California · Streets and Highways Code - SHC

SHC §2820: Before any ordinance or resolution may be adopted by the legislative body of any county, city, district or other public corporation, ordering the construction of any public improvement or the acquisit

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Before any ordinance or resolution may be adopted by the legislative body of any county, city, district or other public corporation, ordering the construction of any public improvement or the acquisition of any property for public use where the cost of such construction or acquisition is to be paid in whole or in part by special assessments or through special assessment taxes upon lands, the proceedings required by this division shall be taken.

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