The following rules of construction and interpretation shall apply to language in the text of this Zoning Code.
(a) All words and phrases shall be construed and understood according to the common and approved usage of the language. Technical words and phrases and those which may have acquired a peculiar and appropriate meaning in the law shall be construed and understood according to such peculiar and appropriate meaning.
(b) The particular shall control the general.
(c) In case of any difference of meaning or implication between the text of this Zoning Code and any caption or illustration, the text shall control.
(d) The word “shall” is mandatory and not discretionary. The word “may” is discretionary and permissive.
(e) Words used in the present tense shall include the future, and words used in the singular number shall include the plural and the plural the singular, unless the context clearly indicates the contrary.
(f) The word “structure” includes the word “building,” and reference to “structure” or “building” includes any part thereof.
(g) The phrase “used for” includes “arranged for,” “designed for,” “intended for,” “maintained for” and “occupied for.”
(h) The word “person” includes any individual, corporation, partnership, incorporated association or other similar entity.
(i) The word “dwelling” includes the word “residence,” and the word “lot” includes the word “parcel.”
(j) Unless the context clearly indicates the contrary, where a regulation involves two or more items, conditions, provisions or events connected by the conjunctions “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 singly or in any combination.
(3) “Either . . . or” indicates that the connected items, conditions, provisions or events shall apply singly but not in combination.
(k) Accessory shall have the same meaning as accessory use.
(l) The words “written” and “in writing” may be construed to include printing, engraving and lithographing, except that in all cases where the written signature of any person is required, it shall always be the proper handwriting or proper mark of such person.
(Ord. 260. Passed 7-9-79; Ord. Passed 10-30-23.)