California § 1162 - A petition for the formation of a division may be presented to the board of super

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§ 1162. A petition for the formation of a division may be presented to the board of super

A petition for the formation of a division may be presented to the board of supervisors of the county wherein the division is proposed to be formed. The petition shall contain: (a) The name of the proposed division. (b) The signatures of at least a majority of the landowners within the proposed division or the signatures of owners of more than 50 percent of the assessed valuation within the division. (c) The boundaries of the proposed division. (d) The number of acres therein and the assessed valuation of such acreage according to the last equalized assessment roll of the county. (e) The value of the improvements on real estate and of the personal property within the proposed division according to the last equalized assessment roll. (f) The number of inhabitants therein, as nearly as can be ascertained. (g) A particular description of the location of any highway which it is desired to construct, improve or permanently maintain or maintain for a specified number of years, in the event of which such limited period of maintenance the period thereof shall be shown and a statement showing the necessity for such work.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1162 cover?

Section 1162 ("A petition for the formation of a division may be presented to the board of super") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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