California § 65857 - The legislative body may approve, modify or disapprove the recommendation of the
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§ 65857. The legislative body may approve, modify or disapprove the recommendation of the
The legislative body may approve, modify or disapprove the recommendation of the planning commission; provided that any modification of the proposed ordinance or amendment by the legislative body not previously considered by the planning commission during its hearing, shall first be referred to the planning commission for report and recommendation, but the planning commission shall not be required to hold a public hearing thereon. Failure of the planning commission to report within forty (40) days after the reference, or such longer period as may be designated by the legislative body, shall be deemed to be approval of the proposed modification.
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Frequently Asked Questions About California § 65857
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 65857 cover?
Section 65857 ("The legislative body may approve, modify or disapprove the recommendation 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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Is this the official text of California law?
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