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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 24Pt. 1Ch. 4Art. 5§ 33373 Redevelopment Plan Recording Requirements

§ 33373 Redevelopment Plan Recording Requirements

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§ 33373 Redevelopment Plan Recording Requirements

Key Takeaways

  • •The government must record a description of the land and a statement about redevelopment plans within 60 days of approving the plan.
  • •If the plan allows the government to take private property, the statement must clearly say so and explain any limits on this power.
  • •The government cannot start taking property until this statement is officially recorded.
  • •For older plans (approved by the end of 2006), the government had to update the statement by the end of 2007 to include the new rules.

Example

Imagine the city wants to rebuild a run-down neighborhood and might need to buy some homes to do it.

The city must file a public document within 60 days saying they plan to rebuild the area. If they might force people to sell their homes, the document must clearly say so and explain any rules, like how long they have to do it. They can’t start forcing anyone to sell until this document is filed.

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

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§ 33373 Redevelopment Plan Recording Requirements

(a) Not later than 60 days after the adoption of the redevelopment plan by the legislative body there shall be recorded with the county recorder of the county in which the project area is situated a description of the land within the project area and a statement that proceedings for the redevelopment of the project area have been instituted under this part. (b) If the redevelopment plan authorizes the agency to acquire property by eminent domain, the statement required pursuant to subdivision (a) shall contain the following: (1) A prominent heading in boldface type noting that the property that is the subject of the statement is located within a redevelopment project. (2) A general description of the provisions of the redevelopment plan that authorize the use of the power of eminent domain by the agency. (3) A general description of any limitations on the use of the power of eminent domain contained in the redevelopment plan, including, without limitation, the time limit required by Section 33333.2. (c) For a redevelopment plan adopted on or before December 31, 2006, that authorizes the acquisition of property by eminent domain, the agency shall, on or before December 31, 2007, cause a revised statement to be recorded with the county recorder of the county in which the project area is located containing all of the information required by subdivisions (a) and (b). (d) An agency shall not commence an action in eminent domain until the statement required by this section is recorded with the county recorder of the county in which the project area is located. (e) Additional recordation of documents may be effected pursuant to Section 27295 of the Government Code. (Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 603, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2007.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

redevelopmentstatementeminent domainacquisitionadoptiondescriptionpropertylimitation

Related Statutes

  • § 33456 Redevelopment Plan Amendment Notice
  • § 33375 Redevelopment Plan Notification Requirements
  • § 33327 Redevelopment Plan Notification Requirements
  • § 33333.2 Redevelopment Plan Time Limits
  • § 33363 Redevelopment Plan Objection Process

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 33373.
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