Vehicle Parking District Law ofMiscellaneous
Section § 31850
This law allows the governing body to sell or lease property that was originally acquired for parking spaces if it's no longer required for that purpose.
Section § 31851
When a district sells or leases property that's not needed for parking, the money from the sale or lease goes into a fund decided by the board. This money can be used for various district expenses similar to those covered by fees or rents from parking spaces. However, if the property was bought using assessment funds, the money from its sale can't be used to lower any assessments except those originally meant to purchase that property.
Section § 31851.5
This law explains that if a city finds that some of the property originally bought for parking isn't needed for that anymore, they can use it for something else that benefits the area. But first, they have to hold a public hearing about it and let people in the city know at least 10 days before through a newspaper. The notice has to explain what the property is and what new public use is being considered. If over half of the landowners in the area write in to oppose the change before the hearing, the city can't go ahead with it.
Section § 31852
This law states that if a city acquires or takes over real estate, it must do so in the city's name, and the ownership will belong to the city. This is subject to certain rules mentioned in this part of the law.
Section § 31853
The law states that any agreements to rent or buy, or do both, for real estate or personal items must be handled by the governing council or legislative body.
Section § 31854
This law explains that if the board decides more parking spaces are needed for a district, it must determine how to acquire the necessary property. Options include leasing, installment contracts, lease with an option to purchase, a lump sum payment, or following a specific section (31861). The board must also specify which property will be leased or acquired.
Section § 31855
This law says that when a certified copy of a board's decision is given to the legislative body, they can go ahead and acquire or lease the property as described in that decision.
Section § 31856
This law describes how a district can acquire property to create additional parking spaces. It can be done through a lump sum payment or a purchase agreement lasting up to 25 years. Payments for property acquisition can come from specific taxes or district revenue.
The district can instead lease property for up to 25 years, paying rent from revenues or specific taxes. Alternatively, it can enter a lease with an option to purchase, also not exceeding 25 years, using similar funding sources.
Any agreements can include provisions that require the district to levy taxes or set fees to fund the acquisitions and operations of parking areas.
Section § 31857
If a city signs a lease or purchase agreement, it can only use specific funds set aside for that purpose to pay for it. The city can't use other money for these payments.
Section § 31858
This law says that the money collected from certain taxes can be used not only for the usual maintenance and improvements but also for taking care of parking areas that are leased, bought through a contract, or leased with an option to buy.
Section § 31859
This law allows a city's legislative body to use available city funds to acquire and improve parking places that will benefit a specific district. The control of these parking places can then be handed over to the district's board of commissioners.
Section § 31860
This law allows a city to decide, by passing an ordinance, that money from parking meters in a specific area can be used in certain ways for up to 25 years. These ways include buying, fixing, and running parking areas in that district. Any revenue can also be used to cover assessments, similar to other financial sections mentioned. The money must be put into a special fund and only spent on the purposes listed in the ordinance.
Section § 31861
This section explains that if the board of commissioners decides that more parking spaces are needed and should be paid for by property owners in the area, they must first pass a resolution. A certified copy of this resolution must be given to the legislative body. Afterward, the legislative body can move forward with acquiring and improving the parking spaces through a special charge on local landowners' properties, following the guidelines of another section.
Section § 31865
If the owners of at least 50% of the taxable land value in a parking district within a city request it, the city can appoint a commission to manage and control all parking places in that district. This commission will handle the administration of parking facilities that were established for their benefit.
Section § 31866
If you've got a piece of land that wasn't originally part of a district in California but you want to add it in, here's what you need to do: file a petition with the legislative body, and they might approve it. Before they can say yes, though, you need a few approvals. First, the district's parking place commissioners need to sign off. Next, the street superintendent has to figure out what taxes your land would have owed in the past if it had been in the district all along. You pay that estimated amount to the city. Once your land is in, it gets the same benefits and falls under the same future taxes as all the other land in the district.
Section § 31866.5
If someone wants their property to be included under a specific provision, the city can ask them to pay extra money. This would be on top of what they already owe, and the extra amount is decided by the city council. They will consider how much time has passed and changes since the last taxes were levied. This extra money goes into a fund as decided by the parking place commissioners and is used for designated purposes.