Chapter 9
PUBLIC WORKS

Part V
STOCKTON IMPROVEMENT PROCEDURE CODE

Division 1
GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1
Application and Effect

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SEC. 9-101. SHORT TITLE:

This Part shall be cited and referred to as the Stockton Improvement Procedure Code, and shall be referred to in this Part as this Code.

SEC. 9-102. ASSESSMENT PROCEEDINGS:

Proceedings for the acquisition or construction, or both, or the maintenance and operation of any public improvement or property of a local nature or the acquisition of lands or easements, or buildings or improvements or property, or any or more than one thereof, therefor, may be had pursuant to this Code whether or not provided in any general law.

SEC. 9-103. PENDING PROCEEDINGS:

This Code shall not apply to any proceedings in which the resolution of intention was adopted prior to the effective date hereof, excepting the supplemental assessment, reassessment, re-funding and curative provisions of this Code.

SEC. 9-104. ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURES:

The procedures provided in the several articles or bond plans or collection plans of this Code are alternative.

SEC. 9-105. CODE NOT EXCLUSIVE:

This Code is not exclusive. But the resolution of intention in any proceedings under an act or general law may provide that the act or general law is supplemented by any part or parts of this Code.

SEC. 9-106. GENERAL LAW:

The words "general law" or the word "act" shall mean an enactment of the Legislature of the State of California. Unless herein otherwise provided, the law shall be as now or hereafter amended or codified.

SEC. 9-107. CODE SUPERIOR:

The provisions of this Code shall be controlling over the provisions of any general law or act in conflict with this Code in any proceeding taken pursuant to this Code.

SEC. 9-108. MUNICIPAL AFFAIRS:

This Code is adopted pursuant to Section 24 of Article III of the Charter of the City. In proceedings had pursuant to this Code which are a municipal affair the general laws referred to in this Code are deemed a part of this Code.

SEC. 9-109. STATE AFFAIRS:

In the event that any proceeding had pursuant hereto shall be adjudged a State affair, it is hereby declared to be the intention that the proceedings were had pursuant to the general law or laws cited in the divisions or articles of this Code specified in the resolution of intention therein.

SEC. 9-110. SINGLE PROCEEDING:

One or more acquisitions and improvements or acquisitions or improvements may be had in a single proceeding.

SEC. 9-111. CHAPTER SUPPLEMENTAL:

Chapters 1, 2, 3 and 4 are supplemental to and controlling over the provisions of each other part of this Code in conflict therewith.