California § 53097 - Notwithstanding any other provisions of this article, the governing board of a sc

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 53097 — Notwithstanding any other provisions of this article, the governing board of a sc, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 53097. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this article, the governing board of a sc

Notwithstanding any other provisions of this article, the governing board of a school district shall comply with any city or county ordinance (1) regulating drainage improvements and conditions, (2) regulating road improvements and conditions, or (3) requiring the review and approval of grading plans as these ordinance provisions relate to the design and construction of onsite improvements which affect drainage, road conditions, or grading, and shall give consideration to the specific requirements and conditions of city or county ordinances relating to the design and construction of offsite improvements. If a school district elects not to comply with the requirements of city or county ordinances relating to the design and construction of offsite improvements, the city or county shall not be liable for any injuries or for any damage to property caused by the failure of the school district to comply with those ordinances.

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

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 53097 cover?

Section 53097 ("Notwithstanding any other provisions of this article, the governing board of a sc") 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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