This chapter is intended to implement the provisions of Article XIIID, Section 4 of the California Constitution, which requires a mailed ballot procedure for all new and certain increased assessments, and for certain assessments existing on November 6, 1996, where no exemption is specified. This chapter imposes requirements which are in addition to applicable statutory requirements for creation of assessment districts and levying assessments, where the procedures specified in state law are being utilized for the purposes of formation of the district, levy of the assessments and, where applicable, the issuance of bonds. For purposes of this chapter, the term "assessment" shall have the meaning ascribed that term in Article XIIID, Section 2(b) of the California Constitution. Except where otherwise required by context, the term "assessment" as used in this chapter includes increases in existing assessments, where such increases require utilization of the procedures specified in this chapter. (Prior code § 62.07.701)