Article 3 - Regional Park, Park and Open-Space, and Open-Space Districts

California Public Resources Code — §§ 5500-5595

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Amended by Stats. 2025, Ch. 166, Sec. 1. (AB 769) Effective January 1, 2026.

As used in this article, the following definitions apply:

(a)“District” means any regional park district, regional park and open-space district, or regional open-space district formed pursuant to this article.

(b)“He” or “he or she” means they.

(c)“Him” or “him or her” means them.

(d)“His” or “his or her” means their.

§ 5501

Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 813.

A district may be created pursuant to, and it may exercise the powers granted by, this article.

§ 5502

Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 813.

(a)Three or more cities, together with any parcel or parcels of city or county territory, whether in the same or different counties, may organize and incorporate. All the territory in the proposed district shall be contiguous.

(b)Notwithstanding subdivision (a), one or more cities, together with any parcel or parcels of city or county territory, whether in the same or different counties, the territory of all of which when combined has a population of at least 50,000, may organize and incorporate. All the territory in the proposed district shall be contiguous.

§ 5503

Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 813.

Whenever it is desired to form a district, a petition requesting the creation and maintenance of a district, and describing the exterior boundaries of the proposed district shall be signed by at least 5,000 electors residing within the territory proposed to be included in the district and shall be presented to the board of supervisors of the county containing the largest area within the proposed district.

§ 5503.5

Added by Stats. 2018, Ch. 218, Sec. 1. (AB 2600) Effective January 1, 2019.

(a)In lieu of a petition described in Section 5503, a proposal to form a new district may also be made by the adoption of a resolution of application by the legislative body of any county or city that contains the territory proposed to be included in the district.

(b)The resolution of application shall contain all of the following:

(1)The methods by which the district will be financed, including, but not limited to, special taxes and

fees.

(2)The proposed name for the district and the reasons for forming it.

(3)A description of the territory to be included in the district.

(c)Before adopting a resolution of application, the legislative body shall hold a public hearing on the resolution. Notice of the hearing shall be published pursuant to Section 6061 of the Government Code in one or more newspapers of general circulation within the county or

city and on the city or county’s Internet Web site. At least 20 days before the hearing, the legislative body shall give mailed notice of its hearing to the executive officer of the local agency formation commission of the principal county. The notice shall generally describe the proposed formation of the district and the territory proposed to be included in the district.

(d)At the hearing, the legislative body shall give any person an opportunity to present his or her views on the resolution of application.

(e)The clerk of the legislative body shall file a certified copy of the resolution of application with the executive officer of the local agency formation commission of the principal county.

§ 5504

Added by Stats. 1939, Ch. 94.

A petition may consist of any number of separate instruments, all of which together shall constitute one petition. Each instrument shall contain the affidavit of the person who circulated it, certifying that each signature is the true signature of the person whose name it purports to be. Every elector signing the petition shall write his address opposite his signature. The clerk of the board of supervisors of the county having the largest area within the proposed district, shall check and verify the signatures to the petition and certify the result of the examination to the board of supervisors.

§ 5505

Added by Stats. 1939, Ch. 94.

If the petition contains names of electors residing in a county other than the one having the largest area within the proposed district, and does not contain the requisite number of signatures of electors residing in the county having the largest area within the proposed district, a duplicate original of the petition shall be filed with the board of supervisors of the other county, and the clerk of the board of supervisors of the other county shall likewise check and verify the signatures to the petition and certify the result to the board of supervisors of his county, and thereupon copies of the clerk’s certificates shall be transmitted to each county

affected.

§ 5506

Added by Stats. 1939, Ch. 94.

If the petition contains sufficient signatures of electors residing in the county having the largest area within the proposed district, but the petition includes land within another county or other counties, the clerk of the board of supervisors of the county having the largest area within the proposed district shall transmit a certified copy of the petition and of his certificate to the board of supervisors of the other county or counties.

§ 5506.10

Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 296, Sec. 32. Effective January 1, 2004.

(a)(1) The Legislature hereby finds and declares that the population of Sacramento County continues to grow at an increasing rate, and already the county is far behind in providing adequate park, recreational, and open-space facilities for its residents. Formation of a regional district with boundaries coterminous with those of Sacramento County is critical to help address the growing and unmet park and recreational needs in Sacramento County.

(2)Proceedings for the formation of a regional park and open-space district or a regional open-space district with boundaries coterminous with those of Sacramento County may be initiated by resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Sacramento after a hearing noticed in accordance with Section 6064 of the Government Code, in lieu of the petition and proceedings related to the petition specified in this article.

(b)As used in this section:

(1)“Regional district” means a district formed pursuant to this section that contains all of the territory within Sacramento County, including all incorporated cities.

(2)“Capital outlay project” means the acquisition or improvement of real property, but, for purposes of subdivision (c) includes the

servicing of bonds issued pursuant to Section 5539.10.

(3)“Maintenance” means both of the following:

(A)Those purposes listed in Section 22531 of the Streets and Highways Code.

(B)Security for park, recreational, and open-space lands and improvements, including, but not limited to, park rangers and park security personnel.

(c)The resolution specified in subdivision (a) shall do all of the following:

(1)Name the proposed regional district and state the reasons for forming it.

(2)Specify that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Sacramento shall act, ex officio, as the governing body of the regional district. The

provisions of this article pertaining to district directors do not apply, and all powers and authority of the regional district shall be vested in the board of supervisors in its capacity as the governing body of the regional district.

(3)Describe the territory to be included in the regional district.

(4)Describe the methods by which the regional district will be financed.

(5)(A) Specify that all revenue generated by the regional district, including the proceeds from the issuance of any bonds, shall be allocated among all affected public agencies within the territory of the district, for expenditure consistent with the purposes of this article, to adequately address the needs specified in subdivision (a) of Section 5539.10.

(B)For the purposes of this paragraph, “all affected public agencies” means the County of Sacramento, all incorporated cities within the county, and any park district or county service area established for the purpose of acquiring, improving, and managing land or improvements for park, recreational, open-space, or conservation purposes which is included within the territory of the district.

(6)(A) Call and give notice of an election to be held in the proposed regional district for the purpose of determining whether the regional district shall be formed.

(B)Notwithstanding Section 5518, the County Counsel of the County of Sacramento shall prepare the language in the ballot label. The proposition shall specify the matters set forth in the resolution, except for subparagraph (A). The analysis and review of the measure shall be carried out

pursuant to Section 9160 of the Elections Code.

(7)State that in the first 20 years after the date that an assessment is levied pursuant to Section 5539.10, a minimum of 75 percent of all proceeds of assessments levied by the regional district shall be used for capital outlay projects on a nonannualized basis.

(8)Include an expenditure plan consisting of a list of capital outlay projects, including acquisition areas, and a general description of proposed outlays for operation and maintenance to be funded, over a 20-year period from the date on which the assessment is first levied, with proceeds of assessments levied by the regional district. No funds shall be allocated for capital outlay projects or for the operation and maintenance of any lands or facilities that are not located within the boundaries of the regional district.

(9)State the proposed rate and method of apportionment to be used in levying annual assessments for all categories of property.

(10)Include any other matters determined to be necessary or desirable by the board of supervisors.

(d)(1) The formation of the regional district is not subject to Section 5517.1 or to the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000 (Division 3 (commencing with Section 56000) of Title 5 of the Government Code).

(2)The regional district shall be formed if a majority of voters voting on the proposition vote in favor of formation of the regional district.

(e)(1) No proceeds from any bonds issued pursuant to Section 5539.10 shall be expended for

operation and maintenance. Bond proceeds may be expended to pay all costs incidental to the preparation and issuance of the bonds.

(2)The regional district may use the proceeds from the levy of assessments for the operation and maintenance of capital outlay projects and any lands acquired and improvements made to park, recreational, and open-space lands of the regional district.

§ 5506.11

Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 755, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2001.

(a)A proceeding for the formation of a regional district in Santa Barbara County may be initiated by resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Santa Barbara, adopted after a hearing noticed in accordance with Section 6064 of the Government Code, in lieu of the petition and proceedings related to the petition as specified in this article.

(b)The resolution shall do all of the following:

(1)Name the

proposed regional district and state the reasons for forming it.

(2)Specify that the proposed regional district shall be governed by a board of five directors, to be elected in accordance with this article.

(3)Specify the territory to be included in the proposed regional district. The territory of the proposed regional district may include part of the territory within Santa Barbara County, and may include incorporated cities within that territory.

(4)Specify the boundaries of the five wards or subdistricts drawn pursuant to Section 5515.

(5)Specify that the regional district shall not have, and may not exercise, the power of eminent domain pursuant to Section 5542 or any other provision of law.

(6)Describe the methods by which the proposed regional district will be financed.

(7)Call, and give notice of, an election to be held in the proposed regional district pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 5514.

(8)Prescribe any other matters necessary to the formation of the proposed regional district.

(c)For purposes of this section, “regional district” means an open-space district formed pursuant to this section that contains part of the territory within Santa Barbara County, including all incorporated cities within that territory.

§ 5506.12

Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 24, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2003.

(a)A proceeding for the formation of a regional district in Ventura County may be initiated by resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Ventura, adopted after a hearing noticed in accordance with Section 6064 of the Government Code, in lieu of the petition and related proceedings specified in this article.

(b)The resolution shall do all of the following:

(1)Name the proposed regional district and

state the reasons for forming it.

(2)Specify that the proposed regional district shall be governed by a board of five directors who shall be:

(A)elected in accordance with this article; (B) appointed by the board of supervisors; or (C) the members of the board of supervisors acting ex officio. The method of selecting directors shall be determined by the terms of the regional district measure placed before the voters.

(3)Specify the territory to be included in the proposed regional district. The territory of the proposed regional district may include all or part of the territory within Ventura County, and may include incorporated cities within that territory.

(4)Specify the boundaries of the five wards or subdistricts drawn pursuant to Section 5515 or according to the boundaries of existing supervisorial

districts.

(5)Specify that the regional district shall not have, and may not exercise, the power of eminent domain pursuant to Section 5542 or any other provision of law.

(6)Describe the methods by which the proposed regional district will be financed.

(7)Call, and give notice of, an election to be held in the proposed regional district pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 5514.

(8)Prescribe any other matters necessary to the formation of the proposed regional district.

(c)For purposes of this section, “regional district” means an open-space district formed pursuant to this section that contains all or part of the territory within Ventura County, and may include all incorporated

cities within that territory.

§ 5506.13

Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 216, Sec. 2. (SB 365) Effective January 1, 2018.

(a)A proceeding for the formation of a regional district in the County of Solano may be initiated by resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Solano, adopted after a hearing noticed in accordance with Section 6064 of the Government Code, in lieu of the petition and related proceedings specified in this article.

(b)The resolution shall do all of the following:

(1)Name the proposed regional district and state the reasons for forming it.

(2)Specify that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Solano shall act, ex officio, as the governing body for the regional district, except as provided in

paragraph (8). The provisions of this article pertaining to district directors do not apply, and all powers and authority of the regional district shall be vested in the board of supervisors in its capacity as the governing body of the regional district, unless a separate board is elected pursuant to paragraph (8).

(3)Describe the territory to be included in the regional district.

(4)Describe the sources of funding that may be made available by the County of Solano upon formation of the regional district and describe any other methods by which the regional district will be financed.

(5)Specify that the district shall not have, and may not exercise, the power of eminent domain pursuant to Section 5542 or any other law.

(6)(A) Call and give notice of an election to be held in the proposed regional district for the purpose of determining whether the regional district shall be formed. The election shall be consolidated with a statewide election or any election conducted throughout the County of Solano.

(B)Notwithstanding Section 5518, the County Counsel of the County of Solano shall prepare the language in the ballot label. The proposition shall specify the matters set forth in the resolution, except for subparagraph (A). The analysis and review of the measure shall be carried out pursuant to Section 9160 of the Elections Code.

(7)Include any other matters necessary to the formation of the proposed regional district.

(8)Specify all of the following:

(A)No

sooner than 10 years after formation of the regional district, the directors may, after holding a hearing, adopt a resolution placing the question of having an elected board of directors pursuant to Section 5527 on the ballot. Notice of the hearing on the resolution, specifying the time and place, shall be published at least once in a newspaper of general circulation in the district.

(B)If a majority of the voters voting upon the question are in favor, the regional district shall have an elected board of directors, with boundaries of the proposed wards or subdistricts being drawn pursuant to Section 5515. At the election, the voters shall also elect members to the regional district’s board of directors. Those persons shall take office only if a majority of the voters voting upon the question of having an elected board of directors are in favor of the question.

(C)If the question

is submitted to the voters at a general district election, the notice required by Section 12112 of the Elections Code shall contain a statement of the question to appear on the ballot. If the question is submitted to the voters at a special election, the notice of election and ballot shall contain a statement of the question.

(c)The resolution calling the election may provide for a single ballot measure or separate ballot measures on the question of the formation, the establishment of an appropriations limit authorized by Section 4 of Article XIII B of the California Constitution, the authority to tax pursuant to Section 5566, and the authority to sell bonds pursuant to Section 5568, or any combination of those questions.

(d)(1) The formation of the regional district is not subject to Section 5517.1 or to the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government

Reorganization Act of 2000 (Division 3 (commencing with Section 56000) of Title 5 of the Government Code).

(2)The district shall be formed if a majority of voters voting on the proposition vote in favor of formation of the regional district.

(e)If the regional district is created and established in the County of Solano, officers and employees of the County of Solano may act, ex officio or under contract, as officers and employees of the regional district and may discharge the authority and responsibility specified in the article.

(f)The County of Solano may provide the services and facilities needed to carry out the functions of the district. Proceeds of taxes levied by the district pursuant to Section 5566 may be used to reimburse the County of Solano for the actual costs of these services and facilities.

§ 5506.3

Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 296, Sec. 30. Effective January 1, 2004.

(a)(1) The Legislature hereby finds and declares that the population of San Diego County continues to grow at an increasing rate, and already the county is far behind other urban areas in the state in providing adequate park, recreational, and open-space facilities for its residents. Formation of a regional district with boundaries coterminous with those of San Diego County is critical to help address the growing and unmet park and recreational needs in San Diego County.

(2)Proceedings for the formation of a regional park and open-space district or a regional open-space district with boundaries coterminous with those of San Diego County may be initiated by resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Diego after a hearing noticed in accordance with Section 6064 of the Government Code, in lieu of the petition and proceedings related to the petition specified in this article.

(b)As used in this section and Sections 5538.3 and 5539.3:

(1)“Regional district” means a district formed pursuant to this section that contains all of the territory within San Diego County, including all incorporated cities.

(2)“Capital outlay project” means the acquisition or improvement of real property, but, for purposes of

subdivision (c), includes the servicing of bonds issued pursuant to Section 5539.3.

(c)The resolution specified in subdivision (a) shall do all of the following:

(1)Name the proposed regional district and state the reasons for forming it.

(2)Specify that the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Diego shall act, ex officio, as the governing body of the regional district. The provisions of this article pertaining to district directors do not apply, and all powers and authority of the regional district shall be vested in the board of supervisors in its capacity as the governing body of the regional district.

(3)Describe the territory to be included in the regional district.

(4)Describe the methods by which the regional district will be financed.

(B)For the purposes of this paragraph, “all affected public agencies” means the County of San Diego, all incorporated cities within the county, and any joint powers authority or agency established for the purpose of acquiring land for park, recreational, open-space, and conservation purposes.

(6)(A) Call and give notice of an election

to be held in the proposed regional district for the purpose of determining whether the regional district shall be formed.

(B)Notwithstanding Section 5518, the County Counsel of the County of San Diego shall prepare the language in the ballot label. The proposition shall specify the matters set forth in the resolution, except for subparagraph (A). The analysis and review of the measure shall be carried out pursuant to Section 9160 of the Elections Code.

(7)State that, in the first 20 years after the date that an assessment is levied pursuant to Section 5539.3, a minimum of 80 percent of all proceeds of assessments levied by the regional district shall be used for capital outlay projects.

(8)Include an expenditure plan consisting of a list of capital outlay projects, including acquisition areas, and a general

description of proposed outlays for operation and maintenance, to be funded, over a 20-year period from the date on which the assessment is first levied, with proceeds of assessments levied by the regional district.

(9)State the proposed rate and method of apportionment to be used in levying annual assessments for all categories of property.

(10)Include any other matters determined to be necessary by the board of supervisors.

(2)The regional district shall be formed if a majority of voters voting

on the proposition vote in favor of formation of the regional district.

(e)(1) No proceeds from any bonds issued pursuant to Section 5539.3 shall be expended for operation and maintenance. Bond proceeds may be expended to pay all costs incidental to the preparation and issuance of the bonds.

(2)The regional district may use the proceeds from the levy of assessments for the operation and maintenance of capital outlay projects.

(f)The San Diego Association of Governments, serving as the Regional Planning and Growth Management Review Board, should review the expenditure plan for consistency with the open-space element of the Regional Growth Management Strategy.

§ 5506.4

Added by Stats. 1992, Ch. 74, Sec. 1. Effective June 3, 1992.

(a)Proceedings for the formation of a district with boundaries coterminous with those of Napa County may be initiated by resolution of the Board of Supervisors of Napa County adopted after a hearing noticed in accordance with Section 5511, in lieu of a petition.

(b)The resolution shall do all of the following:

(1)Name the proposed district and state the reasons for forming it.

(2)Specify that the proposed district shall be governed by a board of five directors who shall be elected in accordance with this article and that no member of the board of supervisors shall be a director.

(3)State that the territory of the proposed district shall include all of the territory within Napa County, including incorporated cities.

(4)Specify the boundaries of the five wards or subdistricts drawn pursuant to Section 5515.

(5)Specify that the district shall not have, and may not exercise, the power of eminent domain pursuant to Section 5542 or any other provision of law.

(6)Describe the methods by which the proposed district will be financed.

(7)Call an election pursuant to Section 5514.

(8)Include any other matters necessary to the formation of the proposed district.

§ 5506.5

Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 296, Sec. 31. Effective January 1, 2004.

(a)If the exterior boundaries of a proposed district are coterminous with the exterior boundaries of the County of Marin or the County of Sonoma, proceedings for formation of that district may, in lieu of a petition, be initiated by resolution of the board of supervisors of the county.

(b)The resolution may specify that the board of supervisors shall act, ex officio, as the governing body for a district formed in Marin County. For a district formed in Sonoma County, the board

of supervisors shall act, ex officio, as the governing body of the district. In those cases, the provisions of this article pertaining to the election of district directors shall not apply and all powers and authority of the district shall be vested in the board of supervisors of the county in its capacity as the governing body of the district.

(c)The resolution adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the County of Sonoma shall do all of the following:

(1)Name the district, and state the reasons for forming it.

(2)Describe the methods by which the district will be financed.

(3)Call, and give notice of, an election to be held in the proposed district for the purpose of determining whether the district shall be created and established. The formation of

the district is not subject to the Cortese-Knox-Hertzberg Local Government Reorganization Act of 2000 (Division 3 (commencing with Section 56000) of Title 5 of the Government Code).

(4)Include any other matters necessary to the formation of the district.

§ 5506.6

Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 186, Sec. 2. Effective June 29, 1990.

The governing body of a district formed pursuant to Section 5506.5 may, by resolution, change the legal name of the district to the “Marin County Open Space District” or the “Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District,” as appropriate.

§ 5506.7

Added by Stats. 1989, Ch. 789, Sec. 19.

(a)Proceedings for the formation of a district in Riverside County may be initiated by resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Riverside, in lieu of a petition.

(b)The resolution shall do all of the following:

(1)Name the district and state the reasons for forming it.

(2)Specify that the board of supervisors shall act, ex officio, as the governing body of the district. The provisions of this article pertaining to the

election of district directors do not apply, and all powers and authority of the district shall be vested in the board of supervisors in its capacity as the governing body of the district.

(3)Describe the territory to be included in the district. Notwithstanding Section 5502, the territory of the district shall consist of at least all unincorporated areas of the county lying west of a north-south line passing through Chiriaco Summit. However, if requested by resolution of the governing body of any city, that city may be included in the district and the description shall reflect its inclusion.

(4)Describe the methods by which the district will be financed.

(5)Call and give notice of an election to be held in the proposed district for the purpose of determining whether the district shall be created and established.

The election shall be consolidated with a statewide election or any election conducted throughout Riverside County.

§ 5506.8

Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1017, Sec. 1.

(a)Proceedings for the formation of a regional park and open-space or regional open-space district in San Bernardino County may be initiated by resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of San Bernardino adopted after a hearing noticed in accordance with Section 6062a of the Government Code, in lieu of the petition and related proceedings specified in this article.

(b)The resolution shall do all of the following:

(1)Name the regional district and state the reasons for forming it.

(2)Specify that the board of supervisors shall act, ex officio, as the governing body of the regional district. The provisions of this article pertaining to district directors do not apply, and all powers and authority of the regional district shall be vested in the board of supervisors in its capacity as the governing body of the regional district.

(3)Describe the territory to be included in the proposed regional district. Notwithstanding Section 5502, the territory of the regional district need not be contiguous, need not include any city in the county, and need not consist of all unincorporated areas of San Bernardino County. No city or recreation and park district shall be included in the regional district unless requested by resolution of the governing body of the city or recreation and park district desiring to be included in the regional district.

(4)Describe the methods by which the district will be financed.

(5)Call and give notice of an election to be held in the proposed regional district for the purpose of determining whether the proposed regional district shall be created and established. As used in this subdivision, “proposed regional district” includes the territory of any city or recreation and park district whose requesting resolution was adopted before the date of the hearing required by subdivision (a). Any city or recreation and park district that adopted a requesting resolution shall become a part of the regional district if a majority of the electors of the proposed regional district vote in favor of creating and establishing the regional district.

§ 5506.9

Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 823, Sec. 1.

(a)Proceedings for the formation of a regional park and open-space or regional open-space district with boundaries coterminous with those of Los Angeles County may be initiated by resolution of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles adopted after a hearing noticed in accordance with Section 6064 of the Government Code, in lieu of the petition and proceedings related to the petition as specified in this article.

(b)For purposes of this section and Sections 5538.9 and 5539.9, “the regional district” means a district that contains all of the territory within

Los Angeles County, including all incorporated cities.

(c)The resolution described in subdivision (a) shall do all of the following:

(1)Name the regional district and state the reasons for forming it.

(2)Specify that the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles shall act, ex officio, as the governing body of the regional district. The provisions of this article pertaining to district directors do not apply, and all powers and authority of the regional district shall be vested in the board of supervisors in its capacity as the governing body of the regional district.

(3)Describe the territory to be included in the proposed regional district.

(4)Describe the methods by

which the district will be financed.

(5)Specify that all revenue generated by the regional district, including the proceeds from the issuance of any bonds, shall be allocated among all affected public agencies within the district, for expenditure consistent with the purposes of this article, to adequately address the needs defined in Section 5539.9. For the purposes of this section, “all affected public agencies” means the County of Los Angeles, all incorporated cities within the county, and any regional state agency established for the purpose of acquiring land for park, recreation, open-space, and conservation purposes.

(6)Call and give notice of an election to be held in the proposed regional district for the purpose of determining whether the proposed regional district shall be created and established.

(7)State that, in each of the first 20 years after the date an assessment is levied pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 5539.9, a minimum of 80 percent of all proceeds of assessments levied by the regional district shall be used for capital outlay projects, including, but not limited to, acquisition and improvement of real property. For purposes of this subdivision, capital outlay projects include the servicing of bonds issued pursuant to Section 5539.9.

(8)Include an expenditure plan consisting of a list of capital outlay projects including acquisition areas and a general description of proposed outlays for operations and maintenance to be funded over a 20-year period of time from the date on which the assessment is first levied with proceeds of assessments levied by the regional district.

(9)State the proposed rate and method of apportionment to be used in

levying annual assessments for all categories of property.

(10)Include any other matters determined to be necessary by the board of supervisors.

(d)The regional district shall be created and established if a majority of voters voting on the proposition vote in favor of creating the district.

(e)No proceeds from any bonds issued pursuant to Section 5539.9 shall be used for any operations, maintenance, or servicing purposes, except that bond proceeds may be used to pay all costs incidental to the preparation and issuance of the bonds.

(f)Any funds generated by the district and used for maintenance and servicing shall be used only to maintain and service capital outlay projects funded pursuant to this section. Funds provided for maintenance and

servicing shall be used to supplement existing levels of service and not to fund existing levels of service.

(g)Assessments shall be levied not longer than the last maturity date of any bonds issued pursuant to Section 5539.9 and shall be levied not longer than 30 years from the date on which the assessment is first levied.

§ 5507

Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 813.

If the clerk’s certificate or certificates indicate that the petition has been properly signed, the board of supervisors of the county or counties not having the largest area within the proposed district shall, by resolution, fix a time and place for a hearing upon the question whether the territory described within the boundaries of its county will be benefited and should be included in the proposed district.

§ 5508