A. General: All provisions, terms, phrases and expressions contained in this chapter shall be liberally construed to accomplish the purposes of this title.
B. Computation Of Time: Unless stated otherwise, a period of time specified in this title shall be calendar days. The time within which an act is to be done shall be computed as by excluding the first day and including the last day. If the last day is a Saturday, Sunday, or holiday, then the last day shall be the next following business day. In computing the time required for public hearing notice, the day of the hearing shall be excluded.
C. Conjunctions: Unless the context clearly indicates to the contrary, conjunctions shall be interpreted as follows:
1. "And" indicates that all connected items, conditions, provisions or events shall apply.
2. "Or" indicates that one or more of the connected items, conditions, provisions or events shall apply.
3. "Either...or" indicates that the connected items, conditions, provisions or events shall apply singly but not in combination.
D. Mandatory And Discretionary Terms: The word "shall" is always mandatory. The word "should" means the matter described ought to be accomplished if reasonable and possible under the circumstances. The word "may" is permissive.
E. Nontechnical And Technical Words: Words and phrases shall be construed according to the common use and understanding of the language, but technical words and phrases and such others as may have acquired a peculiar and appropriate meaning in law shall be construed and understood according to such meaning.
F. Tense, Number, And Gender: Words used in the past or present tense include the future as well as the past or present unless the context clearly indicates the contrary. The singular shall include the plural and the plural shall include the singular as the context and application of this title may reasonably suggest. Words of one gender shall apply to any person, natural or fictitious, regardless of gender, as the context and application of this title may reasonably suggest.
G. Fractional Numbers: In determining compliance with the numerical requirements of this title, any computation or measurement resulting in a fractional number, except for acres, shall be rounded to the nearest whole number.
H. Public Officials, Bodies And Agencies: All public officials, bodies, and agencies to which reference is made are those of the city of Draper, Utah, unless otherwise indicated.
I. Delegation Of Authority: Whenever a provision appears requiring the city manager, head of a department, or some other officer or employee to do some act or perform some duty, it shall be construed to authorize the city manager, head of the department, or other officer to designate, delegate, and authorize professional level subordinates to perform the required act or duty unless the terms of the provision or section specify otherwise. (Ord. 1199, 5-17-2016)