For the purposes of carrying out the intent of this Zoning Code, and unless the context clearly indicates another meaning, the following words, phrases, and terms shall have the meaning ascribed to them as follows:
(a) References in the masculine and feminine genders are interchangeable.
(b) Unless the context clearly indicates to the contrary, words in the present and future are interchangeable, and words in the singular and plural are interchangeable.
(c) Unless the context clearly indicates to the contrary the following conjunctions shall be interpreted as follows:
(1) “And” indicates that all connected items or provisions apply.
(2) “Or” indicates that the connected items or provisions may apply singularly or in any combination.
(3) “Either..or” indicates that the connected items or provisions shall apply singularly but not in combination.
(d) Unless the context clearly indicates to the contrary, other words and phrases shall be construed as set forth in this Chapter.
(e) The word “City” shall mean the City of Adelanto.
(f) The word “Council” shall mean the City of Adelanto City Council, the governing body of the City.
(g) The word “County” shall mean the County of San Bernardino.
(h) The word “Director” shall mean the Planning Director of the City of Adelanto.
(i) The word “Planning Commission” shall mean the City of Adelanto Planning Commission.
(j) The word “shall” is mandatory and not discretionary. The word “may” is permissive and discretionary.
(k) The word “State” shall mean the State of California.
(l) The word “use” shall include arrange, design, construct, alter, convert, rent, lease, occupy, or intend to utilize.
(m) The words “Zoning Code” or “Code” shall be Title 17 of the Municipal Code of the City of Adelanto.
[Ord. No. 528, Exhibit D, 9/10/14.]