State highways: encroachment permits: relocating or removing encroachments: public utility districts: County of Mendocino.
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Overview
This bill modifies a California law regarding encroachment permits on state highways. Currently, permittees, including counties and public utility districts, are responsible for relocating or removing encroachments if highway improvements require it. However, this bill creates an exception for public utility districts in Mendocino County with a ratepayer base of 5,000 or fewer, shifting the expense of relocation or removal to the California Department of Transportation. The bill also requires the department to notify the utility district at each stage of a project requiring relocation.
Key provisions
- Exempts public utility districts in Mendocino County (ratepayer base of 5,000 or fewer) from responsibility for relocating or removing encroachments.
- Requires the California Department of Transportation to bear the cost of relocating or removing encroachments by these utility districts.
- Mandates notification of the public utility district at each stage of a project necessitating encroachment relocation or removal.
- Specifies that ‘public utility district’ includes entities formed under the Public Utilities Code.
- The exemption will expire on January 1, 2031.
- Includes a finding and declaration regarding the unique needs of the County of Mendocino.
- Amends Section 673 of the Streets and Highways Code to reflect these changes.
Who is affected
- Public Utility Districts
- County of Mendocino
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