California § 25985 - A city, or for unincorporated areas, a county, may adopt, by majority vote of the
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§ 25985. A city, or for unincorporated areas, a county, may adopt, by majority vote of the
(a) A city, or for unincorporated areas, a county, may adopt, by majority vote of the governing body, an ordinance exempting their jurisdiction from the provisions of this chapter. The adoption of the ordinance shall not be subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (commencing with Section 21000). (b) Notwithstanding the requirements of this chapter, a city or a county ordinance specifying requirements for tree preservation or solar shade control shall govern within the jurisdiction of the city or county that adopted the ordinance.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 25985
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 25985 cover?
Section 25985 ("A city, or for unincorporated areas, a county, may adopt, by majority vote of the") 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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