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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 15Ch. 5Art. 3§ 103242 Eminent Domain Utility Relocation

§ 103242 Eminent Domain Utility Relocation

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§ 103242 Eminent Domain Utility Relocation

This law lets the district take private land it needs, and says the district must pay for the land and also cover the cost of moving any public utilities that have to be relocated.

Key Takeaways

  • •The district can use eminent domain to take property it needs.
  • •It must pay the owner for the land and any damage caused.
  • •It also has to pay the cost of moving public utilities, minus any salvage value, but not for improvements.

Example

The district wants to build a new school and needs a piece of a homeowner's yard where a city water pipe runs.

The district can take the yard, pay the homeowner for the land, and also pay the city to move the water pipe to a new spot, but it doesn't have to pay for any upgrades to the pipe.

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

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§ 103242 Eminent Domain Utility Relocation

The district may exercise the right of eminent domain to take any property necessary or convenient to the exercise of the powers granted in this part. The district, in exercising such power, shall, in addition to the damages for the taking, injury, or destruction of property, also pay the cost, exclusive of betterment and with credit for salvage value, of removal, reconstruction, or relocation of any structure, railways, mains, pipes, conduits, wires, cables, or poles of any public agency or utility which is required to be moved to a new location. (Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1176.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

eminent domainbettermentsalvage valuerelocationreconstruction

Related Statutes

  • § 102242 Eminent Domain Utility Relocation
  • § 105086 Eminent Domain Utility Relocation
  • § 100130 Vta Property Acquisition Authority
  • § 100131 Vta Eminent Domain Powers
  • § 100132 Vta Eminent Domain Compensation

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 103242.
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