The interpretation of this code shall abide by the provisions and rules of this section, except where the context clearly requires otherwise, or where the result would clearly be inconsistent with the manifest intent of this code.
(A) Words used or defined in one tense or form shall include other tenses and derivative forms.
(B) Words in the singular number shall include the plural number, and words in the plural number shall include the single number.
(C) The masculine gender shall include the feminine, and vice versa. The words
SHALL, MUST and WILL are mandatory.
(D) The words
MAY, CAN and MIGHT are permissive.
(E) PERSON includes individuals, firms, corporations, partnerships, associations, trusts, and any other legal entity.
(F) CITY shall mean the City of Galena, Illinois.
(G) COUNTY shall mean the County of Jo Daviess, Illinois.
(H) STATE shall mean the State of Illinois.
(I) BOARD shall mean the City of Galena Zoning Board of Appeals.
(J) COUNCIL and CITY COUNCIL shall refer to the City of Galena City Council.
(K) If there is any ambiguity between the text of this code and any caption, illustration, or table, the text shall prevail.
(Ord. O-05-04, passed 4-11-05)