Section 50593 Of Article 2. Formation Of District From California Government Code >> Division 1. >> Title 5. >> Part 1. >> Chapter 2.5. >> Article 2.
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. If the legislative body determines that the public interest
and convenience require the formation of a district, it may adopt an
ordinance declaring its intention to form a district pursuant to the
provisions of this chapter. The ordinance of intention, in addition
to making the foregoing determination, shall also contain:
(a) A general description of the exterior boundaries of the
proposed district, as specified in Section 50594.
(b) A general description of the maintenance proposed to be done
and the open areas to be maintained or conserved thereby.
(c) A statement that an annual assessment may be levied to pay the
costs and expenses of the maintenance on the open areas.
(d) A statement that amounts so assessed shall be billed for and
collected as a part of the regular tax bills.
(e) The day, hour and place for the hearing by the legislative
body of protests and objections to the formation of the proposed
district or to the proposed maintenance, and a statement that any
owner of property liable to be assessed for the maintenance may make
written protest against the proposed maintenance or against the
formation of the proposed district or both by filing a written
protest with the clerk at any time not later than the hour so fixed
for the hearing. The time for the hearing shall not be less than 15
or more than 60 days from the date of the adoption by the legislative
body of the ordinance. If new or increased assessments are proposed,
the legislative body shall comply with the notice, hearing, and
protest procedures in Section 53753.