§ 19.65.020. Permitted allocation of cost methods.

A.

The petition for creation of a special assessment district may set forth in general terms the proposed allocation of costs among benefitted properties, including:

1.

Allocation of costs on a specified area benefitted/zone basis;

2.

Allocation of costs on a front-foot basis;

3.

Allocation of costs on a square-foot basis;

4.

Allocation of costs on a per lot basis so that each lot is assessed the same amount;

5.

Allocation of costs on any other reasonable basis which results in an assessment proportionate to the benefit received from, and the burden imposed on the improvement or service.

B.

If the petition does not set forth a proposed method for allocating costs of the improvements and other portions of this chapter or applicable tariffs do not set forth a specific method of allocation, the assembly may adopt any of the above methods. If the petition does set forth a proposed method for allocating costs, the assembly may reject the petition if it finds that the proposed method does not result in assessments proportionate to the benefit received from and the burden imposed upon the improvement or service. Any determination made by the assembly with respect to the method of allocating costs is final.

(AO No. 86-119, 10-30-86; AO No. 96-77(S-1), § 30, 6-11-96)