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HomeHarbors and Navigation CodeDiv. 8Pt. 2Ch. 1Art. 2§ 5840 Harbor District Formation Requirements

§ 5840 Harbor District Formation Requirements

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§ 5840 Harbor District Formation Requirements

This law says the board of supervisors must write down the basic facts about any new harbor district they’re approving, like its name, the harbor’s name, the area it covers, what will be built, and how much it will cost.

Key Takeaways

  • •The board must state the proposed district’s name.
  • •It must include the official or common name of the harbor.
  • •It must describe the exact outer borders of the district.
  • •It must list the improvement or development work planned.
  • •It must give an estimated cost and any extra expenses.

Example

A coastal town wants to set up a new fishing harbor district. The board has to list the district’s name, the harbor’s common name, draw the exact lines of the area, describe the new docks and fish‑processing buildings, and give a cost estimate.

When the town asks for the new district, the board will record all those details so everyone knows exactly what’s being created and how much money is needed.

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

Official Source
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§ 5840 Harbor District Formation Requirements

The finding of facts required to be made by the board of supervisors shall set forth: (a) The name of the proposed district, as set forth in the petition. (b) The official name or name by which the harbor is commonly known. (c) A description of the exterior boundaries of the territory to be included within the proposed district, as originally set forth in the petition, or as they may have been changed by the inclusion or exclusion of lands. (d) The improvement or development work to be done. (e) The estimated cost, and the incidental expenses. (Enacted by Stats. 1937, Ch. 368.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

board of supervisorsproposed districtimprovement or development workestimated cost

Related Statutes

  • § 5838 Harbor Improvement Discretion
  • § 5832 Harbor District Boundary Adjustment
  • § 5833 Harbor District Boundary Adjustment
  • § 5835 Harbor Improvement Feasibility Review
  • § 5859 Harbor District Boundary Determination

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Harbors and Navigation Code. Section 5840.
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