Earlier editions: 2026-09
Sierra Madre Municipal Code Ch. 3.06 Eminent Domain Proceedings
Sierra Madre Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Sierra Madre
Cite as: Sierra Madre Municipal Code Chapter 3.06 · Text as of 2026-10-04
3.06.010 - Title.¶
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as "An Ordinance Prohibiting the Exercise of Eminent Domain for Private Purposes".
(Ord. No. 1302, § 1, 4-13-10(voter approved); Ord. No. 1304, § 1, 1-26-10)
3.06.020 - Definitions.¶
As used in this chapter, "owner" means the owner of the fee title interest in the property to be acquired.
(Ord. No. 1302, § 1, 4-13-10(voter approved); Ord. No. 1304, § 1, 1-26-10)
3.06.030 - Eminent domain for private purposes; prohibition.¶
The city may not exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire property from any private owner thereof, without such owner's consent, when the purpose of the acquisition is to convey the property so acquired to any private party.
(Ord. No. 1302, § 1, 4-13-10(voter approved); Ord. No. 1304, § 1, 1-26-10)
3.06.040 - Owner's consent required.¶
The city may not facilitate, fund or consent to the use of city property or resources in connection with, the exercise by any other agency of the power of eminent domain to acquire property from any private owner thereof, without such owner's consent, when the purpose of the acquisition is to convey the property so acquired to a private party.
(Ord. No. 1302, § 1, 4-13-10(voter approved); Ord. No. 1304, § 1, 1-26-10)
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