(A) Whenever a defined word appears in this Zoning Code, its meaning is as defined in this Zoning Code. Words not defined in this Zoning Code are interpreted in accord with their dictionary meaning and customary usage.
(B) All references to other regulations or manuals shall refer to the most current version and citation for those regulations or manuals, unless expressly indicated otherwise. When the referenced regulations or documents have been repealed and not replaced by other regulations or manuals, such reference or requirement for compliance is no longer in effect.
(C) Illustrations, diagrams, and flowcharts are included in this Zoning Code to illustrate the intent and requirements of the text. In the case of a conflict between the text and any illustration, diagram, or flowchart, the text shall control.
(D) The language of this Zoning Code shall be interpreted as follows:
(1) The word “person” includes a firm, association, organization, partnership, trust, limited liability company, corporation, or other legal entity, as well as an individual.
(2) The present tense includes the future tense; the singular number includes the plural; and the plural number includes the singular in each case if the context so requires.
(3) The word “shall” is mandatory; the word “may” is permissive.
(4) The words “used” or “occupied” include the words “intended,” “designed,” “constructed,” “altered,” or “arranged” to be used or occupied.
(5) The word “lot” includes the words “plot,” “tract,” or “parcel.”
(6) The terms “standards,” “regulations,” and “requirements” are used to mandate a specific course of action or built outcome.
(E) Section headings are provided for ease of use and organization and shall not be interpreted as regulatory.
(F) Where a regulation involves two or more items, conditions, provisions, or events which are connected by a conjunction—”and,” “or,” or “either...or“— the conjunction shall be interpreted as follows:
(1) “And” indicates that all the connected items, conditions, provisions, or events shall apply.
(2) “Or” indicates that the connected items, conditions, provisions, or events may apply singularly or in any combination.
(3) “Either...or” indicates that all the connected items, conditions, provisions, or events shall apply singularly but not in combination.
(G) In the case of any conflict or inconsistency between two or more provisions of this Zoning Code or any other city ordinance, law, rule, or regulation, the provision which imposes the greater, higher, or more restrictive requirement or standard of performance shall control.
(Ord. 9098, passed 6-12-2023)