The following rules apply to the text of this chapter.
(A) The particular controls the general.
(B) In case of any difference of meaning or implication between the text of this chapter and any caption, illustration, summary table or illustrative example, the text shall control.
(C) The word SHALL is mandatory and not discretionary. The word MAY is permissive. The word SHOULD is discretionary.
(D) Words used in the present tense shall include the future; and words used in the singular number shall include the plural, and the plural the singular, unless the context clearly indicates the contrary.
(E) A BUILDING or STRUCTURE includes any part thereof.
(F) The phrase USED FOR includes ARRANGED FOR, DESIGNED FOR, MAINTAINED FOR or OCCUPIED FOR.
(G) The word PERSON includes an individual, a corporation, a partnership, an incorporated association or any other similar entity.
(H) Unless the context clearly indicates the contrary, where a regulation involves 2 or more times, conditions, provisions or events connected by the conjunction AND, OR or EITHER OR, the conjunction shall be interpreted as follows.
(1) AND indicates that all the connected items, conditions, provisions or events shall apply.
(2) OR indicates that the connected items, conditions, provisions or events may apply singly or in any combination.
(3) EITHER OR indicates that the connected items, conditions, provisions or events shall apply singly, but not in combination.
(I) The word INCLUDES shall not limit a term to the specified examples, but is intended to extend its meaning to all other instances or circumstances of like kind or character.
(J) Words not defined in § 154.006 below shall have the meaning commonly assigned to them. The reference for dictionary common meanings shall be the latest edition of Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language.
(1981 Code, § 1201) (Ord. passed 6-28-2004)