{"code":"SHC","codeName":"Streets and Highways Code","section":"854","citation":"Sts. & Hy. Code, § 854","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 1. STATE HIGHWAYS [50. - 897.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/streets-and-highways-code/division-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 6. Highway Proceedings Affecting Private Property [854. - 876.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/streets-and-highways-code/division-1/chapter-6"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Change of Grade [854. - 859.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/streets-and-highways-code/division-1/chapter-6/article-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1939, Ch. 264.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Whenever the commission shall deem it expedient to alter the established grade of any State highway, or portion thereof, within a city, the commission may by resolution declare its intention to alter such established grade, in which resolution must be briefly specified the grade to be established, together with a reference to a place where a profile map or maps showing the new grade and the old may be examined, and a place in the city where objections may be presented. A copy of such profile map or maps shall be furnished to the governing body having jurisdiction of any highway intersecting or intercepting any affected portion of the State highway.</p>","text":"Whenever the commission shall deem it expedient to alter the established grade of any State highway, or portion thereof, within a city, the commission may by resolution declare its intention to alter such established grade, in which resolution must be briefly specified the grade to be established, together with a reference to a place where a profile map or maps showing the new grade and the old may be examined, and a place in the city where objections may be presented. A copy of such profile map or maps shall be furnished to the governing body having jurisdiction of any highway intersecting or intercepting any affected portion of the State highway.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/streets-and-highways-code/change-of-grade-854","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}