Section 36615.5 Of Article 2. Definitions From California Streets And Highways Code >> Division 18. >> Part 7. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 2.

. "Special benefit" means, for purposes of a property-based district, a particular and distinct benefit over and above general benefits conferred on real property located in a district or to the public at large. Special benefit includes incidental or collateral effects that arise from the improvements, maintenance, or activities of property-based districts even if those incidental or collateral effects benefit property or persons not assessed. Special benefit excludes general enhancement of property value.