File #: 031609    Version: Name: Authorizing an alternative procedure for establishing property and business improvement districts
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
Introduced: 9/23/2003 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: Final action: 3/5/2004
Enactment date: Enactment #: 32-04
Title: Ordinance amending Article 15 of the Business and Tax Regulations Code by amending Sections 1510 and 1511 to authorize the Board of Supervisors to initiate proceedings to establish property and business improvement districts upon receipt of a petition signed by property owners responsible for 30 percent of the proposed assessment; authorizing such districts to be formed for a term of up to 15 years; authorizing such districts to encompass and assess residential property; authorizing such districts to recover start-up costs through assessments; authorizing the Board of Supervisors to disestablish a district without cause upon a supermajority vote of the Board; requiring a minimum level of representation by business owners on the governing body of the proposed district; requiring that the Clerk of the Board notify business owners in English, Spanish and Cantonese when a petition for district formation is received; making technical corrections to Sections 1534 and 1535, repealing existing Sections 1513 through 1533 and 1540 through 1591, and making environmental findings.
Sponsors: Aaron Peskin
Attachments: 1. Leg_Ver1, 2. Leg_Ver2, 3. Leg_Final
Legislation Details
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