California Government Code

§ 51250

GOV § 51250 Effective Jan 1, 2009Div. 1 · Title 5 · Part 1 · Ch. 7 · Art. 3

Statute text

(a)The purpose of this section is to identify certain structures that constitute material breaches of contract under this chapter and to provide an alternate remedy to a contract cancellation petition by the landowner. Accordingly, this remedy is in addition to any other available remedies for breach of contract. Except as expressly provided in this section, this section is not intended to change the existing land use decisionmaking and enforcement authority of cities and counties including the authority conferred upon them by this chapter to administer agricultural preserves and contracts.

(b)For purposes of this section, a breach is material if, on a parcel under contract, both of the following conditions are met:

(1)A commercial, industrial, or residential building is constructed that is not allowed by this chapter or the contract, local uniform rules or ordinances consistent with the provisions of this chapter, and that is not related to an agricultural use or compatible use.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 503, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2009.