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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 14Ch. 5Art. 4§ 102263 Public Hearing Requirements

§ 102263 Public Hearing Requirements

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§ 102263 Public Hearing Requirements

This law requires a public hearing to be held before a board adopts a plan, and it must give at least 30 days notice by publishing and mailing to local officials.

Key Takeaways

  • •A public hearing is required before adopting a plan or any changes.
  • •Notice must be given at least 30 days in advance.
  • •Notice must be published and mailed to each city council and board of supervisors in the district.
  • •The hearing can be postponed or continued as needed.

Example

A city planning board wants to change the zoning rules for a neighborhood.

The board must announce the hearing at least 30 days in advance by publishing the notice and sending written notice to the city council and county board of supervisors. They can then hold the hearing and later continue it if needed.

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

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§ 102263 Public Hearing Requirements

Before adopting the plan, or an element or amendment thereof, the board shall hold a public hearing. Notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be given at least 30 days before the hearing. The notice shall be published pursuant to Section 6061 of the Government Code and written notice shall also be mailed to each city council and board of supervisors in the district. The hearing may be continued from time to time. (Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1374.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

public hearing30 daysSection 6061city councilboard of supervisors

Related Statutes

  • § 101202 Local Rate And Facility Hearings
  • § 101204 Local Government Intervention Rights
  • § 103262 Public Hearing Requirements
  • § 22811 Unsold Bond Cancellation Process
  • § 22812 Director Petition Hearing Timeline

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 102263.
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