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HomeWater CodeDiv. 3Pt. 1Ch. 5Art. 4§ 6263 Application Approval Timeline

§ 6263 Application Approval Timeline

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§ 6263 Application Approval Timeline

Key Takeaways

  • •You have to wait at least 10 days for your application to be approved.
  • •The people in charge will decide on your application as soon as they have all the info they need.
  • •They can't approve it before 10 days, even if they have everything.

Example

You apply for a permit to build a small shed in your backyard.

The city can't approve your permit until at least 10 days have passed, even if they get all your paperwork right away. They’ll tell you yes or no as soon as they check everything.

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

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§ 6263 Application Approval Timeline

No application shall be approved in less than 10 days from its receipt but all applications shall be approved or disapproved as soon as practicable after the receipt of all data and information found necessary by the department. (Enacted by Stats. 1943, Ch. 368.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

applicationapproveddisapproveddata and information

Related Statutes

  • § 6260 Application Approval Timeline
  • § 12883 Water Project Approval Criteria
  • § 12883.2 Project Economic Justification
  • § 12883.4 Feasibility Report Loan Approval
  • § 13340 Emergency Waste Discharge Injunctions

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Water Code. Section 6263.
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