Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, and except insofar as they are inconsistent with the provisions of Part 1.5 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code of the state, all of the provisions of Part 1 of Division 2 of said Code are hereby adopted and made a part of this chapter as though fully set forth in this chapter. (Ord. 173 § 1. 2002 Code § 7-1.9).