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MUNICIPAL CODE of COEUR D'ALENE, IDAHO
PREFACE
ORDINANCES PENDING REVIEW FOR CODIFICATION
TITLE 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
TITLE 2 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL1
TITLE 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE
TITLE 4 PARKS AND PUBLIC PROPERTY
TITLE 5 BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS1
TITLE 6 ANIMALS
TITLE 7 EMERGENCY POWERS
TITLE 8 HEALTH AND SAFETY1
TITLE 9 PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE1
TITLE 10 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC1,2
TITLE 11 (RESERVED)
TITLE 12 STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
TITLE 13 WATER AND SEWERS
TITLE 14 DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE
TITLE 15 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION1
TITLE 16 SUBDIVISIONS
TITLE 17 ZONING1
CHAPTER 17.02
DEFINITIONS
SECTION:
17.02.005: Title, Purpose And Applicability
17.02.010: General Rules For Construction Of Language
17.02.015: Definitions I
17.02.020: Definitions II
17.02.025: Use Classifications
17.02.030: Definitions III
17.02.035: Definitions IV
17.02.040: Definitions V
17.02.045: Definitions VI
17.02.050: Definitions VII
17.02.055: Definitions VIII
17.02.060: Definitions IX
17.02.065: Definitions X
17.02.070: Definitions XI
17.02.075: Definitions XII
17.02.080: Definitions XIII
17.02.085: Definitions XIV
17.02.090: Definitions XV
17.02.095: Definitions XVI
17.02.100: Definitions XVII
17.02.105: Definitions XVIII
17.02.110: Definitions XIX
17.02.115: Definitions XX
17.02.120: Definitions XXI
17.02.125: Definitions XXII
17.02.130: Definitions XXIII
17.02.135: Definitions XXIV
17.02.140: Definitions XXV
17.02.005: TITLE, PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY:
The provisions of this chapter shall be known as the DEFINITIONS. The purpose of these provisions is to promote consistency and precision in the interpretation of the zoning ordinance. The meaning and construction of words and phrases as set forth in this chapter shall apply throughout the zoning ordinance except where the context of such words or phrases clearly indicates a different meaning or construction. (Ord. 2049 §2, 1987: Ord. 1691 §1(part), 1982)
17.02.010: GENERAL RULES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF LANGUAGE:
The following general rules of construction shall apply to the textual provisions of the zoning ordinance:
   A.   The particular shall control the general.
   B.   In case of any difference of meaning or implication between the text of any provision and any caption or illustration, the text shall control.
   C.   The word "shall" is always mandatory and not discretionary. The word "may" is discretionary.
   D.   Words used in the present tense include the future and words used in the singular include the plural, and the plural the singular, unless the context clearly indicates the contrary.
   E.   Unless the context clearly indicates the contrary, the following conjunctions shall be interpreted as follows:
      1.   "And" indicates that all connected items or provisions shall apply.
      2.   "Or" indicates that the connected items or provisions may apply singly or in any combination.
      3.   "Either. . .or" indicates that the connected items or provisions shall apply singly but not in combination.
   F.   The word "permitted" means permitted without the requirement for a special use permit but subject to all applicable regulations. (Ord. 2049 §3, 1987: Ord. 1691 §1(part), 1982)
17.02.015: DEFINITIONS I:
   A.   All public officials, bodies and agencies to which reference is made are those of the city of Coeur d'Alene, unless otherwise indicated.
   B.   The words "Council" or "Coeur d'Alene City Council" have the same meaning.
   C.   The word "City" means the City of Coeur d'Alene.
   D.   The words "commission" or "Planning Commission" shall have the same meaning.
   E.   The word "Code" means the "Coeur d'Alene Municipal Code". (Ord. 2049 §4, 1987: Ord. 1691 §1(part), 1982)
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