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CA St & Hwy Code § 22525 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 15 - TREE PLANTING, LANDSCAPING, AND LIGHTING|PART 2 - LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 197|CHAPTER 1 - Introductory Provisions|ARTICLE 2 - Definitions|Section 22525.

22525.  “Improvement” means one or any combination of the following:(a) The installation or planting of landscaping.(b) The installation or construction of statuary, fountains, and other ornamental structures and facilities.(c) The installation or construction of public lighting facilities, including, but not limited to, traffic signals.(d) The installation or construction of any facilities which are appurtenant to any of the foregoing or which are necessary or convenient for the maintenance or servicing thereof, including, but not limited to, grading, clearing, removal of debris, the installation or construction of curbs, gutters, walls, sidewalks, or paving, or water, irrigation, drainage, or electrical facilities.(e) The installation of park or recreational improvements, including, but not limited to, all of the following:(1) Land preparation, such as grading, leveling, cutting and filling, sod, landscaping, irrigation systems, sidewalks, and drainage.(2) Lights, playground equipment, play courts, and public restrooms.(f) The maintenance or servicing, or both, of any of the foregoing, and of any improvement authorized by subdivision (i).(g) The acquisition of land for park, recreational, or open-space purposes.(h) The acquisition of any existing improvement otherwise authorized pursuant to this section.(i) The acquisition or construction of any community center, municipal auditorium or hall, or similar public facility for the indoor presentation of performances, shows, stage productions, fairs, conventions, exhibitions, pageants, meetings, parties, or other group events, activities, or functions, whether those events, activities, or functions are public or private.(Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 382, Sec. 13.5. (SB 194) Effective January 1, 2012.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 22526 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 15 - TREE PLANTING, LANDSCAPING, AND LIGHTING|PART 2 - LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 197|CHAPTER 1 - Introductory Provisions|ARTICLE 2 - Definitions|Section 22526.

22526.  “Incidental expenses” include all of the following:(a) The costs of preparation of the report, including plans, specifications, estimates, diagram, and assessment.(b) The costs of printing, advertising, and the giving of published, posted, and mailed notices.(c) Compensation payable to the county for collection of assessments.(d) Compensation of any engineer or attorney employed to render services in proceedings pursuant to this part.(e) Any other expenses incidental to the construction, installation, or maintenance and servicing of the improvements.(f) Any expenses incidental to the issuance of bonds or notes pursuant to Section 22662.5.(g) Costs associated with any elections held for the approval of a new or increased assessment.(Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1194, Sec. 16. Effective October 11, 1993.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 22527 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 15 - TREE PLANTING, LANDSCAPING, AND LIGHTING|PART 2 - LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 197|CHAPTER 1 - Introductory Provisions|ARTICLE 2 - Definitions|Section 22527.

22527.  “Including,” unless expressly limited, means including without limitation.(Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 630.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 22528 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 15 - TREE PLANTING, LANDSCAPING, AND LIGHTING|PART 2 - LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 197|CHAPTER 1 - Introductory Provisions|ARTICLE 2 - Definitions|Section 22528.

22528.  “Landscaping” means trees, shrubs, grass, or other ornamental vegetation.(Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 630.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 22529 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 15 - TREE PLANTING, LANDSCAPING, AND LIGHTING|PART 2 - LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 197|CHAPTER 1 - Introductory Provisions|ARTICLE 2 - Definitions|Section 22529.

22529.  “Legislative body” means the legislative body or governing board of any local agency.(Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 630.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 22530 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 15 - TREE PLANTING, LANDSCAPING, AND LIGHTING|PART 2 - LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 197|CHAPTER 1 - Introductory Provisions|ARTICLE 2 - Definitions|Section 22530.

22530.  “Local agency” means a county, a city and county, a city, a special district, or an agency or entity created pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 6500) of Chapter 5 of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code and made up solely of local agencies whose annual taxes are carried on the county assessment roll and are collected by the county.(Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 966, Sec. 14.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 22531 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 15 - TREE PLANTING, LANDSCAPING, AND LIGHTING|PART 2 - LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 197|CHAPTER 1 - Introductory Provisions|ARTICLE 2 - Definitions|Section 22531.

22531.  “Maintain” or “maintenance” means the furnishing of services and materials for the ordinary and usual maintenance, operation, and servicing of any improvement, including:(a) Repair, removal, or replacement of all or any part of any improvement.(b) Providing for the life, growth, health, and beauty of landscaping, including cultivation, irrigation, trimming, spraying, fertilizing, or treating for disease or injury.(c) The removal of trimmings, rubbish, debris, and other solid waste.(d) The cleaning, sandblasting, and painting of walls and other improvements to remove or cover graffiti.(Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 1246, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 22532 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 15 - TREE PLANTING, LANDSCAPING, AND LIGHTING|PART 2 - LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 197|CHAPTER 1 - Introductory Provisions|ARTICLE 2 - Definitions|Section 22532.

22532.  “Property owner” means: any person shown as the owner of land on the last equalized county assessment roll; when such person is no longer the owner, then any person entitled to be shown as owner on the next county assessment roll, if such person is known to the local agency; where land is subject to a recorded written agreement of sale, any person shown therein as purchaser.(Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 630.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 22533 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 15 - TREE PLANTING, LANDSCAPING, AND LIGHTING|PART 2 - LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 197|CHAPTER 1 - Introductory Provisions|ARTICLE 2 - Definitions|Section 22533.

22533.  “Public agency” means the state or federal governments, any city, city and county, county, or other public corporation formed pursuant to charter, general law, or special act, for the performance of governmental or proprietary functions within limited boundaries and any department, board, commission, independent agency, or instrumentality of any of the foregoing.(Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 630.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 22534 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 15 - TREE PLANTING, LANDSCAPING, AND LIGHTING|PART 2 - LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 197|CHAPTER 1 - Introductory Provisions|ARTICLE 2 - Definitions|Section 22534.

22534.  “Public lighting facilities” means all works or improvements used or useful for the lighting of any public places, including ornamental standards, luminaires, poles, supports, tunnels, manholes, vaults, conduits, pipes, wires, conductors, guys, stubs, platforms, braces, transformers, insulators, contacts, switches, capacitors, meters, communication circuits, appliances, attachments, and appurtenances.(Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 630.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 22535 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 15 - TREE PLANTING, LANDSCAPING, AND LIGHTING|PART 2 - LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 197|CHAPTER 1 - Introductory Provisions|ARTICLE 2 - Definitions|Section 22535.

22535.  “Public places” means one or any combination of the following:(a) Any public street, highway, road, alley, lane, boulevard, parkway, or other way dedicated to or used for public use.(b) Any public property, right-of-way, or leasehold interest which is in use in the performance of a public function and which adjoins any of the ways described in subdivision (a).(Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 630.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 22536 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 15 - TREE PLANTING, LANDSCAPING, AND LIGHTING|PART 2 - LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 197|CHAPTER 1 - Introductory Provisions|ARTICLE 2 - Definitions|Section 22536.

22536.  “Public utility” means any public utility subject to the jurisdiction of and regulated by the Public Utilities Commission.(Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 630.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 22537 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 15 - TREE PLANTING, LANDSCAPING, AND LIGHTING|PART 2 - LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 197|CHAPTER 1 - Introductory Provisions|ARTICLE 2 - Definitions|Section 22537.

22537.  “Resolution” includes an ordinance.(Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 630.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 22538 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 15 - TREE PLANTING, LANDSCAPING, AND LIGHTING|PART 2 - LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 197|CHAPTER 1 - Introductory Provisions|ARTICLE 2 - Definitions|Section 22538.

22538.  “Service” or “servicing” means the furnishing of:(a) Electric current or energy, gas, or other illuminating agent for any public lighting facilities or for the lighting or operation of any other improvements.(b) Water for the irrigation of any landscaping, the operation of any fountains, or the maintenance of any other improvements.(Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 630.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 22539 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 15 - TREE PLANTING, LANDSCAPING, AND LIGHTING|PART 2 - LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 197|CHAPTER 1 - Introductory Provisions|ARTICLE 2 - Definitions|Section 22539.

22539.  “Special district” means any public corporation, other than a county or a city, formed pursuant to general law or special act for the local performance of governmental or proprietary functions within limited boundaries and which is authorized by such law or act to make any of the improvements or to furnish the maintenance or services provided for in this part.(Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 630.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 22540 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 15 - TREE PLANTING, LANDSCAPING, AND LIGHTING|PART 2 - LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 197|CHAPTER 1 - Introductory Provisions|ARTICLE 2 - Definitions|Section 22540.

22540.  “Treasurer” means the treasurer of a local agency.(Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 630.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 22550 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 15 - TREE PLANTING, LANDSCAPING, AND LIGHTING|PART 2 - LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 197|CHAPTER 1 - Introductory Provisions|ARTICLE 3 - Notice|Section 22550.

22550.  “Notice” means any resolution, order, notice, or other instrument authorized or required by this part to be published, posted, or mailed.(Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 630.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 22551 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 15 - TREE PLANTING, LANDSCAPING, AND LIGHTING|PART 2 - LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 197|CHAPTER 1 - Introductory Provisions|ARTICLE 3 - Notice|Section 22551.

22551.  The clerk shall give notice or cause the same to be given in accordance with this article, unless the legislative body delegates the duty of giving the notice to some other officer or board.(Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 630.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 22552 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 15 - TREE PLANTING, LANDSCAPING, AND LIGHTING|PART 2 - LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 197|CHAPTER 1 - Introductory Provisions|ARTICLE 3 - Notice|Section 22552.

22552.  Published notice shall be made pursuant to Section 6061 of the Government Code.(Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 630.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 22553 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 15 - TREE PLANTING, LANDSCAPING, AND LIGHTING|PART 2 - LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 197|CHAPTER 1 - Introductory Provisions|ARTICLE 3 - Notice|Section 22553.

22553.  Publication of notice of hearing shall be completed at least 10 days prior to the date of hearing specified therein.(Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 630.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 22554 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 15 - TREE PLANTING, LANDSCAPING, AND LIGHTING|PART 2 - LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 197|CHAPTER 1 - Introductory Provisions|ARTICLE 3 - Notice|Section 22554.

22554.  Posted notices, other than of hearings for the formation of an assessment district or for the annexation of territory to an existing district, shall be made by posting upon any official bulletin board customarily used by the local agency or legislative body for the posting of notices.(Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 630.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 22556 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 15 - TREE PLANTING, LANDSCAPING, AND LIGHTING|PART 2 - LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 197|CHAPTER 1 - Introductory Provisions|ARTICLE 3 - Notice|Section 22556.

22556.  Prior to levying a new assessment pursuant to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 22585), the legislative body shall cause notice of the public hearing to be given pursuant to Section 53753 of the Government Code.(Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 262, Sec. 53. Effective January 1, 2001.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 22565 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 15 - TREE PLANTING, LANDSCAPING, AND LIGHTING|PART 2 - LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 197|CHAPTER 1 - Introductory Provisions|ARTICLE 4 - Reports|Section 22565.

22565.  The engineer shall prepare reports in accordance with this article.(Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 630.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 22566 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 15 - TREE PLANTING, LANDSCAPING, AND LIGHTING|PART 2 - LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 197|CHAPTER 1 - Introductory Provisions|ARTICLE 4 - Reports|Section 22566.

22566.  A report shall be prepared for each fiscal year for which assessments are to be levied and collected to pay the costs of the improvements described in the report.(Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 630.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 22567 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 15 - TREE PLANTING, LANDSCAPING, AND LIGHTING|PART 2 - LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 197|CHAPTER 1 - Introductory Provisions|ARTICLE 4 - Reports|Section 22567.

22567.  A report shall refer to the assessment district by its distinctive designation, specify the fiscal year to which the report applies, and, with respect to that year, shall contain all of the following:(a) Plans and specifications for the improvements.(b) An estimate of the costs of the improvements.(c) A diagram for the assessment district.(d) An assessment of the estimated costs of the improvements.(e) If bonds or notes will be issued pursuant to Section 22662.5, an estimate of their principal amount.(Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 1184, Sec. 27.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 22568 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 15 - TREE PLANTING, LANDSCAPING, AND LIGHTING|PART 2 - LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 197|CHAPTER 1 - Introductory Provisions|ARTICLE 4 - Reports|Section 22568.

22568.  The plans and specifications shall show and describe existing and proposed improvements. The plans and specifications need not be detailed, but shall be sufficient if they show or describe the general nature, location, and extent of the improvements. If the assessment district is divided into zones, the plans and specifications shall indicate the class and type of improvements to be provided for each such zone. The plans or specifications may be prepared as separate instruments or either or both may be incorporated in the diagram as a combined instrument.(Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 630.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 22569 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 15 - TREE PLANTING, LANDSCAPING, AND LIGHTING|PART 2 - LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 197|CHAPTER 1 - Introductory Provisions|ARTICLE 4 - Reports|Section 22569.

22569.  The estimate of the costs of the improvements for the fiscal year shall contain estimates for all of the following:(a) The total costs for improvements to be made that year, being the total costs of constructing or installing all proposed improvements and of maintaining and servicing all existing and proposed improvements, including all incidental expenses. This may include a reserve which shall not exceed the estimated costs of maintenance and servicing to December 10 of the fiscal year, or whenever the city expects to receive its apportionment of special assessments and tax collections from the county, whichever is later. (b) The amount of any surplus or deficit in the improvement fund to be carried over from a previous fiscal year. (c) The amount of any contributions to be made from sources other than assessments levied pursuant to this part. (d) The amount, if any, of the annual installment for the fiscal year where the legislative body has ordered an assessment for the estimated cost of any improvements to be levied and collected in annual installments.(e) The net amount to be assessed upon assessable lands within the assessment district, being the total improvement costs, as referred to in subdivision (a), increased or decreased, as the case may be, by any of the amounts referred to in subdivision (b), (c), or (d).(Amended by Stats. 1991, Ch. 966, Sec. 15.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 22570 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 15 - TREE PLANTING, LANDSCAPING, AND LIGHTING|PART 2 - LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 197|CHAPTER 1 - Introductory Provisions|ARTICLE 4 - Reports|Section 22570.

22570.  The diagram for an assessment district shall show (a) the exterior boundaries of the assessment district, (b) the boundaries of any zones within the district, and (c) the lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel of land within the district. Each lot or parcel shall be identified by a distinctive number or letter.(Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 630.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 22571 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 15 - TREE PLANTING, LANDSCAPING, AND LIGHTING|PART 2 - LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 197|CHAPTER 1 - Introductory Provisions|ARTICLE 4 - Reports|Section 22571.

22571.  The lines and dimensions of each lot or parcel of land shown on the diagram shall conform to those shown on the county assessor’s maps for the fiscal year to which the report applies. The diagram may refer to the county assessor’s maps for a detailed description of the lines and dimensions of any lots or parcels, in which case, those maps shall govern for all details concerning the lines and dimensions of such lots or parcels.(Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 630.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 22572 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 15 - TREE PLANTING, LANDSCAPING, AND LIGHTING|PART 2 - LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 197|CHAPTER 1 - Introductory Provisions|ARTICLE 4 - Reports|Section 22572.

22572.  The assessment shall refer to the fiscal year to which it applies and shall do all of the following:(a) State the net amount, determined in accordance with Section 22569, to be assessed upon assessable lands within the assessment district, which shall include an amount sufficient to pay the principal and interest due during the fiscal year from each parcel on any bonds or notes issued pursuant to Section 22662.5. (b) Describe each assessable lot or parcel of land within the district.(c) Assess the net amount upon all assessable lots or parcels of land within the district by apportioning that amount among the several lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each lot or parcel from the improvements.The assessment may refer to the county assessment roll for a description of the lots or parcels, in which case that roll shall govern for all details concerning the description of the lots or parcels.(Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 1184, Sec. 28.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 22573 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 15 - TREE PLANTING, LANDSCAPING, AND LIGHTING|PART 2 - LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 197|CHAPTER 1 - Introductory Provisions|ARTICLE 4 - Reports|Section 22573.

22573.  The net amount to be asessed upon lands within an assessment district may be apportioned by any formula or method which fairly distributes the net amount among all assessable lots or parcels in proportion to the estimated benefits to be received by each such lot or parcel from the improvements.The determination of whether or not a lot or parcel will benefit from the improvements shall be made pursuant to the Improvement Act of 1911 (Division 7 (commencing with Section 5000)).(Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 630.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 22574 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 15 - TREE PLANTING, LANDSCAPING, AND LIGHTING|PART 2 - LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 197|CHAPTER 1 - Introductory Provisions|ARTICLE 4 - Reports|Section 22574.

22574.  The diagram and assessment may classify various areas within an assessment district into different zones where, by reason of variations in the nature, location, and extent of the improvements, the various areas will receive differing degrees of benefit from the improvements. A zone shall consist of all territory which will receive substantially the same degree of benefit from the improvements.(Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 630.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 22585 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 15 - TREE PLANTING, LANDSCAPING, AND LIGHTING|PART 2 - LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 197|CHAPTER 2 - Organization of the Assessment District; Levy of First Assessment|ARTICLE 1 - Formation of an Assessment District|Section 22585.

22585.  Proceedings for the formation of an assessment district shall be initiated by resolution. The resolution shall:(a) Propose the formation of an assessment district pursuant to this part.(b) Describe the improvements.(c) Describe the proposed assessment district and specify a distinctive designation for the district.(d) Order the engineer to prepare and file a report in accordance with Article 4 (commencing with Section 22565) of Chapter 1.The descriptions need not be detailed but shall be sufficient if they enable the engineer to generally identify the nature, location, and extent of the improvements and the location and extent of the assessment district.(Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 630.)
CA St & Hwy Code § 22586 (2021)
2021 California Code|Streets and Highways Code - SHC|DIVISION 15 - TREE PLANTING, LANDSCAPING, AND LIGHTING|PART 2 - LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING ACT OF 197|CHAPTER 2 - Organization of the Assessment District; Levy of First Assessment|ARTICLE 1 - Formation of an Assessment District|Section 22586.

22586.  Upon completion, the engineer shall file the report with the clerk for submission to the legislative body. The legislative body may approve the report, as filed, or it may modify the report in any particular and approve it as modified.(Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 630.)