Newport Beach Municipal Code Ch. 1.35 Eminent Domain
Newport Beach Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-22 · Newport Beach
Cite as: Newport Beach Municipal Code Chapter 1.35 · Text as of 2026-10-22
§ 1.35.010. Definitions.¶
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following ascribed meanings:
“City-affiliated agency”
means the City of Newport Beach and/or any other entity possessing the power of eminent domain, the governing board of which is solely composed of, or is solely appointed by, the members of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach.
“Owner”
means the owner of the fee title interest in the property to be acquired, as shown on the last equalized assessment roll, or other more current proof of vesting the City may have.
“Property”
means any interest in real or personal property otherwise subject to acquisition through the use of eminent domain.
(Ord. 2006-12 § 1 (part), 2006)
§ 1.35.020. Limitations on Use of Eminent Domain.¶
The City of Newport Beach and/or any City-affiliated agency shall not exercise the power of eminent domain to acquire any property from the owner of the property, without the owner’s consent, for the sole purpose of transferring the property to another person to further private economic development.
(Ord. 2006-12 § 1 (part), 2006)
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