California · Streets and Highways Code - SHC

SHC §1160: As used in this article: (a) “Division” means permanent road division.

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As used in this article: (a) “Division” means permanent road division. (b) “Last equalized assessment roll” means the last assessment roll made up by the county assessor, including the changes ordered by the board of supervisors sitting as a board of equalization. (c) “Highway” means any county road or highway or any public roadway right of way or any private easement or roadway not accepted or acceptable into the county highway system but upon which a permanent public easement is offered or any privately owned road which meets the requirements of and in connection with which the necessary findings of Section 969.5 of this code can be made.

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