CHAPTER 12. Purchase of Interests and Rights in Real Property [6950. - 6954.]

Chapter 12 added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1658.

§§ 6950–6954 · 5 sections

• § 6950 It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this chapter to provide a means whereby any county or city may acquire, by purchase, gift, grant, bequest,…
• § 6951 The Legislature finds that the rapid growth and spread of urban development is encroaching upon, or eliminating, many open areas and spaces of varied size and…
• § 6952 The Legislature hereby declares that it is necessary for sound and proper urban and metropolitan development, and in the public interest of the people of this…
• § 6953 The Legislature further declares that the acquisition of interests or rights in real property for the preservation of open spaces and areas constitutes a…
• § 6954 For the purposes of this chapter an “open space” or “open area” is any space or area characterized by (1) great natural scenic beauty or (2) whose existing…