A. Common Word Usage: Words and phrases used in this Code are to be interpreted and understood in accordance with common and accepted usage, but any technical words or phrases or such others as have acquired a specific or peculiar meaning are to be interpreted and understood in accordance with such meaning.
B. Application of Statutory Rules: Unless otherwise provided herein, or by law or implication required, the same rules of construction, definition, and application shall govern the interpretation of this Code as those governing the interpretation of State law contained in Minnesota Statutes Sections 645.08 through 645.43.
C. State Regulations; Regulations of Other Municipalities: References in this Code to Minnesota Statutes are to the most current Minnesota Statutes and Laws of Minnesota, unless otherwise provided in this Code. References in this Code to rules and regulations of State agencies, codes and ordinances of other municipalities are those documents in effect upon the adoption of this Code, unless otherwise provided.
D. Catchlines; Cross-References: Chapter, Section and subsection titles, catchlines and cross-references are not substantive parts of this Code, but merely matters to expedite and simplify its use.
E. Greater Restrictions: It is the intent of the City Council that the provisions of this Code are the fullest exercise of the regulatory and other powers granted to it by State law. Where this Code imposes a more stringent rule or standard of conduct than contained in similar provisions of State law, rule or regulation, it is the intent of the Council that the provisions of this Code prevail over that State law, rule or regulation to the extent permitted by law.
F. Errors. Grammatical errors do not negate an ordinance. A transposition of words or clauses may be used when a sentence is without meaning as written. Words or phrases that may be necessary for the proper interpretation of an ordinance may be added if they do not conflict with its obvious intent and do not affect its scope and operation.
G. Gender; singular and plural; tenses. Words denoting the masculine gender shall be deemed to include the feminine and neuter genders; words in the singular shall include the plural, and words in the plural shall include the singular; the use of a verb in the present tense shall include the future, if applicable.