California § 1240.700 - When property described in Section 1240.680 is sought to be acquired for city or

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1240.700 — When property described in Section 1240.680 is sought to be acquired for city or, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 1240.700. When property described in Section 1240.680 is sought to be acquired for city or

(a) When property described in Section 1240.680 is sought to be acquired for city or county road, street, or highway purposes, and such property was dedicated or devoted to regional park, recreational, or open-space purposes prior to the initiation of road, street, or highway route location studies, an action for declaratory relief may be brought in the superior court by the regional park district which operates the park, recreational, or open-space area to determine the question of which public use is the best and most necessary public use for such property. (b) The action for declaratory relief shall be filed and served within 120 days after the city or county, as the case may be, has published in a newspaper of general circulation pursuant to Section 6061 of the Government Code, and delivered to the regional park district, a written notice that a proposed route or site or an adopted route includes such property. (c) With respect to property dedicated or devoted to regionl park, recreational, or open-space purposes which is sought to be acquired for city or county road, street, or highway purposes: (1) If an action for declaratory relief is not filed and served within the 120-day period established by subdivision (b), the right to bring such action is waived and the provisions of Section 1240.680 do not apply. (2) When a declaratory relief action may not be brought pursuant to this section, the provisions of Section 1240.680 do not apply.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1240.700

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1240.700 cover?

Section 1240.700 ("When property described in Section 1240.680 is sought to be acquired for city or") 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.

How do I cite California § 1240.700?

A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 1240.700" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of California law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the California official source linked on this page or consult a licensed California attorney.

How does California § 1240.700 apply to my situation?

Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in California can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.

Sources & Verification

Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in California.