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Statutes > California > Hsc > 6955-6974.5

HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
SECTION 6955-6974.5



6955.  Whenever the board of directors of a public agency deems it
necessary to form an on-site wastewater disposal zone in all or a
portion of the public agency's jurisdiction, the board shall by
resolution declare that it intends to form such a zone.




6955.1.  A proposed zone shall contain at least 12 voters, as
defined in Section 359 of the Elections Code. However, where there
are fewer than 12 registered voters within a proposed zone, the
public agency may form a zone if the county health officer determines
that an existing or potential public health hazard exists. The board
of supervisors shall receive a notice of this determination.



6956.  The resolution of intention shall also state:
   (a) A description of the boundaries of the territory proposed to
be included within the zone. The description may be accompanied by a
map showing such boundaries.
   (b) The public benefit to be derived from the establishment of
such a zone.
   (c) A description of the proposed types of on-site wastewater
disposal systems and a proposed plan for wastewater disposal.
   (d) The number of residential units and commercial users in the
proposed zone which the public agency proposes to serve.
   (e) The proposed means of financing the operations of the zone.
   (f) The time and place for a hearing by the board on the question
of the formation and extent of the proposed zone, and the question of
the number and type of the residential units and commercial units
that the public agency proposes to serve in the proposed zone.
   (g) That at such time and place any interested persons will be
heard.


6956.5.  The resolution of intention shall be filed for record in
the office of the county recorder of the county in which all or the
greater portion of the land in the proposed zone is situated.



6957.  (a) A proposal to form a zone within a public agency may also
be initiated by filing a petition with the board. Such a petition
shall contain all the matters specified in subdivisions (a), (b),
(c), and (d) of Section 6956. Such a petition shall be signed as
provided in either of the following:
   (1) By not less than 10 percent of the voters who reside within
the territory proposed to be included within the zone.
   (2) By not less than 10 percent of the number of owners of real
property, including both land and improvements to land, within the
territory proposed to be included within the zone who also own not
less than 10 percent of the assessed value of the real property
within such territory.
   (b) Each signer of a petition shall add to his or her signature,
the date of signing. If the signer is signing the petition as a
voter, he or she shall add to his or her signature his or her place
of residence, giving street and number, or a designation sufficient
to enable the place of residence to be readily ascertained. If the
signer is signing the petition as an owner of real property, he or
she shall add to his or her signature a description of the real
property owned by him or her sufficient to identify the real
property.
   (c) Following certification of the petition, the board shall set
the time and place of the hearing on the question of the formation of
the proposed zone.



6958.  (a) Notice of the hearing shall be given by publishing a copy
of the resolution of intention or the petition, pursuant to Section
6066 of the Government Code, prior to the time fixed for the hearing
in a newspaper circulated in the public agency.
   (b) Notice of the hearing shall also be given to the local health
officer, the board of supervisors, the governing body of any other
public agency within the boundaries of the proposed zone, the
governing body of any public agency whose sphere of influence, as
determined pursuant to the provisions of Section 54774 of the
Government Code, includes the proposed zone, the affected local
agency formation commission, and the regional water quality control
board in whose jurisdiction the proposed zone lies.



6959.  The hearing by the board on the question of the formation of
the proposed zone shall be commenced no less than 45 days nor more
than 60 days from adoption of a resolution of intention or the
receipt of a petition containing a sufficient number of signatures
and shall be completed no more than 90 days after the first day of
the hearing.



6960.  After receiving notice pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section
6958, a local health officer shall review the proposed formation and
report his or her findings in writing to the board of directors of
the public agency. The report shall specify the maximum number, type,
volume, and location of on-site wastewater disposal systems which
could be operated within the proposed zone without individually or
collectively, directly or indirectly, resulting in a nuisance or
hazard to public health. The local health officer may require from
the public agency such information as may be reasonably necessary to
make the findings required in this section.



6960.1.  After receiving notice pursuant to subdivision (b) of
Section 6958, the affected regional water quality control board shall
review the proposed formation and report its findings in writing to
the board of directors of the public agency. The report shall specify
the maximum number, type, volume, and location of on-site wastewater
disposal systems which could be operated within the proposed zone
without individually or collectively, directly or indirectly,
resulting in a pollution or nuisance, or adversely affecting water
quality. The regional water quality control board may require from
the public agency such information as may be reasonably necessary to
make the findings required in this section.


6960.2.  The number, type, volume, and location of on-site
wastewater disposal systems to be operated within the zone shall not
exceed the number specified pursuant to either Section 6960 or
Section 6960.1.


6960.3.  The formation of an on-site wastewater disposal zone shall
be subject to review and approval by a local agency formation
commission which has adopted rules and regulations affecting the
functions and services of special districts pursuant to Chapter 5
(commencing with Section 56450) of Part 2 of Division 3 of Title 5 of
the Government Code.



6960.4.  Prior to any decision on the question of the formation of
the proposed zone, the board shall obtain approval for the proposed
plan for wastewater disposal from the affected regional water quality
control board if such plan involves the disposal of wastewater to a
wastewater treatment facility. For any other method of wastewater
disposal, and prior to any decision, the board shall obtain approval
for the proposed plan from the local health officer and the affected
regional water quality control board. The affected regional water
quality control board or the local health officer shall not approve
any plan which does not comply with applicable requirements of
federal, state, regional, or local law, order, regulation, or rule
relating to water pollution, the disposal of waste, or public health.




6961.  At the time and place fixed in the resolution of intention or
the petition, or at any time or place to which the hearing is
adjourned, any interested person may appear and present any matters
material to the questions set forth in the resolution of intention or
the petition. At the hearing the board shall also hear the reports
of any local health officer, and any public agency with statutory
responsibilities for setting water quality standards, regarding any
matters material to the questions set forth in the resolution of
intention or the petition.



6962.  At the hearing the board shall also hear and receive any oral
or written protests, objections, or evidence which shall be made,
presented, or filed. Any person who shall have filed a written
protest may withdraw the same at any time prior to the conclusion of
the hearing. The board shall have the following powers and duties:
   (a) To exclude any territory proposed to be included in a zone
when the board finds that such territory will not be benefited by
becoming a part of such zone.
   (b) To include any additional territory in a proposed zone when
the board finds that such territory will be benefited by becoming a
part of such zone.



6963.  At the close of the hearing the board shall find and declare
by resolution that written protests, filed and not withdrawn prior to
the conclusion of the hearing, represent one of the following:
   (a) Less than 35 percent of either of the following:
   (1) The number of voters who reside in the proposed zone.
   (2) The number of owners of real property in the proposed zone who
also own not less than 35 percent of the assessed value of the real
property within the proposed zone.
   (b) Not less than 35 percent but less than 50 percent of either of
the following:
   (1) The number of voters who reside in the proposed zone.
   (2) The number of owners of real property in the proposed zone who
also own not less than 35 percent but less than 50 percent of the
assessed value of the real property within the proposed zone.
   (c) Not less than 50 percent of either of the following:
   (1) The number of voters who reside in the proposed zone.
   (2) The number of owners of real property in the proposed zone who
also own not less than 50 percent of the assessed value of the real
property within the proposed zone.



6964.  If the number of written protests filed and not withdrawn is
the number described in subdivision (c) of Section 6963, the board
shall abandon any further proceedings on the question of forming a
proposed zone.


6965.  If the number of written protests filed and not withdrawn is
the number described in subdivision (a) of Section 6963, the board
shall find and declare by resolution all of the following:
   (a) A description of the exterior boundaries of the zone as
proposed or modified.
   (b) The number of on-site wastewater disposal systems which the
public agency proposes to acquire, operate, maintain, or monitor.
   (c) That the operation of the proposed zone will not result in
land uses that are not consistent with applicable general plans,
zoning ordinances, or other land use regulations.
   (d) The method of financing the operations of the zone.




6966.  The board may order the formation of the zone either without
election or subject to confirmation by the voters within the zone
upon the question of such formation. However, the board shall not
order any such formation without an election if the number of written
protests filed and not withdrawn is a number described in
subdivision (b) of Section 6963.



6967.  If the board does not order the formation of the proposed
zone, an election on the question shall be conducted if, within 30
days of the date upon which the board did not order the formation,
the board receives a petition requesting such an election signed by
either of the following:
   (a) Not less than 35 percent of the voters who reside within the
territory proposed to be included within the zone.
   (b) Not less than 35 percent of the number of owners of real
property within the territory proposed to be included within the zone
who also own not less than 35 percent of the assessed value of the
real property within such territory.



6968.  Any election conducted pursuant to the provisions of this
chapter shall be conducted pursuant to the provisions of law
pertaining to regular or special elections held in the public agency.



6969.  After the canvass of returns of any election on the question
of forming a proposed zone, the board shall adopt a resolution
ordering the formation of the zone if a majority of votes cast at
such election are in favor of such formation.




6970.  No public agency shall form a zone which includes any
territory already included within another zone.



6971.  No public agency shall form a zone if such formation will
permit other land uses which are not consistent with the general
plans, zoning ordinances, or other land use regulations of any county
or city within which the proposed zone is located.




6972.  After the formation of the zone pursuant to this article, all
taxes levied to carry out the purposes of the zone shall be levied
exclusively upon the property taxable in the zone by the public
agency.


6973.  If the board does not form a zone after the close of a
hearing in accordance with Section 6967 and no petition is filed
pursuant to Section 6967, or if the board abandons proceedings on the
proposal to form a zone, or if the formation of a zone is not
confirmed by the voters, no further proceeding shall be taken
thereon. No application for a subsequent proposal involving
substantially the same territory and undertaken pursuant to the
provisions of this chapter shall be considered or acted upon by the
public agency for at least one year after the date of disapproval of,
abandonment of, or election on the proceedings.



6974.  Territory within the public agency may be annexed to a zone,
provided that such territory is not part of another zone. The
requirements and proceedings for the annexation of territory shall be
the same as the requirements and proceedings for formation of a
zone.



6974.5.  Land already a part of a zone may be detached if the board
finds and determines, following notice and hearing in the same manner
provided for formation of the zone, that the land will not be
benefitted by its continued inclusion in the zone.


State Codes and Statutes

Statutes > California > Hsc > 6955-6974.5

HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
SECTION 6955-6974.5



6955.  Whenever the board of directors of a public agency deems it
necessary to form an on-site wastewater disposal zone in all or a
portion of the public agency's jurisdiction, the board shall by
resolution declare that it intends to form such a zone.




6955.1.  A proposed zone shall contain at least 12 voters, as
defined in Section 359 of the Elections Code. However, where there
are fewer than 12 registered voters within a proposed zone, the
public agency may form a zone if the county health officer determines
that an existing or potential public health hazard exists. The board
of supervisors shall receive a notice of this determination.



6956.  The resolution of intention shall also state:
   (a) A description of the boundaries of the territory proposed to
be included within the zone. The description may be accompanied by a
map showing such boundaries.
   (b) The public benefit to be derived from the establishment of
such a zone.
   (c) A description of the proposed types of on-site wastewater
disposal systems and a proposed plan for wastewater disposal.
   (d) The number of residential units and commercial users in the
proposed zone which the public agency proposes to serve.
   (e) The proposed means of financing the operations of the zone.
   (f) The time and place for a hearing by the board on the question
of the formation and extent of the proposed zone, and the question of
the number and type of the residential units and commercial units
that the public agency proposes to serve in the proposed zone.
   (g) That at such time and place any interested persons will be
heard.


6956.5.  The resolution of intention shall be filed for record in
the office of the county recorder of the county in which all or the
greater portion of the land in the proposed zone is situated.



6957.  (a) A proposal to form a zone within a public agency may also
be initiated by filing a petition with the board. Such a petition
shall contain all the matters specified in subdivisions (a), (b),
(c), and (d) of Section 6956. Such a petition shall be signed as
provided in either of the following:
   (1) By not less than 10 percent of the voters who reside within
the territory proposed to be included within the zone.
   (2) By not less than 10 percent of the number of owners of real
property, including both land and improvements to land, within the
territory proposed to be included within the zone who also own not
less than 10 percent of the assessed value of the real property
within such territory.
   (b) Each signer of a petition shall add to his or her signature,
the date of signing. If the signer is signing the petition as a
voter, he or she shall add to his or her signature his or her place
of residence, giving street and number, or a designation sufficient
to enable the place of residence to be readily ascertained. If the
signer is signing the petition as an owner of real property, he or
she shall add to his or her signature a description of the real
property owned by him or her sufficient to identify the real
property.
   (c) Following certification of the petition, the board shall set
the time and place of the hearing on the question of the formation of
the proposed zone.



6958.  (a) Notice of the hearing shall be given by publishing a copy
of the resolution of intention or the petition, pursuant to Section
6066 of the Government Code, prior to the time fixed for the hearing
in a newspaper circulated in the public agency.
   (b) Notice of the hearing shall also be given to the local health
officer, the board of supervisors, the governing body of any other
public agency within the boundaries of the proposed zone, the
governing body of any public agency whose sphere of influence, as
determined pursuant to the provisions of Section 54774 of the
Government Code, includes the proposed zone, the affected local
agency formation commission, and the regional water quality control
board in whose jurisdiction the proposed zone lies.



6959.  The hearing by the board on the question of the formation of
the proposed zone shall be commenced no less than 45 days nor more
than 60 days from adoption of a resolution of intention or the
receipt of a petition containing a sufficient number of signatures
and shall be completed no more than 90 days after the first day of
the hearing.



6960.  After receiving notice pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section
6958, a local health officer shall review the proposed formation and
report his or her findings in writing to the board of directors of
the public agency. The report shall specify the maximum number, type,
volume, and location of on-site wastewater disposal systems which
could be operated within the proposed zone without individually or
collectively, directly or indirectly, resulting in a nuisance or
hazard to public health. The local health officer may require from
the public agency such information as may be reasonably necessary to
make the findings required in this section.



6960.1.  After receiving notice pursuant to subdivision (b) of
Section 6958, the affected regional water quality control board shall
review the proposed formation and report its findings in writing to
the board of directors of the public agency. The report shall specify
the maximum number, type, volume, and location of on-site wastewater
disposal systems which could be operated within the proposed zone
without individually or collectively, directly or indirectly,
resulting in a pollution or nuisance, or adversely affecting water
quality. The regional water quality control board may require from
the public agency such information as may be reasonably necessary to
make the findings required in this section.


6960.2.  The number, type, volume, and location of on-site
wastewater disposal systems to be operated within the zone shall not
exceed the number specified pursuant to either Section 6960 or
Section 6960.1.


6960.3.  The formation of an on-site wastewater disposal zone shall
be subject to review and approval by a local agency formation
commission which has adopted rules and regulations affecting the
functions and services of special districts pursuant to Chapter 5
(commencing with Section 56450) of Part 2 of Division 3 of Title 5 of
the Government Code.



6960.4.  Prior to any decision on the question of the formation of
the proposed zone, the board shall obtain approval for the proposed
plan for wastewater disposal from the affected regional water quality
control board if such plan involves the disposal of wastewater to a
wastewater treatment facility. For any other method of wastewater
disposal, and prior to any decision, the board shall obtain approval
for the proposed plan from the local health officer and the affected
regional water quality control board. The affected regional water
quality control board or the local health officer shall not approve
any plan which does not comply with applicable requirements of
federal, state, regional, or local law, order, regulation, or rule
relating to water pollution, the disposal of waste, or public health.




6961.  At the time and place fixed in the resolution of intention or
the petition, or at any time or place to which the hearing is
adjourned, any interested person may appear and present any matters
material to the questions set forth in the resolution of intention or
the petition. At the hearing the board shall also hear the reports
of any local health officer, and any public agency with statutory
responsibilities for setting water quality standards, regarding any
matters material to the questions set forth in the resolution of
intention or the petition.



6962.  At the hearing the board shall also hear and receive any oral
or written protests, objections, or evidence which shall be made,
presented, or filed. Any person who shall have filed a written
protest may withdraw the same at any time prior to the conclusion of
the hearing. The board shall have the following powers and duties:
   (a) To exclude any territory proposed to be included in a zone
when the board finds that such territory will not be benefited by
becoming a part of such zone.
   (b) To include any additional territory in a proposed zone when
the board finds that such territory will be benefited by becoming a
part of such zone.



6963.  At the close of the hearing the board shall find and declare
by resolution that written protests, filed and not withdrawn prior to
the conclusion of the hearing, represent one of the following:
   (a) Less than 35 percent of either of the following:
   (1) The number of voters who reside in the proposed zone.
   (2) The number of owners of real property in the proposed zone who
also own not less than 35 percent of the assessed value of the real
property within the proposed zone.
   (b) Not less than 35 percent but less than 50 percent of either of
the following:
   (1) The number of voters who reside in the proposed zone.
   (2) The number of owners of real property in the proposed zone who
also own not less than 35 percent but less than 50 percent of the
assessed value of the real property within the proposed zone.
   (c) Not less than 50 percent of either of the following:
   (1) The number of voters who reside in the proposed zone.
   (2) The number of owners of real property in the proposed zone who
also own not less than 50 percent of the assessed value of the real
property within the proposed zone.



6964.  If the number of written protests filed and not withdrawn is
the number described in subdivision (c) of Section 6963, the board
shall abandon any further proceedings on the question of forming a
proposed zone.


6965.  If the number of written protests filed and not withdrawn is
the number described in subdivision (a) of Section 6963, the board
shall find and declare by resolution all of the following:
   (a) A description of the exterior boundaries of the zone as
proposed or modified.
   (b) The number of on-site wastewater disposal systems which the
public agency proposes to acquire, operate, maintain, or monitor.
   (c) That the operation of the proposed zone will not result in
land uses that are not consistent with applicable general plans,
zoning ordinances, or other land use regulations.
   (d) The method of financing the operations of the zone.




6966.  The board may order the formation of the zone either without
election or subject to confirmation by the voters within the zone
upon the question of such formation. However, the board shall not
order any such formation without an election if the number of written
protests filed and not withdrawn is a number described in
subdivision (b) of Section 6963.



6967.  If the board does not order the formation of the proposed
zone, an election on the question shall be conducted if, within 30
days of the date upon which the board did not order the formation,
the board receives a petition requesting such an election signed by
either of the following:
   (a) Not less than 35 percent of the voters who reside within the
territory proposed to be included within the zone.
   (b) Not less than 35 percent of the number of owners of real
property within the territory proposed to be included within the zone
who also own not less than 35 percent of the assessed value of the
real property within such territory.



6968.  Any election conducted pursuant to the provisions of this
chapter shall be conducted pursuant to the provisions of law
pertaining to regular or special elections held in the public agency.



6969.  After the canvass of returns of any election on the question
of forming a proposed zone, the board shall adopt a resolution
ordering the formation of the zone if a majority of votes cast at
such election are in favor of such formation.




6970.  No public agency shall form a zone which includes any
territory already included within another zone.



6971.  No public agency shall form a zone if such formation will
permit other land uses which are not consistent with the general
plans, zoning ordinances, or other land use regulations of any county
or city within which the proposed zone is located.




6972.  After the formation of the zone pursuant to this article, all
taxes levied to carry out the purposes of the zone shall be levied
exclusively upon the property taxable in the zone by the public
agency.


6973.  If the board does not form a zone after the close of a
hearing in accordance with Section 6967 and no petition is filed
pursuant to Section 6967, or if the board abandons proceedings on the
proposal to form a zone, or if the formation of a zone is not
confirmed by the voters, no further proceeding shall be taken
thereon. No application for a subsequent proposal involving
substantially the same territory and undertaken pursuant to the
provisions of this chapter shall be considered or acted upon by the
public agency for at least one year after the date of disapproval of,
abandonment of, or election on the proceedings.



6974.  Territory within the public agency may be annexed to a zone,
provided that such territory is not part of another zone. The
requirements and proceedings for the annexation of territory shall be
the same as the requirements and proceedings for formation of a
zone.



6974.5.  Land already a part of a zone may be detached if the board
finds and determines, following notice and hearing in the same manner
provided for formation of the zone, that the land will not be
benefitted by its continued inclusion in the zone.



State Codes and Statutes

State Codes and Statutes

Statutes > California > Hsc > 6955-6974.5

HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
SECTION 6955-6974.5



6955.  Whenever the board of directors of a public agency deems it
necessary to form an on-site wastewater disposal zone in all or a
portion of the public agency's jurisdiction, the board shall by
resolution declare that it intends to form such a zone.




6955.1.  A proposed zone shall contain at least 12 voters, as
defined in Section 359 of the Elections Code. However, where there
are fewer than 12 registered voters within a proposed zone, the
public agency may form a zone if the county health officer determines
that an existing or potential public health hazard exists. The board
of supervisors shall receive a notice of this determination.



6956.  The resolution of intention shall also state:
   (a) A description of the boundaries of the territory proposed to
be included within the zone. The description may be accompanied by a
map showing such boundaries.
   (b) The public benefit to be derived from the establishment of
such a zone.
   (c) A description of the proposed types of on-site wastewater
disposal systems and a proposed plan for wastewater disposal.
   (d) The number of residential units and commercial users in the
proposed zone which the public agency proposes to serve.
   (e) The proposed means of financing the operations of the zone.
   (f) The time and place for a hearing by the board on the question
of the formation and extent of the proposed zone, and the question of
the number and type of the residential units and commercial units
that the public agency proposes to serve in the proposed zone.
   (g) That at such time and place any interested persons will be
heard.


6956.5.  The resolution of intention shall be filed for record in
the office of the county recorder of the county in which all or the
greater portion of the land in the proposed zone is situated.



6957.  (a) A proposal to form a zone within a public agency may also
be initiated by filing a petition with the board. Such a petition
shall contain all the matters specified in subdivisions (a), (b),
(c), and (d) of Section 6956. Such a petition shall be signed as
provided in either of the following:
   (1) By not less than 10 percent of the voters who reside within
the territory proposed to be included within the zone.
   (2) By not less than 10 percent of the number of owners of real
property, including both land and improvements to land, within the
territory proposed to be included within the zone who also own not
less than 10 percent of the assessed value of the real property
within such territory.
   (b) Each signer of a petition shall add to his or her signature,
the date of signing. If the signer is signing the petition as a
voter, he or she shall add to his or her signature his or her place
of residence, giving street and number, or a designation sufficient
to enable the place of residence to be readily ascertained. If the
signer is signing the petition as an owner of real property, he or
she shall add to his or her signature a description of the real
property owned by him or her sufficient to identify the real
property.
   (c) Following certification of the petition, the board shall set
the time and place of the hearing on the question of the formation of
the proposed zone.



6958.  (a) Notice of the hearing shall be given by publishing a copy
of the resolution of intention or the petition, pursuant to Section
6066 of the Government Code, prior to the time fixed for the hearing
in a newspaper circulated in the public agency.
   (b) Notice of the hearing shall also be given to the local health
officer, the board of supervisors, the governing body of any other
public agency within the boundaries of the proposed zone, the
governing body of any public agency whose sphere of influence, as
determined pursuant to the provisions of Section 54774 of the
Government Code, includes the proposed zone, the affected local
agency formation commission, and the regional water quality control
board in whose jurisdiction the proposed zone lies.



6959.  The hearing by the board on the question of the formation of
the proposed zone shall be commenced no less than 45 days nor more
than 60 days from adoption of a resolution of intention or the
receipt of a petition containing a sufficient number of signatures
and shall be completed no more than 90 days after the first day of
the hearing.



6960.  After receiving notice pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section
6958, a local health officer shall review the proposed formation and
report his or her findings in writing to the board of directors of
the public agency. The report shall specify the maximum number, type,
volume, and location of on-site wastewater disposal systems which
could be operated within the proposed zone without individually or
collectively, directly or indirectly, resulting in a nuisance or
hazard to public health. The local health officer may require from
the public agency such information as may be reasonably necessary to
make the findings required in this section.



6960.1.  After receiving notice pursuant to subdivision (b) of
Section 6958, the affected regional water quality control board shall
review the proposed formation and report its findings in writing to
the board of directors of the public agency. The report shall specify
the maximum number, type, volume, and location of on-site wastewater
disposal systems which could be operated within the proposed zone
without individually or collectively, directly or indirectly,
resulting in a pollution or nuisance, or adversely affecting water
quality. The regional water quality control board may require from
the public agency such information as may be reasonably necessary to
make the findings required in this section.


6960.2.  The number, type, volume, and location of on-site
wastewater disposal systems to be operated within the zone shall not
exceed the number specified pursuant to either Section 6960 or
Section 6960.1.


6960.3.  The formation of an on-site wastewater disposal zone shall
be subject to review and approval by a local agency formation
commission which has adopted rules and regulations affecting the
functions and services of special districts pursuant to Chapter 5
(commencing with Section 56450) of Part 2 of Division 3 of Title 5 of
the Government Code.



6960.4.  Prior to any decision on the question of the formation of
the proposed zone, the board shall obtain approval for the proposed
plan for wastewater disposal from the affected regional water quality
control board if such plan involves the disposal of wastewater to a
wastewater treatment facility. For any other method of wastewater
disposal, and prior to any decision, the board shall obtain approval
for the proposed plan from the local health officer and the affected
regional water quality control board. The affected regional water
quality control board or the local health officer shall not approve
any plan which does not comply with applicable requirements of
federal, state, regional, or local law, order, regulation, or rule
relating to water pollution, the disposal of waste, or public health.




6961.  At the time and place fixed in the resolution of intention or
the petition, or at any time or place to which the hearing is
adjourned, any interested person may appear and present any matters
material to the questions set forth in the resolution of intention or
the petition. At the hearing the board shall also hear the reports
of any local health officer, and any public agency with statutory
responsibilities for setting water quality standards, regarding any
matters material to the questions set forth in the resolution of
intention or the petition.



6962.  At the hearing the board shall also hear and receive any oral
or written protests, objections, or evidence which shall be made,
presented, or filed. Any person who shall have filed a written
protest may withdraw the same at any time prior to the conclusion of
the hearing. The board shall have the following powers and duties:
   (a) To exclude any territory proposed to be included in a zone
when the board finds that such territory will not be benefited by
becoming a part of such zone.
   (b) To include any additional territory in a proposed zone when
the board finds that such territory will be benefited by becoming a
part of such zone.



6963.  At the close of the hearing the board shall find and declare
by resolution that written protests, filed and not withdrawn prior to
the conclusion of the hearing, represent one of the following:
   (a) Less than 35 percent of either of the following:
   (1) The number of voters who reside in the proposed zone.
   (2) The number of owners of real property in the proposed zone who
also own not less than 35 percent of the assessed value of the real
property within the proposed zone.
   (b) Not less than 35 percent but less than 50 percent of either of
the following:
   (1) The number of voters who reside in the proposed zone.
   (2) The number of owners of real property in the proposed zone who
also own not less than 35 percent but less than 50 percent of the
assessed value of the real property within the proposed zone.
   (c) Not less than 50 percent of either of the following:
   (1) The number of voters who reside in the proposed zone.
   (2) The number of owners of real property in the proposed zone who
also own not less than 50 percent of the assessed value of the real
property within the proposed zone.



6964.  If the number of written protests filed and not withdrawn is
the number described in subdivision (c) of Section 6963, the board
shall abandon any further proceedings on the question of forming a
proposed zone.


6965.  If the number of written protests filed and not withdrawn is
the number described in subdivision (a) of Section 6963, the board
shall find and declare by resolution all of the following:
   (a) A description of the exterior boundaries of the zone as
proposed or modified.
   (b) The number of on-site wastewater disposal systems which the
public agency proposes to acquire, operate, maintain, or monitor.
   (c) That the operation of the proposed zone will not result in
land uses that are not consistent with applicable general plans,
zoning ordinances, or other land use regulations.
   (d) The method of financing the operations of the zone.




6966.  The board may order the formation of the zone either without
election or subject to confirmation by the voters within the zone
upon the question of such formation. However, the board shall not
order any such formation without an election if the number of written
protests filed and not withdrawn is a number described in
subdivision (b) of Section 6963.



6967.  If the board does not order the formation of the proposed
zone, an election on the question shall be conducted if, within 30
days of the date upon which the board did not order the formation,
the board receives a petition requesting such an election signed by
either of the following:
   (a) Not less than 35 percent of the voters who reside within the
territory proposed to be included within the zone.
   (b) Not less than 35 percent of the number of owners of real
property within the territory proposed to be included within the zone
who also own not less than 35 percent of the assessed value of the
real property within such territory.



6968.  Any election conducted pursuant to the provisions of this
chapter shall be conducted pursuant to the provisions of law
pertaining to regular or special elections held in the public agency.



6969.  After the canvass of returns of any election on the question
of forming a proposed zone, the board shall adopt a resolution
ordering the formation of the zone if a majority of votes cast at
such election are in favor of such formation.




6970.  No public agency shall form a zone which includes any
territory already included within another zone.



6971.  No public agency shall form a zone if such formation will
permit other land uses which are not consistent with the general
plans, zoning ordinances, or other land use regulations of any county
or city within which the proposed zone is located.




6972.  After the formation of the zone pursuant to this article, all
taxes levied to carry out the purposes of the zone shall be levied
exclusively upon the property taxable in the zone by the public
agency.


6973.  If the board does not form a zone after the close of a
hearing in accordance with Section 6967 and no petition is filed
pursuant to Section 6967, or if the board abandons proceedings on the
proposal to form a zone, or if the formation of a zone is not
confirmed by the voters, no further proceeding shall be taken
thereon. No application for a subsequent proposal involving
substantially the same territory and undertaken pursuant to the
provisions of this chapter shall be considered or acted upon by the
public agency for at least one year after the date of disapproval of,
abandonment of, or election on the proceedings.



6974.  Territory within the public agency may be annexed to a zone,
provided that such territory is not part of another zone. The
requirements and proceedings for the annexation of territory shall be
the same as the requirements and proceedings for formation of a
zone.



6974.5.  Land already a part of a zone may be detached if the board
finds and determines, following notice and hearing in the same manner
provided for formation of the zone, that the land will not be
benefitted by its continued inclusion in the zone.