It is hereby declared to be the policy of this Municipality that the construction of public improvements in areas to be hereinafter annexed to this Municipality shall be paid for by special assessments upon the lots and lands specifically benefitted to the maximum extent permitted by law.
This policy shall apply to the construction or reconstruction of streets, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, water lines and related appurtenances unless it shall be specifically modified by Council with respect to a specific project.
(1980 Code 35.09)