In the construction of this chapter, the rules of language contained herein shall be observed and applied, except when the context clearly indicates otherwise.
(A) The particular shall control the general.
(B) In case of any difference of meaning or implication between the text of this chapter and any caption or illustration, the text shall control.
(C) The word "shall" is always mandatory and not discretionary. The word "may" is permissive.
(D) Words used or defined in one tense or form shall include other tenses and derivative forms.
(E) Words used in the singular number shall include the plural, and the plural the singular, unless the context clearly indicates the contrary.
(F) The phrase "used for" includes "arranged for", "designed for", "intended for", "maintained for" and "occupied for".
(G) Unless the context clearly indicates the contrary, where a regulation involves two or more items, conditions, provisions or events connected by the 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 do or shall apply.
(2) "Or" indicates that the connected items, conditions, provisions or events shall apply either singly or in combination.
(3) "Either - or" indicates that the connected items, conditions, provisions or events shall apply either singly or in combination.
(H) All measured distances or standards shall be to the nearest integer; if a fraction is one-half or less, the integer next below shall be taken.
(I) All words and terms as set forth in Article 2, "Definitions", wherever they occur in this chapter shall be interpreted as therein defined. Any word or terms not listed shall be construed in their general accepted meanings as defined in the most recent publication of Webster's Dictionary.
(Ord. 2021-05-15, passed 5-3-2021)