2005 California Health and Safety Code Sections 33310-33312 Article 2. Designation of Survey Area

33310.  Survey areas may be designated by resolution of the
legislative body, or the legislative body may by resolution authorize
the designation of survey areas by resolution of the planning
commission or by resolution of the members of the agency.
33311.  Any person, group, association or corporation may in
writing, request the legislative body (or the planning commission or
the agency if they are authorized by the legislative body to
designate survey areas) to designate a survey area or areas for
project study purposes, and may submit with their request plans
showing the proposed redevelopment of such areas or any part or parts
thereof.
33312.  The resolution designating a survey area or areas shall
contain the following:
   (a) A finding that the area requires study to determine if a
redevelopment project or projects within said area are feasible;
   (b) A description of the boundaries of the area designated.