CHAPTER 4. Removal From Public Use and Maintenance [1920. - 1921.]

Cal. Streets and Highways Code - SHC 4.
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Cal. Streets and Highways Code - SHC § 1920. Section 1920.

When the governing body of a city by resolution or ordinance removes a street from public use, or closes it to vehicular or pedestrian traffic, such resolution or ordinance may set forth such minimum maintenance requirements, including the maintenance of drainage, for the street as the governing body determines are necessary for the public safety.

Cal. Streets and Highways Code - SHC § 1921. Section 1921.

The governing body of any city shall have jurisdiction to prescribe the requirements for maintenance, including the maintenance of drainage, of all streets within the limits of the city.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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