{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"51085","citation":"Gov. Code, § 51085","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES [50001. - 57607.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-5"},{"name":"DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001. - 52203.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-5/division-1"},{"name":"PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES AND COUNTIES [50001. - 51299.4.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-5/division-1/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 6.6. Open-Space Easement Act of 1974 [51070. - 51097.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-5/division-1/part-1/chapter-6.6"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. General Provisions [51080. - 51087.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-5/division-1/part-1/chapter-6.6/article-3"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1178.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The governing body of the county or city may not accept or approve any grant of an open-space easement until the matter has first been referred to the county or city planning department or planning commission and a report thereon has been received from the planning department or planning commission. Within 30 days after receiving the proposal to accept or approve a grant of an open-space easement, the planning department or planning commission shall submit its report to the governing body. The governing body may extend the time for submitting such a report for an additional period not exceeding 30 days. The report shall specify whether the proposal is consistent with the general plan of the jurisdiction.</p>","text":"The governing body of the county or city may not accept or approve any grant of an open-space easement until the matter has first been referred to the county or city planning department or planning commission and a report thereon has been received from the planning department or planning commission. Within 30 days after receiving the proposal to accept or approve a grant of an open-space easement, the planning department or planning commission shall submit its report to the governing body. The governing body may extend the time for submitting such a report for an additional period not exceeding 30 days. The report shall specify whether the proposal is consistent with the general plan of the jurisdiction.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/general-provisions-51085","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}