California Code, Streets and Highways Code - SHC § 5890

The assessments proposed by the superintendent of streets pursuant to Section 5882, as may be amended by the legislative body during the hearing held pursuant to Section 5883, may be confirmed and levied by the legislative body against the parcels of property fronting upon the sidewalks or curbs so constructed, and the cost so assessed, if not paid within five days after its confirmation by the legislative body, shall constitute a special assessment against each of those parcels, and shall be a lien on the property for the amount thereof from the time of recordation of the notice of lien, which lien shall continue until the assessment and all interest thereon is paid, or until it is discharged of record.