Code of Civil Procedure section 1245.340

The resolution required by this article shall contain all of the following:

(a)

A general statement of the public use for which the property is to be taken and a reference to the statute that authorizes the quasi-public entity to acquire the property by eminent domain.

(b)

A description of the general location and extent of the property to be taken, with sufficient detail for reasonable identification.

(c)

A declaration that the legislative body has found and determined each of the following:

(1)

The public interest and necessity require the proposed project.

(2)

The proposed project is planned or located in the manner that will be most compatible with the greatest good and least private injury.

(3)

The property described in the resolution is necessary for the proposed project.

(4)

The hardship to the quasi-public entity if the acquisition of the property by eminent domain is not permitted outweighs any hardship to the owners of such property.

Source: Section 1245.340, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=1245.­340.­ (accessed May 4, 2025).

Last Updated

Apr. 24, 2025

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