List of Special Districts in the Monterey Bay Region
Contents
- 1 Summary
- 2 Special Districts in the Monterey Bay Region
- 2.1 Air Quality/Pollution Control Districts
- 2.2 Airport Districts
- 2.3 Community Services Districts
- 2.4 Fire Protection Districts
- 2.5 Harbor Districts
- 2.6 Health Care/Hospital Districts
- 2.7 Memorial Districts
- 2.8 Mosquito Abatement Districts
- 2.9 Pest Abatement Districts
- 2.10 Public Cemetery Districts
- 2.11 Recreation and Parks Districts
- 2.12 Resource Conservation Districts
- 2.13 Sanitation/Waste Management Districts
- 2.14 Water Districts
- 3 Links
- 4 References
- 5 Disclaimer
Summary
A special district is an independent state governmental body that provides one or more services, such as pest control, fire protection, or water delivery [1].
Special Districts in the Monterey Bay Region
Air Quality/Pollution Control Districts
Air quality/pollution control districts are responsible for reducing air pollution from sources other than automobiles [2]. These districts are established under the California Health and Safety Code (Section 40000).
Airport Districts
Airport districts are responsible for facilitating and distributing costs of airport and spaceport development [2]. These districts are established under the California Public Utilities Code (Section 22001).
- Monterey Peninsula Airport District
Community Services Districts
Community Services Districts provide multiple special district services [2]. These districts are established under the California Government Code (Section 61000) and the California Public Contract Code (Section 20682).
- Pajaro/Sunny Mesa Community Services District
- Pebble Beach Community Services District
- Santa Lucia Community Services District
- Spreckels Community Services District
Fire Protection Districts
Fire protection districts are responsible for providing fire protection and emergency services [2]. These districts are established under the California Health and Safety Code (Section 13800).
Harbor Districts
Harbor districts are responsible for the maintenance, protection, and development of bodies of water under tidal influence, including bays, rivers, sloughs, and harbors [2]. These districts are established under the California Harbor and Navigation Code (Section 6000).
Health Care/Hospital Districts
Health care/hospital districts are responsible for the establishment and operation of health care facilities and services [2]. These districts are established under the California Health and Safety Code (Section 32000).
Memorial Districts
Memorial districts are responsible for maintaining facilities for the use of military veterans and the general public, including memorial halls, parks, and recreational facilities [2]. These districts are established under the California Military and Veterans Code (Section 1170).
Mosquito Abatement Districts
Mosquito abatement districts are responsible for controlling mosquitos and other possible disease vectors [2]. These districts are established under the California Health and Safety Code (Section 2000).
Pest Abatement Districts
Pest abatement districts are responsible for controlling and preventing the introduction and establishment of pest species [2]. These districts are established under the California Health and Safety Code (Section 2800)
Public Cemetery Districts
Cemetery districts are responsible for the ownership, maintenance, and operation of public cemeteries [2]. These districts are established under the California Health and Safety Code (Section 9000).
- Castroville Cemetery District
- Cholame Valley Cemetery District
- Gonzales Cemetery District
- Greenfield Cemetery District
- King City Cemetery District
- San Ardo Cemetery District
- San Lucas Cemetery District
- Soledad Cemetery District
Recreation and Parks Districts
Recreation and parks districts are responsible for creating and maintaining recreational parks [2]. These districts are established under the California Public Resources Code (Section 5780).
Resource Conservation Districts
Resource control districts are responsible for protecting agricultural land by controlling runoff, limiting soil erosion, and distributing water [2]. These districts are established under the California Public Resources Code (Section 9151).
Sanitation/Waste Management Districts
Sanitation/waste management districts are responsible for the construction and operation of waste management facilities, as well as the collection of waste and garbage [2]. These districts are established under the California Health and Safety Code (Section 6400).
Water Districts
Water districts are responsible for water conservation, replenishment, storage, and/or distribution of water [2]. These districts are established under the California Water Code (Section 34000: California water districts, Section 39000: California water storage districts, Section 30000: County water districts, Section 74000: Water conservation districts, Section 60000: Water replenishment districts)
Links
References
- ↑ Population of Interest - Special Districts
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 CSDA's Guide to Special District Laws and Related Codes
Disclaimer
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