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HomeWater CodeDiv. 2Pt. 2Ch. 5Art. 1§ 1340 Hearing Notice For Protests

§ 1340 Hearing Notice For Protests

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§ 1340 Hearing Notice For Protests

Key Takeaways

  • •If someone disagrees with an application, there will be a meeting to talk about it.
  • •Both the person who applied and the person who disagreed will get a letter about the meeting.
  • •The letter must be sent at least 20 days before the meeting.
  • •The letter must be sent by registered mail, which means it’s tracked and confirmed.

Example

Imagine your neighbor applies to build a big fence, but you think it’s too tall and will block your view. You protest the application.

The government will set up a meeting to discuss the fence. Both you and your neighbor will get a letter in the mail at least 20 days before the meeting. The letter will be sent in a way that proves you both got it.

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

Official Source
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§ 1340 Hearing Notice For Protests

Notice of hearing on a protested application shall be given by mailing notice not less than 20 days before the date of hearing to both the applicant and protestant by registered mail. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

protested applicationnotice of hearingregistered mail

Related Statutes

  • § 1341 Protested Application Hearing Notice
  • § 1342 Hearing Notice For Applications
  • § 11550 Chapter 4 Compliance
  • § 11551 Department Construction Design
  • § 11552 State Construction Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 1340.
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