The following rules of construction apply to this chapter:
(A) The particular shall control the general;
(B) The text shall control any difference in meaning or implication between the text of this chapter and any caption or illustration;
(C) The word “shall” is always mandatory and not discretionary. The word “may” is permissive.
(D) Words used in present tense shall include the future and words used in singular number shall include the plural, unless clearly indicated to the contrary;
(E) The word “person” includes an individual, a corporation, a partnership, an unincorporated association or other similar entity;
(F) Two or more conditions, provisions or events connected by a conjunction shall be interpreted as follows, unless the context clearly indicates the contrary:
(1) “And” indicates that connected conditions, provisions and events shall apply;
(2) “Or” indicates that connected conditions, provisions and events may apply singularly or in combination;
(3) “Either/or” indicates that connected conditions, provisions and events shall apply singly but not in combination.
(G) Terms not defined shall have the meaning customarily assigned to them.
(Ord. 792, passed 12-3-01)