Cal. SHC § 22096
This is the official text of Cal. SHC § 22096, part of California’s Streets and Highways Code — governs the construction and maintenance of public roads.
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Official statutory text
After deducting any contribution to be made by the city, the balance of the entire assessable cost of the improvement between the lot lines, in front of any lot or parcel of land abutting on a street which is to be improved, shall be chargeable to and assessed upon those lots or parcels of land.
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