This code is adopted pursuant to the Charter of the city of Petaluma. In proceedings had pursuant to this code which are a municipal affair, any general laws referred to in this code are deemed a part of this code.

In the event that any proceeding had pursuant to this code shall be adjudged a state affair, it is declared to be the intention that the proceedings were had pursuant to any applicable general law or laws.

This code provides an alternative method of financing certain public and private capital facilities and municipal services. The provisions of this code shall not affect or limit any other provisions of law authorizing or providing for the furnishing of facilities or services, or the raising of revenue for these purposes. The city may use the provisions of this code instead of or in conjunction with any other method of financing part or all of the cost of providing the authorized kinds of public and private capital facilities and municipal services. (Ord. 2119 NCS § 2 (part), 2001.)