California · Government Code
GOV §65909: No local governmental body, or any agency thereof, may condition the issuance of any building or use permit or zone variance on any or all of the following: (a) The dedication of land for any purpose
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No local governmental body, or any agency thereof, may condition the issuance of any building or use permit or zone variance on any or all of the following: (a) The dedication of land for any purpose not reasonably related to the use of the property for which the variance, building, or use permit is requested. (b) The posting of a bond to guarantee installation of public improvements not reasonably related to the use of the property for which the variance, building, or use permit is requested.
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