(a) If any lot or parcel of land upon which there is an unpaid assessment represented by bonds issued under this division and to which this chapter is applicable is subdivided, including a division into condominium interests as defined in Section 783 of the Civil Code, or the ownership of a portion of the lot or parcel of land is transferred to another person, the owner of any interest in any of the lots or parcels into which the original lot or parcel has been divided, may file an application in writing with the legislative body.
(b) The application under subdivision (a) shall indicate how the original lot or parcel has been divided or transferred, and request the legislative body to apportion the amount remaining unpaid on the assessment in accordance with this chapter.
(c) The application shall be accompanied by a fee in an amount to be determined by the legislative body, for each separate part or parcel of land into which the original lot or parcel has been divided or transferred. All application fees shall be deposited in the treasury.