1. General. Nothing herein shall be construed as creating any rights or protection for any third party. The requirements of this Code are intended to protect and benefit the City of Hiawatha only, and not any third party beneficiary.
2. Interpretation. In the interpretation of this Code the rules and definitions of this chapter shall be observed and applied, except when the context clearly indicates otherwise.
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 singular number.
C. The masculine gender shall include the feminine and the feminine gender shall include the masculine.
D. The word “shall” is mandatory.
E. The word “may” is permissive.
F. The words “municipal code” or “code” means the Municipal Code of the City of Hiawatha, Iowa.
G. The word “person” includes individuals, firms, corporations, associates, and any other similar entities.
H. The word “county” means the County of Linn, Iowa.
I. The word “city” means the City of Hiawatha, Iowa and/or persons authorized to perform specified functions on behalf of the City of Hiawatha, Iowa.
J. The words “City Council” means the City Council of the City of Hiawatha, Iowa.
K. The words “Planning and Zoning Commission” mean the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Hiawatha, Iowa.
L. The word “state” means the State of Iowa.
M. In case of any difference of meaning or implication between the text of this chapter and any caption or illustration, the text shall control.