A city may lease for not to exceed 55 years property owned, held, or controlled by it, or any of its departments, for commercial development for business purposes, when the governing body determines by ordinance or resolution that the property is not required for other city purposes. This section is applicable to any lease executed on or after January 1, 1986.

(Amended by Stats. 1986, Ch. 515, Sec. 2. Effective July 24, 1986.)

Terms Used In California Government Code 37395

  • City: includes "city and county" and "incorporated town" but does not include "unincorporated town" or "village. See California Government Code 20
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC