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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 2Ch. 10.5Art. 1§ 29661 Special Service District Creation

§ 29661 Special Service District Creation

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§ 29661 Special Service District Creation

Key Takeaways

  • •A special service district can be started by city or county leaders.
  • •The leaders must say why the district is needed and describe its borders.
  • •If the whole city or county is included, just naming it is enough.
  • •A copy of the decision must be sent to the district secretary.

Example

A city wants to create a special district to improve parks.

The city leaders pass a resolution saying why the parks need help and where the district will be. They send a copy of this decision to the district secretary.

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

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§ 29661 Special Service District Creation

Proceedings for the creation of a special service district may be initiated by resolution of the legislative body or bodies of the city or cities proposed to be included in such special service district and if unincorporated territory is proposed to be included in such special service district by resolution of the board or boards of supervisors of the county or counties in which such unincorporated territory is situated, or if only unincorporated territory is proposed to be included in such special service district, by resolution of the board or boards of supervisors of the county or counties in which such unincorporated territory is situated. Such resolution or resolutions shall declare that the public interest or necessity demands the creation of a special service district, shall describe its boundaries and shall request the formation of such special service district. When the entire area of a public agency is to be included in the special service district, it may be described by name. Certified copies of the resolution or resolutions shall be filed with the secretary of the district. (Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1495.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

special service districtlegislative bodyboard of supervisorspublic interest or necessityboundariescertified copies

Related Statutes

  • § 27402 Special Transit District Formation
  • § 29662 Special Service District Petition
  • § 29663 Special Service District Petition
  • § 27404 Special Transit District Petition
  • § 27406 Special Transit District Creation

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 29661.
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