(A) Meanings and Intent. The language of this Zoning Ordinance must be read literally. Regulations are no more or less strict than stated. Words and terms expressly defined in this Zoning Ordinance have the specific meanings assigned unless the context indicates another meaning. General usage terms that are not expressly defined in this Zoning Ordinance have the meaning given in the latest edition of Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary.
(B) Public Officials and Agencies. All employees, public officials, bodies and agencies to which references are made are those of the Village of Lisle unless otherwise expressly stated.
(C) Computation of Time
1. References to “days” are to calendar days unless otherwise expressly stated. References to “business days” are references to regular Village government working days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays observed by Village government.
2. The time in which an act is to be completed is computed by excluding the first day and including the last day. If the last day is a Saturday, Sunday or holiday observed by Village government, that day is excluded.
3. A day concludes at the close of business of Village Hall and any materials received after that time will be considered to have been received the following day.
(D) Tenses and Usage
1. Words used in the singular include the plural. The reverse is also true.
2. Words used in the present tense include the future tense. The reverse is also true.
3. The words “must,” “will,” and “shall” are mandatory.
4. The words “should”, “may” are advisory, not mandatory or required.
5. When used with numbers, “up to x,” “not more than x” and “a maximum of x” all include “x.”
6. The word “person” includes a firm, association, organization, partnership, trust company or corporation, as well as an individual.
7. The words “used” and “occupied” include “intended, designed or arranged to be used or occupied.”
(E) Conjunctions. Unless the context otherwise expressly indicates, conjunctions have the following meanings:
1. “and” indicates that all connected items or provisions apply; and
2. “or” indicates that the connected items or provisions may apply singularly or in combination.
(F) Headings and Illustrations. Headings and illustrations are provided for convenience and reference only and do not define or limit the scope of any provision of this Zoning Ordinance. In case of any difference of meaning or implication between the text of this Zoning Ordinance and any heading, drawing, table, figure or illustration, the text governs.
(G) Current Versions. All references in this Zoning Ordinance to other Village, state or federal regulations refer to the most current version of those regulations in effect at the time of interpretation.
(H) Lists and Examples. Unless otherwise expressly indicated, lists of items or examples that use “including,” “such as,” or similar terms are intended to provide examples only. They are not to be construed as exhaustive lists of all possibilities. (Ord. 2021-4931, 11-15-2021)