DIVISION 4. GENERAL PROVISIONS 3274-9566›PART 6. WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT 8000-9566›TITLE 1. WORKS OF IMPROVEMENT GENERALLY 8000-8154›CHAPTER 1. General Provisions 8000-8066›ARTICLE 1. Definitions 8000-8050
§ 8042
California Civil Code · 2018-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California
“Site improvement” means any of the following work on real property:
(a) Demolition or removal of improvements, trees, or other vegetation.
(b) Drilling test holes.
(c) Grading, filling, or otherwise improving the real property or a street, highway, or sidewalk in front of or adjoining the real property.
(d) Construction or installation of sewers or other public utilities.
(e) Construction of areas, vaults, cellars, or rooms under sidewalks.
(f) Any other work or improvements in preparation of the site for a work of improvement.
(Added by Stats. 2010, Ch. 697, Sec. 20. (SB 189) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative July 1, 2012, by Sec. 105 of Ch. 697 and by Section 8052.)
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