With all diligence, the harbor commission shall proceed with surveys of the harbor or harbors intended to be improved, developed, or protected, the preparation of plans therefor and estimates of cost thereof, and shall report to the board of supervisors thereon, with its recommendations concerning the necessity, advantage, and benefit to be derived by the improvement, development, or protection of such harbor or harbors; all as provided in Article 2 of this chapter, which provisions are incorporated herein to the extent that they are not inconsistent herewith. (Added by Stats. 1945, Ch. 1500.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

harbor commissionsurveysplansestimates of costboard of supervisorsArticle 2

Related Statutes

  • § 4040 County Harbor Bond Petitions
  • § 4045 Harbor Commission Termination Rules
  • § 4132 Harbor Commission Appointment
  • § 4134 Harbor Project Funding Decisions
  • § 4135 County Bonded Indebtedness

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 4133.
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