Any community in which a disaster has occurred, and which prior to January 1, 1996, had not authorized a redevelopment agency to transact business or exercise any powers, may, by ordinance, declare the need for an agency to function in the community. The ordinance of the legislative body declaring that there is a need for an agency to function in the community and the ordinance adopting the redevelopment plan shall be subject to referendum as prescribed by law for the ordinances of the legislative body.

(Repealed and added by Stats. 1995, Ch. 186, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1996.)

Terms Used In California Health and Safety Code 34003

  • Disaster: means any flood, fire, hurricane, earthquake, storm, tidal wave, or other catastrophe occurring on or after January 1, 1996, for which the Governor of the state has certified the need for assistance and which the President of the United States has determined to be a major disaster pursuant to the Robert T. See California Health and Safety Code 34002
  • Redevelopment agency: means any agency provided for and authorized to function pursuant to the Community Redevelopment Law or this part. See California Health and Safety Code 34002
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