California · Streets and Highways Code - SHC
SHC §26021: A petition for the formation of a district may be presented to the board of supervisors of the county in which the district is proposed to be formed.
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A petition for the formation of a district may be presented to the board of supervisors of the county in which the district is proposed to be formed. The petition shall be signed by not less than 10 freeholders, owning land within the proposed district and shall contain: (a) The name of the proposed district. (b) The boundaries of the proposed district, and an estimate of the number of inhabitants residing within those boundaries. (c) An estimate of the number of acres contained within the boundaries of the proposed district and the assessed value of the land and of the improvements. (d) A request that an election be called within the proposed district for the purpose of determining whether or not a district shall be formed for the purpose of constructing and maintaining a boulevard.
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