TITLE 5. LOCAL AGENCIES 50001-57607›DIVISION 1. CITIES AND COUNTIES 50001-52203›PART 1. POWERS AND DUTIES COMMON TO CITIES AND COUNTIES 50001-51298.5›CHAPTER 2.5. Open Space Maintenance Districts 50575-50628›ARTICLE 1. General Provisions 50575-50583

§ 50580

California Government Code · 2020-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

“Open space” or “open area” means any space or area characterized by great natural scenic beauty or whose existing openness, natural condition, or present state of use, if retained, would enhance the present or potential value of abutting or surrounding urban development, or would maintain or enhance the conservation of natural or scenic resources.

(Added by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1503.)

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