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HomeHarbors and Navigation CodeDiv. 8Pt. 2Ch. 1Art. 2§ 5830 Petition Hearing Continuation

§ 5830 Petition Hearing Continuation

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§ 5830 Petition Hearing Continuation

This rule says the board must look at a petition at the time and place written in the notice, and they can delay the hearing but only for up to 90 days total.

Key Takeaways

  • •The board must hold the hearing at the date, time, and place listed in the notice.
  • •They are allowed to postpone the hearing if needed.
  • •All postponements together can’t add up to more than ninety days.

Example

A homeowner asks the city board to change a zoning rule and gets a notice saying the hearing will be on June 1 at City Hall.

The board has to discuss the request on June 1 at City Hall, but if they need more time they can push the hearing back a few times, as long as all the delays together don’t go past 90 days.

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

Official Source
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§ 5830 Petition Hearing Continuation

At the time and place specified in the notice the board of supervisors shall consider the petition and may continue the hearing from time to time not exceeding a period of ninety days. (Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

board of supervisorspetitionhearingninety days

Related Statutes

  • § 5825 Petition Publication Requirements
  • § 5839 Harbor Improvement Petition Approval
  • § 6014 District Formation Notice Requirements
  • § 6020 Petition Hearing And Verification
  • § 6023 Harbor Improvement Feasibility Review

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 5830.
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