Cal. SHC § 36628.5
This is the official text of Cal. SHC § 36628.5, part of California’s Streets and Highways Code — governs the construction and maintenance of public roads.
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The city council may levy assessments on businesses or on property owners, or a combination of the two, pursuant to this part. The city council shall structure the assessments in whatever manner it determines corresponds with the distribution of benefits from the proposed improvements, maintenance, and activities, provided that any property-based assessment conforms with the requirements set forth in paragraph (2) of subdivision (k) of Section 36622.
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