The language set forth in the text of this chapter shall be interpreted in accordance with the following rules and definitions.
(A) The singular number includes the plural, and the plural the singular.
(B) The present tense includes the past and future tenses, and the future tense includes the present.
(C) The word “shall” is mandatory, while the word “may” is permissive.
(D) Terms connoting a particular gender shall include each and every gender.
(E) Whenever a word or term defined hereinafter appears in the text of this chapter, its meaning shall be construed as set forth in the definition hereof; and any word appearing in parenthesis between a word and its definition shall be construed in the same sense as that word.
(F) All measured distances shall be to the nearest integral foot; if a fraction is one-half foot or more, the integral foot next above shall be taken.
(G) All words and terms not defined herein shall be construed in their generally accepted meanings.
(H) All provisions of this chapter imposing duties upon the county, its officers or agents are directory, unless the context clearly requires the provision to be construed as mandatory.
(Ord. passed 3-13-2012)