California § 1805 - The width of all city streets, except state highways, bridges, alleys, and trails
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1805 — The width of all city streets, except state highways, bridges, alleys, and trails, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1805. The width of all city streets, except state highways, bridges, alleys, and trails
The width of all city streets, except state highways, bridges, alleys, and trails, shall be at least 40 feet, except that the governing body of any city may, by a resolution passed by a four-fifths vote of its membership, determine that the public convenience and necessity demand the acquisition, construction and maintenance of a street of less than 40 feet and, after such determination, proceed with the acquisition, construction or maintenance of any such street. The width of all private highways and by-roads, except bridges, shall be at least 20 feet. This section does not require that the width of city streets established or used as such prior to September 15, 1935, be increased or diminished.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1805
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1805 cover?
Section 1805 ("The width of all city streets, except state highways, bridges, alleys, and trails") 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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