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CA Govt Code § 51191.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 5 - LOCAL AGENCIES|DIVISION 1 - CITIES AND COUNTIES|PART 1 - POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES AND COUNTIES|CHAPTER 6.9 - Solar-Use Easement|ARTICLE 2 - General Provisions|Section 51191.5.

51191.5.  (a) During the term of the solar-use easement, the county or city shall not approve any land use on land covered by a solar easement that is inconsistent with the easement, and no building permit may be issued for any structure that would violate the easement. The county or city shall seek, by appropriate proceedings, an injunction against any threatened construction or other development or activity on the land that would violate the easement and shall seek a mandatory injunction requiring the removal of any structure erected in violation of the easement.If the county or city fails to seek an injunction against any threatened construction or other development or activity on the land that would violate the easement or to seek a mandatory injunction requiring the removal of any structure erected in violation of the easement, or if the county or city should construct any structure or development or conduct or permit any activity in violation of the easement, a person or entity may, by appropriate proceedings, seek an injunction.(b) The court may award to a plaintiff who prevails in an action authorized by this section his or her cost of litigation, including reasonable attorney’s fees.(c) Nothing in this chapter shall limit the power of the state or any county, city, school district, or any other local public district, agency, or entity, or any other person authorized by law, to acquire land subject to a solar-use easement by eminent domain. (Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 596, Sec. 8. (SB 618) Effective January 1, 2012.)
CA Govt Code § 51191.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 5 - LOCAL AGENCIES|DIVISION 1 - CITIES AND COUNTIES|PART 1 - POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES AND COUNTIES|CHAPTER 6.9 - Solar-Use Easement|ARTICLE 2 - General Provisions|Section 51191.6.

51191.6.  Upon the acceptance or approval of any instrument creating a solar-use easement, the clerk of the governing body shall record the instrument in the office of the county recorder and file a copy with the county assessor. After the easement is recorded, it shall impart notice to all persons under the recording laws of this state.(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 596, Sec. 8. (SB 618) Effective January 1, 2012.)
CA Govt Code § 51191.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 5 - LOCAL AGENCIES|DIVISION 1 - CITIES AND COUNTIES|PART 1 - POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES AND COUNTIES|CHAPTER 6.9 - Solar-Use Easement|ARTICLE 2 - General Provisions|Section 51191.7.

51191.7.  The parcel or parcels subject to a solar-use easement shall be assessed pursuant to Section 402.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code during the term of the easement.(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 596, Sec. 8. (SB 618) Effective January 1, 2012.)
CA Govt Code § 51191.8 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 5 - LOCAL AGENCIES|DIVISION 1 - CITIES AND COUNTIES|PART 1 - POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES AND COUNTIES|CHAPTER 6.9 - Solar-Use Easement|ARTICLE 2 - General Provisions|Section 51191.8.

51191.8.  The Department of Conservation may adopt regulations pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Division 3 of Title 2) for the implementation of this chapter.(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 596, Sec. 8. (SB 618) Effective January 1, 2012.)
CA Govt Code § 51192 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 5 - LOCAL AGENCIES|DIVISION 1 - CITIES AND COUNTIES|PART 1 - POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES AND COUNTIES|CHAPTER 6.9 - Solar-Use Easement|ARTICLE 3 - Extinguishment of a Solar-Use Easement|Section 51192.

51192.  (a) A solar-use easement may be extinguished on all or a portion of the parcel only by nonrenewal, termination, or by returning the land to its previous contract pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 51240) of Chapter 7. (b) (1) If either the landowner or the county or city desires in any year not to renew the solar-use easement on all or a portion of the parcel, that party shall serve written notice of nonrenewal of the easement upon the other party at least 90 days in advance of the annual renewal date of the solar-use easement. Unless written notice is served at least 90 days in advance of the renewal date, the solar-use easement shall be considered renewed as provided in Section 51191.2.(2) Upon receipt by the owner of a notice from the county or city of nonrenewal, the owner may make a written protest of the notice of nonrenewal. The county or city may, at any time prior to the renewal date, withdraw the notice of nonrenewal.(c) If the county, city, or the landowner serves notice of intent in any year not to renew the solar-use easement, the existing solar-use easement shall remain in effect for the balance of the period remaining since the original execution or the last renewal of the solar-use easement, as the case may be.(Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 596, Sec. 8. (SB 618) Effective January 1, 2012.)
CA Govt Code § 51192.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 5 - LOCAL AGENCIES|DIVISION 1 - CITIES AND COUNTIES|PART 1 - POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES AND COUNTIES|CHAPTER 6.9 - Solar-Use Easement|ARTICLE 3 - Extinguishment of a Solar-Use Easement|Section 51192.1.

51192.1.  In the case of a solar-use easement that is extinguished because of a notice of nonrenewal by the landowner or due to termination, the landowner shall restore the land that is subject to the easement to the conditions that existed before the approval of the easement by the time the easement is extinguished.(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 330, Sec. 9. (SB 1090) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Govt Code § 51200 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 5 - LOCAL AGENCIES|DIVISION 1 - CITIES AND COUNTIES|PART 1 - POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES AND COUNTIES|CHAPTER 7 - Agricultural Land|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 51200.

51200.  This chapter shall be known as the California Land Conservation Act of 1965 or as the Williamson Act.(Amended by Stats. 1967, Ch. 1371.)
CA Govt Code § 51205 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 5 - LOCAL AGENCIES|DIVISION 1 - CITIES AND COUNTIES|PART 1 - POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES AND COUNTIES|CHAPTER 7 - Agricultural Land|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 51205.

51205.  Notwithstanding any provisions of this chapter to the contrary, land devoted to recreational use or land within a scenic highway corridor, a wildlife habitat area, a saltpond, a managed wetland area, or a submerged area may be included within an agricultural preserve pursuant to this chapter. When such land is included within an agricultural preserve, the city or county within which it is situated may contract with the owner for the purpose of restricting the land to recreational or open space use and uses compatible therewith in the same manner as provided in this chapter for land devoted to agricultural use. For purposes of this section, where the term “agricultural land” is used in this chapter, it shall be deemed to include land devoted to recreational use and land within a scenic highway corridor, a wildlife habitat area, a saltpond, a managed wetland area, or a submerged area, and where the term “agricultural use” is used in this chapter, it shall be deemed to include recreational and open space use.(Amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1281.)
CA Govt Code § 51205.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 5 - LOCAL AGENCIES|DIVISION 1 - CITIES AND COUNTIES|PART 1 - POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES AND COUNTIES|CHAPTER 7 - Agricultural Land|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 51205.1.

51205.1.  Notwithstanding any provisions of this chapter to the contrary, land within a scenic highway corridor, as defined in subdivision (i) of Section 51201, shall, upon the request of the owner, be included in an agricultural preserve pursuant to this chapter. When such land is included within an agricultural preserve, the city or county within which it is situated shall contract with the owner for the purpose of restricting the land to agricultural use as defined in subdivision (b), recreational use as defined in subdivision (n), open-space use as defined in subdivision (o), compatible use as defined in subdivision (e), or any combination of such uses.(Added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 1120.)
CA Govt Code § 51206 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 5 - LOCAL AGENCIES|DIVISION 1 - CITIES AND COUNTIES|PART 1 - POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES AND COUNTIES|CHAPTER 7 - Agricultural Land|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 51206.

51206.  The Department of Conservation may meet with and assist local, regional, state, and federal agencies, organizations, landowners, or any other person or entity in the interpretation of this chapter. The department may research, publish, and disseminate information regarding the policies, purposes, procedures, administration, and implementation of this chapter. This section shall be liberally construed to permit the department to advise any interested person or entity regarding this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 607, Sec. 1.)
CA Govt Code § 51207 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 5 - LOCAL AGENCIES|DIVISION 1 - CITIES AND COUNTIES|PART 1 - POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES AND COUNTIES|CHAPTER 7 - Agricultural Land|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 51207.

51207.  (a) On or before May 1 of every other year, the Department of Conservation shall post on its internet website the following information:(b) The information shall contain the number of acres of land under contract and the number of acres of land which were removed from contract through cancellation, eminent domain, or annexation.(c) The information shall also contain the following specific information relating to cities and counties participating in the Williamson Act program:(1) The number of tentative certificates of cancellation that were mailed to the Director of Conservation pursuant to Section 51284 which were approved by boards or councils during the prior two years or for which final certificates of cancellation are pending approval by boards or councils.(2) The amount of cancellation fees payable to the county treasurer and which are required to be transmitted to the Controller pursuant to subdivision (d) of Section 51283 which have not been collected or which remain unpaid.(3) The total number of acres covered by certificates of cancellation of contracts during the previous two years.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 644, Sec. 2. (SB 574) Effective January 1, 2022.)
CA Govt Code § 51220 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 5 - LOCAL AGENCIES|DIVISION 1 - CITIES AND COUNTIES|PART 1 - POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES AND COUNTIES|CHAPTER 7 - Agricultural Land|ARTICLE 2 - Declaration|Section 51220.

51220.  The Legislature finds:(a) That the preservation of a maximum amount of the limited supply of agricultural land is necessary to the conservation of the state’s economic resources, and is necessary not only to the maintenance of the agricultural economy of the state, but also for the assurance of adequate, healthful and nutritious food for future residents of this state and nation.(b) That the agricultural work force is vital to sustaining agricultural productivity; that this work force has the lowest average income of any occupational group in this state; that there exists a need to house this work force of crisis proportions which requires including among agricultural uses the housing of agricultural laborers; and that such use of agricultural land is in the public interest and in conformity with the state’s Farmworker Housing Assistance Plan.(c) That the discouragement of premature and unnecessary conversion of agricultural land to urban uses is a matter of public interest and will be of benefit to urban dwellers themselves in that it will discourage discontiguous urban development patterns which unnecessarily increase the costs of community services to community residents.(d) That in a rapidly urbanizing society agricultural lands have a definite public value as open space, and the preservation in agricultural production of such lands, the use of which may be limited under the provisions of this chapter, constitutes an important physical, social, esthetic and economic asset to existing or pending urban or metropolitan developments.(e) That land within a scenic highway corridor or wildlife habitat area as defined in this chapter has a value to the state because of its scenic beauty and its location adjacent to or within view of a state scenic highway or because it is of great importance as habitat for wildlife and contributes to the preservation or enhancement thereof.(f) For these reasons, this chapter is necessary for the promotion of the general welfare and the protection of the public interest in agricultural land.(Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1219.)
CA Govt Code § 51220.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 5 - LOCAL AGENCIES|DIVISION 1 - CITIES AND COUNTIES|PART 1 - POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES AND COUNTIES|CHAPTER 7 - Agricultural Land|ARTICLE 2 - Declaration|Section 51220.5.

51220.5.  The Legislature finds and declares that agricultural operations are often hindered or impaired by uses which increase the density of the permanent or temporary human population of the agricultural area. For this reason, cities and counties shall determine the types of uses to be deemed “compatible uses” in a manner which recognizes that a permanent or temporary population increase often hinders or impairs agricultural operations.(Added by Stats. 1986, Ch. 607, Sec. 3.)
CA Govt Code § 51221 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 5 - LOCAL AGENCIES|DIVISION 1 - CITIES AND COUNTIES|PART 1 - POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES AND COUNTIES|CHAPTER 7 - Agricultural Land|ARTICLE 2 - Declaration|Section 51221.

51221.  The Legislature further declares that the expenditure of public funds under the provisions of this chapter is in the public interest and is necessary to the accomplishment of the purposes herein set forth.(Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1443.)
CA Govt Code § 51222 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 5 - LOCAL AGENCIES|DIVISION 1 - CITIES AND COUNTIES|PART 1 - POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES AND COUNTIES|CHAPTER 7 - Agricultural Land|ARTICLE 2 - Declaration|Section 51222.

51222.  The Legislature further declares that it is in the public interest for local officials and landowners to retain agricultural lands which are subject to contracts entered into pursuant to this act in parcels large enough to sustain agricultural uses permitted under the contracts. For purposes of this section, agricultural land shall be presumed to be in parcels large enough to sustain their agricultural use if the land is (1) at least 10 acres in size in the case of prime agricultural land, or (2) at least 40 acres in size in the case of land which is not prime agricultural land.(Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 841, Sec. 3.)
CA Govt Code § 51223 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 5 - LOCAL AGENCIES|DIVISION 1 - CITIES AND COUNTIES|PART 1 - POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES AND COUNTIES|CHAPTER 7 - Agricultural Land|ARTICLE 2 - Declaration|Section 51223.

51223.  (a) A city council or board of supervisors, as the case may be, shall, prior to rescinding a contract for the purpose of restricting the same land by an open-space contract pursuant to Section 51254 or by entering to an open-space agreement pursuant to Section 51255, determine that the parcel or parcels are large enough to provide open-space benefits, by providing habitat for wildlife, or preserving its natural characteristics, beauty, or openness for the benefit and enjoyment of the public.(b) Uses or development permitted on land subject to an open-space contract, or subject to an open-space easement agreement pursuant to Section 51255, shall satisfy one or both of the following:(1) Comply with the provisions of Section 51238.1 or 51238.2.(2) Consist of, cause, facilitate, or benefit one or more open-space uses on the land.(c)  If an open-space contract is executed pursuant to Section 51205, or if a contract is rescinded for the purpose of restricting the same land by an open-space contract pursuant to Section 51254, or an open-space easement agreement pursuant to Section 51255, either of the following shall apply:(1) The resulting open-space contract shall not permit new development during the period the contract is in effect, except that uses compatible with or related to the open-space uses would be permitted.(2) The resulting open-space easement agreement shall not permit new development during the time equal to the time remaining on the contract at the time of its rescission, except that uses compatible with, or related to, the open-space uses would be permitted.(d) For the purposes of this section, agriculture and uses compatible with agriculture are compatible with open-space uses, unless otherwise provided by local rules or ordinances.(e) A board or council shall not accept or approve a petition for rescission pursuant to Sections 51254 or 51255 if the city or county, within which the land for which the rescission is sought is located, has discovered or received notice of a likely material breach on the land pursuant to the process specified in Section 51250, unless the rescission is a part of the process specified in Section 51250.(Added by Stats. 2008, Ch. 503, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2009.)
CA Govt Code § 51230 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 5 - LOCAL AGENCIES|DIVISION 1 - CITIES AND COUNTIES|PART 1 - POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES AND COUNTIES|CHAPTER 7 - Agricultural Land|ARTICLE 2.5 - Agricultural Preserves|Section 51230.

51230.  Beginning January 1, 1971, any county or city having a general plan, and until December 31, 1970, any county or city, by resolution, and after a public hearing may establish an agricultural preserve. Notice of the hearing shall be published pursuant to Section 6061, and shall include a legal description, or the assessor’s parcel number, of the land which is proposed to be included within the preserve. The preserves shall be established for the purpose of defining the boundaries of those areas within which the city or county will be willing to enter into contracts pursuant to this act. An agricultural preserve shall consist of no less than 100 acres; provided, that in order to meet this requirement two or more parcels may be combined if they are contiguous or if they are in common ownership; and further provided, that in order to meet this requirement land zoned as timberland production pursuant to Chapter 6.7 (commencing with Section 51100) may be taken into account.A county or city may establish agricultural preserves of less than 100 acres if it finds that smaller preserves are necessary due to the unique characteristics of the agricultural enterprises in the area and that the establishment of preserves of less than 100 acres is consistent with the general plan of the county or city.An agricultural preserve may contain land other than agricultural land, but the use of any land within the preserve and not under contract shall within two years of the effective date of any contract on land within the preserve be restricted by zoning, including appropriate minimum parcel sizes that are at a minimum consistent with this chapter, in such a way as not to be incompatible with the agricultural use of the land, the use of which is limited by contract in accordance with this chapter.Failure on the part of the board or council to restrict the use of land within a preserve but not subject to contract shall not be sufficient reason to cancel or otherwise invalidate a contract.(Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1018, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2000.)
CA Govt Code § 51230.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Government Code - GOV|TITLE 5 - LOCAL AGENCIES|DIVISION 1 - CITIES AND COUNTIES|PART 1 - POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES AND COUNTIES|CHAPTER 7 - Agricultural Land|ARTICLE 2.5 - Agricultural Preserves|Section 51230.1.

51230.1.  (a) Nothing contained in this chapter shall prevent the transfer of ownership from one immediate family member to another of a portion of land which is currently designated as an agricultural preserve in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, if all of the following conditions are satisfied:(1) The parcel to be transferred is at least 10 acres in size in the case of prime agricultural land or at least 40 acres in size in the case of land which is not prime agricultural land, and otherwise meets the requirements of Section 51222.(2) The parcel to be transferred conforms to the applicable local zoning and land division ordinances and any applicable local coastal program certified pursuant to Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 30500) of Division 20 of the Public Resources Code.(3) The parcel to be transferred complies with all applicable requirements relating to agricultural income and permanent agricultural improvements which are imposed by the county or city as a condition of a contract executed pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 51240) covering the land of which the parcel to be transferred is a portion. For purposes of this paragraph, if the contracted land already complies with these requirements, the portion of that land to be transferred shall be deemed to comply with these requirements.(4) There exists a written agreement between the immediate family members who are parties to the proposed transfer that the land which is subject to a contract executed pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 51240) and the portion of that land which is to be transferred will be operated under the joint management of the parties subject to the terms and conditions and for the duration of the contract executed pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 51240).(b) A transfer of ownership described in subdivision (a) shall have no effect on any contract executed pursuant to Article 3 (commencing with Section 51240) covering the land of which a portion was the subject of that transfer. The portion so transferred shall remain subject to that contract.(c) For purposes of this section, “immediate family” means the spouse of the landowner, the natural or adopted children of the landowner, the parents of the landowner, or the siblings of the landowner.(Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 232, Sec. 1.)