California § 21656 - No person shall erect or add to the height of any structure within the boundaries
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 21656 — No person shall erect or add to the height of any structure within the boundaries, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21656. No person shall erect or add to the height of any structure within the boundaries
No person shall erect or add to the height of any structure within the boundaries of this state which will result in a structure that extends more than 500 feet above the ground on which such structure rests until a permit therefor has been issued for such purpose by the department. This section is not applicable to the construction of any structure if the Federal Communications Commission is required to approve the height of the structure or if the height of the structure is required to be approved under the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 (Public Law 85-726; 72 Stat. 731).
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 21656
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 21656 cover?
Section 21656 ("No person shall erect or add to the height of any structure within the boundaries") 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 § 21656?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 21656 apply to my situation?
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